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Christophe Harbour Blog

Christophe Harbour at the Monaco Yacht Show

By Katherine Verano in Marina, Real Estate, Yachting

The Christophe Harbour team is pleased to be once again be a part of the yachting industry's most prestigious event, the Monaco Yacht Show. Held annually every September in the iconic Port Hercules, the MYS represents the pinnacle of the superyacht lifestyle against the glamorous backdrop of Monaco since 1991. 

For four days, yacht owners, future superyacht purchasers or charterers, decision-makers in the yachting and luxury industries attend the Monaco Yacht Show to participate in one of the "most influential business networks on Earth." On the docks, the show curates a showcase selection of 580 leading companies in the industry: from the most reputable superyacht builders and nautical suppliers, top yacht designers, luxury manufactures and the best brokerage houses to...

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Christophe Harbour Launches the Caribbean’s only 106-122m Freehold Superyacht Berths

By Katherine Verano in Marina, Real Estate, St. Kitts, Yachting

Christophe Harbour, the 2,500-acre resort and superyacht marina destination on the Southeastern Peninsula of St Kitts, has announced the launch of the Caribbean’s first and only freehold superyacht berths for yachts from 106 to 122 metres. The six new berths enhance the existing facilities of The Marina at Christophe Harbour, which is already recognised as a safe haven with its naturally protected harbour, pristine tropical setting, and all the amenities and elite services superyacht owners, captains and crew expect.

Unlike traditional leasehold models, the new superyacht berths are being offered for sale with deeded, freehold title from US$6.25m to US$7m. With alongside mooring, instead of the more common stern-to design, on state-of-the-art, fixed concrete piers, the new berths are...

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Create Your Space: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

By Katherine Verano in Community, Real Estate, St. Kitts

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live the island life? In this series, “Create Your Space,” we share a glimpse of the people, places, and life that make Christophe Harbour and St. Kitts home. We'll also share some expert insight into how to create a space that you can call your own, whether you're visiting, shopping for a Caribbean vacation home, or settling into a new beachfront home permanently. Today's wisdom comes from John MacDonald, Principal of architectural design firm Morehouse, MacDonald & Associates, and Russell Fortenberry, Residential Construction Manager of Bennett Hofford Caribbean Construction Company, on the importance of a strong design-build team and what it...

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Congratulations to Christophe Harbour Employee and Manager of the Quarter

By Katherine Verano in Community, St. Kitts

Left to Right: Manager of the Quarter Andrew Graham (c) with Aeneas Hollins (l) and Jon Gersonde (r); Employee of the Quarter Rosita Liburd (l) with Jon Gersonde (r); and Employee of the Quarter Verniel Clarke (c) with Clyde Takayama (l) and Jon Gersonde (r)

Christophe Harbour Development Company is pleased to recognize three exceptional employees for their excellence and leadership during the second quarter of 2018. Acknowledging both front and back of house employees, Vice President of Operations Jon Gersonde and Human Resources Manager Akela Browne announced the winners at the company’s quarterly all employee meeting last week. Verniel Clarke from the Facilities Maintenance department and Rosita Liburd, a retail attendance at Joya St. Kitts, received the...

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Construction Activity on the Rise this Summer

By Katherine Verano in Community, Real Estate, St. Kitts

As we look around Christophe Harbour, we are pleased to see construction activity underway in nearly all residential enclaves this summer. Not only does this mean more Member families joining the Christophe Harbour community, but also more opportunities for the talented team of preferred architects, builders, landscape architects, and interior designers to showcase their exceptional work.

Customs House

Destined to be the most architecturally stunning building in the West Indies, the iconic Customs House in the Marina Village is scheduled to be complete this Fall. The team is busy applying the interior finishes, painting and trim work and installing flooring and tiling. The exterior façade will soon be complete as the remaining balustrades, stonework, and custom ironwork...

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