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The Lagoon 40 is the latest model released by the renowned French catamaran builder, and it has all the right features to make it a winner. It’s currently the smallest cat offered by Lagoon, but it still packs an impressive array of amenities and sailing features.

This boat traces its lineage back to the Lagoon 380–arguably the most popular small cruising cat ever built. But it also incorporates years of improvements learned from the L400 and L39. The result is a beautiful catamaran with few flaws that connects powerfully with sail cat buyers and turns heads in every port it visits.

Let’s dive in and look at what makes the Lagoon 40 unique from its predecessors and sets it apart from its competition.

Our Overall Review

Things we like:, things we don't like:, rating 4.2/5.

Size and amenities: 5/5

Ease of use and sail handling: 5/5

Interior layout: 5/5

Construction and brand reputation: 3/5

Price and quality: 3/5

Lagoon 40 Key Features

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The best feature about the Lagoon 40 is its size and all you get in it. As the Lagoon website says, it’s “a big little catamaran.” With a length overall of just 38-1/2 feet (despite its 40-foot moniker), the boat packs a ton of living space and comfort features into a small package.

The 40-ish-foot catamaran is the Goldilocks boat for many cruising couples. It’s big enough to get the look, feel, and comfort of living on a catamaran but small enough to be manageable in tight marinas and easily explore coastal waters. For new boaters, it’s a good size to learn on , comfortable in various conditions, and forgiving enough to allow for a learning curve.

The owner’s version will surely please any cruising couple with its spacious master suite in the port hull. In addition, it is the smallest Lagoon catamaran to feature a partial island berth, allowing for entry from both one side and the end.

Step out into the cockpit, and you’ll see some bigger differences from boats of the past. Lagoon has paid a lot of attention to traffic flow, making it easy to get around. The large, rectangular cockpit table and L-shaped seating are now oriented fore-to-aft instead of athwartships, and there are easy walking paths around the perimeter that leads to the sugar scoops and side decks. Extra seating is outboard, meaning you can move around even with many guests aboard.

The deck of the boat is similar to other Lagoons. It lacks the forward seating areas found on Leopards and Balis. Instead, Lagoon sticks with the traditional large trampolines and clutter-free decks. If you want a little more space to spread out, optional lounge pads mount over the deck hatches forward of the salon windows.

Ease of Use and Sail Handling

Lagoon’s new sail layout sets it apart from the competition. The trend started with the now-retired L39 and was fundamental to the new L42 and L46. When compared to previous models, the mast is located much farther aft. VPLP applied this design from their racing boats to their cruising catamarans.

What’s the benefit? To make it even easier to sail . New Lagoons have smaller mainsails than their predecessors. In fact, it’s much smaller than most other cats on the water. Compare the Lagoon’s standard 484 square-foot main to the Leopard 40’s 678 square-footer.

That makes it easier to handle–easy to hoist, easier to trim when the wind pipes up, and easier to reef if you get yourself into a pickle. Another nice thing is that the mast is right next to the helm. That means fewer lines running across the deck and less friction in those lines .

But the benefits are not limited to mainsail handling. Moving the stick aft means there’s space for a self-tacking jib, now standard. And Lagoon has acknowledged just how important big headsails are on modern catamarans, providing space for a furling downwind sail, like a Code 0 or gennaker.

Making the boat easy to use isn’t limited to just sailing, however. The two engines, mounted aft of the cabin space, are accessed through large hatches that provide great access. The decks are clutter-free, and the large solid cockpit roof is ready for you to add as much solar power as you like.

Interior Layouts

As the available layouts reflect, Lagoon’s bread and butter will always be selling charter boats. There are four cabin/two bath and four cabins/four bath options . Having four tiny heads on a 40-foot boat is insane–unless you run a charter business that needs to advertise “private bath cabins.” The four/two layout makes far more sense , even for charter boats.

But the best layout for private owners will always be the owner’s version with three staterooms and two baths. This dedicates the entire port hull to an owner’s suite, complete with a privacy door that seals it from the salon. It features an enormous shower stall forward, a spacious head, and a sitting, reading, or office nook amidships.

To the aft is a queen-sized berth that can be accessed from the foot or one side, making it easier for couples to get in and out. It’s not quite an island queen, but it’s the next best thing to it.

Upstairs, the Lagoon salon is as pretty and as functional as ever. It’s spacious and includes an L-shaped galley with all the expected amenities on the rear port side. The L40 cleverly adds additional top-loading refrigeration on the starboard side. An L-shaped setee with a lowering table and a functional nav station is forward.

