The Princess Yachts 56 2016 vs Princess Yachts 95 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princess Yachts 95 2011 measures 96,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 37,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princess Yachts 56 2016 at 59,5 feet (2016). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princess Yachts 95 2011 tips the scales at 207 235 lbs — 153 002 lbs less than the Princess Yachts 56 2016 at 54 233 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Princess Yachts 56 2016 carries a rated maximum of 800 hp. Engine data for the Princess Yachts 95 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princess Yachts 95 2011 is rated for 29 passengers, while the Princess Yachts 56 2016 caps at 18. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princess Yachts 95 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Princess Yachts 95 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 29 passengers and at 96,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Princess Yachts 56 2016 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 18 that costs less to run day-to-day.