Superyacht interiors are often exercises in restraint, but Lollipop was never going to take itself too seriously.
The 37.4-metre yacht, revealed at the Monaco Yacht Show, is the first vessel in Moonen’s 122 Martinique series to feature an interior by Dutch design studio Vripack. Its inspiration comes from something unexpectedly nostalgic: the owner’s affection for Shirley Temple’s classic song On the Good Ship Lollipop.
Rather than turning that idea into a literal theme, Vripack translated the owners’ memories, humour and personal references into a series of bespoke details that appear throughout the yacht. The result is playful without becoming gimmicky, whimsical without losing the elegance expected from a serious superyacht.
That balance mattered. The experienced American owners intend to spend around eight months a year on board with their two dogs, so every decorative idea had to coexist with the practical demands of long-term life at sea.
One of the most striking details appears in the formal dining area, where a Delft pottery-inspired mural has been reimagined with a confectionery twist. Bonbons, Tootsie Rolls and lemon drops are worked into the design, alongside a child resembling the owners’ daughter holding a lollipop.
The references continue into the full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck, where a bespoke leather ceiling feature forms a subtle swirling motif inspired by the shape of a lollipop.
Below deck, each of the four guest cabins has its own confectionery personality. Peppermint, lemon drop, Swedish fish and gummy bear-inspired colour palettes introduce a playful sense of individuality, while candy-striped wallcoverings continue the theme without overwhelming the rooms.
“When I was young working as a skipper, I always said, ‘If I ever have a big power boat, it’ll be The Good Ship Lollipop’,” says the owner. “It was important to us that Lollipop didn’t take herself too seriously. The candy theme is fun, but underneath is an elegant yacht that feels comfortable and completely ours.”
That last point is key. Beneath the playful touches, Lollipop is a highly considered yacht shaped around comfort, flow and extended living. Soft curves, arched detailing and uninterrupted sightlines create a natural rhythm between spaces, while large windows maintain a constant relationship with the sea outside.
Vripack’s design language is deliberately fluid. Rounded forms soften the architecture, while carefully planned layouts make the yacht feel intuitive rather than over-designed.
The exterior spaces continue the same mix of delightful fun and sophistication. The sun deck has been conceived as a social hub, with a hot tub, bar, dining area, grill and pop-up television. Here, the confectionery references become more sculptural: Murano glass sweets are mounted within the glass-fronted hot tub, while candies are suspended inside the resin bar top.
A pair of swing chairs provides a quieter counterpoint, creating a secluded reading spot away from the more sociable areas of the deck. Even the tenders have joined the joke. The Vripack-designed Wajer 38 tender is called BonBon, while the crew tender has been christened Cracker Jack.
“As well as being a sweet treat, the definition of crackerjack is someone who is skilful at what they’re doing, which we felt was more than fitting for the crew,” the owner explains.
It is an unusually personal approach to yacht design, and one that works precisely because the references mean something to the people who will actually live on board.
“This project was a lot of fun,” says Vripack co-creative director Marnix J. Hoekstra. “Ultimately, yachting is about enjoying time on the water with the people you love, and Lollipop captures that spirit perfectly.”
He adds that the playful details remain grounded in the realities of long-term cruising, with comfort and practicality treated as seriously as the visual concept. That philosophy reflects Vripack’s broader approach.
Founded in the Netherlands in 1961, the studio specialises in naval architecture and the exterior and interior design of superyachts. Over six decades, it has developed more than 8,000 designs, with a multidisciplinary team spanning creatives, naval architects, designers and engineers.
Today, under co-creative directors Bart M. Bouwhuis and Marnix J. Hoekstra, the studio continues to approach yacht design holistically, combining engineering and aesthetics rather than treating them as separate disciplines.
Lollipop may be one of its more playful projects, but that is exactly what makes it memorable. The whimsical yacht is full of delicious sweets, colour and private jokes, yet never loses the sense of sophistication beneath them. It is elegant, deeply personal and just irreverent enough.
For a yacht named after The Good Ship Lollipop, anything less would have been far too serious.