It all looks very comfortable and liveable, but experienced sailors will quickly note the many sharp corners on the cabinets and tables, foreshadowing the many painful bruises (or worse) to come from each passage.

Finally, a huge improvement has been made in traffic flow and walkways. On a Lagoon 40, you can walk from the aft deck forward or from the aft deck into the salon without facing any obstacles. 

The cockpit space on the newer Lagoons lacks the steps that the older models had. Long gone are the days of climbing over cushions to go one way or having guests move to go the other. Instead, the focus now is on getting around the boat safely and easily. The helm, situated on the starboard aft end of the salon, can be accessed easily from either inside the cockpit or the outer deck.

Construction and Brand Reputation

A review of a new Lagoon would only be complete with discussing what you do and don’t get when you purchase a Lagoon. First off, these are beautiful and well-thought-out boats. You cannot deny that Lagoon has led the way when it comes to catamaran interior layouts over the last two decades. Every other catamaran manufacturer took note, and most modern designs have a few elements that harken back to the design.

Lagoon and its competitors make production charter boats. They mass-produce vessels for the global market. Keep this in mind because putting in a special request or asking for any customization with your new boat is usually not an option . You get what they sell, and they’re not custom boats.

One constant gripe with new production catamarans continues to be the interior materials used, their design, and construction. The joinery looks good in advertisements but disappoints in person. All wood surfaces are plywood with a thin veneer. This arrangement keeps the boat lightweight and saves money, but it doesn’t stand the test of time. It damages easily with water or abuse, both of which are readily available on a catamaran at sea.

Lagoon also doensn’t have the best reputation for after-sales support. The company’s website doesn’t even mention what sort of warranty you get on the hull or its Lagoon-built components. Your broker and local distributors will undoubtedly be of more assistance with the details. Problems can and do pop up over time with these boats. Case in point: owners of older Lagoon 450s have recently been dealing with bulkhead deformation issues .

Price/Quality

Lagoon does its thing, and that is making many big boats quickly. This keeps the cost of the boats lower, but it also means that the boats will never compete with higher-priced brands in terms of quality. The base price for a Lagoon 40 as of 2023 is between $300-$400k.

Hence, Lagoon–along with all of its direct competitors–has a well-founded reputation as a “production boat” manufacturer.

What does this mean? Basically, if you want a catamaran like this, you should expect some quality issues, equipment troubles, and fiberglass flaws. Some diligent maintenance can usually mitigate the worst of troubles–and no maritime experience will ever be free of a lot of work.

While there are gripes, there’s plenty to like about the Lagoon. The Yanmar engines and other brand-name appliances are mostly bullet-proof and industry standard. The hulls are built well, with solid glass below the waterline and vacuum bagging techniques on the balsa-cored decks. All are very sturdy, especially when compared to some other light catamarans.

The possible headaches shouldn’t be enough to push you away from one manufacturer or choose one model over another.  If you look at the major catamaran players–Lagoon, Bali, Leopard, and Fountaine Pajot–they have more in common than differences.

Knowing what to expect is important. When buying a new Lagoon, you are not buying a luxury brand–despite the price tag and brand aesthetic. In other words, you are not buying a Bentley; you’re getting something like a Kia. But just like Kia, Lagoon makes boats that normal people can afford that offer a pretty nice lifestyle and experience.

Do We Recommend Them?

The Lagoon 40 is in a very competitive market. The Leopard 40 (now discontinued), Bali Catspace, Nautitech 40 Open, and Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 are all direct competitors. As a result, prices, quality, features, and sailing ability are closely tied. So the choice of the right one comes down to living space, aesthetics, and which one your crew likes the most.

Lagoon makes beautiful products that connect with owners and future owners. They’re beautiful vessels, inside and out. Are there better boats sailing the seas? Of course. But in many cases, you would need to spend double or triple the money to get one of them. And you still might not get the beauty of a new Lagoon.

If you’re shopping for a 40-foot catamaran, you have plenty of choices. The only way to truly compare is to head to your nearest boat show and spend as much time onboard each make and model as possible. Ultimately, the choice comes down to personal preference–which one feels like home.

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Frequently asked questions

The type of sail cat you want comes down to how you want to balance comfort and performance. Cruising catamarans are extremely popular because they sail well while still providing spacious and luxurious living space.

