S65; S66

Beaujpgully styled and impeccably appointed, the Princess S65 (called the S65 until 2019) is one of the standout performers in this class. The accommodations include a large cockpit with tender garage, hydraulic swim platform, foredeck seating and sun lounger, four staterooms, three heads and rear crew quarters. Her galley aft arrangement with its open-plan dining area has sliding doors and an electric window that opens to the cockpit to create an al fresco bar. Full length windows flood that main deck area with natural light, and the forward salon sunroof is a feature seldom seen in a flybridge yacht. A deck access door at the lower helm makes docking easy. Below decks, the nearly full beam bathroom aft of the master stateroom is unique in a motor yacht under 70 feet and adds a barrier of insulation between the cabin and the engine room. The port guest cabin doubles as a study, and the (snug) single-man crew cabin is a useful storage area. The raised sun pad and bench on the foredeck includes reclining backrests that allow guests to read while enjoying the sun. Twin 1,400hp MAN V12 engines reach a top speed of 36–38 knots. Early models with 1,200hp MANs deliver 33–35 knots top.