Alloy Yachts, the New Zealand sailing yacht specialist that built a worldwide reputation for large custom sailing yachts before closing in 2015, produced a small fleet of exceptional sailing vessels that continue to charter across the world’s best cruising grounds. Chartering an Alloy Yachts vessel in Curacao gives guests access to some of the finest aluminium sailing yacht construction ever produced in the southern hemisphere, combined with one of the Caribbean’s most distinctive cruising destinations. Curacao’s southern coastline offers sheltered anchorages in turquoise bays, while the island’s location at the far end of the Lesser Antilles keeps it generally outside the main hurricane belt. The UNESCO-listed capital Willemstad presents a genuinely unusual experience for a yacht charter: historic Dutch colonial architecture, the floating pontoon bridge, and a harbour navigable by vessels of appropriate draft. Alloy Yachts sailing yachts in the charter fleet typically range from 30 to over 50 metres and carry generous sailing rigs, well-built accommodation for six to twelve guests, and professional sailing crews experienced in Caribbean and offshore Atlantic conditions. The combination of a purpose-built offshore sailing yacht and Curacao’s range of overnight passages toward Bonaire, Aruba, or Venezuela gives an Alloy Yachts charter unusual variety. Weekly rates run from approximately 70,000 to 220,000 euros. An advance provisioning allowance of 30 percent covers fuel for motor-sailing, provisions, berthing, and drinks. High season is December through April.
