Christensen Shipyards of Vancouver, Washington, builds composite motor yachts in the 40 to 60 metre range, combining fibreglass and carbon construction with custom interior programmes that have attracted a loyal following among American charter guests. The yard’s composite approach delivers a lighter vessel than steel equivalents, contributing to better performance characteristics and fuel economy in Caribbean conditions. Interiors are known for their quality of finish and the collaborative process by which they are developed.
Three Christensen yachts are available for charter from the US Virgin Islands, typically accommodating eight to twelve guests in four to six cabins. Professional crews of six to nine maintain attentive service throughout the charter week, and full watersports equipment is carried for the USVI’s accessible anchorages. The vessels are well-maintained and regularly refitted to keep their systems and interiors current.
Weekly charter rates for Christensen yachts in the USVI run from around 60,000 euros for a 40-metre vessel to 160,000 euros for larger 55-metre examples. The advance provisioning allowance of 30 percent covers fuel, food, marina fees and drinks. The USVI is a natural home port for American-built yachts, and Christensen’s West Coast provenance makes these vessels particularly familiar to American charter guests arriving through St Thomas.
From the US Virgin Islands, Christensen yachts cover the USVI island group and access the BVI easily. Their composite construction and fuel efficiency make extended island-hopping across both territories a comfortable proposition within a single week’s charter.
