Heesen Yachts is one of the Netherlands’ most innovative superyacht builders, combining fast-displacement and semi-planing hull technology with custom interior design to produce yachts that cover distance quickly without sacrificing comfort at anchor. Six Heesen yachts charter in the Bahamas and Caribbean, spanning the yard’s aluminium and steel programmes from 37 to 70 metres. Ragged Island suits a Heesen charter particularly well: the yard’s fast-displacement hulls can cover the Nassau-to-Ragged-Island passage in a half-day rather than overnight, leaving more of the charter week for exploration of the Jumentos Cays and the southern banks. Heesen’s engineering focus on reducing drag and weight means fuel consumption on this passage is more predictable than many comparable vessels. Charter rates for Heesen yachts in the Bahamas typically range from 130,000 to 450,000 euros per week depending on hull size and the specific vessel. An advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent applies. The season runs November through May. From Ragged Island, a Heesen charter can range further than most in a given week, reaching Acklins Island, Mayaguana or the Turks and Caicos while still returning north for final provisioning before disembarkation.
