The Heesen Santosha is a 56.7-meter (186-foot) all-aluminium superyacht that sets new benchmarks for innovation, sustainability, and luxury in the semi-displacement class. Delivered in 2024, Santosha is the first of Heesen’s cutting-edge 57M FDHF (Fast Displacement Hull Form) series, combining ultra-modern engineering with award-winning aesthetics. Designed by Omega Architects and styled by Harrison Eidsgaard, this yacht boasts a sleek, futuristic profile and interiors that embrace eco-luxury, refined comfort, and meticulous craftsmanship.
Powered by twin MTU 16V 4000 M65L engines, Santosha can reach an impressive top speed of 22 knots while offering a transatlantic range of 3,900 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 13 knots. The shallow 2.3-meter draft enhances access to hidden bays, islands, and coastal havens across the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Her Fast Displacement Hull Form ensures exceptional fuel efficiency, performance, and ride comfort—an ideal blend for long-range cruising and swift coastal voyages alike.
Santosha accommodates up to 12 guests in six spacious staterooms, including a full-beam owner’s suite that spans 700 square feet on the main deck. This private retreat includes a unique Garden-of-Eden-themed en-suite bath, featuring a snake bas-relief and natural stone finishes. The yacht’s interiors use sustainable materials like recycled woods, lightweight marble, silk carpets, and custom artworks—showcasing Heesen’s growing commitment to environmentally conscious design.
The exterior layout promotes relaxed outdoor living with expansive sun decks, a Jacuzzi, open-air dining areas, and a 375 sq. ft. beach club complete with sea-level access and a bar. A glass elevator connects all decks, enhancing accessibility for owners and guests alike. The aft deck’s concave design not only maximizes space but also adds to the yacht’s dynamic visual identity.
Santosha was awarded in the Semi-Displacement & Planing category at the 2024 World Superyacht Awards, recognizing its superior design, innovation, and sea-keeping ability. Whether used for private cruising or exclusive charter, the yacht combines high performance, volume (780 GT), and sustainable luxury into a single, striking vessel. “Santosha,” meaning contentment in Sanskrit, truly embodies peaceful ocean living at the highest level.
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