Motor yacht · Heesen
Laurentia
- Length55 m
- Guests12
- cabins6
- crew13
- Built2017
Laurentia is a 55 m motor yacht built by Heesen in 2017, for 12 guests in 6 cabins with 13 crew. Charter from €400,000 per week in summer (Croatia, Italy and Monaco); in winter from US$400,000 (Caribbean, Antigua and Bahamas), plus expenses.
A 2017 Heesen built for days in and on the water, with four tenders, eight dive sets and a cooled beach club, and a full-beam VIP that lets two families share on equal terms.
Laurentia came out of the Heesen yard in 2017. Omega Architects drew her exterior without the brackets and stanchions that usually hold up the glass, so very little interrupts the outlook from inside. Her builder's trials beat the figure promised to the owner: 16.6 knots at full power. Ramon Alonso of the Miami studio RADYCA did the interior, pairing open-grain white oak with dark wenge, and it was a finalist in the 2018 edition of the World Superyacht Awards.
Everything on board points towards the sea. She carries four tenders: a 12-metre Intrepid for longer runs, a RIB, and two Castoldi jet boats whose bows fold down like a landing craft, so guests can walk off onto a beach with dry feet. Divers have eight sets and a compressor on board, and a netted floating pool keeps jellyfish out while people swim.
At the stern, the beach club is air-conditioned and has sofas and exercise equipment, which means a workout can finish with a dive off the platform. In the evening, films are shown on the main deck aft or up on the sun deck, and the seating set into the Portuguese bridge at the front of the upper deck is where to go for a quiet conversation away from the others.
The VIP spans the full width of the hull, just like the owner's suite, so when two families or two older couples travel together, neither ends up feeling like the guest of the other. Two Pullman berths mean younger children can sleep close to their parents.
Summer is spent in the western Mediterranean; winter, in the Caribbean.
She is best for active families and groups of friends who dive, or who want to spend their days landing on empty beaches. If you picture a yacht as dark panelling and long formal dinners behind closed doors, her glass and open-plan spaces will not feel like home.
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Specifications
The figures that matter when choosing.
- Length
- 55 m
- Beam
- 9.6 m
- Draft
- 3.2 m
- Builder
- Heesen
- Built
- 2017
- Cruising speed
- 13 knots
- Top speed
- 16 knots
- Guests
- 12
- crew
- 13
Cabins6 · 1 master, 1 VIP, 2 doubles, 2 twins, 2 Pullman
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On board
What you will find on board and in the water.
- Stabilisers at anchor
- Stabilisers underway
- Beach club
- Deck jacuzzi
- Jacuzzi
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
Water toys
- Jet skis×2
- Kayaks×3
- Diving equipment×8
- Wetsuits
- Wakeboard
- Water ski
- Seabobs×4
- Paddleboards×3
- Snorkelling gear
- Anti-jellyfish pool
- Diving tender
- Tender
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Where she cruises
Where the yacht is based each season. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee.
Summer
From€400,000
Also cruises in
- Italy
Winter
FromUS$400,000
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What a week really costs
The weekly rate is only part of the bill. An indicative breakdown for this yacht, before the agency gives you the exact figure:
- Charter fee (from)
- €400,000
- APA, advance for fuel, food, berths (about 30%, usually 25–40%)
- ≈ €120,000
- VAT, depends on where you boardSpain 21%, France 20%, Italy 22%, Croatia 13% (charter rate); on the charter fee only
- €52,000 – €88,000
- Crew tip (customary 10–15% in the Mediterranean)
- €40,000 – €60,000
Indicative total for the week
€612,000 – €668,000
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Questions about chartering Laurentia
Straight answers, from the yacht’s own data.
How many people can sleep on board Laurentia?
Laurentia takes 12 guests in 6 cabins (1 master, 1 VIP, 2 doubles, 2 twins, 2 Pullman). A crew of 13 looks after the yacht and the guests. Day guests for an event can be more; the agency confirms the limit for each port.
How much does it cost to charter Laurentia?
From €400,000 per week in summer and from US$400,000 per week in winter. On top come the APA (usually 25–40% of the fee, for fuel, food and berths), VAT depending on the country where you board, and the crew tip. The final price for your dates comes from the agency before you sign.
Where can I charter Laurentia?
In summer she cruises in Croatia, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro, Amalfi Coast, Corsica, French Riviera and Sardinia. In winter: Caribbean, Antigua, Bahamas, Saint Martin, St Barths and Virgin Islands. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee, which is quoted separately.
What does Laurentia have on board?
Among other things: stabilisers at anchor, stabilisers underway, beach club, deck jacuzzi and jacuzzi. The full list is above.
Which water toys does Laurentia carry?
2 × Jet skis, 3 × Kayaks, 8 × Diving equipment, 1 × Wetsuits, 1 × Wakeboard, 1 × Water ski, 4 × Seabobs and 3 × Paddleboards. Some toys need a licence depending on the country; the crew tells you on board.
How fast is Laurentia?
She cruises at 13 knots with a top speed of 16 knots. Cruising speed is what matters for planning: it sets how far you can go between lunch and the evening anchorage.
What yachts are similar to Laurentia?
The yachts we list that are closest to Laurentia are Moskito (55 m, 12 guests, from €350,000 per week), Holdin' My Own (55.4 m, 12 guests, from €350,000 per week) and La Blanca (59.37 m, 12 guests, from €395,000 per week). The comparison table on this page sets out their figures side by side.
How do I book Laurentia?
Tell us your dates, how many you are and where you would like to sail. A charter specialist checks availability for Laurentia and similar yachts and sends you options with the full price. The charter is contracted with a licensed charter agency, normally under the MYBA contract, with every cost clear before you sign.
Plan your charter
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Compare with similar yachts
Laurentia side by side with the most similar yachts we list, by length, guests, price and cruising area. Every figure comes from each yacht’s own page.
| Yacht |  Laurentia |  Moskito |  Holdin' My Own |  La Blanca |
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| Type | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht |
| Length | 55 m | 55 m | 55.4 m | 59.37 m |
| Guests | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Cabins | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Crew | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
| Built | 2017 | 2021 | 2011 (refit 2026) | 2008 (refit 2026) |
| Summer, per week from | €400,000 | €350,000 | €350,000 | €395,000 |
| Winter, per week from | US$400,000 | US$350,000 | US$350,000 | €395,000 |
| Summer areas | Croatia, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro +4 | Croatia, Italy, Malta, Monaco +7 | Italy, Monaco, French Riviera, Corsica +4 | Croatia, Italy, Malta, Monaco +5 |
| Winter areas | Caribbean, Antigua, Bahamas, Saint Martin +2 | Antigua, Saint Martin, St Barths, Virgin Islands | Caribbean, Bahamas, Antigua, Saint Martin +1 | Croatia, Italy, Malta, Monaco +5 |
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Plan your charter
Check availability: Laurentia
Tell us your dates and you will receive availability and the full price.
- Contracts signed through a licensed charter agency
- MYBA charter agreement, the industry standard
- Full price and VAT before you sign
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Laurentia
From €400,000