Westport Yachts, the Washington State shipbuilder with a long history of producing long-range semi-custom motor yachts, has built a reputation for engineering reliability and practical cruising capability that appeals strongly to charter guests who prioritise flexibility of itinerary over architectural statement. Three Westport yachts are available for charter across the Greater Antilles, typically in the 40 to 50 metre range, providing a capable and well-considered American motor yacht for the island circuit.nnWestport hulls are designed around the fundamental requirement of covering serious offshore distances without mechanical anxiety. The semi-displacement form gives a reasonable combination of speed and fuel efficiency, the mechanical systems are laid out for accessibility and maintenance, and the interior layouts reflect the practical requirements of extended offshore voyaging. In the Greater Antilles, this translates into a yacht that can make the Puerto Rico to Dominican Republic crossing in good conditions and reach Jamaica from Hispaniola within a comfortable day’s passage.nnWeekly rates for Westport charters in the Greater Antilles range from approximately 30,000 to 80,000 euros. The advance provisioning allowance adds around 30 percent and covers fuel, provisions, crew costs, and multi-island port clearance fees. The November to April Caribbean season drives North American charter demand for American-built vessels of this type.nnPuerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica provide the structure of any Westport Greater Antilles itinerary, with Culebra’s reef, Samaná Bay’s open anchorage, and Jamaica’s Port Antonio as the primary waypoints.
