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.
Brooke and Braden Palmer: The Boat Is Not the Point
The boat can be bigger, newer, and faster, but that’s not what makes a cruising life unforgettable. We sit down with Brooke and Braden Palmer, who cruise aboard Mermaid Monster with their four kids, to talk about what actually sticks after years of family yachting: the people you meet, the way a marina can turn into a neighborhood, and the tiny onboard traditions that somehow become the moments you remember forever. We dig into the real purpose of yachting as a liveaboard family, from mainta...
15 Sept 2026
Matthew Sawyer: A Superyacht for Good
A superyacht can be a symbol, or it can be a tool. Yacht owner Matthew Sawyer joins us to share how Norma Jean becomes a platform for measurable good, from ocean conservation to youth education, without turning philanthropy into a photo op. His sea story starts with growing up boating in California, feeling both the excitement and the nerves of heading out toward bigger water. That early relationship with the ocean still shapes his choices today. From there, we get real about yac...
16 Aug 2026
Jasmine Chong & Jason Tabalujan: Building Celestia to Bring Their Family Home
Half the world sat between Jasmine Chong in New York and her brother Jason Tabalujan in Jakarta, and the pandemic made that distance feel permanent. Instead of waiting it out, they built a way back to each other: Celestia, a custom Indonesian yacht inspired by family roots and created to be a true sanctuary for gathering. What starts as a “crazy idea” becomes a deeply personal project shaped by memory, craftsmanship, and a shared love of the sea. In this episode, they paint a vivid picture o...
13 Jul 2026
Richard Hadida: Carpe Diem With the Sailing Yacht Lush
A single night at sea can rearrange your entire life. Richard Hadida re-traces the moment it all clicked, when a fast-tracked sailing course and a charter for his sister's wedding turned into a 3 a.m. watch under the Milky Way, a guitar in the cockpit, and the sudden feeling of “Now I get it.” It’s a story about how bluewater sailing gets into your bones, even if you thought you already understood the water. While he also shares - in a refreshingly honest way - why he bought Oyster Yachts, h...
13 Jun 2026
A Yacht With A Soul: Erik Vonk's Scintilla Maris
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 Erik 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 Erik chos...
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