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Princess

Since 1965 - refined, seaworthy British luxury motor yachts, hand-built in Plymouth.

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The builder

British luxury, beautifully built.

Princess is one of Britain's great luxury yacht builders. Founded in Plymouth in 1965, it has earned a worldwide reputation for elegant, superbly engineered motor yachts that are as refined at the dock as they are capable at sea.

From sporty V-class boats to flybridge cruisers and the 40-metre superyachts, every Princess is hand-built in Devon, blending timeless British design with genuine sea-keeping and craftsmanship.

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Heritage

Hand-built in Plymouth

Princess builds its yachts in Plymouth, where skilled craftspeople shape hulls, joinery and interiors to an exacting standard. It is one of the largest employers in the region, and one of Britain's proudest maritime names.

The result is a yacht that feels solid, elegant and beautifully finished, built to cross real seas in comfort and style.

A Princess motor yacht
Milestones

Sixty years of British yachts

From a Plymouth boatyard to a global luxury name.

1965

Founded in Plymouth

Princess begins building boats in Devon, on England's south-west coast.

British craft

Hand-built yachts

Princess grows into one of Britain's largest and most respected yacht builders.

Today

9 to 40 metres

A full range across V, F, S, Y and X classes, up to 40-metre superyachts.

Craftsmanship

Refined, seaworthy, British

A Princess is designed to look elegant and behave impeccably at sea, with hulls developed for comfort and stability even in open water.

Inside, hand-finished woodwork and thoughtful layouts give every model a warm, quietly luxurious feel that has made the brand a favourite around the world.

Princess, hand-built in Plymouth
Elegance and the open sea, in perfect balance.
The Princess philosophy
Key facts

Princess in a few facts

The essentials behind refined British yachting.

Made in Britain
Hand-built in Plymouth, on England's south-west coast, since 1965.
9 to 40 metres
A full range from sports yachts to 40-metre superyachts.
Seaworthy by design
Hulls developed for comfort and stability at sea.
Hand-built craft
Skilled craftspeople and hand-finished interiors.
British heritage
One of the UK's largest and most respected yacht builders.
V to X classes
A model for every style, from sporty to flybridge to superyacht.
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Charter a Princess with WA Yachting

Dreaming of a refined cruise aboard a Princess on the French Riviera? Tell us what you have in mind and we source the right yacht, with crew and itinerary, along the coast and beyond.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I charter a Princess with WA Yachting?

Yes. We can arrange a Princess for a day, a weekend or a full week on the French Riviera and beyond, with crew and itinerary included.

What makes a Princess special?

Princess is one of Britain's great luxury yacht builders, known for elegant, hand-built motor yachts with genuine sea-keeping, built in Plymouth since 1965.

How big are Princess yachts?

Princess builds a full range, from around 9 metres to 40-metre superyachts, across its V, F, S, Y and X classes.

Where are Princess yachts built?

Princess is British, hand-built in Plymouth, on England's south-west coast.

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