SOLEMATES

Heesen180m12 guests6 cabins

Heesen · Mediterranean · Croatia · Montenegro · Caribbean · Antigua · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands

Overview

SOLEMATES yacht charter in Bahamas

A SOLEMATES charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, the useful question is how a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status fits matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates and whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.

Heesen180m12 guests6 cabins

Charter fit

How to use SOLEMATES

SOLEMATES is best considered for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, with a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. The useful planning angle is a larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

SOLEMATES should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Bahamas and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 180'5 / 55m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2025 against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a larger group day where deck flow matters
Guest profile
12 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
Route style
Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
Port logic
match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic
Compare by
compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone
Watch-out
the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed

When this yacht makes sense

SOLEMATES suits larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting when the brief is a larger group day where deck flow matters. The 12 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 6 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.

Where to use it

Bahamas can work well for SOLEMATES, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.

Season and booking notes

Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. A useful shortlist should also explain why compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone.

Life on board

a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.

Compare before booking

Do not compare SOLEMATES on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.

What to verify

A good recommendation for SOLEMATES should include one reason to choose it and one condition to verify. That keeps the page useful for real charter planning instead of becoming another listing entry.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Heesen
Length
180'5 / 55m
Built
2025
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
14
Price context
€430,000 p/week + expenses Approx $505,500
Cruising speed
13 Knots
Model
55m Steel
Beam
31'6 / 9.6m
Draft
8'10 / 2.7m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

SOLEMATES is positioned around €430,000 p/week + expenses Approx $505,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Heesen build, 180m class

Guest experience

The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.

Operating reality

Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.

Guest fit

Who SOLEMATES suits

Strong

Families and private groups

SOLEMATES gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.

Strong

Active charter guests

The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.

Strong

Event or hosting briefs

The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.

Inspect style

Design-sensitive clients

Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.

Charter fit scorecard

SOLEMATES by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 180m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.

Toys and activity

4.5/5

The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.

Wellness and amenities

4.5/5

Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.

Price clarity

Visible

Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.

Comparison

SOLEMATES vs newer 80m+ yachts

Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. SOLEMATES should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.

The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.

Profile

About SOLEMATES

Toys

Solemates has aboard a plentiful range of water toys and accessories ready to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these are Reverso sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Additionally, there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Solemates also features waterskis, a seabob, kayaks, wakesurf boards, fishing equipment and much more. Solemates features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 7.2m/23'7" X-Craft to transport you in style. Solemates and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean. This ocean-going luxury charter motor yacht carries up to 14 professional crew who will cater to your every need.

Overview

The 55m/180'5" motor yacht 'Solemates' is an excellent new superyacht for the luxury charter market. Delivered by the Dutch shipyard Heesen and featuring interior styling by Italian designer LUCA DINI Design & Architecture she can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. From bow to stern, Solemates is brimming with an fantastic array of social and dining areas, both inside and out, making her the ideal yacht for relaxing and entertaining whilst on charter.

Performance Range

Solemates is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots with a range of up to 4,500 nautical miles from her 100,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2025, Solemates offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, two double cabins and two twin cabins. The supremely spacious full beam master suite features extensive storage space provided by the dressing room. She is also capable of carrying up to 14 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained, notably a sauna to help you detox and regenerate. Head to the beach club and take advantage of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining or retreat to the deck jacuzzi and soak up the scenery. Solemates benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Full-beam master cabin with dressing room
  • Impressive 4
  • 500nm range
  • Cutting-edge toy selection
  • Extensive health and beauty center
  • including beach club and sauna
  • Built in 2025

Amenities

  • Crane
  • Sun Deck
  • Exterior Bar
  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Bow Thruster
  • Stern Thruster
  • Bathing Platform
  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming platform
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Sunpads
  • Deck Jacuzzi

Water toys

  • 2 x Jet-Skis
  • 2 x F9S Seabobs
  • 2 x Kayaks
  • 4 x Paddleboards
  • 1 x Wakesurf
  • 1 x Water-Ski
  • Reverso Sail Boat
  • Inflatable water toys
  • Towable Toys
  • Fishing Equipment
  • Snorkelling Equipment

Tenders

  • 1 x 23'7 / 7.2m X-Craft Beachlander
  • 1 x 20'4 / 6.2m Ribeye Rescue Boat

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€430,000 p/week + expenses Approx $505,500

Mediterranean · Croatia · Montenegro

Winter Season

$400,000 p/week + expenses

Caribbean · Antigua · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Croatia · Montenegro · Caribbean · Antigua · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether SOLEMATES's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether SOLEMATES's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
  • Ask why SOLEMATES beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
  • Confirm the port plan: match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
  • When requesting SOLEMATES, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.

Availability

Request SOLEMATES charter availability

Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether SOLEMATES fits the route.

FAQ

SOLEMATES charter questions

Is SOLEMATES a good fit for Bahamas?

Yes, if the route is planned around matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider SOLEMATES?

SOLEMATES is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Bahamas and Mediterranean timing fit the brief.

What should I send before requesting SOLEMATES?

For SOLEMATES, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.

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Your request is reviewed with professional charter partners, including brokers who are members of MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association when the yacht, contract or market requires it.

Clear booking terms

Before a deposit, you see the yacht, route assumption, inclusions, exclusions, payment schedule, cancellation terms and any APA, VAT, fuel or delivery notes.

Safety-led planning

Crew, insurance, weather, guest comfort, tender access and local captain decisions are treated as part of the booking, not details to solve on the day.

Human contact

A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.

Booking FAQ

Who handles the yacht booking?

We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.

What is checked before I pay?

The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.

How do MYBA member brokers help?

MYBA is a recognised professional association in superyachting. Working with MYBA-member brokers helps align complex charters with established professional standards and widely used charter documentation.

What guests tell us matters

  • Guests value a shortlist built around their route, not a random catalogue.
  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
  • Corporate groups want written timing, access and service expectations before deposit.

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