Shipyard Princess

The British School of Yacht Building

Princess Yachts was established in Plymouth, England, in 1965, originally operating as Marine Projects. Its first yacht was the 9.5-metre Project 31, followed by successful models including the Princess 37 and Princess 30DS. Today, Princess is one of Britain’s leading builders of fiberglass motor yachts from approximately 12 to 32 metres, combining refined design with exceptional seakeeping capabilities.

Design and Model Range

The contemporary Princess portfolio includes the sporty V Class, flybridge F Class, performance-oriented S Class, luxurious Y Class and innovative X Class, renowned for its generous interior volumes. Highlights include the Princess F58, winner of a Motor Boat Award in 2026, and the X95, recognised by Robb Report’s Best of the Best awards. The latest developments include the X90 with its versatile beach club and the C48, Princess’s first outboard-powered model. The shipyard collaborates with Bernard Olesinski’s naval architecture studio and the celebrated Italian design house Pininfarina, alongside its in-house Princess Design Studio. The brand stands out for its outstanding seakeeping, intelligently designed layouts and meticulous British craftsmanship.

Production and Technology

Princess manufactures its yachts in Plymouth, where more than 80% of each vessel is produced in-house. Its facilities include dedicated composite manufacturing, carpentry, furniture production and interior outfitting departments. In collaboration with Olesinski, Princess has developed efficient deep-V hulls that deliver excellent stability and performance. The X90 features a Hybrid Progressive-Planing hull, while the C48 incorporates Michael Peters’ patented SVVT hull technology. Future projects include the 32-metre Odyssey 108, marking Princess’s renewed expansion into yachts exceeding 30 metres.