Amels, based in Vlissingen in the Netherlands, is one of the most consistent producers of high-quality motor yachts in the charter fleet. The Limited Editions series from the yard democratised semi-custom superyacht ownership at 55 and 60 metres, and a significant proportion of those yachts have entered the charter market. In St Barts, an Amels charter brings Dutch engineering reliability and a refined, understated aesthetic to one of the Caribbean most demanding clienteles.
Amels yachts in charter typically run from 55 to 70 metres, with the Limited Editions series accounting for a large share of availability. The hull form is optimised for seakeeping and efficiency at displacement speeds, and interior volumes are generous relative to the external envelope. Interiors are commissioned from independent design studios and vary considerably between individual yachts.
Weekly rates for Amels charters in St Barts range from approximately 200,000 to 400,000 euros, placing them near the top of the Caribbean market. The advance provisioning allowance sits at around 30 percent and covers Gustavia anchorage fees, fuel for the island circuit, provisioning from the well-supplied French merchants on the island, and crew gratuities.
St Barts is one of the few Caribbean islands where the social context rewards a yacht of this calibre through the full season from December to April. The combination of French dining culture and Caribbean warmth is hard to match anywhere else in the region.
