Live it up
T
he word Caribbean conjures up some very distinct images in most of our minds… Blazing sun and turquoise waters for sure, lots of delicious food and bubbly vibes certainly, some serious relaxation no doubt, and, yes, above all fun. It was this spirit of enjoyment that underpinned our decision to dub the next generation of Moonen motoryachts the Caribbean series. These boats can, of course, sail wherever you like in the world, so the name is suggestive of an ambience and lifestyle rather than a location.
This fresh and contemporary look at motoryachts ranging from 85 to 160 feet was conceived by Moonen together with René van der Velden. As such, it incorporates the finest technological advances and latest design insights. But all of the Caribbean yachts will also emphatically be a reflection of how their owners prefer to spend their time on board. This point has already been illustrated with the first Matica model, launched in time for the 2016 summer season. As you can read on page 38, the owners of the Moonen Caribbean Bijoux had a great deal of say in her development – and the results are nothing short of spectacular. We are also currently building a Moonen Martinique. You can read about its particular attributes and the opportunities this yacht offers you to join the Caribbean fun on page 8. Of course, Moonen remains very busy with other projects too, such as the refits we completed over the last year on Etoile d’Azur (page 48) and Nimbus (page 66). There is lots happening at Moonen right now, and we are looking forward to an exciting future. Let us share this future with you: come meet us soon and let’s discuss more in person.
Emile Bilterijst Managing Director