Princess have an impressive pedigree and a reputation for creating some of the world s finest luxury yachts. The British shipyard recently launched the Princess 56, a midrange yacht that takes full advantage of the talent and craftsmanship of the firms in-house development teams.

Princess pioneered flybridge technology in yachts and have dominated that sector of the market since 1973, when they launched their revolutionary Princess 37. However, almost 40 years later the Princess 56 proves that the British shipyard has lost none of its edge nor any of its zeal for setting new standards in the yachting industry.

The Princess 56 offers the very best in both luxury accommodation and mechanical performance. Princess yachts are built to excel on the seas as well as make owners feel at ease. The Princess 56 has an elegant and refined interior as well as an expansive outdoor deck layout. Most prominent on the cockpit is a large teak table with plenty of seating. The floors of the decks too are covered with teak, the side steps on either side of the yacht can be hydraulically fitted in order accommodate a tender.

The flybridge of the Princess 56 offers stunning panoramic views as well as an outdoor dining table. In order to guarantee a full dining experience, the architects included a large wet-bar fully equipped with a sink, refrigerator and electric barbecue. The entire craft can also be controlled from the helm on the flybridge as it features the same controls as the station below it.

The interior of the vessel is as poised and exquisite as on any of Princess s yachts, featuring a luxury decor that invokes the ambiance and spaciousness of a much larger yachts. The main saloon is spacious and elegant with stunning wrap around windows, guaranteeing stunning views. The open plan layout is comprised of a U-shaped sofa, a coffee table, a second sofa and a raised dining area. The galley is also situated in this area in order to create more space for cabins below.

The extra space allowed the designers to create three large and elegantly appointed cabins. The master bedroom is situated on the aft side of the yacht in order to take advantage of the full beam which allows for large windows. All of the yacht's cabins have ample storage and en-suites. An optional cabin with its own WC can be incorporated to accommodate crew or a guest.

As with all Princess yachts, the Princess 56 was built with the very best technology available in the yachting industry. The hull of the Princess 56 was built with the latest Resin Infusion Technology in order to create a lighter and stronger structure that will deliver higher speeds, greater cruising range and improved fuel efficiency.

The Princess 56 belongs to the class of yachts that are seldom seen nowadays as only few companies can really bring together all the elements that make up a true luxury yacht.

Editorial | Image Courtesy Of Princess Yachts