A Closer Look at Heesen's Mon Plaisir

Superyachts are known for extreme luxury, attention to detail, and comfort. One of the leading brands in the industry is Heesen, a Dutch ship building company. It was founded by Frans Heesen in 1978, and has since produced over 170 yachts. It specializes in custom-built superyachts that generally range from 30 meters to 80 meters.

Heesen produces award-winning yachts that are renowned for their quality and design. The Mon Plaisir is a Heesen yacht that is lightly used and now on sale for the first time. Here are the most important features and specifications of the ship.

Mon Plaisir

A mid-range yacht from Heesen, the Mon Plaisir is 47 meters long. Constructed in 2008, the yacht has few miles on it and is very well maintained. It has a displacement hull made of steel, while its superstructure is made from aluminum. Heesen is one of the world leaders in producing aluminum yachts.

The naval architecture of the ship was designed by Heesen, while the luxurious interior design was provided by Omega Architects. This ship is not only built to be long-lasting and durable; its interior uses only the finest materials to maximize comfort and style. It manages to make the most out of its deck space while featuring spacious accommodations.

Mon Plaisir has an occupancy of 10 guests. It is an elegant, luxurious, and well crafted yacht that provides the highest degree of comfort as it cruises through the water.

Accommodations and Comfort

Mon Plaisir features 5 luxurious cabins. There is one sprawling Master Cabin, two VIP Cabins, and two Twin Cabins. Together, these cabins provide comfortable, spacious, and luxurious accommodations for up to 10 guests. As well, the yacht can support a crew of up to 9 individuals.

The Master Cabin is designed to be large and spacious while maintaining warmth and comfort. It takes the full 8.83-meter beam. This cabin is not only meticulously decorated, it includes a walk-in closet and large en-suite bathroom.

There is a large dining room for formal meals in the yacht’s salon area. This table is able to seat 12 individuals. As well, there is a lobby and sofa area for guests to relax.

The Sky Lounge on the bridge deck is an ideal place to enjoy all the comforts of the yacht. It is large, open, and features a 65-inch TV. The upper deck also features a bar and sun lounge that allows guests to make the most of the sun and fresh air while on the yacht.

The entire yacht is constructed using only high-end materials. It features sterling silver throughout the ship, premium Elmo leather, gorgeous Calcatta marble, and even warm and sophisticated walnut wooden flooring. Heesen spared no detail when designing the Mon Plaisir, ensuring only the highest level of comfort and style for its cabins, hallways, bathrooms, and lounges.

Entertainment

While the freedom of being on the water and the comfort of exquisitely designed accommodations may have enough appeal, the Mon Plaisir also features a great deal of entertainment to make the most of a stay on the yacht.

Firstly, the yacht includes wireless Internet connectivity. This is perfect for streaming any music, shows, or movies a guest desires. As well, the Sky Lounge has its own computer, which can be used if a guest prefers a desktop instead of their mobile device.

Further, each cabin includes its own Sky TV. These televisions can be conveniently controlled with Crestron touchscreens. The cabins also house their own DVD players.

The Sky Lounge is particularly well-equipped for entertaining guests. For starters, it has a 65-inch 3D plasma TV. As well, it features karaoke and an iPod station for playing music while enjoying the yacht.

Recreation

In addition to the comfort and entertainment featured on the yacht itself, the Mon Plaisir houses a wide variety of features that allow passengers to make the most of the ocean.

One sure-hit is the included pair of Seadoo jet skis. As well, the yacht houses another pair of Yamaha stand up jet skis. These jet skis offer a great deal of fast-paced fun for the more adventurous guests.

In addition, the yacht features a variety of equipment for water skiing, snorkeling, and fishing. Further, the ship’s Aqua Park includes a slide, trampoline, and various other attachments. This provides guests with a wide range of fun activities on the water.

Lastly, there are two tenders included with the yacht. There is a 6.5-meter tender that can be used for a variety of purposes and one rescue tender.

Size

• Length: 46.70 meters
• Beam: 8.83 meters
• Gross Tonnage: 499 tonnes

Build

• Hull Material: Steel
• Superstructure Material: Aluminum
• Configuration: Displacement

Accommodations

• Guests: 10
• Crew: 9
• Bedrooms: 1 Master, 2 Double, 2 Twin

Engines

• Quantity: 2
• Fuel: Diesel
• Power: 1554 hp, 1160 kW

Speed and Range

• Max: 16 knots
• Cruising: 12 knots
• Range: 4000 miles at 12 knots

Price

The type of luxury offered by Heesen’s Mon Plaisir does not come cheap. The yacht is available for purchase at 18,500,000 euros, or approximately $20,140,000. However, for those with the resources, the Mon Plaisir provides superior design and comfort to most other yachts in its price and size range.

Conclusion

The Mon Plaisir is a superyacht that truly lives up to its name. It is able to provide all the comfort and pleasure one would expect from a Heesen superyacht. A great attention to detail and intelligent use of space means this yacht is yet another quality addition to the Dutch ship building brand.

A 47-meter ship, Mon Plaisir uses spacious interiors to maximize comfort. In fact, the yacht’s Master Cabin stretches across the entire 8.83-meter beam to provide more than enough room for the bedroom, walk-in closet, and en-suite bathroom. There are 4 other cabins to accommodate up to 10 guests, with a crew capacity of 9.

High-end materials make the interior warm and comfortable, from the silver and marble used throughout the ship to the walnut wooden flooring. As well, wireless Internet connectivity, plasma televisions, karaoke, and iPod docks make staying on the ship a wonderful experience in itself. The Mon Plaisir also helps guests make the most of the water with its Aqua Park, jet skis, and fishing equipment.

A great deal of thought has been put into the Mon Plaisir. It cruises smoothly and comfortably, and has an interior designed to keep passengers relaxed and entertained. With this ship, Heesen has produced a yacht that goes above and beyond in every category.