Heesen is a Dutch shipyard producing aluminium motor yachts in the 35 to 70 metre range from its Oss facility. The yard has built around 200 vessels since 1978, developing a reputation for fast hull forms, structural precision, and an interior specification that competes with the best Dutch and Italian builders. Aluminium construction saves weight against comparable steel hulls, delivering higher top speeds and better range at lower fuel consumption.
Six Heesen yachts operate in the Bahamas and Caribbean charter market. The fleet spans from around 37 to 65 metres, carrying between eight and twelve guests in four to six cabins with crew sizes of ten to sixteen. Interior styles vary by delivery year and owner brief. Stabilisation at anchor and underway, beach clubs, and full watersports packages are consistent features across the fleet.
Weekly charter rates for Heesen yachts in the Bahamas fall broadly between 100,000 and 400,000 euros depending on size and specification. The advance provisioning allowance adds around 30 percent for fuel, provisions, berthing, and crew gratuity. Caribbean peak season runs December through April. Six vessels gives a useful range of size options, though peak dates still require early booking.
Heesen aluminium construction suits the crossing from Nassau to Long Island well: the speed advantage means the passage takes less time than a steel equivalent of the same waterline, leaving more of the first day at the Cape Santa Maria anchorage. From there, the programme south covers Stella Maris, Salt Pond, and Clarence Town, with Dean Blue Hole as the definitive last-day dive before the return north.
