Trinity, the New Orleans-based builder, established itself as one of North America most capable producers of large steel motor yachts before the yard closed. A significant number of Trinity yachts remain in active charter, representing a distinctive style of American superyacht building: substantial, practical, spacious and built to a standard of structural integrity that continues to serve charter guests well. In St Barts, a Trinity charter delivers American ocean-going capability to one of the Caribbean most fashionable islands.
Trinity yachts in the active charter fleet run from approximately 40 to 60 metres in steel, with interiors typically finished to a high custom standard. The design vocabulary is practical rather than architectural: saloons and deck spaces are generous, beach clubs and swim platforms are functional and the crew complement reflects the operational requirements of a steel displacement motor yacht in warm-water use.
Weekly charter rates for a Trinity in St Barts run from approximately 80,000 to 180,000 euros. The advance provisioning allowance of around 30 percent covers fuel, Gustavia anchorage fees, provisions from the French-quality suppliers on the island and crew gratuities. Peak Caribbean season runs from December through April.
St Barts suits a Trinity yacht well. The practical character of the build and the spacious deck areas deliver exactly what the island asks for: comfortable entertaining at anchor in Gustavia roads and a reliable base for the surrounding Leeward island circuit.
