Heesen is a Dutch superyacht builder based in Oss, producing motor yachts from 37 to 70 metres using aluminium construction and semi-displacement hull forms that give both efficiency and genuine speed. Top speeds above 17 knots are a consistent feature of the Heesen fleet, and the yard’s reliability record on the Mediterranean charter market reflects Dutch engineering standards applied consistently across every build.
Monaco is a natural base for a Heesen charter: the principality’s central Riviera position and the yacht’s speed mean that Cap Ferrat, Antibes, and the Lérins Islands can all be covered in a single morning, leaving the afternoon free for a return or an extension east to Menton and Italy. Port Hercule’s services and the principality’s provisioning network support the charter programme efficiently.
Weekly charter rates for Heesen yachts in Monaco and the South of France range from approximately 120,000 to 450,000 euros depending on size and specification. The advance provisioning allowance of around 30 percent covers fuel, provisions, Port Hercule berthing, and crew gratuity. The Monaco Grand Prix in May and July and August peak season drive the strongest demand for Heesen yachts from this home port.
From Monaco, a Heesen at 17-18 knots puts Cap Ferrat within 30 minutes, Antibes within an hour, and the Lérins Islands before noon. Heading east at the same speed, Menton is 30 minutes, Ventimiglia and San Remo under an hour. Portofino becomes an afternoon destination rather than an overnight passage, opening the Italian Riviera to a Monaco-based itinerary that returns each evening.
