Expect a detailed walkthrough of its full-beam hydraulic swim platform, enclosed sky lounge with upper terrace and wing station, optional main-deck VIP with sliding foredeck door, spacious flybridge bar, bow bosun's locker with water softener, crew quarters for up to five, and the MAN V12 straight-shaft engine room with Veem CNC props and a 30-knot spec.
Princess X80 Key Facts
- LOA 82' 7"
- Model Year 2024
- Cabins 4
- Crew 3
- Max Speed 30 knots
- Status In Production
- Yacht Type Enclosed Flybridge
- Use Type Cruising
- Vessel M/Y Rahil
Video Tour
On Deck
The full-beam hydraulic swim platform carries the tender when you want it and drops cleanly for swim time. A small bench lives at the transom so someone can sit here while the platform is down between dips. Transom lockers swallow the loose gear - one even stows the removable chocks - and the starboard panel bundles the transom shower, freshwater hookup, and deck wash so the hose dance stays simple. Shore power inlets are tucked and tidy. Liferafts sit discreetly just inboard of the aft cleats, with capstans and big hardware that feel ready for Med stern-to.
Side decks run forward past an engine-room vent and a long run of flush glazing. Midships there’s a side door straight into the galley, which means provisions go aboard without marching through the salon. Up at the bow the explorer vibe clicks - forward-rake windows under a shading brow, a deep bosun’s locker, and cup holders tucked out of the wind. The seating pit fits six around a manual high-low table, and the sunshade trick is slick - tiny sockets at deck level and quick hooks to the rail above so the poles vanish when stowed. Ground tackle is beefy and organized - dual anchors with dual windlasses, chain marked for quick reads, and split lockers so port and starboard rodes don’t fight each other. There’s still room left for fenders and spare lines.
One level up, the X80 adds a terrace beside the sky lounge that feels like an oversized Portuguese bridge - safety doors can close it off, pop-up backrests make the bench a lounger, and the little touches land well. Cup holders sit where hands go, a wireless charging pad is built in, and a cold box with a cooling plate keeps drinks honest. A wing station hides here too with throttles, thrusters, and anchor controls, so sightlines along the hull are as good as it gets when you’re sneaking into a tight berth.
Back at the cockpit the table isn’t hi-lo, but it folds and rotates into a smaller footprint with built-in cup holders and a grab rail. Princess floats the teak on small spacers so water doesn’t sit and mark the leaves. A sink and drinks fridge sit close by, boarding doors are on both sides, and the deck locker here hides the manual bilge pump selector, fuel shutoffs, and the Fireboy release so the serious stuff is easy to reach.
The open fly is set up to taste. This boat runs a low cocktail table and lounge chair cluster forward, with a full entertainment bar just aft - sink, Kenyon electric grill, ice maker, trash, and storage on one run, then a drinks fridge and extra counter space on the other. The dining table folds and spins to shrink when you want more open deck. The door hardware is a little piece of joy - the latch is integrated into the handrail so closed it reads like one continuous rail, and it locks open so a gust can’t slam it.
Interior Accommodation
Step inside and the salon feels open and bright. The walnut woodwork is warm and rich, and the furniture lines are soft but substantial. The dining table is clever - it slides closer or further from the sofa, drops down into a cocktail height, and extends with a leaf to become large enough for a proper dinner. You could easily seat ten around it. Opposite there is a settee and a pop-up TV built into the cabinetry. Storage is everywhere - along the outboards, in drawers, tucked behind panels. Princess is really nailing storage on this size yacht.
The galley is set up in a way that makes it feel connected yet private when you want it. A divider wall rises up to fully close it off, so the chef can have a dedicated space. There is also a pocket door to seal it completely. Provisions can come straight in from the side deck door. Appliances are all Miele - a four-burner induction cooktop, microwave oven, dishwasher, and an ice maker. There are fridge and freezer drawers, a separate wine fridge, and a dual sink with a built-in trash system. The layout is practical and social at the same time.
Forward on the main deck there is a day head to port. Nicely done and in a good location for guests without having to go down into the cabins.
