Amels is a Dutch shipyard from Makkum, part of the Damen group, producing all-aluminium motor yachts between 55 and 82 metres. The yard has built a strong reputation for reliable, seaworthy vessels with conservative exterior styling and generous interior volume, and the British Virgin Islands charter fleet reflects this well: the Amels vessels available here number around eleven, one of the deepest concentrations of a single yard’s output in the Caribbean charter market. Charter parties choosing an Amels in the BVI gain access to spacious deck areas, large social saloons and a crew capable of operating the vessel efficiently across the full range of BVI waters. Weekly charter rates for an Amels in the British Virgin Islands start near 150,000 euros in low Caribbean season and reach 500,000 euros or more for the largest examples during peak December to April weeks. An advance provisioning allowance of 30 percent covers fuel, food, BVI harbour fees and onboard costs. The BVI’s mix of open-water passages and protected anchorages suits Amels vessels well: the crossing from Tortola to Anegada in the north, the run south through Drake Channel toward Norman Island and the enclosed calm of Virgin Gorda’s North Sound all present different conditions that a well-built Amels handles with equal composure. Provisioning from Road Town on Tortola is straightforward, and the island circuit can be tailored to the specific preferences of the charter group.
