Van der Valk Helga Video Review: A Quiet 27 m Dutch Superyacht
By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough6 min read
Helga is a 27 m (88 ft) aluminium motor yacht built by Van der Valk in 2021, with exterior and interior by Guido de Groot. We walked her at the Cannes Yachting Festival. She has a bow sunpad, an aft deck that zips closed with infrared heaters, a hydraulic swim platform with a tender, a large flybridge with a crane and a bar, a light oak salon with heated floors, a bright lower helm and four cabins below.
Dutch detail and a very quiet ride
Van der Valk builds in aluminium, and Helga shows the Dutch eye for detail, down to a laser-cut logo in the deck drains. The owner wanted her as quiet as possible, so the generators sit in sound boxes on special mounts, and inside she is quieter than a library. Heated floors and an aft deck that can be closed and heated stretch the Mediterranean season.
What stood out on board
- A very quiet yachtGenerators in sound boxes on special mounts keep her silent.
- An aft deck for any seasonIt zips closed, with infrared heaters and subwoofers.
- Heated floorsHot water coils run under the interior floors.
- A Recaro helm seatIt slides back on tracks so the captain can stand.
- A bright lower helmOpen to the boat, with a dining table and 180 degree views.
- Luggage storageSpace under the stairs for charter guests' bags.
Spec sheet at a glance
| Feature | What you get | The benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 89 ft 7 in (27.3 m) | Feels bigger inside |
| Beam | 20 ft 6 in (6.25 m) | A full-beam owner's cabin |
| Draft | 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) | Fine for Med anchorages |
| Hull | Aluminium, built in 2021 | Light and strong |
| Engines | 2x MTU 12V 2000 M96, 1,920 hp each | Shaft drives |
| Speeds | 27 kn top, 23 kn cruise (builder figures) | We did not sea trial this yacht |
| Tanks | 2,245 gal fuel, 502 gal water | Long passages |
| Layout | Owner, VIP and two guest cabins | Room for eight guests |
| Toys | Hydraulic platform, tender, flybridge crane | Jet skis can go up top |
| Design | Guido de Groot, exterior and interior | One designer, one style |
Bow and side decks
The bow has two anchors with their own windlasses, benches facing forward and a raised sunpad with beds almost 6 ft long.
- Fenders.Fold-away storage in the bulwarks.
- Bulwarks.Above belt height for safety.
- Drains.Laser cut with the Van der Valk logo.
- Cameras.On both side decks for docking.
Aft deck and engine room
The aft deck seats eight for dinner and can be zipped closed, with infrared heaters overhead. Behind it, the swim platform lowers hydraulically.
Aft deck
- Audio.Speakers and subwoofers in the ceiling.
- Boarding.A long passerelle and side gates.
- Toys.A tender and water toys at the stern.
Engine room
- Engines.Twin MTUs behind a vault-like door.
- Generators.In sound boxes on special mounts.
Flybridge
The flybridge has open space aft for a yoga area or jet skis, with a crane to lift them. Forward there is dining for six and a love seat.
- Helm.A wheel between two seats, for left or right hand drivers.
- Screens.Raymarine displays and autopilot.
- Bar.A sink with a spring lid, two fridge drawers and an ice maker.
- Shade.A canvas Bimini.
Salon and lower helm
Sensor doors open to a light French oak salon with blackout shades and a TV that rises. The lower helm is open and bright, unlike many yachts.
- Seat.A Recaro helm seat that slides back on tracks.
- Screens.Three big displays with night vision.
- Dining.A table that opens to double its size.
- Door.A watertight side door to the bow.
Galley and crew area
A pocket door closes off the galley. It has a coffee machine, two fridges, two ovens, a Miele dishwasher and an ice maker.
- Laundry.A separate washer and dryer.
- Crew mess.A table that extends, with a TV and Raymarine screens.
- Day head.On the main deck for guests.
Cabins
A marble piece marks the stairs down to four cabins. The owner's cabin takes the full beam aft with a very large king bed.
Owner's cabin
- Closet.A walk-in with mirrors and a safe.
- Desk.With a mirror for getting ready.
- Bathroom.Teak floors, a big porthole and a rain shower.
Guest and VIP cabins
- Bunk cabin.With its own dry head and TV.
- Twin cabin.Oversized beds and a walk-in shower.
- VIP.Forward, with a walk-in closet and a big shower.
Helga is a well built, very quiet yacht with real attention to detail. The heated aft deck and floors make her usable for more of the year, the flybridge is huge and the lower helm is a lovely place for guests as well as crew. The four cabins all have their own heads, and the owner's suite is generous. For Mediterranean cruising or charters, she is a refined Dutch option.
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- 00:00 Bow and exterior features
- 02:22 Walking to the aft deck
- 03:53 Aft deck lounge
- 06:10 Engine room and performance
- 07:10 Flybridge deck
- 10:29 Flybridge galley and bar
- 11:46 Main saloon interior
- 14:18 Lower helm station
- 17:58 Galley and crew area
- 21:17 Owner's cabin
- 25:39 Guest cabins
- 26:35 VIP cabin and conclusion
- Presented by
- Heigo Paartalu
- YachtWay Spotlight host
- Filmed by
- YachtWay Studios