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Of the eight-yacht display at Vieux Port during the Cannes Yachting Festival last week two new S-Class models drew attention. Yacht Style enjoyed the chance to board the very special, in-demand Princess S80, currently estimated to debut in Asia in the last quarter of 2025.
A maximum speed of 30-34 knots makes the most of the S80’s MAN V12 1,900 or 2,000hp twin engines
Princess Yachts, the UK’s largest luxury yacht manufacturer, showcased two world premieres at Cannes Yachting Festival 2024 this September – the first showing of the all-new Princess S80 and S65 sports yachts.
The S80, completing the Princess 80ft trilogy, follows the award-winning X80 and Y80 models, and is based on the same hull form. The S80 becomes the new flagship of the S-Class sport-yacht range which is known for a successful blend of sportiness and luxury, epitomising the brand’s commitment to performance and style, while bringing plenty of speed, fun, and excitement to the model.
At Cannes, Yacht Style loved the elegant strong dynamic exterior lines, sleek profile and spacious deck and indoor areas across its 83ft-plus length and maximum beam that is just shy of 20ft.
The flowing main deck areas are partially enclosed, covered and open, with plenty of discreet lounging and dining areas
While the S80 shares the same hull and lower accommodation layout as her 80ft siblings, that is where similarities end. Her exterior styling and furnishings are more akin to the S72, but it is the main deck that makes the S80 a completely different proposition.
The saloon, cockpit and transom area have been designed to maximise outdoor space and on-water enjoyment, with a garage to the port side capable of holding a 4.35m tender.
A cockpit teak dining table that seats six to eight is positioned next to the saloon’s galley and bar counter, which connect or can be separated with sliding doors and a large opening window above the galley bar.
Sizeable social area flows from the gentle palette of the saloon and bar through to the cockpit lounge
Light from the panoramic windows floods the saloon. A spacious C-shaped sofa faces the port seating area, while the helm offers access to all on-board controls. A pantograph door gives the captain direct access from the starboard side deck to the foredeck for easy mooring and communication.
Above, an optional sliding roof spans the width of the main deck, for airflow through the saloon. The foredeck terrace, a popular feature from the Y80, has two U-shaped seating areas plus a sunpad conversion.
The S80’s galley-up configuration makes for a stylish bar-counter area, within earshot and sight of both the saloon and main helm
The 28.7sqm sports-bridge presents another alluring outdoor living space with multiple seating areas and wetbar, with barbecue and refrigeration. A dining table and an outdoor TV are also available.
The open sports-bridge is home to a very well sheltered upper-deck helm station
The lower deck’s four en-suite cabins have chilled-water air-conditioning and portholes for natural ventilation. The full-beam master stateroom has accents and finishes in natural timber.
The aft lazarette and two-berth crew cabin with separate bathrooms are situated aft of the machinery space. A watertight door from the hydraulic bathing platform gives direct access to this area.
The master stateroom is airy, with a functional desk and dressing-table area, closet space and a generous en-suite bathroom
Equipped with MAN V12 1,900 or 2,000hp engines providing speeds up to 34 knots, plus an optional 7,000-litre fuel tank to extend cruising range, the S80 is optimised for greater efficiency, with its V-shaped planing hull using conventional straight shaft drives delivering easy close-quarters manoeuvring and sure-footed performance. Vector fin and gyro stabilisation options are available.
