Overview
PRINCESS V85 yacht charter in Mediterranean
PRINCESS V85 is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Princess85m8 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use PRINCESS V85
PRINCESS V85 is best considered for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, with full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The useful planning angle is a larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
PRINCESS V85 should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 85' / 25.91m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2009 | 2012 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 8 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
- Route style
- Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name
- Compare by
- compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean
- Watch-out
- the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board
Best charter fit
Use PRINCESS V85 when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 85' / 25.91m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Route planning
For Amalfi Yachts Charter, the route should start with Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop. That keeps the charter practical around cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name.
Before confirming dates
The earlier the request is shaped, the cleaner the shortlist becomes. May to September, when Capri timing, tender access, and lunch reservations need clean planning. The broker note should be honest about limits: the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.
On-board atmosphere
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. Deck space, cabin layout, and crew style should be matched to the occasion. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a larger group day where deck flow matters.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why PRINCESS V85 is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean, then compare rates and availability.
Decision check
The main caveat is simple: the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Princess
- Length
- 85' / 25.91m
- Built
- 2009 | 2012 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 3
- Price context
- €45,000 p/week + expenses Approx $53,000
- Cruising speed
- 28 Knots
- Model
- Princess V85
- Beam
- 20'7 / 6.27m
- Draft
- 5'11 / 1.81m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
PRINCESS V85 is positioned around €45,000 p/week + expenses Approx $53,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Princess build, 85m class
Guest experience
The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.
Operating reality
Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.
Guest fit
Who PRINCESS V85 suits
Strong
Families and private groups
PRINCESS V85 gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Confirm toys
Active charter guests
Ask which toys, tenders and swim setups are currently offered before building the route around water sports.
Selective
Event or hosting briefs
For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.
Inspect style
Design-sensitive clients
Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.
Charter fit scorecard
PRINCESS V85 by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 85m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
Check list
Confirm the current toys and tenders before promising an active water-sports day.
Wellness and amenities
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Price clarity
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
PRINCESS V85 vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. PRINCESS V85 should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.
The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.
Profile
About PRINCESS V85
Overview
The 25.91m/85' open yacht 'Princess V85' by the British shipyard Princess offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins and features interior styling by British designer Princess. Built in 2009, Princess V85 is the perfect yacht for zipping between destinations, with an array of social and lounging options, as well as a convenient swim platform offering easy access into the sea, she is primed for fabulous outdoor adventures.
Performance Range
Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 28 knots. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Princess V85 is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Princess V85 Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Open yacht Princess V85 has an array of charter-focused amenities to ensure a memorable experience onboard whatever the destination.
Guest Accommodation
Princess V85 offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and two twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Interior design from Princess
- Cruising speed of 28 knots
- Sleeps 8 guests
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
POA
Mediterranean · Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · St Tropez
Winter Season
POA
Mediterranean · Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · St Tropez
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · St Tropez
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether PRINCESS V85's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether PRINCESS V85's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop.
- Ask why PRINCESS V85 beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name.
- Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether PRINCESS V85 is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.
Availability
Request PRINCESS V85 charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether PRINCESS V85 fits the route.
FAQ
PRINCESS V85 charter questions
Is PRINCESS V85 a good fit for Mediterranean?
Yes, if the route is planned around cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider PRINCESS V85?
PRINCESS V85 is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Mediterranean.
What should I send before requesting PRINCESS V85?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Capri, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether PRINCESS V85 fits the plan.