Heesen has kicked off the Monaco Yacht Show with a bang.
The Dutch shipyard unveiled one of its most ambitious projects to date on the first day of the prestigious event. The new 204-foot superyacht, fittingly codenamed Monte-Carlo after the district in Monaco, will be one of the largest vessels by volume ever built by Heesen.
Designed by British studio Harrison Eidsgaard, the custom cruiser features a steel fast-displacement hull and four sprawling decks. The yacht has been tailored to meet the requirements of modern owners who are looking to spend long periods at sea.
“It is unusual for us to build a four-decker, but we have had a few requests for such a boat from former clients, so it made sense to create one,” Heesen CEO Niels Vaessen said in a statement. “We are addressing a key market that is looking to maximise space and experience on board to share with family and friends.”
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With such generous proportions, Monte-Carlo has vast amounts of real estate onboard. One entire deck is dedicated to the owner, creating space for a lavish primary suite, a giant en-suite, and a spacious office. Other potential owners could, of course, adjust the layout to their liking.
“The potential is huge, you expand the primary suite to include a private foredeck with its own sundeck, jacuzzi, and a fold-down balcony to starboard,” designer Peder Eidsgaard explains. “From his/her office, the owner can walk straight out onto the balcony and take a seat.”
The guest accommodation sits forward on the main deck, creating that much-needed privacy between the owners and their fellow seafarers. The four large staterooms and one full-beam VIP can collectively sleep up to 10.
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Geared toward entertaining, Monte-Carlo features a beach lounge on the main deck with low-slung sofas and a dining area for up to 14 guests. The yacht is also home to an observation lounge with a fire pit and a sky lounge with a hidden pop-up TV.
Monte-Carlo is also outfitted for relaxation. The lower deck sports a wellness area with a gym, sauna, hammam, and massage or beauty room, while the aft deck showcases a 248-square-foot infinity pool and fold-down terraces for waterside chills.
To top it off, the yacht will be stocked with a full arsenal of water toys. The beach club can store e-foils, wave runners, and the like. There are also storage spots for two tenders.
Monte-Carlo even has some green credentials. The vessel can support a hybrid propulsion system, with space for a large battery bank. It will also be able to house methanol tanks in the future should hydrogen combustion or fuel-cell systems come into play. It has an estimated cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.
Not a bad way to open Monaco.
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