Cruising sailing super-yacht PRINCIPESSA VAIVIA

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Launched in 1991 by Perini Navi in Viareggio under the name Marisa, this 40-metre sailing yacht entered international prominence when she was acquired by Silvio Berlusconi and renamed Principessa Vaivia. The name endured beyond that chapter, retained by subsequent ownership as part of the yacht’s established identity. Before her most recent ownership transition, she was held by the same family who would later commission Seven, confirming a lasting relationship with the shipyard and reinforcing the continuity that often characterises Perini Navi’s clientele. Measuring 40.4 metres overall, with an 8-metre beam and 213 GT, she belongs to the generation that consolidated Perini Navi’s international standing during the early 1990s. Constructed in steel with an aluminium superstructure, Principessa Vaivia reflects the disciplined coherence of Perini’s in-house naval architecture and design. Exterior and interior were conceived under a unified vision, ensuring proportion, balance and structural clarity. Accommodation for up to ten guests across four principal cabins creates an environment defined by intimacy rather than excess, supported by six crew. Her volumes are measured Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she reaches 12.6 knots and carries 26,300 litres of fuel, supporting extended cruising capability. Her 6.37-metre draught reinforces offshore stability, while generous deck areas sustain the equilibrium between performance and social life on board. Iconic not solely for former ownership but for the lineage she represents within the Perini fleet, Principessa Vaivia stands as a refined expression of durability, continuity and enduring identity.