Christensen is an American shipyard based in Vancouver, Washington, producing steel and fibreglass motor yachts in the 40 to 55 metre range. The yard is known for high-quality joinery, clean deck lines, and interior finish that competes with European builders at comparable size. It has delivered around 40 yachts since 1982, with a significant portion remaining active on the charter market.
Three Christensen yachts are available for charter in the Bahamas and Caribbean. Models in service range from around 40 to 55 metres, accommodating between eight and twelve guests in four to six cabins. Crew sizes of eight to ten are standard. Deck layouts typically include a generous aft deck, flybridge entertainment area, and swim platform integrated with the beach club. Caribbean watersports equipment is typically included.
Weekly charter rates for Christensen yachts in the Bahamas fall broadly between 100,000 and 300,000 euros depending on size and season. The advance provisioning allowance, covering fuel, provisioning, port fees, and crew gratuity, adds approximately 30 percent. Caribbean season peaks December through April. On a fleet of three, availability is constrained and the most popular vessels book out early around the holiday period.
Long Island is well suited to the Christensen size range. The 40 to 55 metre hull draft is appropriate for the anchorages at Cape Santa Maria, Stella Maris, and Clarence Town, and the crossing from Nassau takes a comfortable single day for a 14-knot motor yacht. The programme at Long Island covers beaches, reef diving at Dean Blue Hole, and fishing across a 80-mile coastline that provides more variety than most Bahamian itineraries of the same duration.
