Buying a yacht is a big moment in someone’s life, usually because it is the culmination of a dream or reward for success. We live in a world where you can drive and fly to places, perhaps soon in the same vehicle. However, this great blue marble we call home is mostly water on the surface, so buying a yacht still represents a certain kind of freedom. You want to be able to travel to other shores, spend time with loved ones, and enjoy leisure and luxury many only dream of. Yet, there is a danger to romanticizing a decision like this. You can go bigger than you really need to. When smaller vessels, like the Princess V65 Yacht, can provide everything you could possibly need.

Before we get under the deck of the Princess V65 yacht, we should first learn where it came from. Below you will find a brief background into the company, the yacht, and how you might use it. Then we'll get into the nitty and gritty details. 

Princess yachts started out as a British manufacturer until 1981 when Graham J. Beck, a South African businessman, purchased the company. He later sold most of his stake to an investment firm run by Bernard Arnault. Today, they are a significant figure in the yachting world. With more than 2,600 employees in almost 120 countries, 1.1. million square feet of this Earth is occupied by their shipyards. Their fleet features a half-dozen different class ships, of which the Princess V65 yacht is, somewhat obviously, in the “V” Class.

The company enjoys a number of partnerships. Their relation to Mr. Arnault’s firm LVMH means they are connected to a number of luxury brands, lie Dior, Fendi, and about 60 others. They have also partnered with Viking yachts, a ship manufacturer in Florida. This allows U.S.-based Princess yacht owners to not suffer the inconveniences typical when your yacht is manufactured overseas. As a forward-looking company, Princess still tries to innovate. They’ve partnered with BAR Technologies to release a new class of small, carbon-fiber yachts. They were also the first yacht builder to collaborate with the Marine Conservation Society to help sustain threatened marine environments.

As mentioned above, the Princess V65 yacht is a member of the V Class of ships. These are sports yachts which vary from 42 feet to 66 feet, stem-to-stern. While this is a smaller yacht, it’s not the smallest they have. This would be the new R Class, the 35-foot racing yacht that will be the result of the partnership with BAR Technologies. They also offer flybridge yachts ranging from 47 to 69 feet as their F Class, which are similar in size to the V Class which features a cockpit. The S Class is a sportsbridge yacht that can run from 62 to 80 feet in length. The M Class and the Y Class are the larger yachts, running anywhere from 80 to 131 feet in length.

A large yacht brings with it bigger troubles, in most cases. You will need a crew. It will be more difficult to find a place to make port, and there are maintenance and fuel costs. The Princess V65 Yacht is large enough that you can entertain or travel in luxury. However, the innovative design allows for this smaller yacht to have a large luxury liner feel. Space, always at a premium, is maximized for comfort and efficiency both above and below decks. The helm is simple to operate, and the engine room is accessible from the crew cabin. At most, all you’d ever need are two crew members, but many yachters could pilot this on their own. Especially thanks to the Princess Lifeline program, which provides around-the-clock SOS services for medical, security, or travel safety emergencies. The Princess V65 yacht strikes the perfect balance between small, do-it-yourself yachts and the big luxury superyachts that demand a crew complement.

The Princess V65 yacht is a ship worthy of glamorous parties in the port of some tropical locale or a quiet family vacation on peaceful seas. The innovative and clever design gives the yacht versatile character. Yet, the on-deck amenities and comfortable quarters spell nothing but luxury for any passengers.

Many things separate a yacht from a boat, but the main thing is accommodations. A yacht is a ship but it can also serve as a home away from home. The Princess V65 yacht doesn’t disappoint when it comes to giving its owners and their guests a comfortable place to rest.

Below deck there is a central lobby, where the rooms and the guest bathroom are easily accessible. Toward the bow sits the forward stateroom. A spacious suite offering beautiful ocean views and a comfortable place to sleep. It has its own fully-equipped bathroom. There are two guest rooms, one with a set of twin beds and the other with a set of bunks.

Finally, there is the Owner’s bedroom, a large suite with as spacious a bathroom as you get. Each room can house two people, meaning the ship can comfortably fit a party of eight, so long as people are willing to share. Opposite the engine room is the crew cabin, featuring a pair of bunk beds.

Space comes at a premium on this yacht, so things like on-deck gym equipment or two saloons are not found on the Princess V65 yacht. However, this yacht helps to show why such things are extraneous. The yacht has an aft sunbed, which lies in front of the garage for storing jet skis or other watercraft. Atop that space sits a cushioned sun pad. In front of this is the galley and saloon area. At one sits the dining table and the other a seating area more suited to drinks before or after dinner. The galley is equipped with a four-zone ceramic hob, full-height refrigerator and freezer, and a dishwasher. There are two stainless steel sinks and a mixer tap, along with plenty of storage in cupboards and drawers.

The saloon’s roof, doors, and walls can open up to the air, so you and your guests can enjoy the balmy weather. It also can seal up tight so you can enjoy the surround-sound audio system and 49-inch television. The helm station and cockpit sits there, with easy access to the bathing platform from two transom gates. There is a wetbar and a barbecue station, and waterproof speakers as well. Beyond this is a foredeck seating area, and another sun pad at the bow of the ship. You can lie there and watch as the shoreline or the open ocean on the horizon rises forth to meet you.

