FREEDOM is a Princess V78, a sleek and sporty British flybridge motor yacht that offers a rare combination on the charter market: genuine performance, a proper crewed experience and a price that opens up the French Riviera without compromise. Launched in 2010 by Princess Yachts, one of the most respected names in production motor yachting, she has been kept to a high standard and remains a compelling way to explore the coast in style.
Her character is defined by pace. Twin Caterpillar C32 engines give her a top speed of around thirty knots and a relaxed cruise near twenty-four, so the distances between the headline harbours of the Cote d’Azur shrink to short, exhilarating hops. A morning in Monaco, lunch at anchor off Cap Ferrat and evening drinks in St Tropez is an entirely realistic day aboard, and that agility is central to how she is enjoyed.
The flybridge is where much of that enjoyment happens. Open to the sky, it pairs the upper helm with sunpads and a sociable seating and dining area, giving guests a commanding view of the coastline as it slides past. At anchor it becomes the natural gathering point, whether for a long lunch in the sun or a quiet evening watching the lights of the shore come up.
Inside, the main salon is arranged as an open, social space, with comfortable lounge seating and a seamless connection to the shaded aft cockpit. Rich wood finishes are balanced with lighter contemporary furnishings, giving her a warm but current feel. The layout keeps guests together during the day and flows easily between inside and out, which is exactly what a Riviera charter asks for.
Below, FREEDOM sleeps up to eight guests across four cabins, a full and flexible layout for a yacht of her size. It makes her well suited to a family or a group of friends, with private, well-finished accommodation and the practical comforts expected of a Princess of this generation. A crew of two runs her efficiently and unobtrusively, keeping the atmosphere personal rather than formal.
Her cruising ground is the glamorous heart of the Mediterranean: St Tropez, Cannes, Antibes, Nice and Monaco, with the whole of the French Riviera within easy reach. These are waters made for a fast, good-looking motor yacht, and FREEDOM slips between their marinas and anchorages with ease, quick to reposition when the mood or the weather changes.
For charter guests, the appeal is clear and honest. She is quick, she is comfortable, she carries eight in four cabins, and she puts one of the most sought-after coastlines in the world within a short cruise, all at a price that leaves room in the budget for everything else a Riviera week involves. She is proof that a rewarding crewed charter does not have to mean a large yacht or a large bill.
Sporty, sociable and sensibly priced, FREEDOM is an easy choice for anyone who wants to cover the Cote d’Azur with pace and style.
A practical selection of water toys and a tender extend the day beyond the deck, from swimming and paddleboarding off the bathing platform to quick runs ashore for dinner. Air conditioning throughout keeps her cool through the Mediterranean summer, and the whole yacht is set up to make a fast, easy week on the water feel completely effortless.
