This new 125foot superyacht packs compact Italian luxury
This new 125foot superyacht, Columbus Yachts' Principessa Capricciosa, is the first Atlantique 38 to leave the Italian yard. At 125 feet and 299 GT, it pairs generous living spaces with lower running costs and a smaller carbon footprint than larger vessels—compact size, full luxury.
Key Takeaways
- Principessa Capricciosa is the first Atlantique 38 delivered by Columbus Yachts, part of Palumbo Superyachts.
- The 125-foot aluminum yacht measures 299 GT and emphasizes comfort with efficiency and a smaller carbon footprint.
- Hot Lab designed the exterior and contemporary interiors; the yacht sleeps 12 guests and six crew.
- Twin 2,000 hp MAN engines yield a 20-knot top speed and a 17.6-knot cruise.
- She debuts at the Cannes Yachting Festival in early September, then the Monaco Yacht Show.
For readers who follow luxury real estate and dream homes, this launch shows how ultra-premium living is shrinking in footprint without cutting amenities—on water as on land.
What makes this new 125foot superyacht stand out?
According to Robb Report, Columbus Yachts has fully unveiled the most compact model in its five-strong Atlantique series. The Italian yard kept interiors under wraps until now, even though the yacht launched in March.
Designed by Milanese studio Hot Lab, the exterior nods to classic sailing yachts with clean, sporty lines from a vertical bow across an aluminum hull and superstructure to a recessed stern. Naval architecture came from the yard's in-house team and Names by Francesco Rogantin.
Columbus describes "generous living spaces," plus more range, lower operational costs, and a smaller carbon footprint than bigger vessels—the core pitch for this new 125foot superyacht.
How is the onboard layout arranged for owners and guests?
The main deck holds a lobby, spacious salon, fully equipped galley, and a full-beam owner's suite with walk-in wardrobe, gym, en suite, and private terrace. Bowers & Wilkins ceiling speakers managed by Sonos run throughout.
Below, four guest cabins include two with twins that convert to doubles, plus Pullmans, for 12 guests across five cabins. Each cabin has a unique colorway, custom finishes, and marble-detailed en suites. Four crew cabins house six crew.
The upper deck mixes indoor and outdoor dining, an alfresco lounge, a swimming pool with integrated sun pad, and the wheelhouse. A sundeck adds sunbathing space and a secondary helm. The aft cockpit has two fold-down balconies, a large lounge, and a mirrored cocktail bar. A starboard garage fits a 16-foot tender and personal watercraft; Seabobs store under the aft staircase.
How fast is she, and where will buyers see her next?
Twin 2,000 hp MAN engines and a semi-planing hull deliver a top speed of 20 knots and a cruising speed of 17.6 knots.
Principessa Capricciosa will debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in early September, then head to the Monaco Yacht Show in late September—the first public look at this new 125foot superyacht with interiors fully revealed.