RELIANCE is a striking, near-new 55-metre motor yacht delivered by the world-renowned Dutch shipyard Heesen in 2023, celebrated as the finest evolution of the acclaimed 55 Steel Series and the sixth hull in that successful line. Originally built on speculation as Project Gemini and purchased by a discerning family part-way through her build, she combines proven Dutch engineering with a distinctive, sporty character, delivering the space and feel of a 60-metre yacht within a refined 55-metre design. Her dynamic, shark-grey exterior is the work of long-time Heesen collaborator Frank Laupman of Omega Architects, whose vertical windows and signature shark-tooth superstructure overhang give her a bold, balanced and unmistakably predatory profile. Built on a steel fast-displacement hull developed by Van Oossanen with a lightweight aluminium superstructure, and powered by IMO Tier III compliant MTU engines with zero-speed stabilisers, she is remarkably fuel efficient for her volume, cruising comfortably at 13 knots with a top speed of 15.5 knots and a transatlantic range of 4,500 nautical miles. Her interior marks the first collaboration between Heesen and the acclaimed Italian designer Luca Dini, who has created a calm and sophisticated ambience using warm taupe and cream tones, Tay wood panelling with dark oak framing, natural stone and marine leather. The main saloon is a serene, light-filled space with floor-to-ceiling windows, a large L-shaped sofa and contemporary cream armchairs around a low coffee table, crowned by an opulent overhead mirror, and flows into a formal dining area seating twelve beneath warm feature lighting, with glass doors opening seamlessly to the outdoor decks. Life on deck unfolds across four levels. A full-beam sky lounge on the upper deck offers ample seating and a bar with floor-to-ceiling windows leading onto the upper aft deck, while the sundeck is a highlight with a jacuzzi, sun loungers and a well-equipped bar with a teppanyaki grill. On the lower deck, an expansive swim platform and a breathtaking beach club, filled with natural light through windows in the transom door, house a full wellness centre with Technogym equipment, a sauna, a hammam and a steam room. A well-stocked toybox of Seabobs, electric surfboards and jet skis, plus two tenders, completes her charter offering. Accommodation is arranged for up to 12 guests in six generous en-suite cabins. The expansive 82-square-metre full-beam owner’s apartment is located forward on the main deck, with large opening windows, a private study, a dressing room and a spectacular marble en-suite featuring a freestanding central bath, twin rainfall showers and his-and-hers sinks, while a VIP cabin on the upper deck and two double cabins and two twin cabins on the lower deck, each finished in minimalist neutral tones with soft white fabrics, complete flexible, family-friendly accommodation. A professional crew of thirteen ensures seamless, five-star service throughout. RELIANCE spends the winter season cruising the Caribbean and the summer in the Mediterranean, from the French Riviera to Corsica, Sardinia and the Amalfi Coast, and offers charter guests a rare combination of near-new Heesen build quality, fuel-efficient long-range performance, a calm and sophisticated Luca Dini interior and a superb wellness-focused beach club aboard one of the most desirable yachts of her size on the charter market.
