Overview
RELIANCE yacht charter in Mediterranean
A RELIANCE charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca and whether the route protects hosting time on deck.
Heesen180m12 guests6 cabins
Charter fit
How to use RELIANCE
RELIANCE is best considered for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, with full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The useful planning angle is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
RELIANCE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 180'5 / 55m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2023 against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
- Guest profile
- 12 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
- Route style
- Menorca coves with a calmer family pace; strongest when the route protects hosting time on deck
- Port logic
- shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing
- Compare by
- ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier
- Watch-out
- the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change
When this yacht makes sense
RELIANCE suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief. 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
Mediterranean can work well for RELIANCE, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the route protects hosting time on deck.
Season and booking notes
Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. May to October, with July and August best handled through early routing and clear guest plans. A useful shortlist should also explain why ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier.
Life on board
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Compare before booking
Do not compare RELIANCE on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Menorca coves with a calmer family pace easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
What to verify
A good recommendation for RELIANCE 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
- 2023
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 13
- Price context
- €400,000 p/week + expenses Approx $470,000
- Cruising speed
- 13 Knots
- Model
- 55m Steel
- Beam
- 31'6 / 9.6m
- Draft
- 10'5 / 3.17m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
RELIANCE is positioned around €400,000 p/week + expenses Approx $470,000, 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 RELIANCE suits
Strong
Families and private groups
RELIANCE 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
RELIANCE 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
RELIANCE vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. RELIANCE 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 RELIANCE
Toys
Onboard Reliance has a large selection of toys and accessories to keep you and your guests entertained on the water throughout your stay. Principle among these are two Flyboards, experience flying in and out of the water with the latest in high adrenaline watersport. Take to the sea on a Jet Ski offering you power and control on the water. Also there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Reliance also features waterskis, a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, inflatable water toys and much more. When it comes to Tenders, Reliance has you covered - with two tenders, including a 7.2m/23'7" Cobra Ribs Tender. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Reliance this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter. Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship coupled with high-end luxurious finishes, motor yacht Reliance certainly has the "wow" factor, along with state-of-the-art amenities and array of water toys, promising truly unforgettable yacht charters for even the most discerning guests.
Overview
The 55m/180'5" motor yacht 'Reliance' by the Dutch shipyard Heesen offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins and features interior styling by Italian designer LUCA DINI Design & Architecture. Built in 2023, Reliance boasts a multitude of decks ideal for relaxation and entertainment indoors or outdoors, ensuring guests will live la dolce vita on the open waters. Her features include beach club and gym.
Performance Range
Reliance 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. An advanced stabilisation system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.
Guest Accommodation
Reliance offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite located on the main deck, 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 13 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
A charter on Reliance is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities, notably a steam room, all you need to relax muscles and reduce stress. Soothe tired limbs and reinvigorate yourself in the sauna and make your day truly exceptional at the beach club. You can visit the well-equipped gym so that you can keep up with your fitness routine at sea and in addition soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, notably satellite communications, keeping you connected on any voyage. Take advantage of the on board Wi-Fi and stay connected at all times and you can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Brand new for 2022
- Expansive 110 square meter sun deck replete with an idyllic jacuzzi
- sun pads and bar
- Bold and elegant interiors
- Full beam master cabin with luxurious dressing room
- Unique dedicated wellness area
Amenities
- Exterior Bar
- Stabilizers Underway
- Sun Deck
- Bow Thruster
- Crane
- Owner Study
- Starlink
- Foredeck Seating with Table
- Wi-Fi
- Video On-Demand
- Swimming platform
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
Water toys
- 1 x Seadoo RXP-X Jet-Ski
- 1 x 3 seat Seadoo Spark TRIXX Jet-Ski
- 2 x F5S Seabobs
- 1 x Awake Ravik 3 Electric Surf Board
- 2 x Flyboard
- 2 x 1 Person Aquaguide Inflatable Kayaks
- 2 x Inflatable Stand up Paddleboards
- Water-Ski
- Wake Board
- Towable Toys
- Inflatable water toys
- Snorkelling Equipment
Tenders
- 1 x 23'7 / 7.2m Cobra Ribs Tender
- 1 x 20'4 / 6.2m Cobra Ribs Rescue Boat SOLAS rescue tender
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€450,000 p/week + expenses Approx $528,500
Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mykonos · Sardinia · The Balearics
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · French Riviera
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether RELIANCE's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether RELIANCE's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Menorca coves with a calmer family pace.
- Ask why RELIANCE beats the nearest alternative for a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
- Confirm the port plan: shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing.
- For RELIANCE, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Mediterranean and Ibiza.
Availability
Request RELIANCE charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether RELIANCE fits the route.
FAQ
RELIANCE charter questions
Is RELIANCE a good fit for Mediterranean?
Yes, if the route is planned around turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider RELIANCE?
RELIANCE is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Ibiza timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting RELIANCE?
For RELIANCE, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.