What are Princess Yachts?
Princess Yachts are British-built luxury motor yachts known for craftsmanship, performance, and contemporary design. The brand has been building high-end recreational motor yachts for decades and is recognized globally for quality and detail.
Where are Princess Yachts manufactured?
Princess Yachts are built in Plymouth, United Kingdom. They combine modern production facilities with traditional British boatbuilding heritage in multiple yards around the city.
What types of boats does Princess build?
Princess builds a wide range of luxury motor yachts including flybridge yachts, sports yachts, sportbridge models, super flybridge cruisers, and center console boats. Their primary model families include the F Class, V Class, S Class, Y Class, X Class, and the new C Class center-console series.
What is the Princess F Class?
The Princess F Class is a series of flybridge yachts focused on comfortable cruising and elegant living spaces. These yachts offer spacious cockpits, bright salons, and are popular with families and coastal cruisers.
What is the Princess V Class?
The Princess V Class consists of high-performance sports yachts designed for adrenaline-filled cruising with luxury finishes. They combine aggressive styling with sea-keeping capability and outdoor enjoyment.
What is the S Class by Princess?
The Princess S Class is a sportbridge range that blends performance yacht characteristics with flybridge comfort and versatility. S Class yachts provide elevated social spaces alongside high cruising performance.
What is the Princess X Class?
The Princess X Class comprises super flybridge yachts with extended cruising capability and exceptional onboard volume. Models like the X80 and X95 are designed for long-range comfort and stylish living.
What is the new Princess C Class?
The Princess C Class is the brand’s first center-console yacht line, expanding Princess into open-deck adventure-oriented boating. The first model, the C48, represents a new sector for the brand with exciting outboard and open cockpit options.
What sizes do Princess Yachts come in?
Princess Yachts range from about 40 feet to nearly 100 feet in length, with some super flybridge yachts approaching 95 feet or more. This range covers a wide spectrum from sporty weekend boats to large cruising yachts.
What are some popular Princess Yacht models?
Popular Princess models include the S72, V65/V55, F45/F58, Y72, X80, and X95. These models showcase a variety of design priorities from performance to spacious flybridge luxury.
Have Princess Yachts won any awards?
Yes, Princess Yachts have won numerous international awards for design, performance, and innovation. Recent honors include the Princess S72 winning “Best Sportscruiser (over 45ft)” at the 2025 Motor Boat Awards, and multiple models like the X80 and Y72 winning YachtBuyer and Hall of Fame awards.
How do Princess Yacht owners typically use their boats?
Princess Yacht owners use their boats for coastal cruising, entertaining, extended weekend trips, and sometimes longer voyages. The wide range of models supports diverse uses, from high-speed day trips to luxurious cruising with family and guests.
Can Princess Yachts be used for international cruising?
Yes, many Princess models are rated for extended offshore and international cruising, offering the seaworthiness and amenities needed for longer passages. Larger classes are especially suited for cross-border voyages.
Are Princess Yachts suitable for families?
Yes, Princess Yachts are designed with family use in mind, offering comfortable cabins, social areas, and safety-oriented features. Flybridge and larger models, in particular, cater to multi-person cruising and entertaining.
What sets Princess Yachts apart from competitors?
Princess stands out for its British craftsmanship, wide model range, design innovation, and a balance of performance and comfort. Buyers often compare Princess to brands like Sunseeker, Azimut, and other high-end European builders.
Do Princess Yachts hold their value?
Princess yachts tend to maintain strong resale value due to their reputation, build quality, and global brand recognition. Well-maintained models often perform well in the brokerage market.
What should I consider before buying a Princess Yacht?
Before buying, consider your preferred cruising style, budget, size requirements, and whether you need crew assistance. Owners also review maintenance, docking fees, and insurance as part of total ownership costs.
Where can I view or purchase new Princess Yachts?
New and pre-owned Princess Yachts are available through Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales, as we are authorized Princess dealers for the Great Lakes and Midwest region. Additionally, we have access to all of the pre-owned Princess Yachts available on all of the different MLS systems, as well as some off-market options. Contact your Princess specialist today at JBYS to talk about your needs, budget, and options.
What propulsion systems do Princess Yachts use?
Princess yachts typically use high-performance diesel engines and advanced hull designs to balance speed, sea-keeping, and fuel efficiency. Specific systems depend on model and owner configuration choices.
Are Princess Yachts customizable?
Yes, many Princess models offer customization options for finishes, layouts, and equipment packages. Buyers can tailor interior design, tech packages, entertainment systems, and exterior colors. JBYS has Princess specialists on our team that can walk you through all of the different customization options from interior layouts, engine power, equipment, and much more.