Abeking and Rasmussen, the German yard established in 1907, builds motor yachts and sailing yachts of exceptional structural precision. The yard prefers aluminium construction, producing light, fast vessels with outstanding range, a combination that suits the Cuban cruising ground particularly well. Cuba extends some 1,200 kilometres from end to end, and the ability to cover meaningful distances efficiently makes a significant difference to the scope of any itinerary.
Three Abeking and Rasmussen yachts operate in Cuban waters through The Yacht Collection, each a custom commission reflecting significant investment in structural engineering and interior design. The yard works with respected names in yacht design, resulting in vessels where naval architecture and aesthetic coherence are pursued with equal seriousness. Guest capacities typically run to ten or twelve, supported by crews of eight to twelve.
Charter rates for Abeking and Rasmussen yachts in Cuba range from approximately 80,000 to 200,000 euros per week depending on size and season. The advance provisioning allowance runs to around 30 percent of the base rate, covering fuel, food, marina fees and crew gratuity. Peak charter season falls between December and April, when settled trade winds and water temperatures above 26 degrees create ideal conditions.
Cuba’s cruising grounds are genuinely varied. The Jardines de la Reina archipelago, a 150-kilometre protected marine park southeast of the main island, contains some of the least-disturbed coral reef systems in the Caribbean. Havana’s colonial waterfront, the Varadero beach coast and the western Guanahacabibes Peninsula each offer a completely different character.
