50m CINDERELLA NOEL IV Delivered: Heesen’s One-of-a-Kind Hybrid Superyacht

CINDERELLA NOEL IV has been built for ambitious Owners that wished for the perfect yacht for extended cruising in the Scandinavian archipelago and Norwegian fjords. They required a vessel that offered unparalleled privacy and comfort, which was achieved by the guidance of ZUCKER & PARTNER and close collaborations with Heesen’s engineers and the Luca Dini Design and Architecture team. 

Stefan Zucker and Sven Stark, the Owners’ surveyors and project managers, commented: ‘We have hardly experienced such intense involvement of clients ever before, showing so much enthusiasm and enjoyment for the yacht and appreciation for everybody of the build-team and Heesen succeeded perfectly to integrate these enthusiastic owners in the production procedure and milestones.’

Drawing upon years of sailing experience, the Owner, who is an established yachtsman, introduced an array of practical and technical ideas to CINDERELLA NOEL IV. This gave Heesen the spectacular opportunity to participate in the creation of such a unique vessel, in which every single detail has been meticulously designed and managed. 

She has been built on the Dutch yard’s proven engineering platform as a smart custom yacht, therefore boasting exceptional performance prospects. CINDERELLA NOEL IV exceeded all expectations over the course of her sea trials, which took place in rough weather conditions.

Bob van Zundert, Captain of CINDERELLA NOEL IV, commented: ‘The weather worsened during the course of the tests and we ended up with wave heights increasing to 2.6 metres and wind speeds up to around 30 knots. Conditions were perfect to test the handling of Cinderella Noel IV. Her swift responses to helm and throttle commands in rough sea conditions generated a lot of confidence. It is a privilege to have clients on board during the tests, and we enjoyed letting them see what their new yacht is capable of.’

By working on a familiar engineering ground, Heesen and the Owners’ team were able to place a wealth of attention on the finer details of her design, allowing for a beautiful balance between quality, customisation and delivery time. 

CINDERELLA NOEL IV is equipped with a hybrid propulsion system that embraces the very best of modern technology. She is cleaner, quieter, and more efficient than yachts of a similar craft, offering incontrovertible advantages over traditional diesel propulsion. 

Her hybrid drivetrain utilises diesel engines and electric motors for both propulsion and hotel needs. Not only does this system save energy and reduce emissions, it also enables silent cruising and minimal vibration, maximising comfort onboard. 

Twin MTU 8V4000 M63 (IMO Tier III) main engines are coupled to a water-cooled, 135kW Danfoss electric motor on the same propeller shaft, allowing for three cruising modes that offer versatile options, flexible power management and redundancy. 

Rick van de Wetering, Heesen's Chief Operating Officer, commented: ‘It has been a pleasure to build Cinderella Noel IV and work so closely with her owners on a yacht that fits them like a glove and can take them safely wherever they want to go. During the past 41 months, we have built a strong bond with our energetic clients and their teams, and we will miss them in the yard. We look forward to their updates on the great adventures they will have aboard their wonderful yacht. On behalf of everyone at the shipyard, we wish them fair winds and following seas!’