Christensen, based in Vancouver, Washington, builds composite superyachts noted for their spacious interiors and fuel-efficient hull forms. The composite construction gives Christensen vessels a meaningful weight advantage over steel equivalents of similar length, translating to better range and lower fuel costs across the inter-island passages that define a Leeward Islands charter programme.
The Leeward Islands provide an excellent testing ground for Christensen yachts. The northeast trade winds and the variety of passages from Barbuda in the north to Dominica in the south put the range and seakeeping of these vessels to productive use. Charter guests typically benefit from covering more ground per dollar of fuel expenditure than they would aboard a heavier steel-hulled vessel.
Christensen charter yachts in the Leeward Islands are generally priced from 50,000 to 200,000 euros per week depending on size. The advance provisioning allowance, covering fuel, food, port dues and drinks, adds approximately 25 to 35 percent. Composite construction tends to reduce overall fuel costs compared to steel equivalents, which meaningfully reduces the advance provisioning budget.
From a Leeward Islands base, Christensen yachts handle both the northern circuit through Antigua, St Barts and St Martin and the southern circuit through Guadeloupe, the Saintes and Dominica with ease, covering either arc comfortably across a single week.
