Princess Y72
- LOA: 22.80 m
- Beam: 5.45 m
- Engines: Twin MAN V12-1650 (1,650 hp each)
- Fuel capacity: 4,500 litres
- Accommodation: 4 cabins, up to 8 guests
- Deck: open flybridge with dining, lounging and outdoor helm
- Hull: GRP
- Class: Y Class open flybridge motor yacht
The gateway to the Y Class
The Y72 sits at the foot of the Y Class, the range of larger open flybridge motor yachts that leads up to the flagship Y95. At 22.8 metres it delivers four cabins and berths for eight, enough for a family and guests on a proper cruise. The open flybridge gives a generous outdoor deck for dining, sunbathing and driving high above the water. It suits owners stepping up to a boat with real volume and light crew aboard. For many it is the most manageable way into the class, offering superyacht style at a size that still feels approachable.
The Y72 carries the elegant, contemporary styling that runs through the Y Class from bow to flybridge. Its larger hull brings a level of space and comfort a flybridge of the F Class cannot match. The boat is set up for extended cruising and entertaining across a full season. It is the natural first step into Princess's superyacht-adjacent range for owners moving up from a smaller flybridge. The gain in presence and volume is felt the moment you step aboard.
An elegant open flybridge
The Y72's open flybridge is its defining feature, a large upper deck arranged for dining, lounging and an outdoor helm. Guests get the best views in the boat and a social space high above the water for long lunches at anchor. The cockpit below connects to a wide bathing platform for swimming and launching toys. Long hull windows and clean lines give the boat its refined, modern profile. It is a deck plan built for a family that spends whole days on the water.
The foredeck adds a further lounging area for quiet time away from the aft deck. An optional bimini or hardtop provides shade on the flybridge for the hottest hours. Side decks are secure and generous for moving around the boat underway. Detailing is refined and understated in the Princess manner, from flush hatches to neat stainless. The Y72 looks elegant without ever appearing showy.
Four cabins and an open flybridge make the Y72 the most manageable way into the Y Class.
Four cabins and real volume
Below decks the Y72 offers four cabins and berths for up to eight guests, arranged for family cruising. The full-beam master takes the best of the volume with the calmest motion, a VIP takes the bow, and further cabins handle guests or children. Large windows fill the saloon and cabins with daylight, keeping the interior bright. The galley supports extended trips and entertaining for a full table. It is a layout that turns a week aboard into a genuine holiday.
Interiors use the current Y Class palette of pale timbers, soft leathers and refined fittings. The larger hull brings a calm, spacious feel below that a smaller flybridge cannot offer. Stowage is generous for long cruises, with wardrobes and lockers worked throughout. Crew can support the owners on longer passages. The saloon flows to the cockpit for relaxed indoor-outdoor living.
MAN V12 authority
The Y72 is powered by twin MAN V12-1650 engines rated at 1,650 hp each, giving it easy, confident performance for a 22 metre yacht. The hull settles into a comfortable, dry cruise and holds its line in open water. Handling is composed and reassuring at the helm, so longer passages stay relaxed. This is a boat built for covering distance in comfort. It carries its weight with ease and settles quickly at anchor.
A 4,500 litre fuel tank gives the range for coastal cruising and island hopping between anchorages. The engines are matched to the relaxed, capable character of the boat. Engine access and light crew support make longer passages straightforward. The V12s keep noise low in the saloon and on the flybridge. The Y72 cruises with the ease its class demands.
Who the Y72 is for
The Y72 suits the owner ready to move up to a larger flybridge with real volume and light crew. Four cabins and an open flybridge make it a genuine holiday yacht for family and guests across a season. It appeals to buyers leaving the F Class who want the space and presence of the Y range in its most manageable size. Owners who value elegant style and open water capability will feel at home aboard.
It also draws those who entertain aboard and want a large outdoor deck for guests to spread out. The Y72 is typically run with light crew for longer trips, which eases the step up in size. Its blend of style and volume makes it a strong long-term boat. For the buyer stepping into the Y Class, it is the natural entry point.
Who it is for: The owner stepping up to a larger flybridge, who wants Y Class style, four cabins and an open upper deck in the most manageable size the class offers.