Serena splendour
Heesen Yachts has launched the 55-metre Serena, a steel superyacht with an efficient FDFH hull.
Photography by Ruben Griffioen
01 September 2024
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Heesen Yachts has launched YN 20555, a 55-metre steel yacht named Serena. Built on an ultra-efficient Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDFH), the yacht boasts a gross tonnage of 760 and achieves a top speed of 15.5 knots. With a transatlantic range of 4,500 nautical miles at 13 knots, Serena is designed for long-distance cruising.
Omega Architects crafted the yacht’s exterior, while Luca Dini Design and Architecture developed the interior. Serena accommodates up to 12 guests in five cabins, including an owner’s suite on the main deck with a veranda, lounge, and office space. The lower deck houses four guest staterooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom featuring unique marble finishes.
The main saloon is divided into three sections, with a bronze-finished bar serving both the main deck aft terrace and the lounge area. The sky lounge features a hammered bronze bar, a customised games table, and seating for social activities. The beach club, designed to resemble a waterside salotto, is illuminated by natural light and includes an upgraded sauna.
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“Thanks to the owner’s clear ideas on the yacht’s intended use, their knowledge of life at sea, and their awareness of their needs made decision-making easy and serene,” says Heesen project manager Eric Molegraaf.
“Arcon’s team is highly experienced, having worked on several complex projects with our shipyard, ensuring a seamless experience for clients and the shipyard.
“Silvia Margutti of Luca Dini Design and Architecture understands our engineering and construction methods and translates the client’s wishes into beautiful designs. Serena is one of the most serene yachts we have ever built.”
Serena’s sun deck, spanning 110 square metres, offers flexible furniture arrangements and a forward seating area for enjoying views while cruising. The yacht also includes a gym on the bridge deck, which can be converted into an additional cabin if needed. The tender and toys are stored on the main deck forward, with easy access for the crew to deploy them.
The interior features light woods in velvet finishes, smoked eucalyptus, bronze metal accents, soft fabrics, and leather for a homely feel. Amazonite marble inlays add elegant, colourful accents. Chevron‐patterned wood panels enhance the vertical surfaces in the atrium and lobbies, contributing to a spacious and tailored atmosphere.
Richard Kaye of Arcon Yachts Monaco adds: “Following the successful delivery of Reliance in 2023, Serena marks the second yacht in Heesen’s 55 class that we have had the pleasure to sell and project manage. We are delighted to continue our close partnership with Heesen Yachts, fellow experts in the superyacht industry.
“The beauty of Serena’s design is that she is small enough to enter all the ports in the Med and large enough to offer the owners ample space to enjoy life at sea. The client’s early involvement allowed us to tailor the yacht to their lifestyle, adding unique design elements and technical improvements. Serena is special within the boundaries of building a superyacht on a proven platform, offering a personal touch while benefiting from a reliable base.”
Serena‘s construction began in spring 2022 and was project-managed by Arcon Yachts Monaco. The owners collaborated closely with Heesen’s engineers and design team to personalise the yacht, focusing on comfort and practicality.
The yacht will be delivered in November 2024.
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