The yacht is designed by Bernard Olesinski, so it has a very precision sportscar feel to it, both in how it looks and how it handles on the water. The hull is comprised of a complex system of fiberglass stringers and web frames under a solid fiberglass laminate. The ship’s infrastructure, from the hull sides to the decks, are reinforced with closed-cell foam. With sleek lines and no wasted space, the Princess V65 yacht cuts a sleek figure dashing across the ocean surface.

There is no wasted space, but the modular design allows for spaces to feel larger than they are. The furnishings are relatively simple and spartan. There is no space wasted, so the design is not frivolous. Still, it’s clean and comfortable, and will be a space you will be comfortable in no matter what you are doing.

The crew cabins are optional but could fit two total but it’d be tight accommodations. The ship isn’t difficult to pilot, and there are no special maintenance needs. The ship is powered by twin MAN V12-1400 diesel engines, which get the Princess V65 yacht up to around 38 knots. At that speed, the ship could travel about 300 nautical miles. There is a reversible electric anchor with controls at both the foredeck and the helm. The 88-pound Delta anchor comes with 40 meters of chain and is self-stowing. The navigation system is state-of-the-art, including color radar, GPS, autopilot, and more. The two displays make it all very easy to keep up with. 

The Princess V5 yacht has less than one-and-half meters of draft, so it can travel in fairly shallow waters. The power-assisted electro-hydraulic steering system comes with a hydraulic back-up, and the engine and gear shift controls are fully electronic. There are four heavy-duty batteries for starting the engine and another four heavy duty batteries for auxiliary power. There is a 13.5 kW diesel generator, which has its own battery for starting up. The ship can hold slightly more than 900 gallons of fuel in its twin tanks, which can be filled from points on the port and starboard side decks. 

The Princess V65 yacht is well-reviewed across the board. Reviewers like the way the yacht handles on the water, feeling like a racing boat. The versatile galley offers plenty of options for on-ship meals. However, the size of the yacht makes it less difficult to port somewhere and go for a meal on the town. The guest rooms are comfortable, offering privacy and comfort. The main deck feels much bigger than it is with sun pads on either end, plenty of seating, and an open saloon. It’s a midsize yacht that fits in with smaller or larger ships, never looking out of place.

Of course, all yacht space is finite. Even the most spacious ships have to be careful about how they use the space they have. A party of eight, even if its four couples, could feel the twinges of cabin fever on a long trip. Entertaining, more than 20 people and things would feel crowded. But, with the right people, it’s a great space for a party or a luxurious way to take a voyage.

The Princess V65 yacht seems like the prefect vessel. Comfortable, plenty of amenities, and easy to captain. However, everyone’s tastes are different, and people have different needs. If this yacht doesn’t meet them, fret not because there are other options out there for you. Check out these below or our coverage of the best yachts on the water today.

If your problem with Princess V65 yacht is that it’s still too big, then the Princess V40 might be more your style. It’s a V-Class ship, but it’s smaller by about 20 feet. There is both a sunpad and a saloon with a wetbar on the main deck, near the cockpit. The galley is below, with another saloon for dining indoors. There is a master bedroom and a guest bedroom, but you’ll not fit more than four people comfortable. There is also no room for crew and even less need for them than on the V65. You’ll not lose (or gain) any speed, as the V40 tops out at 38 knots. Still, if you want a small, cozy yacht this is the V Class ship for you.

Built by Acico Yachts, the Oliver Van Meer-designed Nassima is a slower vessel than the Princess V65 yacht, but it has more range. Its top speed is only 17 knots with a cruising speed of 14 knots. However, at 10 knots, it can travel much farther than the V65, including across the Atlantic. There is room on the yacht for a car and two motorcycles, without sacrificing a spacious sun deck. There is a large personal gym and a stateroom on the upper deck. There are VIP and guest cabins below deck. There is also room for a crew complement of ten or so. If you want your yacht for distance travel, this is one you should take a closer look at.

This is an older model, from 2014, but nonetheless impressive and luxurious. An ideal choice if you’re more concerned about creature comforts and throwing yacht parties. It’s a slow yacht with limited range, so really only good for shorter trips. Still, the interior is designed to truly feel like a home, with spacious cabins, high-tech entertainment amenities, and dining space for as many as 15 people. At night, you can turn on the underwater camera to fall asleep to the dark, soothing waters beneath you.

While you may not be heading down to Australia or across the Atlantic in the Princess V65 yacht, that doesn’t matter. This is the perfect yacht for someone who likes to get away when they can but isn’t looking to run away from it all. The bigger ships, especially those that go greater distances, are often saddled with inconveniences on par with the world you’re trying to get away from. With the Princess V65 yacht, you could have a relaxing evening by the dock, zip up the coast for the weekend, or even take an extended trip to the Bahamas. It’s as easy as getting in, powering her up, and driving her away.

What do you think? Does this seem like the yacht of your dreams? Would you want a bigger one, even if it means more crew and more maintenance? Tell us your thoughts, experiences, and insights in the comments below. Don’t forget to share the article on social media to get your friends in on the conversation.

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