The founding of Princess Yachts shipyard, one of the world leaders in luxury yachts
Princess shipyard was founded in 1965 by David King in Plymouth, England. The first models were 31- and 32-foot fiberglass fishing boats and motor yachts. The first Princess yacht, the Project 31, was launched in 1970. The brand quickly specialized in the construction of luxury yachts, developing a range from 39 to 130 feet.
The development of Princess shipyard in the 1990s
In 1994, Princess launched the V Class range with the V39 and the V52 – the first yacht equipped with electric engines in Europe. In 1995, the Princess 65 stood out for its elegant design and performance. In 1996, the Princess 20 Metre inaugurated the “Metre” series. In 1997, the Princess 72 offered great stability and generous living space.
Princess Yachts during the 2000s
In the early 2000s, Princess notably introduced the V65, the V62, the Princess 21M, 50, 85 Motor Yacht, V85, 95 Motor Yacht, and the 54. In 2006, a new production center opened at South Yard. In 2008, the V-Class range was expanded with sporty and dynamic models. In 2009, four new models were launched: V42, V56, V78, and Princess 78 Motor Yacht.
In 2010, Princess was certified RINA Green Plus (Y), becoming the first yacht builder in Europe to control its environmental impact across its entire V Class and flybridge range up to 24 meters.
The most popular Princess models of the 2010s
- Princess 64 (2010) – High-end flybridge with spacious interiors
- Princess 72 Motor Yacht (2009) – Popular flybridge with generous interior and exterior spaces
- Princess V62-S (2013) – Sport yacht with exceptional performance
- Princess 88 (2014) – 88-foot flybridge with customizable interiors
- Princess S72 (2014) – yacht sportif au design audacieux et aux intérieurs luxueux
In 2017, Princess launched several new models: S60, 62, 55, 75, and 49.
Princess Yachts awards
Princess Yachts has won numerous international awards:
- 2019: Princess Y85 – “Best Yacht 24-40 m” at the World Yachts Trophies
- 2018: Princess 70 – “Best Flybridge in the World” at the Asia Boating Awards
- 2017: Princess 49 – “Best Yacht 45-64 Feet” at the Motor Boat Awards
- 2016: Princess 75 – “Best Yacht 60-70 Feet” at the Asia Boating Awards
- 2015: Princess 98 Motor Yacht – “Best Yacht 24-40 m” at the Motor Boat Awards
- 2012: Princess V52 – “Sport cruiser over 45 feet”
The Princess Yachts ranges today
- X Class Super Flybridge : X95, X80
- Y Class : Y95, Y85, Y80, Y72
- S Class : S78, S72, S66, S62
- F Class Flybridge : F65, F55, F50, F45
- V Class : V78, V65, V60, V55, V50, V50 Open, Princess 40
- R Class : R35
The best pre-owned Princess models
Among the most sought-after pre-owned Princess Yachts on the market:
- Princess V39 – 12-meter sport yacht
- Princess 42 – 13-meter flybridge
- Princess 45 – 14-meter flybridge
- Princess 56 – 17-meter flybridge
- Princess 60 – 18-meter flybridge
