Perini Navi, the Italian builder of some of the world’s most distinguished large sailing superyachts, produces ocean-going ketch and schooner rigs that combine the efficiency of serious sailing machines with the comfort of crewed Mediterranean cruising. Chartering a Perini Navi in Curacao brings this Italian sailing pedigree to one of the Caribbean’s most culturally rich destinations, where a large sailing yacht at anchor in Willemstad’s harbour or along the southern coast delivers a genuinely distinctive experience. Curacao occupies an interesting position in the Caribbean sailing circuit: the easterly trade winds fill in reliably, the island sits south of the main hurricane zone, and the UNESCO-listed capital Willemstad provides a harbour rarely experienced from a sailing yacht of Perini Navi’s calibre. The charter fleet includes Perini Navi yachts from 30 to over 60 metres, most carrying powerful hydraulic furling systems that allow small crews to handle very large sail areas safely. Accommodation runs to five or six cabins for ten to twelve guests. Weekly charter rates in the Caribbean run from approximately 80,000 euros for the smaller models to 280,000 or more for the largest recent builds. An advance provisioning allowance of 30 percent covers fuel for motor-sailing, provisions, drinks, and berthing. High season is December through April. Curacao’s consistent trade winds, sheltered leeward anchorages, and the variety of short passages to Bonaire and Aruba make it a natural fit for Perini Navi’s offshore sailing capability.
