Princess S80
- LOA: 25.44m (83ft 6in)
- Beam: 6.07m (19ft 11in)
- Draught: 1.82m (full load)
- Engines: twin MAN V12, 2,000 hp (2,200 hp optional)
- Top speed: 34.9 knots tested (up to around 37 knots on upgraded engines)
- Fuel: 7,000 litres (8,800 with extended tanks)
- Cabins: 4 ensuite
- Debut: Cannes 2023
The largest sportbridge
The S80 crowns the S Class, the sportbridge boats that sit between the open V Class and the taller F Class. At 25.44 metres it is the biggest sportbridge Princess builds, and it made its world debut at the Cannes show in 2023. The class exists for owners who want flybridge space without the height and bulk that usually comes with it. The S80 takes that idea to its largest expression yet.
The S80 keeps a low, sporting line and recesses its upper deck into the roof, unlike the tall profile of a full flybridge yacht. That gives owners the sleek look of a sportsyacht together with the outdoor volume of a fly. Princess reports strong interest in the format from buyers who found full flybridges too imposing. The yard has since built the sportbridge idea into other S models, though the 80 remains its biggest expression. It reads as the natural top of a line that has grown steadily in size.
A low sporting line
The S80 carries a sleek profile marked by quarter bulwarks and long sloping buttresses that draw the eye aft. Those buttresses shelter the cockpit and give it an intimate feel despite the boat's size. The sportsfly deck is set down into the roofline, which is the trick that keeps the silhouette so low. At its berth the boat looks longer and lower than its numbers suggest.
A large cockpit opens onto a beach club at the waterline, extending the living space down to the sea. The foredeck adds a further sunbathing and lounging area away from the main deck traffic. Glazing runs long and low along the hull sides, feeding light into the accommodation below. Easy access to the beach club and the bathing platform makes the boat simple to live with at anchor in a busy bay. The whole exterior works to marry sportsyacht drama with the practicality of a much bigger boat.
A sportsyacht silhouette with a flybridge tucked inside, and the pace to match the looks.
Four ensuite cabins
Below deck the S80 carries four ensuite cabins, led by a full-beam owner's suite. That suite faces forward around a superking bed and gains a walk-in wardrobe that doubles as a buffer from the engine room. The remaining cabins each have their own bathroom, which suits owners who share the boat with guests or family. The layout is arranged for privacy as much as space.
On the main deck the galley carries high-end appliances and sits within an open plan that runs through the lounge and dining zones. The single level flows from the helm back to the cockpit with little to break it up. The sportbridge above is far larger than the low roofline hints, holding dining and a wet bar around an upper helm, with sunpads to one side. A crew cabin sits forward and separate, so a skipper or steward can run the boat without crossing the guest areas. An optional hard top adds shade for owners who cruise in strong sun.
Almost 35 knots
Twin MAN V12 engines power the S80, rated at 2,000 hp as standard with a 2,200 option. On test the standard boat reached 34.9 knots, and the upgraded engines push that toward 37. The Olesinski hull keeps the ride assured, with weight distribution judged balanced through turns. The sportbridge weight set high is managed by that balance, so the boat stays composed when pressed. Fly-by-wire steering gives the helm a precise, modern feel that flatters the boat's size.
Fuel capacity runs to 7,000 litres, rising to 8,800 with the extended tanks. At a 20-knot cruise the larger tanks return around 400 nautical miles with a sensible reserve in hand. For owners who keep the boat busy, that reach turns weekend hops into proper coastal passages. That range lets owners treat the S80 as a genuine passage-maker along a coast rather than a marina showpiece. The engineering balances the sporting pace with the reach a boat of this class needs.
Who it suits
The S80 suits the owner who wants flybridge living but cannot warm to the height of a full fly. It offers the space of the bigger class inside a body that still looks fast at rest. The four-cabin layout carries two couples or a family in comfort without feeling boxed in. It supports guests over several nights and rewards those who value the low sportsyacht line above all.
Priced from around 7.87 million pounds before taxes, it competes with the larger sport and crossover yachts from Italian and other European builders. Its distinct case is the hidden sportbridge, which few rivals execute at this length. Owners get the drama of a sportsyacht with the useful upper deck of a cruiser. For the right buyer it removes the usual compromise between looks and space.
Design
- Exterior: Princess Design Studio, with Pininfarina
- Interior: Pininfarina (with Princess Design Studio)
- Naval architecture: Bernard Olesinski / Olesinski Ltd
Who it is for: Owners drawn to a low sportsyacht profile who still want flybridge-scale outdoor space, with four ensuite cabins for cruising with family and guests over several nights.
Guide price: New from approx. $8.3M USD / GBP 7.87M ex-tax; fully specced 'on-water' examples cited around $10M. Source: YachtBuyer (2026).