Scintilla Maris is a 46-meter, 499GT hybrid propulsion expedition yacht. Her steel hull and aluminum superstructure were built by Damen Maaskant Shipyards in Holland in 1989 as one of a last series of 8 North Atlantic fishing trawlers, which represented the mightiest, most powerful, sturdiest, and seaworthy fishing ships. In 2023, she was re-launched by the same yard following the completion of a multi-year, full-fledged new build of everything but her hull, re-purposing her to a go-anywhere-in-comfort-and-style ‘Eco-Explorer’. She is a RINA classed Commercial Yacht with a Green Plus Notation and is Polar Code compliant. 

 Her pedigree provides an exceptional base for unlimited safe and comfortable exploration and expedition adventures. Designed as a home-away-from-home while exploring remote and seldom visited areas, Scintilla Maris may be enjoyed as a maritime boutique hotel. The ship’s warm, welcoming, light interior accommodates 10 guests in 5 staterooms and 8 crew in 5 cabins and offers flexibility in guest/crew configurations. Outdoor communal seating areas can be found on all three decks. She also offers ample opportunity for privacy, and fosters discovery, learning, and participation. 

Intentionally designed around comfort and quality of life, Scintilla Maris' hybrid electric propulsion system provides an unusually quiet environment with a minimal carbon footprint. The open state of the art bridge is equipped with the latest in navigation technology and offers an inviting center of knowledge for anyone interested in the captain’s domain. In addition to standard dining room or al-fresco dining configurations, there is an open, ‘country kitchen’ where guests are invited to interact with the chef. Over 30 skylights in the main deck provide generous daylight, also in all spaces under the main deck.