Lurssen, the Bremen shipyard founded in 1875, has become one of the most respected builders of large and ultra-large custom superyachts in the world. Alongside its historic naval and commercial work, Lurssen has delivered some of the most technically complex and visually distinctive superyachts ever built, with vessels ranging from 60 metres to over 150 metres in length.
Guadeloupe can accommodate Lurssen yachts of most sizes. The deep-water approaches to Pointe-a-Pitre and the protected anchorages along the Basse-Terre coast give large yachts ample room to anchor well clear of smaller vessels and tourist areas, while the island proximity to the Saintes, Dominica and Martinique means itineraries can cover significant ground across a fortnight.
Lurssen charter yachts operating in the Guadeloupe region are among the most expensive vessels in the charter market, typically ranging from 200,000 to over 1,000,000 euros per week depending on vessel size and specification. The advance provisioning allowance, covering fuel, food, port dues and crew gratuities, adds approximately 30 percent to the base rate.
The wider Leeward Islands circuit from Guadeloupe provides the kind of cruising ground that Lurssen yachts are built for. Antigua, St Barts and St Martin to the north, and Dominica and Martinique to the south, form a natural arc that a large Lurssen can cover comfortably across a two-week charter, with the range and stability to cross to the British Virgin Islands if guests wish to extend further.
