Alloy Yachts was a New Zealand boutique shipyard that built some of the finest custom sailing yachts produced in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Operating out of Auckland, the yard used high-grade aluminium construction and a commitment to detailed craftsmanship, producing vessels that remain highly sought after on the charter market. In Montserrat, an island where the trade winds are reliable and the sailing is open and rewarding, an Alloy yacht is a fitting companion.
Three Alloy Yachts vessels are available for charter in Montserrat through The Yacht Collection. These are performance sailing yachts, typically sloops or ketch-rigged vessels in the 30 to 50 metre range, with layouts that make the most of the Caribbean wind patterns. On-deck space is generous, with wide side decks, cockpit seating for the whole group, and furling headsails that allow crew to set sail efficiently.
Charter rates for Alloy sailing yachts near Montserrat range from around 50,000 to 100,000 euros per week. An advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent covers fuel for the genset and tenders, provisioning, port fees, and beverages. Caribbean high season is December through April, when trade winds are consistent. The shoulder months of May and June offer excellent sailing with fewer boats in the anchorages.
Montserrat’s dramatic volcanic backdrop makes for memorable passages under sail, especially approaching from the south with Soufriere Hills visible on the horizon.
