Princess Yachts Y-Class: Adventurous explorer yachts for open water
The Princess Yachts Y-Class is the series for skippers who do not see the horizon as a final destination, but as a starting point. Where other motor yachts are designed for coastal sailing or weekend trips, the Y-Class is built for the great voyage: robust, seaworthy and equipped with a level of onboard comfort that makes months at sea genuinely enjoyable. With models such as the Princess Y72, Princess Y80 and Princess Y95, the Y-Class represents the true explorer segment within the Princess Yachts range. As an official dealer for the Benelux, we guide you from the first introduction all the way through to delivery.
What makes the Princess Yachts Y-Class unique?
The Princess Yachts Y-Class is designed around a philosophy that combines power and refinement in a way that few other yachts in this segment can match. The high freeboards, the powerful propulsion and the large fuel capacity are there for a reason: the Y-Class is made for longer passages in varying conditions, from the Mediterranean to the Norwegian fjords and beyond. That adventurous DNA can be found in every detail of the hull and superstructure.
The Y-Class owes its unmistakable presence to the collaboration with Pininfarina, the legendary Italian design studio that previously left its mark on the X-Class. The result is an assertive, modern silhouette with a prominent bow and an aerodynamic profile that communicates the power of the vessel at a glance. In every harbour, from Monaco to Amsterdam, the Princess Yachts Y-Class attracts admiring glances. The Pininfarina design is more than aesthetics alone: the aerodynamic lines improve fuel efficiency and contribute to performance on open water.
Interior and accommodation: Superyacht comfort at expedition level
Inside the Princess Yachts Y-Class you will discover a world of refined luxury that you would not expect from an explorer yacht. The saloon combines lounge, dining area and a fully equipped galley in a flowing open-plan design, enriched with premium timbers, leather and bespoke cabinetry. Depending on the configuration, a skydeck is available that offers panoramic views and creates additional outdoor living space.
The below-deck accommodation includes multiple guest cabins and a spacious owner’s suite that runs the full beam of the vessel. Every detail, from the lighting to the choice of furnishings, can be fully configured through the Princess Yachts Personalisation Programme. In this way the Y-Class truly becomes your own yacht, tailored to your lifestyle and cruising ambitions.
Outdoor spaces that invite you to live on board
Alongside its interior, the Princess Yachts Y-Class excels in its outdoor spaces. The generous aft deck is ideal for al fresco dining and provides a seamless transition between inside and outside. On the Princess Y95 and Princess Y80, the flybridge offers a second helm position and a sun deck with a bar or lounge set. The bow features a separate seating area for quiet moments underway.
Seaworthiness and performance of the Y-Class
The Princess Yachts Y-Class has been designed from the keel up as a true offshore passage maker. Where other motor yachts make compromises on comfort or range, the Y-Class combines powerful propulsion with a stable, deep-drafted hull design that inspires confidence even in rough water. This makes the series particularly suited to owners who do not limit themselves to coastal sailing, but also set their sights on longer ocean crossings and seasonal cruises.
Powerful propulsion for long passages
The Princess Yachts Y-Class is fitted with powerful engines and large-capacity fuel tanks, making long-distance passages without constant refuelling entirely feasible. The combination of an efficient hull design and modern power plants produces a favourable ratio between range and speed, which is essential for a true explorer. Whether it is a seasonal relocation to the Mediterranean or a passage along the Atlantic coast, the Y-Class offers the reliability and the range to realise ambitious cruising plans.
Stability in all Conditions
The latest generation of stabilisers fitted to the Princess Y-Class ensures a calm, stable motion, even in higher seas or choppy conditions. This makes the Y-Class not only more comfortable but also safer on open water, particularly when sailing offshore for extended periods. Whether it is a crossing to the Caribbean or a summer season in the Adriatic, the Y-Class is always at home.
Advanced navigation and onboard systems
In addition to its mechanical robustness, the Princess Yachts Y-Class is equipped with state-of-the-art navigation technology. The integrated helm systems give the skipper a complete overview of all sailing functions, from passage planning to engine monitoring. Thanks to the intuitive dashboard, the Y-Class is comfortable to handle on long passages, even for less experienced skippers.
The Princess Y-Class models
The Princess Yachts Y-Class comprises three impressive models, each with its own character but sharing the same DNA: a robust explorer platform, the unmistakable Pininfarina silhouette and an interior that makes no compromises.
Princess Y95
The Princess Y95 is the undisputed flagship of the Y-Class series. At nearly 29 metres in length and with a range that supports transatlantic ambitions, the Princess Yachts Y95 is built for owners who want to extract the very maximum from the explorer concept. The accommodation encompasses multiple guest cabins and an impressive owner’s suite, while the flybridge provides a fully appointed outdoor deck with 360-degree views. This is the yacht for those who consider no destination too distant.
Princess Y80
The Princess Y80 brings the explorer philosophy of the Y-Class to a slightly more compact, yet no less imposing format. With an excellent balance between seaworthiness and onboard comfort, the Princess Yachts Y80 is particularly popular with owners who seek the allure and capabilities of a large explorer yacht in a size that is equally easy to manoeuvre in European marinas. The outdoor spaces are generously proportioned and the interior breathes the same quality as the flagship.
Princess Y72
The Princess Y72 forms the entry point into the Y-Class, though anyone who sees it immediately understands that this is a relative term. The Princess Yachts Y72 is a fully capable, imposing explorer with all the characteristics of the series, including the signature Pininfarina design and the seaworthiness that defines the Y-Class. This is the model for the buyer who wants the explorer experience in a slightly more manageable format, without sacrificing any of the series’ distinctive identity.
Buying a Princess Y-Class at Princess Yachts Benelux
We are happy to guide you through the entire purchase process of a Princess Y-Class. From our base in Heusden, we have more than twenty years of experience in guiding buyers in the luxury yacht market. Whether you are considering a Princess yacht for the first time or expanding an existing fleet, our advisers take the time to understand your wishes, your sailing habits and your ambitions, so that we can advise you on the model and configuration that suits you best.
As an official Princess Yachts dealer for the Benelux, we have direct lines with the factory in Plymouth, in-depth knowledge of the full Y-Class range and the expertise to guide you from the configuration discussion through to delivery and after-sales care. Visit our showroom in Heusden, arrange a sea trial or get in touch for a no-obligation conversation.
Other Princess Yachts series at Princess Yachts Benelux
The Y-Class is one of five Princess series we offer. For the ultimate combination of super flybridge design and Pininfarina allure, the Princess X-Class is unrivalled. Classic flybridge elegance across a broad model range can be found in the Princess F-Class. The sporty Princess V-Class is the choice for the active skipper who puts pure sailing pleasure first, while the Princess S-Class specialises in stylish day yachts with speed and allure.
We invite you to visit our showroom in Heusden and discover the full Princess range. Our team is ready to answer your questions, arrange sea trials and advise you on specifications, financing and everything else involved in your Princess purchase. Get in contact with us, call us on +31 (0)40 22 21 888 or send an email to info@princess-yachts.nl, and view our available Princess Yachts in stock or request a brochure for the model you are interested in. The journey to your own Princess begins with a conversation. We look forward to welcoming you.
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