Our picks for the best cruising catamarans under 50 feet include: https://www.divein.com/boating/catamaran/

• Balance 482
• Bali Catspace
• Fountaine Pajot Isla 40

Between $300k-$550k. Prices fluctuate and are not published, so the only way to know the current prices is to contact your nearest Lagoon broker. However, a boat show rep reported a base price of $330,000, with the price as tested (fully outfitted and equipped with upgraded engines) of $540,000. One brokerage site lists the 2020 base sticker price as 283,920 Euros (excluding VAT). As of 2023, used examples were listed for anywhere between $400,000 and $500,000.

The Lagoon 42 is a slightly older and slightly larger design. The 42 is actually 3-1/2 feet longer–the Lagoon 40 is only 38-1/2 feet long despite its name. The 42 is also about three feet wider than the 40, giving it more space in the cockpit, salon, and below decks. The 42 also has a taller helm and an upper lounge area on the upper deck that the 40 does not.

The Lagoon 40 performs as well as other catamaran designs with similar lengths and characteristics. They are stable cruising boats that are not designed for maximum performance. Instead, they focus on ease of sailing and crew comfort. Cruising World magazine reported that the Lagoon 40 reached 7 to 8 knots easily during a test sail in 15 to 20 knots of wind.

The Lagoon 40 comes standard with 29-horsepower motors but can be upgraded to four-cylinder 45-horsepower motors. The exact speed while motoring will depend on several factors, but catamarans are most affected by wind and seas. On flat water on a calm day, you could easily make 7 to 8 knots with either motor package. However, you would appreciate the higher-powered motors during high winds or in chop.

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Lagoon 40 Catamaran Review

• By Mark Pillsbury
• Updated: June 22, 2018

Conditions in Miami’s Government Cut were nearly perfect for testing the new Lagoon 40’s waterproof hatches. With a stiff onshore wind blowing straight down the channel to meet a brisk outgoing current, the cat’s bows plowed repeatedly into seriously steep waves, sending green water up and over the cabin top and raised helm, soaking Lagoon’s managing director, Yann Masselot, who happened to be at the wheel. Beneath the Bimini, though, sitting at the teak cockpit dining table and enjoying the splendid view — ahead through wraparound windows and astern across the wide-open transom — the ride was thoroughly dry and comfortable, as it should be on a catamaran capable of long-range cruising.

The 40 replaces a 39-footer in the Lagoon range as well as the popular Lagoon 400, which is being phased out after a 10-year run. Like its big sister, the Lagoon 50 , it bears the look of a new generation of catamarans from the French builder.

Both boats were designed by a longtime Lagoon collaborator, naval architectural firm Van Peteghem-Lauriot Prévost, with exterior styling by Patrick Le Quément and an interior by Nauta Design. They made their North American debut last winter at the Miami International Boat Show.

This latest breed of Lagoons still carries the brand’s vertical saloon windows, but its cabin roofs and Biminis have evolved and now seem to float atop the house. Larger ports are embedded in the hulls, bringing loads of light into the living space within, and the masts have been located farther aft (reflecting lessons VPLP has learned from its racing multihulls). The new sail plan translates into larger headsails and higher-aspect-­ratio square-topped mains for increased power.

Once in open water, we cut the engines and sailed first with a full main and the self-tacking jib set. The breeze wavered between 15 and 20 knots and moved us along closehauled at 7 knots through boisterous chop. On a broad reach and with the (optional) genoa unfurled, I saw 7.8 to 8 knots on the GPS, which jumped to 9 on occasion as we took off surfing. Good stuff.

I found the raised helm station on the 40 to be quite user friendly. You could reach it from both the cockpit and the side deck, and from the two-person seat, visibility was good on all four corners of the boat. An overhead canvas Bimini provided protection from the elements, but was fitted with roll-up flaps and windows so you could see the sails overhead. Winches were within reach, and with all lines led to the helm, trimming and tacking shorthanded was straightforward.

Lagoon these days infuses its balsa-cored hulls (solid fiberglass below the waterline), bridgedecks and decks with polyester resin and a layer of anti-osmotic resin to prevent blistering.

Interior furniture on the 40 is made from a walnut-colored Alpi; the dark woodwork and leather accents on things like stainless handrails contrast smartly with light-colored fabrics that cover cabin sides and ceilings.

The boat we sailed had a single owners cabin in the port hull. Its queen-size berth was aft and a head and separate shower forward, with storage spaces and a desk in between. There were cabins fore and aft in the starboard hull, each with queen-size bunks and hanging lockers. They shared a large head and separate shower amidships. The 40 also comes in a four-cabin layout, with either two or four heads.

