First Princess X90 Yacht Completion Coming This Summer

With three hulls under construction and a fourth one starting layup soon, the latest X Class series from Princess Yachts appears poised for a strong start. The first Princess X90 yacht checked a major milestone off the list in recent weeks, remaining on schedule for premiering this summer.

In build at Princess Yachts’ headquarters in Plymouth, England, the 89-footer (27-meter) currently has craftspeople installing a variety of systems and other interior components. “With the canopy and hardtop now in place, we are well advanced in the fit-out stage,” notes Will Green, Princess Yachts’ CEO. Equally important, he says, the shipyard is “moving ever closer to unveiling a yacht that truly redefines the X Class.”

When Princess Yachts revealed the series in 2024, it was clear a family look was part of the plan. All X-Class projects have upper decks extending nearly their entire LOA, creating what the builder calls “super flybridge” yachts. Yet, the X90 has some differentiating characteristics. In fact, she’s a cockpit motoryacht, a first for the British builder. The cockpit further has an aft glass parapet. In combination with fold-down sides, it lends the sensation of much more space for the central seating area. Preserving the uninterrupted views, while simultaneously lending some safety, glass parapet sections flank the backs of the seats and link to the aft glass panel.

Additionally—and another first for Princess—curved glass doors separate the cockpit from the interior. Of course, since so many cruisers love the indoor-outdoor lifestyle, the doors can remain open. This makes the cockpit an extension of the dining area immediately inside. The goal for the first Princess X90 yacht, and every launch after her, is to provide customers with more enjoyable alfresco living options and an even stronger sense of being in touch with the seaside atmosphere even when inside.

Featuring a main-deck master suite and enclosed flying-bridge helm, the first Princess X90 yacht should hit a top speed around 27 knots. Part of that performance comes from MAN engines, but a new hull design delivers it, too. Princess Yachts designed it with its longtime partner Olesinski, calling it the Princess Hybrid Progressive-Planing hull. Similar to what other builders call a fast-displacement design, it prioritizes performance across the entire speed range. According to the shipyard, the X90 needs 10 percent less power than her smaller sister, the X85, above 16 knots. Additionally, she has the same fuel burn as the X85 at speeds less than 10 knots, even being a heavier yacht.

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