Climb up a short staircase and you reach a very special space. This yacht was fitted with the optional VIP cabin forward on the main deck. The first time walking in it feels like it could be the owner’s suite. A sliding door opens directly out onto the foredeck so you can wake up and walk right out for coffee on the bow. The big windows and openable porthole keep it bright and breezy if you do not want the aircon running. The bed is a large queen with storage under the nightstands, a vanity or small desk, and a big TV. The ensuite is spacious with a dual vanity, floating counters, and a large rain shower with a porthole. It is bright, it is tall, and it feels like a cabin you could actually live in.
Heading back down the main staircase you land in a proper foyer for the lower accommodations. This space has a washer-dryer combo and storage for cleaning supplies. The cabinetry work stands out again - all finished to the same high level with angled corners and good detailing.
Owner's Cabin
Going all the way up, which is technically midship, into the owner’s suite. Full beam. Wow. The windows. Look at the size of those windows - so low to the water and it’s gorgeous. Built-in drawers run on the starboard side and the indirect lighting is spot on. Very, very, very well done. There’s a massive TV too. Look at the size of that thing. They could have gone even bigger, but this feels plenty. Openable portholes on both sides bring in air when you want it.
Swing to port and it keeps delivering. All of these are storage, plus a makeup slash office space you can actually work at - nice little glam station. The indirect lighting here is really nicely done. A proper walk-in wardrobe sits just forward and it wraps around so you are not short on hanging space.
The ensuite has dual vanity, toilet, and an openable porthole. Large towel rack that is a towel warmer. The shower reads as a two-person size and there’s a vent, which sounds small but makes life on board easier - pulls the moisture out so the space stays dry. Little details like that make a difference.
Guest Accommodation
Drop down to the guest foyer and it opens up nicely so you do not feel cramped. First on starboard is the double cabin. It looks bigger than you expect. Drawers in the nightstands, more storage worked into the cabinetry, and a proper hanging locker. They even squeezed in a little getting-ready spot with a mirror. The ensuite has an openable porthole, storage by the sink, toilet, and a really nice one-person shower with a rain head. Simple, clean, works.
Port side is the twin cabin. Beds slide together so you can make one big berth. Headroom is generous, with drawers under the bed, a TV, and a hanging locker. The lighting detail is pretty - soft and warm - and the ensuite is compact but user-friendly. Sink with decent counter space, a little shelfing, toilet, and a one-person shower. Two openable portholes bring in air, and there is even a coat hook right where you want it. Practical.
All the way forward is another guest cabin that feels like a mini suite. Remember there is a whole cabin above it on the main deck, so the headroom here is impressive. Even standing on the slight step up you still have space overhead. Storage is everywhere - angled lockers that look great, lower lockers, and hanging lockers on both sides. Big TV. A small desk or makeup station sits under the window so you can work or get ready without sitting on the bed. Close the door and the ensuite reveals a larger footprint than the others - it does not feel cramped. Good floor space, a generous one-person shower that might be one and a labradoodle, and the overall layout just breathes.
Crew Accommodation
This boat is fully crewed with up to five crew and access is through the transom. The setup is practical and homey for pro running - could be up to five, correct. There is a compact galley with a sink, two burner cooktop, microwave oven, a fridge, and the coffee station lives here so the crew can keep the boat humming. One cabin has bunks with a hanging locker that looks pretty wide. There is another bunk cabin on the other side with its own hanging locker, plus a little table where you can put things or stretch out for a minute. An extra monitoring screen is mounted here for the crew.
The head is shared - clean and straightforward - with a proper walk-in shower, sink, and toilet. Laundry is handled right in the space with separate washer and dryer units. On this yacht the captain has the forward guest cabin, which is a sweet deal, and the core crew floor runs back here off the transom entrance.
Performance
Engine room access is straightforward and the space itself is more comfortable than expected. There is a secondary entrance aft. Starboard side holds one of the generators with batteries below and the sea strainer for the main engine. The hydraulic package is here along with the fire suppression system and the air-conditioning chillers mounted up high. Port side mirrors it with the second generator and more batteries. The mains are MAN V12 1650s with fuel tanks outboard on both sides. Forward are the electrical panels, breakers and battery chargers. Freshwater filters sit right below the Fireboy. The boat runs straight shafts and there is a PTO off the main engine transmission.
Underwater gear gets a real nod here. Princess fits Veem CNC machined props on 55 ft and over. Minimal cavitation is the point. It is the part you never see unless the boat is hauled but it is where the performance feel starts.
