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Inside Heesen’s ‘Best Yacht Ever’ – Built For A Young Billionaire And His Dog

abraham smithAugust 11, 2023

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“This is best Heesen yacht that’s ever been made,” the captain of Ultra G tells me as he shows me around the new 197-foot superyacht, built by Heesen. “There are nuggets on this boat that are way better than others – truly.”

He’s not wrong. Of all the superyachts I’ve seen up close, Ultra G is one of the most considered. The personality of her “young” owner shines through in every element, from her dynamic red and black exterior to her abundance of bespoke features that cater to each facet of the client’s interests – including their pets.

Ultra G’s dog relief area is a superyacht ‘first’

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Ultra G has all the offerings of a modern superyacht – large windows, contemporary furnishings, elegant architecture – but what makes her stand out is her abundance of bespoke features. Every inch of the yacht has been carefully thought-out, including where the owner’s pet dog can relieve itself. The answer? A special ‘grassy’ area on the deck just off the master cabin. This is a superyacht ‘first’ (to my knowledge) and works through the use of sensors and sprinklers – the dog to do its business without ruining the teak.

We explored the yacht from the top down, starting at the sun deck which is accessed via an impressive glass-topped stairway atrium (pictured above) that slides open at the touch of a button. The space is kitted out for parties with a bar, DJ area and powerful speakers. Like with everything else on the yacht, these aren’t just any speakers – they’re CAT speakers, priced at over 20,000 euros a pair, I’m told.

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“The owner is quite a young guy who loves music,” the captain says, pointing out the deck’s set up for a six-piece band or DJ. “The neat thing here is there are a few buttons in the ceiling and if you press a one, out comes six moving heads for the disco. We have lasers, smoke machines, fog machines, bubble machines and the foam cannon.” The foam, I’m promised, is teak friendly.

Lower down, Ultra G continues to impress. The main saloon is kitted out with yet more speakers and DJ stations, plus a custom wine fridge with various temperature-controlled sections, a steam fireplace with wet rocks (the ‘smoke’ can change colour), a comfortable lounge, and an innovative entertainment solution.

“When you do a main saloon on a boat, you’re always stuck with the sofas facing the TV, when you want the sofa to face the outside. We solved that problem by creating a media room,” the captain says. The giant ‘Wall’ by Samsung can be used as one huge TV screen or split to display multiple things concurrently, including movies and real-time views captured by a 180-degree camera on the bow or the yacht’s four ‘fish finders’. The room also has a poker table, karaoke machines and various games consoles.

contemporary furnishings

Heesen

On the aft, an array of rod holders unveils another hint of the owner’s personality. “We’re totally geared up for fishing,” the captain says, pointing out an in-built flushing system, flash freezers and live wells for bate. There’s also a fisherman’s lounge, where guests can relax and watch real-time footage from the fish finders. It now made sense why the shipyard dubbed Ultra G a “sport fisherman in yacht disguise”.

“[The owner] has a youthful energy vibe going on,” the captain says. “He loves speed, he loves tech. He also happens to love fishing and parties.”

For any down time, there’s a naturally high-tech spa and beach club, with a snow room, sauna featuring a beautifully backlit stone, and rain showers.

Ultra G sleeps 16 across eight cabins. The owner’s suite stretches across the full beam and features bespoke artworks – a giant whale’s tale greets you at the entrance– plus a walk-in wardrobe and a sizeable bathroom with an oval, standalone bath. The yachts also sleeps 14 crew.

It’s also worth noting that Ultra G is supremely powerful. “We’ve got the most horsepower of any Heesen yacht ever built,” the captain says, pointing to her 22,000 horsepower and 37-knot top speed.

UltraG has just completed sea trials

Ruben Griffioen

Ultra G was built at the Heesen shipyard in Oss, where her build codename was Project Skyfall. In July, she completed her first sea trials ahead of delivery this year. Oh, to be a fly on the wall of that maiden voyage…

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I’ve been covering the global luxury industry for more than a decade. Formerly editor-in-chief at high-end lifestyle magazine Tempus, I’ve held senior editorial positions at publications across the EMEA region such as Concierge, the UAE’s premiere resource for HNWs. A BSME Award-shortlisted editor and a keen storyteller, my focus areas include innovation in yachting and travel, sustainability within the luxury sphere, and topical issues impacting UNHW communities around the world. Career highlights so far include interviewing HSH Prince Albert of Monaco, launching the UK’s first independent daily luxury news site, and wingwalking on top of a plane in Dubai.

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