Heesen Yachts, the Dutch yard based in Oss, has built a specific reputation around its FDHF and fast-displacement hulls, producing aluminium yachts that run considerably faster than their length would traditionally allow. The yard’s Dutch Speed platform delivers high sustained cruising speeds, and the fleet of Heesen yachts available in the charter market reflects this emphasis: aluminium construction, efficient running, and a design language that is modern without being difficult.
Saint Kitts and Nevis suit a Heesen charter well. The islands are small and the anchorages are close together, but a fast-displacement hull also makes the run from Sint Maarten or Antigua manageable as a half-day passage rather than a full day. This matters for guests flying into the Leewards who want to begin their charter promptly. The volcanic profile of Mount Liamuiga on Saint Kitts, the UNESCO Brimstone Hill Fortress, and the plantation hotel circuit on Nevis give the destination enough depth to sustain a week’s interest. Heesen charter rates in the Caribbean fall between 90,000 and 280,000 euros per week. The advance provisioning allowance adds roughly 30 percent.
Port Zante marina in Basseterre provides fuel and marina berths. Frigate Bay is the preferred overnight anchorage on Saint Kitts. The Narrows crossing to Nevis opens access to Pinneys Beach, Oualie Beach at the north of the island, and Charlestown harbour for customs and provisioning.
