Christensen Shipyards has built composite superyachts from its Vancouver, Washington facility for decades. The yard emphasis on volume, natural light and efficient hull forms makes its vessels particularly well suited to extended cruising programmes across the Leeward Islands, where inter-island passages are a daily feature of the charter itinerary and fuel economy matters.
The Leeward Islands offer the Christensen Shipyards fleet the variety of anchorages and conditions that best showcase their capability. From the exposed offshore passages between Antigua and Barbuda to the sheltered lagoon anchorages of Guadeloupe, the chain tests and rewards the composite hull in equal measure.
Christensen Shipyards charter yachts in the Leeward Islands are generally priced from 50,000 to 200,000 euros per week depending on size and specification. The advance provisioning allowance adds approximately 25 to 35 percent, with the composite hull providing a fuel economy advantage over comparable steel builds. Vessels are available through appointed brokers for the peak December to April season.
From a Leeward Islands base, Christensen Shipyards yachts can cover both the northern circuit through Antigua, St Barts and St Martin and the southern circuit through Guadeloupe, the Saintes and Dominica across a two-week charter.
