Turquoise Yachts, the Turkish builder based in Antalya, has established itself as one of the most capable producers of large steel motor yachts outside the traditional European yards. In St Barts, a Turquoise charter brings the combination of generous scale, competent engineering and competitive rates that has made the yard an increasingly popular choice in the Caribbean charter fleet. Turquoise yachts are built to a semi-custom brief and delivered to a standard that compares favourably with comparable European tonnage.
Turquoise yachts in charter typically run from 45 to 75 metres in steel, with interior specifications that vary considerably between individual vessels. The design brief tends to prioritise volume and outdoor entertaining space, and beach clubs, aft terraces and sun decks are typically generous for the overall length of the vessel. Interior design partnerships with European studios have improved the fitout quality of the range significantly in recent builds.
Weekly charter rates for a Turquoise in St Barts run from approximately 120,000 to 300,000 euros. The advance provisioning allowance of around 30 percent covers fuel, Gustavia anchorage, provisions from the well-supplied French merchants on the island and crew gratuities. Peak Caribbean season runs from December through April.
St Barts suits a Turquoise charter for guests who want generous scale and a full range of deck amenities at a rate that positions below comparable European tonnage of the same displacement.