Upstairs in the saloon, a large dining table is forward to starboard and has an L-shaped couch around it. The nav station is to port; its bench can be moved to add more seats at the table for guests. The galley, also L-shaped, is to port and aft, a convenient location when the sliding saloon door is open because the cockpit table is adjacent to it. Across the cockpit, there’s a lounging area under the helm station; another cushioned, forward-facing bench spans the bridgedeck from transom to transom.

The new design reflects a change in CE regulations that require engine rooms to have hatches that open from the safety of the cockpit. Previously, on most cats, hatches were lifted while standing on the transom or transom steps. In a following sea of any size, the benefit is obvious.

The 40 comes standard with two 29 hp Yanmar ­diesels. Delivered at the factory in France, the base price is just under $330,000. The boat we sailed had optional 45 hp Yanmars and saildrives. The power upgrade, plus a host of other options, brought the sticker price up to just over $540,000.

Forty feet is an attractive size for cruising families and charterers who want to enjoy no-heel sailing and the living space a multihull provides. The length makes the boat easy enough for a shorthanded crew to handle and maintain, but large enough for bluewater passages. The Lagoon 400 had a good 10-year run of it. As its replacement, the 40 should enjoy more of the same, but with a fresh new look.

Mark Pillsbury is CW’s editor.

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Description

The Lagoon 40 is the entry level catamaran for the famous French catamaran manufacturer now that they have stopped producing the 39, the 400 S2 and the iconic 380. The 40 is almost 800kg lighter than the 39- that will give you an idea of how Lagoon had adjusted the dial on this boat. The mast is further back than the 400 in the new Fourth Gen style and it is wider.

A Big Seller Will the 40 hit the kinds of sales that the 380 achieved? You wouldn’t bet against it, this looks like it will become one of the best selling Lagoon catamarans of all time. It will have to catch the 42 though. These days, of course, they have a lot of competition from the likes of Fountaine Pajot , Leopard and even sister company Excess.

Photos credit: Nicolas Claris .

1 Minute Summary

– The 40 is 800Kg lighter than the 39. – The mast has been moved further back compared to the 400 (easier sail handling). – Visibility is pretty good to all 4 corners, the port bow being the hardest to see. – Down below there’s plenty of space. She’s the best in class here. – Put the square top mainsail down as one one of your priority options. – She sails OK upwind for a fixed keel cruising cat, don’t pinch her too high. – Upgrade to the 45HP Yanmars if you can.

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Overall Design

Designed by long term Lagoon partners VPLP, the 40 has taken many of the design cues from her older and larger fourth generation sisters (especially the successful 42): a more angular, muscly look, bigger windows and portholes for more light.  The saloon windows are still vertical, that trademark Lagoon look, but they have been stretched which gives the boat a streamlined look.

4th Gen Styling with the Mast Further Aft With a vacuum-infusion construction and balsa coring in the deck and the hull above the waterline, the weight has been kept off as much as possible. The mast is well aft in the new 4th Gen style, with an easy to handle main and bigger foresail- all good stuff for sailing her short handed.

• The accommodation is the roomiest in her class, although Fountaine Pajot probably matches her with the Isla 40.
• She feels safe to clamber about – there are plenty of handrails to grab onto and most of the hatches are recessed on deck
• The Lagoon 40 is well set up for short-handed or even single handed sailing with that mast aft, big headsail configuration.
• She is surprisingly good upwind and great fun off the wind (especially with the larger headsail up in 18 knots of wind).
• Lagoon is a popular brand. If their previous models are anything to go by, there should be demand for your boat when it is time to sell.
• The Square Top main is an option. This should be first on your list in my opinion or you’ll risk feeling underpowered under sail, especially in lighter winds.
• Because the bimini stops short of the aft bench and that bulkhead helm, the aft cockpit will get wet quickly in a downpour.
• The saloon / aft cockpit area doesn’t feel as open as many of her competitors, especially with that mast support stepped so far back. It feels a bit like you have to weave your way into the saloon compared to more open designs like some of the Nautitech catamarans we have taken a look at.
• There is no ventilation in the roof in the saloon – this could get hot and stuffy quickly with the burners on.
• The folding ladder that you use to get onto the coachroof from the foredeck could be sturdier
• At 300L, the fresh water storage is on the low size compared to the competition.

2 steps take you up from the sugar-scoops to the aft cockpit where they have added an aft beam seat and a dining table with an L-Shaped wrap around sofa. The bulkhead helm peeps up over the bimini on the starboard side in traditional Lagoon Sport Top fashion, and there´s a day lounger tucked in behind it on the starboard side.

