Alloy Yachts was a New Zealand shipyard based in Auckland that produced a small number of high-performance sailing and motor yachts, each built in aluminium alloy to a standard that placed them among the most technically accomplished charter vessels of their era. The three Alloy yachts available for charter in the Tobago Cays area represent that legacy: lightweight structures, efficient hull forms and interiors finished with the care of a bespoke workshop.
Alloy’s charter fleet in this region covers sailing yachts and displacement motor yachts from around 30 to 50 metres. The aluminium construction keeps displacement low and performance high, translating to lively sailing in the Grenadines’ northeast trades and efficient motoring when the wind drops. Interiors are crafted in timber and natural materials, with a warmth that distinguishes them from production builds.
Weekly charter rates for Alloy yachts in the Caribbean range from approximately 50,000 to 150,000 euros depending on vessel and season. The Advance Provisioning Allowance, typically 30 percent, covers fuel and provisions for the week, berthing at Union Island and Bequia, and water sports. Caribbean peak season runs December through April, with the northeast trades at their most reliable.
Tobago Cays is reached from Union Island through the northern passage into the national park lagoon. Alloy sailing yachts often arrive on a beam reach in the afternoon trades, anchoring off Baradal Island before setting up snorkelling gear for Horseshoe Reef. Petit Rameau, Petit Bateau and Jamesby provide additional anchorages within the group, and a day sail reaches Mayreau’s Salt Whistle Bay or Mustique to the north.
