Columbus Yachts presented the new 38-metre Atlantique 38 M/Y Principessa Capricciosa in Ancona on 22 July 2026. The yacht is the most compact model in the Atlantique series and the fourth unit in the range to be launched.

The vessel has a gross tonnage of 299 GT, with hull and superstructure built entirely in aluminium. The interior is arranged across five guest cabins. The crew, six members plus the captain, has four cabins on the lower deck.

Technically, the yacht features a semi-planing hull paired with two MAN engines rated at 2,000 hp each (2 x 1,471 kW at 2,300 rpm), reaching a top speed of 20 knots and a cruising speed of 17.6 knots. According to the shipyard's technical specifications, range is 1,900 nautical miles at 12 knots.

Exterior lines and interiors were designed by Hot Lab, while naval architecture was developed by the shipyard together with Names by Francesco Rogantin. The client was introduced by Assia and Salvatore Mele of Mele Yacht.

M/Y Principessa Capricciosa will make its official debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, before being displayed at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026.

Exterior areas include an aft cockpit with two fold-down balconies, a sofa facing the stern and a mirror-clad cocktail bar furnished with pieces from Roda's Laze collection. The main salon features lacquered wood panelling in cream and grey-beige tones, light marble inserts and natural European oak flooring; the living area is furnished with Minotti sofas and poufs, dark grey armchairs and a coffee table with an aluminium frame and marble top.

The owner's suite occupies the forward section of the main deck and includes a walk-in wardrobe, a wellness area with a treadmill, a central bed with a Limestone headboard and a private terrace with custom Roda furniture. The lower deck houses four double cabins, each with a private bathroom.

The dining area on the upper deck seats up to ten guests around a Ceccotti Collezioni table with Paola Lenti Ami chairs. The upper deck also includes a pool with a sun pad and a helm station, while the sun deck, connected internally to the upper deck, has a second helm position.

The audio system includes Bowers & Wilkins ceiling speakers managed through the Sonos ecosystem, a Hi-Fi setup with Sonus faber speakers and McIntosh electronics in the main salon, JL Audio components for the exterior areas, and Paradigm and JBL speakers in the main deck aft cockpit.

The tender garage holds a 5-metre tender and a jet ski, with a separate compartment for Seabob storage.

Columbus Yachts, a brand of the Palumbo family active in the superyacht sector since 2008, launched its first 54-metre superyacht, "Prima", in 2011. The shipyard also developed the Sport Hybrid 40m project, the first superyacht to receive RINA's "Hybrid Propulsion Y" notation. The brand offers four lines — Atlantique, Crossover, Sport and Classic — with vessels from 37 to 120 metres in aluminium or steel, and is part of the Palumbo Superyachts network alongside ISA Yachts, Mondomarine and EXTRA Yachts.