Heesen is a Dutch shipyard based in Oss, Netherlands, building fast all-aluminium motor yachts since 1978. The yard’s charter fleet in the Anegada area numbers around six vessels, covering lengths from 35 to 65 metres and offering the semi-displacement hull form that gives Heesen its characteristic performance advantage over comparable displacement yachts. A Heesen charter in the Anegada area means reaching the farthest BVI anchorages without losing hours of the day in transit: the typical cruising speed of 14 to 16 knots covers the full length of the island chain in a morning, leaving afternoons free for anchorages and watersports. Weekly charter rates for a Heesen in the Anegada area start near 100,000 euros in low Caribbean season and rise to 400,000 euros for larger examples during peak December to April weeks. An advance provisioning allowance of 30 percent covers fuel, food, BVI harbour fees and onboard costs. Fuel consumption at Heesen’s typical cruising speeds deserves attention when planning a week that involves significant inter-island passages. Anegada offers some of the BVI’s least-crowded anchorages, with Loblolly Bay and Cow Wreck Beach providing outstanding swimming, snorkelling and the kind of undisturbed beach access that Heesen’s substantial tenders make easy. Lobster at The Settlement completes the Anegada experience before the charter heads south toward Virgin Gorda and beyond.
