Princess is turning Fort Lauderdale into a broad comparison exercise for buyers below 24 metres. Its 2026 show line-up includes seven models inside LYG’s market, covering conventional flybridge yachts, sportbridge designs, V Class sports yachts and the newer C Class.

The in-scope group comprises the Y72, F65, F58, S65, V55, V50 and C48 Open. The larger X90 and X80 are also scheduled for the Princess display, but both sit outside Luxury Yacht Guide’s 23.99-metre upper limit.

The Y72 anchors the top of the LYG display

At 22.8 metres, the Y72 gives buyers a reference for how much luxury and separation Princess can package below the 24-metre threshold. The model accommodates eight guests across four cabins and is offered with twin MAN V12-1650 engines, with Princess quoting a 33-35-knot maximum-speed range.

Its size also makes it a useful benchmark against the F65 and F58. Those smaller flybridge yachts ask buyers to decide which spaces are truly necessary rather than assuming that more length automatically produces a better ownership experience.

S65 adds a sportbridge interpretation

The S65 sits between traditional flybridge and sports-yacht thinking, retaining an upper helm while keeping a lower, more performance-focused profile. It should appeal to buyers who want open-air driving and extra deck space without the visual height of a full flybridge arrangement.

That distinction is easier to understand when the F and S models are only a few steps apart on the same stand. The practical differences in visibility, shelter and movement around the yacht become immediate rather than abstract.

V55, V50 and C48 Open cover the more compact end

The V55 and V50 bring Princess’s sports-cruiser formula into a size where private owners can still manage much of the boating themselves. The C48 Open takes the range lower again at 14.91 metres and emphasises outdoor use and a more informal day-to-weekend ownership pattern.

These models matter because many buyers do not need the accommodation of a 70-foot yacht. A well-designed 15- to 18-metre boat can be easier to berth, quicker to prepare for a short trip and less demanding to maintain across a season.

Seven models make Fort Lauderdale unusually useful

FLIBS gives Princess a concentrated North American showcase from 28 October to 1 November. For prospective owners, the value lies in comparing several design families while keeping the builder, dealer environment and construction philosophy constant.

For LYG readers, that makes the Princess stand less about any one launch and more about choosing the right ownership scale. The display spans almost the entire LYG size band and lets buyers test where their preferred balance of space, speed and operating simplicity actually sits.