Christensen Shipyards, the Pacific Northwest fibreglass composite builder, has produced a small but respected fleet of semi-custom superyachts, three of which charter in the British Virgin Islands. Built in Vancouver, Washington on semi-displacement hull forms designed for efficiency and volume, these yachts offer a practical and well-appointed alternative to European superyacht production for guests seeking a Caribbean charter week. Cooper Island Beach Club is typically the first destination on a BVI itinerary departing Road Town: a two-hour run down the Drake Channel in sheltered conditions. Christensen Shipyards interiors favour an American approach to comfortable living, with generous saloon volumes, open galley access, and large aft cockpit areas designed for groups that want to be outside as much as possible in the Caribbean climate. Weekly rates run from approximately 60,000 to 130,000 euros with the advance provisioning allowance at 30 percent. The fibreglass composite hull form and efficient twin diesel package keep fuel costs competitive.
