Heesen Yachts, based in Oss in the Netherlands, has built fast-displacement and FDHF-hull motor yachts between 35 and 80 metres since 1978. The yard is known for combining Dutch engineering precision with interiors from leading European designers, and for a proprietary Fast Displacement Hull Form that achieves 14 to 19 knots with displacement-level fuel consumption. Grand Bahama Island provides a straightforward Bahamas charter base for Heesen yachts arriving from Florida, with the West End passage offering minimal sea conditions across the Gulf Stream crossing and full clearance facilities at Old Bahama Bay. The six Heesen yachts available in this region span lengths from approximately 40 to 65 metres, with power systems configured for efficient cruising that suits the shallow passages and short anchorage distances of the northern Bahamas. Weekly charter rates typically range from 140,000 to 500,000 euros, with the advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent addressing fuel, food, marina fees and beverages. Peak season runs December through April when northeast trade winds dominate and visibility in the clear Bahamas water reaches 30 metres or more. Peterson Cay National Park offers an afternoon reef excursion within easy range of Freeport. The cave system at Lucayan National Park rewards a kayak excursion inland, and the tidal flats at McLean Town are among the most productive bonefishing grounds in the northern Bahamas. Bimini lies within a comfortable day run to the west for guests extending the itinerary into the central Bahamas.
