Heesen of Oss, Netherlands, produces aluminium fast-displacement motor yachts from 28 to 70 metres that combine genuine speed with sea-kindly hulls and efficient fuel consumption. The yard’s engineering focus delivers vessels that achieve 14 to 17 knots without the fuel penalty of a planing hull, making them ideal for Caribbean charter where guests want to cover ground between islands without spending the day at the helm. In the US Virgin Islands, Heesen speed transforms a week-long itinerary into a genuinely generous one.
Six Heesen yachts are available for charter from the US Virgin Islands, spanning 30 to 55 metres and accommodating six to twelve guests across four to six en-suite cabins. The fleet includes the yard’s sport-focused hull forms and broader FDHF lines, with interiors ranging from contemporary Dutch minimalism to warmer, more classical schemes. Crews of four to seven manage the vessel and deliver attentive service throughout the charter week.
Weekly charter rates for Heesen yachts in the USVI range from around 70,000 euros for a 30-metre vessel to 200,000 euros for the 50-metre examples. The advance provisioning allowance of 30 percent covers fuel, food, marina fees and all drinks. USVI peak weeks from December through April are the most in-demand, and popular Heesen yachts are reserved a year or more ahead.
From the US Virgin Islands, Heesen speed makes a combined USVI and BVI itinerary straightforward. St John, St Croix and Magens Bay can be covered in two days, leaving five days for the BVI circuit including Anegada and Virgin Gorda.
