Lurssen is Germany’s largest and oldest superyacht builder, operating from Bremen with a history in naval engineering that underpins the design and construction of some of the world’s largest and most technically complex privately commissioned yachts. The yard builds exclusively to full-custom commission in steel and aluminium, typically from 60 metres upward, producing vessels that combine naval-grade structural engineering with interior programmes that span multiple deck levels, specialist crew quarters, and onboard facilities that include helipads, submarines, and dedicated support vessels. The four Lurssen yachts available from Dominica are among the most substantial charter vessels operating in the Caribbean Windward Islands, offering guest capacities, crew complements, and onboard infrastructure that substantially exceed what any production-platform build can deliver at the same scale. Dominica’s volcanic anchorages are well suited to the independence these vessels provide: Prince Rupert Bay on the northwest coast is deep enough to accommodate large-draught Lurssen hulls, and the island’s natural environment offers a level of seclusion that contrasts with more developed Caribbean destinations. Weekly charter rates for a Lurssen from Dominica begin at approximately 350,000 euros per week and reach 750,000 or more for the largest commissions, with an advance provisioning allowance of around 30 percent covering fuel at scale, full provisions, crew gratuities, and berthing fees. Caribbean peak season is December through April. The passage to Martinique’s Fort-de-France Bay takes around two hours at 14 knots, and Guadeloupe’s Les Saintes are similarly reachable from Prince Rupert Bay.
