The first unit in Pearl Yachts’ 25.3-meter series, named Pearly Spencer, has been delivered after its debut at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival. According to BOATPro, it is currently anchored in Port de Portals Nous in Palma, Mallorca.
The Pearl 82 model is positioned between the shipyard’s Pearl 95 and Pearl 72 offerings and features a raised pilothouse design, two aft deck configurations, and a semi-walkaround deck with a forward master suite and private forepeak terrace.
The company claims this model is the only yacht in its class to offer this configuration, with Pearl Yachts managing director, Iain Smallridge, describing the 82 as “the most compact superyacht on the market.”
The Pearl 82 builds on the collaboration between the shipyard and Bill Dixon, whose studio, Dixon Yacht Design, crafted the exterior profile and naval architecture. Unsurprisingly, the model shares a sporty silhouette with the rest of the Pearl line, characterized by four bands of dark glass on the exterior.
Credit: Kelly Hoppen Interiors
Credit: Kelly Hoppen Interiors
Owners can choose between two aft deck arrangements: the “Riviera” configuration, which includes aft-facing sunpads behind the table and a sofa setup, and the “Veranda” layout with pivoting seating that can be used for dining or watching activities at sea. Fold-down bulwarks at this level expand the aft cockpit, while a tender garage provides storage for a Williams 345 tender—or similar—and a Jet Ski.
All outdoor areas can be protected by a foredeck Bimini, electric shades, and the hardtop on the flybridge, which can be adjusted for full shade, flexible louvres, or complete sun exposure at the touch of a button. The owner’s foredeck lounge is also connected to the flybridge and features a full-sized dining table, a bar, a sunpad, and a spa pool.
Credit: Kelly Hoppen Interiors
Credit: Kelly Hoppen Interiors
Kelly Hoppen, another long-time collaborator with Pearl Yachts, designed the interior, which accommodates up to 10 guests with a forward master suite that opens to a private bow terrace via a glass door. The remaining guest accommodations are located on the lower deck and consist of two twin and two double cabins.
“We’ve used beautiful materials, and the joinery and detailing are absolutely intricate, but the ambiance on board is quite open plan, thanks to the wonderfully large windows, which give you the sensation of truly being at sea, rather than feeling enclosed within a yacht,” said Hoppen.
Other interior features include a main saloon with floor-to-ceiling windows that, alongside cut-out bulwarks, allow plenty of natural light to enter the space. Forward, there is dining for all 10 guests with galley access to port.
Credit: Kelly Hoppen Interiors
Credit: Kelly Hoppen Interiors
Access to the engine room, galley, and foredeck is all positioned on the port side of the yacht, ensuring privacy for guests and crew alike.
“The design unveiled in Düsseldorf set the stage for what will be a truly spectacular world premiere at Cannes next September,” Smallridge stated at the yacht’s launch in July 2024. “This yacht is a testament to our feature-focused philosophy and innovative spirit and demonstrates our commitment to pushing the limits of yacht design and impeccable quality.”
The Pearl 82 offers owners a choice of three propulsion packages featuring twin MAN V12 engines, with power options ranging from 1,650hp to 2,000hp, the most powerful of which can achieve a top speed of 33 knots.