At the helm the running setup is comprehensive without being fussy. Three Raymarine displays let you split chart, radar and cameras. There is a VHF, Fireboy panel, search control and ventilation, autopilot, a Raymarine remote, trim tab control, emergency stop, battery link start for the mains, and the shift and throttle controls. Bow and stern thrusters are on a Side-Power unit. Wiper controls and the windlass control live here too. The helm chair is electric and the little spinner cap on the wheel stays upright like a Rolls Royce badge. Systems panels nearby include water maker and chiller controls, battery switches, shore power, and the MAN engine panels.
Numbers from the spec sheet read clean. With the big MAN engine package at 1900hp the X80 shows a 30-knot top speed, cruisng at 22 knots with a range of 900nm at 10 knots.
Ownership Considerations
This yacht is privately owned, about a year old, and in incredible shape. If you run owner-operator sometimes, the wing station up by the upper terrace is money for docking with clear sightlines and full controls. There is a side door straight into the galley so provisions do not have to go through the salon. Storage is everywhere - deep lockers at the transom for chocks and lines, bins behind the aft cleats for leftover dock lines, a big bosun’s locker forward, and plenty of hidden stowage throughout the interior. Redundancy is baked in with liferafts on both sides and a dual windlass, split-chain anchor locker with marked chain and remotes. Safety doors can close off the upper terrace underway. Shade systems are quick to set and stow so big exterior spaces stay usable.
Washdowns are smarter here thanks to the built-in water softener in the bow locker. That helps a lot on black glass, tinted windows, and stainless when the sun is baking and water spots want to stick. Use it for washdowns only. Do not plumb it in front of the watermaker and do not run softened water through the whole interior system. Over time very soft water can pull minerals out of natural stone in showers and sinks and it can be unfriendly to non-PVC piping like copper. You have filtration for interior use already. If you do not have a built-in softener on your own boat, you can still put a portable unit on the dock when you wash and it makes a big difference. Side note from the crew life - if the water is too soft it can feel like the soap never rinses off you, so save the softener for rinse and exterior work.
Service and systems read clean and conventional which is good for maintenance. MAN V12 mains on straight shafts, two generators, Fireboy suppression, air-con chillers mounted high, freshwater filters, watermaker and chiller controls grouped, battery switches and shore power control in one place, plus a PTO off the transmission. Underwater, Princess outfits 55 ft and up with Veem CNC props for minimal cavitation - the part you never see unless the boat is hauled, but you feel it.
Princess S80, Sunseeker Ocean 156 and Azimut Grande 26M are sensible comparisons for an X80 buyer. They sit in the same size and mission band, so they’re useful benchmarks.
In Summary
Small gripes first: the cockpit table isn’t hi-lo, a couple of guest ensuites are compact, and the helm chair can feel snug, plus one side’s run to the transom shower and wash is a bit far. Everything else reads smart and easy to live with - full-beam hydraulic platform with a little bench, loads of storage, side door straight into the galley, a bow bosun’s locker with a water softener, twin windlasses with a tidy split locker. The flybridge and that upper terrace next to the helm are the party trick - real bar, clever folding table, shading, and a hidden wing station with sightlines for days. The optional main-deck VIP with a sliding door to the foredeck is a gem, and the crew plan works up to five. Straight shafts on MAN V12s with twin gens, Fireboy, and Veem CNC props, plus a 30-knot spec, keep the running side confident. Final word - it's easy to fall in love with how livable and owner-friendly this X80 feels.
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Specifications
- Builder Princess
- Range X Class
- Model X80
- Length Overall 82' 7"
- Beam 19' 11"
- Draft(full load) 5' 10"
- Hull GRP
- Cabins 4
- Berths 5
- Crew 3
- Yacht Type (Primary) Enclosed Flybridge
- Use Type (Primary) Cruising
- Cruising Speed
- Max Speed
- Fuel Capacity 1,849 Gallons
- Fresh Water Capacity 370 Gallons
- Engine Model 2x MAN V12-1650
- Engine economic speed 12 knots
Princess X80 Layout
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Flybridge
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Main Deck
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Standard main deck layout
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Optional master cabin on main deck
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Lower Deck
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