ISLAND HEIRESS Motor yacht for charter
- Length: 44.2m (145ft)
- 12 guests in 6 cabins
- Built: 1996 (refitted 2022), Cheoy Lee Shipyards, Hong Kong
- Rate from (per week)
- USD 135,000
Fresh from an extensive refit in 2022 with upgrades and improvements throughout, ISLAND HEIRESS an ideal choice for a charter cruise in the beautiful, balmy Bahamas archipelago. ISLAND HEIRESS is a 44-metre (145ft) tri-deck yacht from the highly regarded Cheoy Lee shipyard, designed for 12 guests in six cabins, with an abundance of exterior deck space on three different levels.
- Regularly maintained
- Full-beam main deck master cabin with his and hers en suites
- 10m (34ft) Centre Console towed tender
- Shaded deck and dining areas
- Jacuzzi on the sun deck
- Zero speed stabilisers to reduce any rolling motion while at anchor
About ISLAND HEIRESS
Description
Fresh from an extensive refit in 2022 with upgrades and improvements throughout, ISLAND HEIRESS an ideal choice for a charter cruise in the beautiful, balmy Bahamas archipelago. ISLAND HEIRESS is a 44-metre (145ft) tri-deck yacht from the highly regarded Cheoy Lee shipyard, designed for 12 guests in six cabins, with an abundance of exterior deck space on three different levels.
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When you’re anchored in a coral lagoon, her sundeck is a wonderful place to be. There’s a jacuzzi pool, plenty of seating, a cocktail bar, classic sun loungers and a large day bed, all with a commanding view out over the sea.
One level down, in front of the wheelhouse, the Portuguese Bridge is a great place to sit – with a captain’s eye view – as she threads her way between reefs and shoals from one lovely anchorage towards the next. One of the joys of cruising in these waters is to look down into the crystal clear water, which changes from deep to iridescent blue as the depth decreases, and watch the coral heads scroll past on both sides of the yacht.
There’s a good variety of watersports to choose from when the anchor goes down. Explore sheltered waters at a gentle pace by kayak or paddleboard. Whizz around on a Waverunner or fly above the waves on an E-foil board. Don a mask and snorkel for a SeaBob excursion or arrange a rendezvous scuba dive with an expert local guide.
She carries a 20ft RIB for waterskiing, wakeboarding, inflatable tows and beach landings – how about a leisurely Champagne brunch on the white sand beach of an unspoiled cay? Her 34ft centre console powerboat is on hand for longer-range excursions, fishing trips and visits to remote restaurants and bars with private jetties. Back on board, you can tackle the climbing wall and then plunge back into the sea for a cooling dip via the giant water slide.
Her two spacious lounges offer a choice of tranquil retreats when you want a break from sun, sand and sea. The main deck saloon is elegant and formal with a bar, a dining table and a large, sociable lounge. The upper deck saloon is a cosy living room where some guests can curl up with a book while others watch a movie, game or match on the big TV.
The master suite, up forward on the main deck, is an opulent full-beam cabin with a comfy sofa, a king size bed and a large en suite bathroom with a bathtub, a separate shower and a black-and-white marble finish. It’s a great place to end a perfect day.
Specification & rates
| Summer cruising Bahamas | USD 135,000/USD 145,000 per week (low/high) |
| Winter cruising Caribbean & Bahamas | USD 135,000/USD 145,000 per week (low/high) |
| Built | 1996 (refitted 2022), Cheoy Lee Shipyards, Hong Kong |
| Length | 44.2m (145ft) |
| Guests | 12 |
| No. of guest cabins | 6 |
| Crew | 10 |
| Beam | 8.8m (28.9ft) |
| Draft | 2.4m (7.9ft) |
| Gross tonnage | 479 |
| Maximum speed | 18 knots |
| Cruising speed | 12 knots |
| Fuel consumption at cruising speed | 288 litres per hour |
| Cabin types | 6 (4 × double, 2 × twin, 2 × additional berths) |
| Engines | 2 × 1,800hp Caterpillar |
| Generators | 2 × Caterpillar |
Tenders & toys
Tenders & toys
- 1 × Towed tender
- 1 × Tender
- 1 × Deck jacuzzi
- 4 × Waverunners
- 2 × SeaBobs
- 2 × eFoils
- 4 × Kayaks
- 4 × Stand up paddleboards
- Wakeboard
- Climbing wall
- Waterslide
- Inflatable tows
- Scuba diving equipment
- Snorkelling gear
- Fishing gear
Fitness & wellness
Fitness equipment
- Free weights
- Resistance bands
- Yoga mats
Communication & entertainment
Communication & entertainment
- Satcom & cellular communications facilities
- Wi-Fi internet access
- Starlink
- Satellite television
- Speaker systems
- Streaming services
- Video games
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