Amels from Makkum, the Netherlands has refined the concept of the semi-custom production superyacht more consistently than almost any other yard in the world. The Limited Editions series, developed with Winch Design and delivered in lengths from 180 to 272 feet, allows owners to commission a Damen-engineered superyacht on a timeline and at a predictability that fully custom yards cannot match. Eleven Amels yachts currently charter in the British Virgin Islands, making the yard one of the most represented in Caribbean waters. Cooper Island Beach Club is a standard first or last anchorage on the circuit: a short, sheltered run down the Drake Channel from Road Town, with dining and bar ashore. Amels yachts in the BVI range from approximately 55 to 83 metres, each crewed by professional teams of 16 to 26. Weekly rates span a wide range from roughly 150,000 to 450,000 euros, reflecting the size and refit status of individual vessels. The advance provisioning allowance is 30 percent. Peak Caribbean season runs December through April.
