Amels, the Dutch yard based in Vlissingen, has built a consistent reputation for motor yachts that combine proven steel hull construction with refined interiors and a level of technical specification that appeals to experienced owners and discerning charter guests. Eleven Amels yachts operate in Cuban waters through The Yacht Collection, making this one of the best-represented yards in the destination.
The Amels portfolio spans the Limited Editions series, built to semi-custom layouts with shorter delivery times, through to fully custom vessels of considerable size. In Cuban waters, the displacement hulls perform particularly well, providing a smooth and quiet passage even in the choppy conditions that can develop on the northern coast when the trade wind freshens. Typical guest capacities run to ten or twelve, with crews of eight to fourteen.
Charter rates for Amels yachts in Cuba range from approximately 70,000 to 250,000 euros per week depending on size and specification. The advance provisioning allowance of around 30 percent covers fuel, food, marina fees and crew gratuity. With eleven vessels in the fleet, there is usually a well-matched option available regardless of group size, budget or preferred charter style.
Cuba’s diversity suits the Amels fleet well. Havana and the northern coast offer cultural immersion and reliable northeast trade winds. The Jardines de la Reina on the southern coast provides protected anchorages and world-class diving. The western Guanahacabibes Peninsula is the most remote and least visited, with anchorages that see only a handful of charter vessels each season.
