March 24, 2026
Vripack Yacht Design’s third Moonen 122 Martinique interior is penned for Moon Cane, the tenth hull in the shipyard’s popular semi-custom series. It brings dreamy West Coast vibes to the uniquely Dutch offering featuring a golden colour palette, earthy orange tones, and an elevated resort-style living that resonates with the SoCal lovers.
The studio was tasked with creating a universally appealing interior that caters to the needs and lifestyle choices of Moonen’s growing American client base. It also needed to allow for a strong amount of client customisation without impacting the speculative build’s spring 2028 delivery.
“We’ve kept the strengths from our previous Martinique interiors but also listened to market feedback and input from Moonen’s sales team,” says Vripack co-creative director, Marnix Hoekstra. “Our first Martinique interior had an aesthetic geared towards Dutch design and didn’t include a walk-up bar. Prospective American owners and brokers have made it clear that a bar is non-negotiable.”
Several of the first Martinique models featured a bar behind the main salon dining table. Vripack’s debut Martinique interior repurposed this prime area for much needed onboard storage, disguising the four in-built cabinets for tableware and glasses with a signature customisable mural artwork. “It’s hard not to carry that change through all subsequent hulls as it’s so effective,” explains Hoekstra.
Moon Cane keeps this storage mainstay and instead introduces a walk-up bar to the main salon entranceway. It forms part of three distinct fixed-furniture pieces, including a wine cooler and fridge. “It makes good use of what is inherently a dead space and it’s positioning also puts it in easy reach of guests on the aft deck.”
A central design theme is the use of soft, curved arches, with the ceiling arch in the main salon entranceway setting the tone. It’s echoed throughout the interior, from the full-height side windows in the living area to the walls in the owner’s suite. It’s here where a large Frame TV can be used to display art, and a second signature wall featuring embroidered and pressed leather in a floral motif brings major design flex.
The owner’s suite is accessed via an infinity hallway that has windows on one side and a walk-in wardrobe on the other. Vripack improved the flow of movement by repositioning the master bed so that it faces aft, mitigating the need for owners to walk around it. The heavy use of ash wood is a modern twist on classical architecture. “When you think of Californian design it’s beautiful light wood that comes to mind,” says Hoekstra.
The master ensuite has an extra-large shower head and his-and-her vanity units. Additional storage is found in the mirrored cabinets, while the open shelving units so favoured by European clients has been closed off for a neater aesthetic.
Other elements in the sky lounge popular with an American audience include another Frame TV with integrated high tone speakers with a subwoofer for watching ball games, and a second open bar incorporated in a custom cabinet with a fridge and tap, again serving both the sky lounge as well as the aft deck where big outdoor dining takes centre stage.
The central staircase has been reconfigured to be wider with long flowing lines. It’s topped by a beautiful hand-blown glass sculptural light that suspends from the mirrored bridge deck ceiling. Partially covered in a rose gold liquid-like metal, it descends through the middle of the yacht taking on the shape of molten lava on the main deck. “We love designing striking stairwells that become showstopper features because it gives something of interest for the stairs to wrap around,” explains Hoekstra.
Alongside Vripack’s signature lighting scheme – notable details being the use of pop out ceiling lights in place of spotlights in the main salon and courtesy nightlights positioned above all four lower deck guest cabin doors – a noteworthy addition is the inclusion of a small guest pantry on the lower deck, which allows guests to grab a morning coffee before they’ve got ready for the day without having to wander into main guest areas or call for crew.
“Our job as designers is to ensure owners feel as though the yacht is meant for them, but a benefit of buying a Moonen is the amount of design freedom their semi-custom yachts give to clients,” says Hoekstra. “We have struck a great working relationship with the shipyard where we repeatedly collaborate on a deep and intense level, and their craftsmanship skills truly reflect why people love quality-built Dutch boats like the 122 Martinique.”
