Christensen Shipyards, the Vancouver, Washington builder of fibreglass composite motor yachts, produces vessels at lengths between 30 and 50 metres noted for build quality, practical interior arrangements and hull forms suited to Caribbean passage-making. Three Christensen yachts operate in Dominican Republic waters through The Yacht Collection, each reflecting the American yard’s tradition of building yachts that perform well across the full range of a charter week.
The Dominican Republic’s geography rewards a capable motor yacht. The passages from Cap Cana to Saona Island and then north toward the Samana Peninsula cover meaningful distances in open water, and the hull forms on Christensen’s semi-displacement range handle these conditions with composure. Both Cap Cana and Casa de Campo in La Romana provide excellent marina facilities as starting points.
Charter rates for Christensen yachts in the Dominican Republic range from approximately 35,000 to 90,000 euros per week. The advance provisioning allowance of around 30 percent covers fuel, food, marina fees and crew costs. December through April is peak Caribbean charter season. The Christensen fleet offers strong value for groups of six to ten seeking quality construction and reliability at a manageable budget.
A Christensen itinerary in the Dominican Republic typically starts at Cap Cana before heading southeast to Saona Island, where the northern sandbanks provide an unforgettable first anchorage. The northward passage past Cabo Engano brings the yacht toward Samana Bay, home to the Los Haitises National Park and, between January and March, one of the Caribbean’s most reliable humpback whale calving grounds.
