boot 2026: Princess Yachts reveals new model for 2027 and issues X90 update
Princess S74
Princess Yachts has announced details of a new model within its S Class range, the Princess S74, which is scheduled to launch in 2027.
The British boatbuilder, which issued a raft of updates during boot Düsseldorf 2026, says the S74 follows the S72 and introduces changes to exterior layout, interior styling and onboard accommodation, while retaining the design approach and spatial arrangements associated with the series.
The firm also used boot 2026 to issue an update on the Princess X90 programme, which remains on schedule ahead of its planned summer launch, with premiere slated for Cannes 2026.
Princess Yachts confirmed that three X90 yachts are currently in build, with a fourth hull due to enter production. The first yacht has reached a key construction stage, with the deck, canopy and hardtop structures now installed, allowing fit-out work to progress.
The X90 sits between the X80 and X95 Vista and is the first Princess with drop-down cockpit balconies. Features include an enclosed flybridge and Skylounge arrangement and a newly developed hull form intended to improve efficiency across a wide speed range.
Princess S74
The new Princess S74 features full-length hull windows and an updated hull graphic, which together define the exterior profile. The boatbuilder says exterior spaces have been reconfigured to prioritise outdoor use. The cockpit includes adaptable seating that can be arranged as an L-shaped lounge or divided into two separate seating areas. Above the tender garage, a fixed sunpad is integrated, while the garage itself is designed to carry a 3.9-metre tender launched via an electro-hydraulic bathing platform.
At the bow, the foredeck incorporates sunpads and fore-and-aft seating, providing an additional outdoor area when underway or at anchor. The sportbridge is arranged around a twin helm station and includes seating, folding tables and a wet bar with barbecue. The layout is intended to support dining and social use in an open-air setting.
Internally, the S74 introduces revised furnishings and materials across the accommodation. Design elements include a Ligne Roset coffee table in the saloon and a Frag Ponza vanity chair in the Owner’s Stateroom. Bathroom finishes have also been updated as part of the interior changes.
The main deck is arranged as a combined lounge and dining space, with a galley positioned centrally.
Accommodation is provided for up to eight guests across four cabins. The full-beam owner’s stateroom is accessed via a private staircase from the main deck and includes an en-suite bathroom with twin washbasins, a dressing area with fitted wardrobes, a dressing table with integrated mirror and a starboard-side sofa positioned beside hull windows.
Principal dimensions for the Princess S74 include a length overall of 75ft 9in, a beam of 17ft 11in and a draft of 5ft 8in. Displacement is approximately 48,927kg. Fuel capacity is listed at 4,500 litres, with water capacity of 820 litres and a black water tank of 400 litres.
100th V55 hull on display
Alongside the S74 announcement, Princess Yachts is displaying the 100th hull of its V55 model at boot Düsseldorf. The V55 is part of the V Class range and the milestone build is being shown publicly during the event as part of the brand’s wider line-up.
Ongoing domestic uncertainty
The updates come amid ongoing adjustments at Princess Yachts’ UK operations. In November 2025, the boatbuilder warned that reduced order volumes may result in management-level redundancies.
In December 2024, the firm made around 250 layoffs at its Plymouth shipyard, citing market challenges. In August 2025, nearly 1,200 Princess workers secured a 6.5 per cent pay rise after voting in favour of industrial action.
Accounts filed in September 2025 showed that Princess Yachts returned to profit after a challenging period. Revenue reached £378m for 2024, up from £276.3m in 2023, according to accounts filed with Companies House. The results also indicate a pre-tax profit of £4.9m for the 12 months, recovering from a pre-tax loss of £23m the previous year.
However, the increase in sales has been met with a softening in forward orders, according to the firm.
