The southern edge of the Bahamas is defined by remoteness. Acklins and Crooked Island, separated from each other by a narrow channel and from Nassau by two hundred miles of open water, offer an experience of the Caribbean as it existed before the resort industry arrived. The Bight of Acklins is one of the region’s great natural harbours, and the reef systems on the Atlantic side contain hard corals that have not seen a snorkeller in years. Christensen Shipyards builds yachts designed for this kind of sustained voyaging: full-displacement hulls, serious range, and interiors crafted to high American standards.
The three Christensen Shipyards vessels in the Bahamas and Caribbean fleet are distinct in character, reflecting the yard’s custom-build approach. Each was conceived by its owner and built with a degree of finish that commercial production rarely achieves. On charter, that translates into a vessel that feels like a private home rather than a rental, with crew who understand the yacht’s systems and the owner’s preferences in detail.
Charter rates range from around 60,000 to 130,000 euros per week before expenses. The advance provisioning allowance adds approximately thirty percent, covering fuel, food, marina fees and beverages. Acklins is remote enough that provisioning should be completed in Nassau before departure. High season runs December through April.
From base in Colonel Hill, the itinerary almost writes itself. North along Crooked Island to Landrail Point for diving, then across the Bight to the Acklins cays for anchoring, snorkelling and absolute quiet. Lovely Bay and Spring Point on the Acklins coast are particular highlights, and the bone-fishing in the shallows is legendary among those who know the island.
