Inside the Owner's Suite Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:06:33 -0400 https://insidetheownerssuite.buzzsprout.com en © 2026 RedHedInk LLC yes f1f21fc6-5e31-5b15-9c22-0c3c3b0dda09 dbyrne@redhedink.com dbyrne@megayachtnews.com Diane M. Byrne episodic false Superyacht owners rarely speak publicly about their experience beyond the yacht itself—yet they all have stories to share about the lessons learned over time, what it's like visiting some of the most exciting places accessible only by sea, and the joys of watching their families grow up aboard. Inside the Owner’s Suite is the first-ever podcast featuring conversations with some of the most dynamic owners in the world, in their own voice. 


Each episode explores the thinking behind their ownership—why decisions are made; how design, operations, and long-term stewardship are approached; and especially how owning a yacht allows them to experience things that nothing else does..

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) yacht, yachting, superyacht, megayacht, boat, boating, yacht ownership, luxury yacht Diane M. Byrne dbyrne@redhedink.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/671ara86c6l1bo3hfjk79iywya8p?.jpg Inside the Owner's Suite Diane M. Byrne Erik Vonk, Scintilla Maris - Luxury Means Leaving Marinas Behind Erik Vonk, Scintilla Maris - Luxury Means Leaving Marinas Behind Rough seas, barnacled commercial pilings, and a midnight decision to cross to the Faroe Islands don’t sound like “luxury yachting,” and that’s exactly the point. We’re joined by Eric Vonk, owner of the rugged explorer yacht Scintilla Maris, to talk about a style of cruising built around purpose, presence, and a boat that feels like it has a soul. If you’ve ever wondered what separates expedition yachting from a marina-to-marina loop, this conversation makes it real.

We dig into why Eric chose to reimagine a North Sea fishing trawler and why he worked to preserve her original character instead of transforming her into a conventional-looking yacht. That choice unlocks true seaworthiness, long-range autonomy, and the freedom to travel where many pleasurecraft simply can’t. From the Outer Hebrides to Icelandic waters, we talk about how the journey itself shapes decisions, why weather is part of the experience, and how capability expands your world rather than “ticking boxes” off a list.

Then the story widens into ocean conservation and marine science. Through Yachts for Science, Scintilla Maris becomes a stable research platform for scientists mapping marine biodiversity around Iceland with underwater drones, helping document what actually lives in huge areas of the ocean we still barely understand. We also explore a powerful idea: science-led charter trips where guests dive, learn, and explore with scientific guides, turning leisure into discovery.

If you want to understand cruising that feels meaningful and you’re willing to get comfortable with being uncomfortable, press play. Subscribe, share this with a fellow ocean-lover, and leave a review telling us: would you take the rough-water route on purpose?

]]> Rough seas, barnacled commercial pilings, and a midnight decision to cross to the Faroe Islands don’t sound like “luxury yachting,” and that’s exactly the point. We’re joined by Eric Vonk, owner of the rugged explorer yacht Scintilla Maris, to talk about a style of cruising built around purpose, presence, and a boat that feels like it has a soul. If you’ve ever wondered what separates expedition yachting from a marina-to-marina loop, this conversation makes it real.

We dig into why Eric chose to reimagine a North Sea fishing trawler and why he worked to preserve her original character instead of transforming her into a conventional-looking yacht. That choice unlocks true seaworthiness, long-range autonomy, and the freedom to travel where many pleasurecraft simply can’t. From the Outer Hebrides to Icelandic waters, we talk about how the journey itself shapes decisions, why weather is part of the experience, and how capability expands your world rather than “ticking boxes” off a list.

Then the story widens into ocean conservation and marine science. Through Yachts for Science, Scintilla Maris becomes a stable research platform for scientists mapping marine biodiversity around Iceland with underwater drones, helping document what actually lives in huge areas of the ocean we still barely understand. We also explore a powerful idea: science-led charter trips where guests dive, learn, and explore with scientific guides, turning leisure into discovery.

If you want to understand cruising that feels meaningful and you’re willing to get comfortable with being uncomfortable, press play. Subscribe, share this with a fellow ocean-lover, and leave a review telling us: would you take the rough-water route on purpose?

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