ELA: The Heesen designed for the rhythm of charter life

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• Top story: ELA: The Heesen designed for the rhythm of charter life

• YachtEye: Get Ready for the Med Season with YachtEye’s Latest Updates

• Charter Updates: New CA for Rising Dawn | Unbridled returns to the charter market | Last availability for chartering Revelry this summer | Explore from the Balearics to France onboard Lel | A week onboard the 90m Luna | Discover Greenland onboard Sheergold

• Superyacht Spotlight: An intimate celebration, the Portofino way 🤍 

TOP STORY

ELA: The Heesen Designed for the Rhythm of Charter Life

Attending the Palm Beach International Boat Show last week, there was an abundance of great charter yachts and even more fantastic crew. One particular yacht that stood out was ELA, a 50-metre Heesen, for charter with Ocean Independence.

Welcoming me onboard is chief stewardess Eden, from England. She shows me around the yacht and shares that she’s been with the yacht for a couple of months. Previously she worked on private yachts, but was eager to learn the ropes of a charter yacht. ELA has been a wonderful opportunity as “we’ve cruised around the Caribbean for a full year,” Eden shares, “I’m looking forward to head to the Mediterranean this season.”

The tour starts off in the main saloon, where floor-to-ceiling windows offer unobstructed ocean views and an abundance of natural light. An array of blue decorate the mostly white leather furnishings, reflecting the ocean. The interiors feature a warm, dark wooden flooring that creates a soft contrast with the bright interior, which is designed by Cristiano Gatto.

 The dining table, which can seat up to ten guests, is a unique feature of the saloon. Underneath the semi-opaque glass top sits a light system that allows the table to be lit in soft hues such as purple, blue and green, and even has a disco feature, making it ideal for an evening of festivities.

One deck below sits the owner’s suite, stretching full beam. A stunning space with windows stretching from floor-to-ceiling, offering ocean views upon waking and matching the various shades of ocean-blue that colour the space. Furthermore there is a spacious bathroom with a his-and-hers sink as well as a bidet. The closet has ample space and comes with a dedicated shoe rack. 

Other guests can stay in any of the four remaining staterooms, each of which is decorated in its own earthly shade, complementing the calm energy of the yacht’s interiors. The bedding, towels, and carpet are lined with the colour unique to the room, making each space feel unique. “It makes laundry easier too!” Eden jokes.

Another striking feature of ELA is her gym. While frequently placed in the beach club, onboard this Heesen, the gym has its own space, and includes a reformer pilates machine, two bikes and a space to lift weights. Also present are a shower and dayhead, and a very spacious sauna.

Next Eden takes me to the sundeck, which is a dreamy area. It fits a Jacuzzi, a full bar, a long, shaded table for al fresco dining, and sun beds ideal for getting a tan. The view from the sun deck is amazing: now, during the show we seem to be higher up than most surrounding sun decks, offering a great view of the yachts on display and the Palm Beach coastline. Out at sea this would be a great place to hang out whilst cruising along the French or Italian Riviera. 

While hard to choose, my favourite spot on the yacht is the fore deck. When the tender is out in the water, the space gets filled by a large cushion, ideal for lounging in the sun, reading a novel or enjoying a morning coffee. It also makes a great space for sipping a cocktail whilst enjoying the sunset, or, once it’s dark, the crew can put up a screen, making it a great spot for a movie night under the stars.

What is striking about this Heesen yacht, built in 2021 and sitting at 499 GT, is that, while she is a great fit for charter, she’s also a perfect yacht for private use, whether to spend time with your family or with friends. There are ample spaces to come together, whether to relax and sit in the Jacuzzi on the sundeck or enjoy al fresco dining on the main deck while cruising at sea, yet ELA also has plenty of nooks and corners to escape to and enjoy some down-time, making her a great yacht for any type of guest.

ELA is heading to the Mediterranean this summer where she is available for charter with Ocean Independence.

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