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Heesen’s Project Frida: Turn-Key Luxury at Sea
Imagine stepping aboard a 55-metre Dutch superyacht in 2026 without waiting years for construction. Heesen’s Project Frida is a rare turn-key opportunity, offering the freedom to personalise interiors while delivering the speed, craftsmanship, and nostalgic luxury of the golden age of yachting. Time saved, bespoke design, and true adventure all come as standard.
Launched from Heesen Yachts’ Oss shipyard this August, Frida is available for early 2026 delivery. Built on the lessons learned from sistership M/Y Agnetha, she combines proven reliability with a seamless ownership experience. Her steel hull, designed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects, and twin MTU engines give her a top speed of 15.5 knots and a transatlantic range of 4,500 nautical miles, making her a genuine go-anywhere yacht.
Her exterior by Omega Architects is defined by a striking ‘shark tooth’ profile and floor-to-ceiling windows, while the interiors by Luca Dini Design & Architecture reinterpret classic yachting elegance with warm wengé wood and luxurious stones like Calcite Blue. The full-beam owner’s suite features a private study and veranda, complemented by four guest cabins on the lower deck and a versatile fifth cabin on the bridge deck.
Life aboard Frida is the pinnacle of effortless luxury. The sundeck boasts a whirlpool, bar, and lounge areas, while the skylounge connects to the aft terrace and beach club, which provides direct sea access. A central crane deploys tenders and water toys, ensuring every day on board has potential to be an adventure.
More than a vessel, Project Frida is a lifestyle and an investment. Her six-cabin layout makes her highly charterable, while her turn-key status allows owners to enjoy the yacht immediately, combining renowned Dutch engineering with the gorgeous flair of Italian design. For those seeking modern superyacht ownership without compromise, Project Frida is a rare invitation to step aboard faster than has ever been possible.