Four Princesses will be rushing down the Rhine to boot 2026 on 16 December

Big Willi in action © Messe Düsseldorf / ctillmann

The Düsseldorf ship crane 'Big Willi' will be basking in royal splendor on Tuesday, 16 December. Four Princesses will be sailing down the Rhine and will be lifted out of the water by boot Düsseldorf's strongest employee.

For this memorable event, the first time that only yachts from the British Princess shipyard will be lifted out of the water on a single day, employees such as Executive Director Simon Clare will also be travelling from Plymouth, England, to the Rhine. From 8:30 a.m. until the afternoon, 'Big Willi' will ensure that these enchanting beauties are brought safely ashore.

'Big Willi' will start with a 40-tonne Princess F65. With a length of 20.3 meters and space for eight people in four light-flooded cabins, the F65 is the ideal place for an exclusive family holiday. The spacious main deck is divided into an aft galley with dining area and a saloon with a large U-shaped sofa and an accompanying seat opposite the steering area. The large panoramic windows in the saloon and the wraparound windscreen provide an unobstructed view from every seat. The modern F65 flybridge is ideal for outdoor entertainment. Princess Yachts Hall 6/B21

It is followed by its royal sister, the F58, which at 18.2 meters and with six berths is slightly smaller than its big sister. Despite its more compact size, it has three beautifully appointed cabins: a spacious forward cabin for very special guests, a twin cabin on the starboard side that can be converted into a double cabin, and an owner's cabin spanning the entire width of the boat with its own superyacht-style bathroom and walk-in wardrobe.

The V55 is sporty and fast, as the deep V-hull translates the engine power into agile and extremely sporty handling. A bit of a thrill is guaranteed here. The main deck of the V55 was created especially for lovers of open boats. The spacious cockpit has a large L-shaped seating area with additional seating around a large folding table. The galley and saloon are connected by a practical sliding door and can be converted into an open cooking/dining/relaxation area.

The smallest luxury yacht that 'Big Willis' will be using on 16 December is the V50. It measures 16 meters and has sleeping accommodation for four passengers. Its hallmarks are state-of-the-art technology, excellent handling and high seaworthiness, even on longer voyages. Volvo Penta's integrated docking assistance system ensures safe steering and docking even in strong winds, strong currents and busy marinas.