Christensen Shipyards is an American builder based in Vancouver, Washington, producing steel and fibreglass motor yachts in the 40 to 55 metre range. The yard has earned a following among private owners and charter brokers for the quality of its joinery, the cleanliness of its deck lines, and an interior finish standard that matches European competitors at the same length. Around 40 yachts have been delivered since 1982.
Three Christensen vessels are available for charter in the Bahamas and Caribbean. Lengths in service run from around 40 to 55 metres, with guest capacities of eight to twelve in four to six cabins. Aft beach clubs, flybridge entertaining areas, and watersports equipment suited to Caribbean use are consistent across the fleet. Crew sizes of eight to ten provide full service throughout.
Weekly rates for Christensen yachts in the Bahamas range from approximately 100,000 to 300,000 euros. The advance provisioning allowance covers fuel, food, berthing, and crew gratuity, adding around 30 percent to the base. Peak season runs December through April. With only three yachts, availability tightens quickly around the Christmas and New Year period and early booking is the standard approach.
Long Island suits Christensen vessels with its combination of accessible anchorages and manageable inter-island distances. A week anchoring progressively from Cape Santa Maria through Stella Maris to Clarence Town and Dean Blue Hole covers 80 miles of unspoiled Bahamian coast with a different programme at each stop. The crossing from Nassau takes a single day and the return can be varied via the Exumas or direct.
