Eighth 37m Moonen 122 Martinique motor yacht Lollipop launched

Dutch yard Moonen Yachts has announced the launch of the eighth Moonen 122 Martinique model, previously known as YN206 and now officially christened Lollipop.

The 37.4-metre new build hit the water at the yard's facilities in Den Bosch, the Netherlands, as a "highly personalised interpretation" of one of the yard's most popular models. She will now undergo sea trials in the North Sea ahead of delivery.

Long-standing Moonen collaborator René van der Velden is responsible for the design of the line's classic, masculine exterior, while naval architecture is owed to Diana Yacht Design, which opted for high-tensile steel to ensure the model's long-range cruising capabilities.

The launch comes a year after the unveiling of the eighth unit's interiors at the 2025 Palm Beach International Boat Show, which stand out as the first of its kind with design by Dutch studio Vripack. Shortly after, in October, the yacht was sold to an experienced American client and has since undergone several personalisations at the owner's request.

The most notable of which is her metallic hull colour, which blends white, light silver and subtle blue-grey undertones, paired with a bright white superstructure.

The owners also worked with Vripack to elevate outdoor living, with additions including a custom sundeck Jacuzzi with a "playful front panel" decorated in candy-inspired details. This is complemented by a custom cocktail bar with a transparent countertop embedded with lollipops and candy and a front made from soft, pastel lighting tubes.

“I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved with YN206,” said Ian Vermoen, project manager at Moonen Yachts. “This yacht demonstrates the strength of the 122 Martinique platform, while showcasing how closely we collaborate with our owners to bring their personal ideas to life.”

The series, which began in 2018 with the World Superyacht Award-winning Brigadoon, is characterised by its broad sundeck, arranged with a sheltered dining area, bar, optional custom whirlpool and a sofa arrangement forward of the wheelhouse. Other highlights include an extended, 20-square-metre swim platform, al fresco dining on the main deck and quarters for up to seven crew.

Accommodation is across five cabins, comprising a full-beam owner's suite on the main deck (complete with forward-facing windows), two VIP guest cabins with high ceilings and two lower-deck guest cabins. Along with a fireplace in the skylounge – complete with Frame TV above for cosy cinema nights – Vripack also previously unveiled its homely touch to the owner's cabin by tweaking the GA and flipping the position of the bed.

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Powered by twin CAT engines, the new build is expected to reach a top speed of 17 knots, a cruising speed of 15 knots and a range of 3,500 nautical miles at 10 knots.

“Each Martinique that we build is unique, and Lollipop perfectly illustrates the level of customisation we offer within a proven platform,” said Nicky van Zon, managing director of Moonen Yachts. “We are proud to deliver a yacht that is both highly distinctive and unmistakably Moonen.”

The Martinique model has proved itself popular, with the ninth unit also under construction and the seventh – named Ad Astra – recently delivered.