Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht SOUTH
Heesen excellence in the Bahamas and Caribbean Leewards
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About Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht SOUTH
SOUTH is a Heesen 55 motor yacht that epitomises refined Caribbean cruising. Built in 2012, she combines purposeful engineering with thoughtful interior design, offering accommodation for 12 guests across 6 cabins. Her layout encourages both social gatherings and private retreat, with generous deck spaces that frame panoramic views of turquoise anchorages.
The yacht's flybridge and aft deck are designed for extended time outdoors. A state-of-the-art gym, sauna, and jacuzzi address wellness, while a dedicated beach club provides direct access to swimming and water activities. Interior appointments throughout reflect understated luxury, from the saloon to the sleeping quarters, each space appointed with precision and comfort.
Led by Captains Jason Pearce and Oliver Harvey, a crew of 14 professionals operates SOUTH with seamless coordination. Chef Ronn Sczesny oversees gourmet preparation; Chief Stewardess Jilene and her team manage every detail with warmth. Experienced deck and engineering personnel ensure both safety and the highest operational standards.
Highlights
- •Dual-captain leadership ensures meticulous itinerary planning and guest safety
- •Dedicated wellness facilities including gym, sauna, and spa services
- •Beach club platform for direct watersports and snorkelling access
- •Award-level chef and interior team delivering gourmet dining and cabin service
The Charter Experience
SOUTH operates seasonally between the Bahamas and the Caribbean Leeward Islands, each destination offering distinct appeal. In winter months, the yacht relocates to the Leewards, where gentler swells, consistent conditions, and smaller island anchorages provide a more intimate Caribbean experience. The crew tailors itineraries to client preferences, balancing exploration of remote reefs and hidden lagoons with leisurely days of pure relaxation. Dining reflects both Bahamian flavours and international cuisine; alfresco dinners on the aft deck and sunrise breakfasts on the flybridge become hallmarks of the voyage.
Suggested Itinerary
A typical seven-day Bahamas programme might begin in Nassau, then progress to the sweeping sandbars of Norman's Cay and quiet anchorages near Compass Cay, with days divided between vibrant reef snorkelling, exploration of secluded lagoons, and long afternoons anchored in crystalline shallows. The crew arranges island excursions and water activities whilst maintaining flexibility for spontaneity; evening entertaining typically occurs on deck, with the chef preparing fresh seafood against a backdrop of moonlit waters.
Specifications
54.0 m
12
6
12
Monohull
2012
12 kn
14
