Heesen is the Dutch superyacht yard from Oss, in the Netherlands, known for fast, efficient aluminum and steel yachts. Most Heesens you can charter are 130 to 164 feet.
A crewed Heesen of 130 to 164 feet costs about €222,500 a week in high season in Greece. The 100 to 129 footers run about €93,000 to €125,000, and the largest, of 165 feet and up, €270,000 to €350,000.
We charter Heesens in Greece, and our guide is linked below.
What is Heesen known for?
- Speed and efficiency: light aluminum hulls and the yard’s fast displacement hull form let many Heesens cruise quickly on less fuel.
- Dutch build: designed and built in Oss, in the Netherlands.
- Superyachts: from about 37 meters to more than 80 meters.
- Finish: Dutch engineering with a reputation for quiet, well-built yachts.
Where can you charter a Heesen?
| Destination | Typical high-season week | Our guide |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | 100 to 129 ft: about €109,000 130 to 164 ft: about €222,500 165 ft and up: about €310,000 |
Heesen charter in Greece |
Each guide has the full range for that destination, the yachts based there and the costs on top of the charter fee.
We also charter Heesens in Croatia, Italy, the South of France and the Caribbean. Ask us about any of them and we will quote it.
How much does a Heesen cost to charter per week?
A crewed Heesen of 130 to 164 feet typically costs about €210,000 a week in high season in the Mediterranean and about $245,000 in the Caribbean. A 100 to 129 footer runs about €125,000, and a Heesen of 165 feet and up about €315,000.
| Size | Typical yachts | Mediterranean | Caribbean and US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 130 ft | 37 meter Heesens | €125,000 typical €93,000 to €130,000 |
One yacht, $135,000 |
| 130 to 164 ft | 40 to 50 meter Heesens | €210,000 typical €140,000 to €300,000 |
$245,000 typical $200,000 to $385,000 |
| 165 ft and up | 50 meter and larger Heesens | €315,000 typical €230,000 to €800,000 |
Two yachts, $350,000 to $400,000 |
High-season weekly rates of the Heesens built 2000 or later in our charter system, October 2026. Mediterranean yachts are priced in euros and Caribbean yachts in dollars.
The APA for running costs, usually 30 to 40% on a motor yacht, plus local VAT or charter tax and the crew gratuity, come on top.
How does Heesen compare with Benetti and CRN?
At 130 to 164 feet in Greece, the typical week compares like this:
- Heesen: about €222,500.
- Benetti: about €198,000. See our Benetti yacht charter page.
- CRN: about €160,000. See our CRN yacht charter page.
A Heesen usually costs a little more at the same length, for its speed and finish. At this size the refit and crew of each yacht matter as much as the yard.
Which Heesens do we recommend?
These are Heesens our team has been aboard. Rates are the top of each yacht’s high-season range.
IDEFIX II is a 154 foot Heesen cruising Greece, freshly refitted in a modern English beach-house style. Families love her round dining table, her cinema room and the covered top-deck dining, up to €235,000 a week.
BLISS is a 144 foot Heesen refitted down to the hull, with a bridge saloon that converts into an extra VIP cabin. Her beach club has a full toy line-up and an RYA jet-ski school, up to €195,000 a week.
BENIK is a 135 foot Heesen in Athens, fresh from refit, that passes for a much bigger yacht. Pullman berths suit families, and a huge alfresco table fills the aft deck, up to €140,000 a week.
AURELIA is a 122 foot Heesen in the South of France with a sports-car and horse-racing theme, each cabin styled after a different marque. She reaches 30 knots, and her captain has been aboard since she was built, up to €130,000 a week.
People also ask
How much does it cost to charter a Heesen?
A Heesen of 130 to 164 feet costs about €222,500 a week in high season in Greece. The APA, usually 30 to 40%, VAT and the crew gratuity come on top.
Where are Heesen yachts built?
In Oss, in the Netherlands.
Why are Heesens fast?
Many Heesens use light aluminum hulls and the yard’s fast displacement hull form, so they cruise quickly and efficiently.
How many guests can a Heesen take?
Most charter Heesens take 10 to 12 guests.
Where is the best place to charter a Heesen?
Greece and the western Mediterranean in summer.
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