Next-Gen Princess V50 Motor Yacht Makes Show Debut at SCIBS 2026

Princess Yachts showcases the Princess V50 motor yacht at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2026, bringing the British builder’s sleek sports yacht to one of Australia’s largest boating events. 

Positioned within the Princess V Class range, the model features sporty styling and practical onboard living components, offering a balance between day boating performance and comfortable weekend accommodation. 

Open-air layout focused on entertaining

The exterior arrangement onboard the yacht centres around a spacious cockpit designed for socialising, featuring a large U-shaped seating area aft connected to a dining table that converts into a sunpad. Opposite, a wet bar supports outdoor entertaining throughout the day. Sliding doors connect the cockpit with the salon, creating a continuous indoor-outdoor living space beneath the yacht’s sleek hardtop. A retractable sunroof further enhances the open-air experience, while wide side decks provide safe access forward to an additional sunbathing area on the bow. These key features will be on display at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2026, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the Princess V50’s open-plan layout firsthand.

Princess V50 motor yacht at anchor stern view
Princess V50 motor yacht cockpit seating
Princess V50 motor yacht open plan saloon

Contemporary interior with flexible accommodation

Below the boat's deck, the Princess V50 offers a modern two-cabin layout accommodating up to four guests. The full-beam owner’s stateroom is positioned amidships to maximise space and headroom, while a forward VIP cabin provides additional guest accommodation. The lower salon and galley are finished with contemporary materials and large hull windows, bringing natural light into the interior spaces. Princess has designed the layout to support both short coastal trips and longer stays onboard, with practical storage integrated throughout.

Princess V50 motor yacht galley with grey detailing
Princess V50 motor yacht galley dining area
Princess V50 motor yacht galley converted
Princess V50 motor yacht full beam master cabin
Princess V50 motor yacht guest cabin with windows
Princess V50 motor yacht en suite with glass shower

Performance-led engineering and V Class lineup

Built using Princess Yachts’ resin-infused construction methods, the V50 benefits from reduced weight and increased structural rigidity. Twin Volvo Penta IPS propulsion packages support joystick manoeuvring and improved fuel efficiency, while the deep-V hull design is intended to deliver stable offshore performance across varying sea conditions. 

Princess V50 motor yacht underway at speed

The model forms part of Princess’ continuing focus on sporty yet versatile motor yachts, sitting within a competitive segment of luxury sports cruisers around the 50-foot mark. The wider Princess V Class lineup also includes models such as the Princess V40 boat, a compact sports yacht capable of speeds up to 36 knots with accommodation for four guests across two cabins, while the flagship Princess V65 yacht extends the concept further with four-cabin accommodation for up to eight guests and performance exceeding 36 knots. Together, the range highlights Princess Yachts’ continued emphasis on combining sporty handling, contemporary styling and practical cruising capability across the V Class portfolio.

Princess V40 motor yacht underway at speed
Princess V40
Princess V65 motor yacht at anchor side profile
Princess V65

Princess V50 review

YachtBuyer previously reviewed the Princess V50, highlighting the model’s combination of sporty performance, practical two-cabin accommodation and versatile indoor-outdoor layout. The review also noted the yacht’s responsive IPS handling and strong suitability for both day boating and extended weekend cruising.

Three generations of the Princess V50

The current Princess V50 is the third generation of the model, continuing a lineage that began in 1998. The first generation Princess V50 model focused heavily on sporty performance, offering top speeds of up to 38 knots, while the second generation Princess V50 yacht introduced in 2018 brought more contemporary styling, with lighter interiors and a stronger focus on onboard comfort and social spaces. The latest third generation model, launched in 2022, further evolved the design with updated exterior styling and refined onboard living areas.

Princess V50 Generation 3 Princess V50 Generation 2

According to YachtBuyer MarketWatch, the largest yacht database in the world, there are currently 16 Princess Yachts in the order book.

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