Pop princess Sophie Ellis-Bextor poses for cameras on the new Princess 78 Motor Yacht, as she arrives to open the Southampton Boat Show in Mayflower Park, Southampton on 11 September 2009.

Sophie arrived in style, aboard the dazzling new luxury Princess 78 Motor Yacht, amidst glorious sunshine, and to a waiting crowd of reporters, photographers and film crews from the world’s press, as part of the official opening ceremony for the Show.

The Princess 78 Motor Yacht has its global debut at the Show - key features at a glance:

• Overall length 78ft 2in (28.83m).
• Embodies the latest advances in Princess design & technology.
• Expansive single deck flybridge gives the option for a spa bath, large wetbar with bar-b-q, flexible sunbed seating.
• Four ensuite, luxurious and spacious cabins.
• Master stateroom includes a private breakfast area.
• Advanced technology of the resin infused hull ensures she’s as agile and nimble as she is impressively spacious and opulent.
• High capacity crane fitted to the flybridge to lift a tender or jetski and a hydraulic platform for easy access to the water.