The Auckland yard Alloy Yachts produced some of the most technically sophisticated sailing superyachts in the world before closing in 2015. A small number of Alloy yachts remain in charter, regarded as among the finest examples of custom sailing superyacht construction available anywhere. In St Barts, an Alloy yacht brings a rare combination of sailing performance and superyacht comfort to one of the most stylish destinations in the Caribbean.
The construction method at Alloy combined welded aluminium hulls with aerospace-grade structural engineering, producing yachts that are light relative to their volume and swift in a breeze. Most Alloy yachts in charter range from 40 to 60 metres, with rig options spanning classic ketch and schooner configurations. Interiors were typically built to high custom standards, with the warm timber joinery and natural materials that New Zealand craftsmen handle well.
Weekly rates for an Alloy yacht charter in St Barts tend to run from 100,000 to 200,000 euros, reflecting both rare availability and the sailing-specialist positioning. The advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent covers fuel for motoring passages, provisioning from the well-stocked French suppliers on the island, and crew gratuities. High season in the Caribbean runs December through April.
St Barts provides ideal conditions for sailing yachts: reliable trade winds, short passages between anchorages and a social scene ashore that rewards an evening in Gustavia.
