Head to Head

Heesen 50m Steel Class vs Amels Limited Editions 180

Two Dutch routes into full-size superyachting. Heesen's 50m Steel is the sportier, owner-driven series; the Amels 180 is the charter-proven platform refined across dozens of hulls, with crew circulation and deck spaces built for service. Private use leans Heesen; heavy charter programmes lean Amels.

Heesen 50m Steel Class

Steel range

Length
50 m
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
10
Top speed
23 kn
Charter
Rates on request
Buy
From €33,900,000
Available now
2 for sale
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Amels Limited Editions 180

Limited Editions range

Length
55 m
Guests
10
Cabins
6
Crew
13
Top speed
17.8 kn
Charter
€285,000 – €310,000 per week
Buy
From $37,453,200
Available now
1 for sale
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Typical specifications are medians across comparable yachts of each model's size in our live data; rate and price bands are advertised figures, not quotes. Expenses apply on top of charter rates.

Torn between them?

Our team has walked the decks of both. Tell us how you'll use the yacht and we'll give you a straight recommendation — plus live availability for each.