Heesen Unveils Interiors for 57-Metre Yacht
Cristiano Gatto Design has released first interior renderings of Project Setteesettanta, a 57-metre motor yacht under construction at Heesen's Oss facilities.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Cruises
Cristiano Gatto Design unveiled the first interior renderings of Heesen's 57-metre Project Setteesettanta, a motor yacht under construction in Oss, Netherlands. The yacht was last sighted on sea trials in August and is anticipated for delivery at the end of December.
Why it matters
The yacht is the second Heesen vessel commissioned by its owners, who intend to spend time at sea with family and friends. The reveal gives prospective luxury yacht buyers and cruise enthusiasts a look at a large, shallow-draught motor yacht ahead of its delivery.
Project Setteesettanta is a 57-metre all-aluminium motor yacht with a 2.3-metre draught, a six-cabin layout, and a 4-metre infinity pool on the main deck aft. Its expected top speed is 18 knots and its projected transatlantic range is 3,900 nautical miles at 12 knots, though these performance figures remain unconfirmed until delivery.
The players
Heesen
Heesen is a Dutch shipyard known for building custom large motor yachts, currently with eight yachts under construction.
Cristiano Gatto Design
Cristiano Gatto Design is an Italian design studio that creates interiors for luxury yachts and superyachts.
The details
Cristiano Gatto Design released the first interior renderings, and the joinery was crafted in-house at Heesen's Winterswijk interior facility and matched with marble the owners selected in Verona. The yacht features 20 different door designs with artistic references, a bridge on the fourth deck, and a foredeck of about 200 square metres with helipad function.
Timeline
August: Project Setteesettanta was sighted on sea trials, one month after its launch.
End of December: Delivery of Project Setteesettanta is anticipated.
Industry Position
Project Setteesettanta is built on Heesen's 920GT all-aluminium platform, extending that product line into a 57-metre hull with a 2.3-metre draught. The yacht illustrates how the Dutch shipyard adapts its aluminium motor yacht design for owners seeking large vessels that can reach shallow anchorages.
For travelers considering a private charter, the yacht's six-cabin layout and 13-person crew capacity indicate the scale of accommodation on offer at this size. Delivery is anticipated at the end of December, so availability for charter or purchase will depend on the owners' plans after handover.
The takeaway
Large custom yachts like Project Setteesettanta combine shallow-draught access with long-range capability and private amenities. Readers planning yacht-based travel should weigh draught, range and crew size against their intended routes and anchorages.
Further reading
Explore more about large private vessels in our Cruises section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Boatinternational.
