Heesen – Arkadia

Arkadia

In March 2021, Heesen’s 50m superyacht Project Triton has been delivered to its owner and named Arkadia. She is the frst of fve yachts that were scheduled for delivery in 2021 by the Dutch shipyard. Let’s take a closer look at this amazing superyacht.

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF DAVID CHURCHILL.

In March 2021, Heesen’s 50m superyacht Project Triton has been delivered to its owner and named Arkadia.

Arkadia was sold in October 2020 by David Johnson of Denison Yachting, who introduced the client and worked closely with Thom Conboy of Heesen USA, and the sales team at the shipyard in Oss to seal the deal. “We look forward to seeing Arkadia join her sister ship Omaha on our side of the ocean”, says Mr Conboy. “American customers appreciate the quality of a Dutch pedigree yacht, and the Heesen feet is growing in North America and the Bahamas.”

A go-anywhere, luxury superyacht

Arkadia is the second yacht in Heesen’s 50m steel displacement class, whose exterior lines by Cliford Denn combine a purposeful, muscular profle with the elegance of Dutch superyacht design. Her luxurious interior is by Reymond Langton. Arkadia’s full-displacement, round-bilge hull design, with its drag-cheating bulbous bow, promises superlative cruising comfort and seakeeping. Her top speed is 15 knots, and she has a transoceanic range of 3,800nm at a cruising speed of 13 knots. Perfectly balanced rudders ensure excellent closequarters manoeuvrability, and at just under the 500GT threshold, she is also remarkably spacious for her length. Every area of the yacht has been conceived to deliver the best possible experience for everyone on board. Ten guests can be accommodated in fve luxurious suites, while her generous deck spaces will also ensure maximum enjoyment of the great outdoors, from alfresco dining to relaxing in the sun or getting close to the water in her lavish beach club. Arkadia is a beautiful addition to the fast-growing Heesen feet and is sure to turn heads wherever she goes.

Yacht delivery in a pandemic

Delivering a superyacht during a pandemic is not a straightforward task. When the frst Covid19 safety measures were announced, Heesen appointed a dedicated team to manage the handover from the shipyard to the owner and his staf. With travel and meetings disrupted by the pandemic, this service has proved itself invaluable. The Heesen team is focused on assisting and advising the yacht’s management company and her crew in dealing with all the regulatory >>

A 98m2 sun deck complete with Jacuzzi, al fresco dining area and sun loungers promise the best of the yachting lifestyle.

and certifying authorities. The handover team also includes commissioning engineers, shipyard captains, and dedicated interior experts who work closely with the yacht’s crew. Making this transfer of knowledge as seamless as possible ensures the smooth operation of the yacht, ready for the owner and his guests to step aboard.

A true bluewater motoryacht

This 50m steel-hulled, displacement yacht combines timeless elegance with the refnement and speed to travel the globe and explore new horizons. Blending practicality with luxurious detail, the design has been optimised to deliver the largest possible volume while still remaining under the 500GT threshold. At 50m this is a true bluewater motor yacht, featuring a displacement steel hull designed by Heesen’s in-house team of naval architects and engineers. Its cuttingedge design features a bulbous bow, which allows her to glide through the water with ease. Built upon Heesen’s proven technical platform, Cliford Denn has imagined a sophisticated exterior design that is paired with generous outdoor deck space. A 98m2 sun deck complete with Jacuzzi, al fresco dining area and sun loungers promise the best of the yachting lifestyle. For entertaining, guests are welcomed to the 74m2 af deck, an area complemented by the part-enclosed sky lounge.

Functional features meet innovative details

Working closely with Heesen, Cliford Denn took elements of inspiration from classic automotive design. Her traditional peak bow with reversed sheer line is seamlessly incorporated into her profle, while a military style wheelhouse ofers a touch of masculinity. The end result ofers timeless appeal. Heesen aims to create an interior that truly makes a yacht a home. Therefore the interior by Reymond Langton Design boasts comfortable yet elegant spaces throughout. Its contemporary design is characterised by clean lines and surfaces. The studio selected a warm, neutral palette which is tastefully punctuated with vibrant bursts of colour from bespoke works of art and furnishings.

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Arkadia is the frst of fve Heesen yachts that were scheduled for delivery in 2021.

The studio selected a warm, neutral palette which is tastefully punctuated with vibrant bursts of colour from bespoke works of art and furnishings.

Technical Specs

Hull type Displacement Exterior design Cliford Denn Design Interior design Reymond Langton Design

Length over all Beam over all Draught (half load) Tonnage approx. Crew 2.75m 499 GT 9

Guests 10

Maximum speed

15 knots Range 3,800Nm at 12 knots Main engines 2 x MTU 8V 4000 M63 Maximum power 2 x 1,000kW