Christensen Shipyards is a Pacific Northwest builder based in Vancouver, Washington, producing fibreglass and carbon motor yachts between 40 and 60 metres with a consistent build quality and contemporary interior design suited to Caribbean charter. The yard has established a loyal following among American charter clients who value the combination of spacious deck layouts, well-equipped watersports facilities and the reliability of a production yard with a long track record. Charter yachts from Christensen Shipyards in the British Virgin Islands number around three, each suited to groups of up to twelve guests with professional crew of six to eight. The BVI’s 60 islands and cays provide enough variety to fill a week’s charter without ever repeating an anchorage. Weekly charter rates for a Christensen Shipyards vessel in the British Virgin Islands start near 100,000 euros in low season and rise to 300,000 euros for larger examples during peak Caribbean months. An advance provisioning allowance of 30 percent covers fuel, food, BVI harbour fees and onboard costs. The BVI’s main provisioning hub at Road Town on Tortola is well-stocked and straightforward for any crew to use. From Road Town the circuit covers the essential BVI highlights: Virgin Gorda’s Baths and North Sound to the east, Jost Van Dyke and its beach bars to the north-west, and Norman Island and Peter Island to the south, with Anegada available as an optional northern extension for those prepared to navigate the reef approach.
