Christensen Shipyards, operating from Vancouver in Washington State, builds fully custom composite motor yachts between 38 and 56 metres. The yard is recognised for structural quality in fibreglass and carbon construction, producing hulls that carry high-end North American interior finishes alongside long-range displacement capability. Custom composite construction offers a better power-to-weight ratio than equivalent steel builds, which translates to better speed and range efficiency on the Bahamas Bank passages connecting the various anchorages. Grand Bahama Island offers a distinctive Bahamas charter base, combining urban convenience at Freeport with nature reserves and clear shallow-water anchorages within a short tender ride. The three yachts bearing the Christensen Shipyards identity available in this region bring custom-build quality to the Caribbean gateway market, with guests arriving through Freeport International Airport before joining the vessel. Weekly charter rates in the 90,000 to 200,000 euro range represent competitive value for the build quality and crew service levels these yachts provide. The advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent covers fuel, food, marina costs and beverages. Bahamas Bank conditions are generally benign from late November through April, with sea states remaining calm and water clarity at its peak for diving and snorkelling. Grand Bahama offers activities from the shallow bonefishing flats at McLean Town to the coral gardens of Peterson Cay National Park. The Lucayan cave network, one of the most extensive globally, adds a memorable non-marine excursion for guests between passages on the water.
