TOTEM

Heesen165m12 guests5 cabins

Heesen · Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Monaco · Montenegro · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Mykonos

Overview

TOTEM yacht charter in Mediterranean

A TOTEM 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 Balearic weather windows, lunch stops, and the right balance between open-water cruising and calm anchorages and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.

Heesen165m12 guests5 cabins

Charter fit

How to use TOTEM

TOTEM 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 high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

TOTEM should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 165'8 / 50.5m, 12 guests, 5 cabins, 2010 | 2024 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a high-service event charter
Guest profile
12 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
Route style
Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages; strongest when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop
Port logic
decide early between Ibiza social energy, Formentera water, Mallorca comfort, or Menorca calm
Compare by
compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean
Watch-out
the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board

When this yacht makes sense

TOTEM suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a high-service event charter. The 12 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 5 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.

Where to use it

Mediterranean can work well for TOTEM, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.

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 compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean.

Life on board

full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.

Compare before booking

Do not compare TOTEM on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.

What to verify

A good recommendation for TOTEM 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
Model
Heesen 5000
Built / refit
2010 | 2024 (Refitted)
Length
165'8 / 50.5m
Beam
31'6 / 9.6m
Draft
10'2 / 3.1m
Cruising speed
13.5 Knots
Guests
12
Cabins
5
Crew
11

Profile

About TOTEM

Toys

Onboard Totem has a large selection of toys and accessories to keep you and your guests entertained on the water throughout your stay. Take to the sea on a Jet Ski offering you power and control on the water. Also there are Jobe towable toys offering fun and adventure. Additionally, there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Totem also features a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment and paddleboards. Totem features three tenders, but leading the pack is a 6.86m/22'6" Frauscher Tender to transport you in style. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Totem is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Totem Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Experience the magical places, food and experiences of the Mediterranean this summer from the luxury of your own motor yacht. Totem, her captain and talented crew are ready to make sure that your yachting experience is like nothing else.

Overview

The 50.5m/165'8" 'Totem' motor yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Heesen is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 5 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Mojo Stumer Associates. From bow to stern, Totem 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

Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots with a range of up to 3,685 nautical miles from her 80,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. Totem features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2010, Totem offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins. The supremely spacious full beam master suite incorporates its own study. She is also capable of carrying up to 11 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, particularly a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Retreat to the deck jacuzzi and soak up the scenery. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, particularly satellite communications, keeping you connected on any voyage. Take advantage of the on board Wi-Fi and stay connected at all times plus guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Large sundeck with flexible layout
  • Full-beam master cabin with private office
  • Open-plan living spaces
  • Vast and well-stocked tender garage

Amenities

  • Jacuzzi
  • Tender Garage
  • Exterior Bar
  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Owner Study
  • Sun Deck
  • Wi-Fi
  • Video On-Demand
  • Swimming platform
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Satcom
  • Sunpads

Water toys

  • 1 x 2 seat SEADOO Jet-Ski
  • 2 x F5S Seabobs
  • 2 x Foilboard More E-Foil Lift
  • Water-Skis
  • Wake Boards
  • 2 Person Inflatable Kayak
  • 2 x Paddleboards
  • Jobe Towable Toys More Binar
  • Airstream
  • Droplet
  • Hotseat
  • Wet suits

Tenders

  • 1 x 22'6 / 6.86m Frauscher 686 Lido Tender 220 HP engine
  • 1 x 15'1 / 4.6m Highfield 460 100 HP engine
  • 1 x Survitec 420 Rescue Boat 25 HP engine

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€270,000 p/week + expenses Approx $317,000

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Monaco · Montenegro · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Mykonos

Winter Season

€270,000 p/week + expenses Approx $317,000

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Monaco · Montenegro · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Mykonos

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Monaco · Montenegro · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Mykonos

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether TOTEM's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether TOTEM's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages.
  • Ask why TOTEM beats the nearest alternative for a high-service event charter.
  • Confirm the port plan: decide early between Ibiza social energy, Formentera water, Mallorca comfort, or Menorca calm.
  • For TOTEM, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Mediterranean and Ibiza.

FAQ

TOTEM charter questions

Is TOTEM a good fit for Mediterranean?

Yes, if the route is planned around Balearic weather windows, lunch stops, and the right balance between open-water cruising and calm anchorages. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider TOTEM?

TOTEM 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 TOTEM?

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

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