You´ll need to step up to see the bows though which makes it more difficult to reach the throttles. Coming in stern first when docking is the way to go, just duck under the bimini for the best visibility and at 38 and a half foot, she is very manoeuvrable with those twin engines (29HP or 40HP on the upgrade).

Getting up onto the bimini and to the mast is pretty easy- either jump up from the helm, or head up via the ladder from the foredeck. Most of the deck hatches are recessed on the deck (apart from the forepeaks).

Decent Visibility, Well Connected Overall, the helm position is a great compromise. You are connected to the cockpit, visibility is OK, and the mast is still low enough to access quickly and easily if you need to sort problems out with any lines.

The downside with these single bulk head helms is that it’s not so easy to trim your sails on both tacks. The genoa is problematic on the port tack. Also, if it´s raining hard, your aft cockpit is going to get wet quickly unless you get your helm covers up quickly, there is not as much protection as you get on cats with a full bimini.

The other thing with the 40, is that the bimini does not extend back to the aft of the boat. That gives you a view of the mainsail from the aft bench but again, that means there is less protection from the sun and rain at the back of the boat.

Well, this is where Lagoon excels, isn’t it? With fatter hulls than much of the competition, there is more room down here for accommodation and the 40 feels like a much bigger boat than 38 and a half feet.

The saloon and galley layout is pretty standard- why change a winning formula? There’s an aft facing galley on the port side (with only a single sink though). Forward is an ample wrap around sofa, the dining table and a nav desk tucked into the forward port corner.

To starboard aft is a refrigerator/freezer and plenty of storage. Ventilation comes from 2 forward hatches. They could do with some hatches in the roof in my opinion, I say that about most of the Lagoons. It would be cooler and you could keep an eye on the mainsail.

Three or Four Cabins Your options are three to four cabins and two to four heads. In the maestro version, the whole port hull is given over to the master suite, and it feels big. Forward is the head with a large shower , and aft is an island berth. Amidships, there’s an office space with a desk and sofa, and a sliding door to keep any pesky guests out. With those bigger port windows, it’s nice and light down here.

In the other hull to starboard, there are two guest cabins that share a head with a shower (or you can go for 2 smaller heads). If you really want to pack ’em in, you can configure the boat with 4 berths and 4 heads, but I’d go 4 berths and 2 or 3 heads or 3 berths and 2 or 3 heads.

It´s worth going for the square-top mainsail option on the 40, as this will catch the clean air up high and will move the Lagoon nicely in a breeze. Like most of the range, she won´t get going quickly in light airs, but once the wind fills in, this catamaran will move nicely, especially on a beam reach with the Code 0 up (go for the bowsprit option if you can). In a moderate to fresh force 4/5 you should see double digit speeds off the wind and respectable speeds (8 knots) pointing higher up to 50 degrees apparent.

Acceptable Upwind Performance Sailing upwind, you will probably be doing 110 degree tacks. Pinch her any further and the speed drops off and you will start to slip sideways, but that is true of many cruising cats. If you need to get up wind fast, fire up the leeward engine to give you a boost.

The standard sail area is 875ft with a self-tacking jib with sheets that lead back to a track on the coach roof just forward of the mast. This frees up the foredeck for a sunlounger cushion just aft of the nets.

She’s an easy boat to handle short-handed. All lines come back to the helm (apart from the furling lines for the headsails and the gennaker sheets). Make sure you go for the folding props- that should give you an extra knot.

The standard engine set up is twin 29HP Yanmars with saildrives, but I would recommend the upgrade to 2x 45HP to help you power through the chop. There is minimal weight penalty. The 40 will motor along happily at over 7 knots at 2,300 rpm and you should see 6 knots with just one engine running if you want to conserve diesel. The engine rooms are nice and roomy for maintenance – we have no complaints on that front.

The Lagoon 40 has every chance of match the 380’s sales number as long as they don’t launch another entry level boat any time soon.

The Market Leader There is stiff competition in this sector of the market, with Fountaine Pajot launching the Isla 40 (bit nippier, feels less robust), the Nautitech 40 Open (more performance, less space down below) and the Bali 4.1 (higher boom, more living space), but I would guess that the Lagoon is the top seller.

The charter companies have lapped this boat up and they remain very popular with owner operators too. It should definitely be on your short list.

How does the Lagoon 40 compare to the 400S2 and the 380? In terms of size, the 40 sits in between these 2 boats. With the mast stepped back, in general the Sail Area to Displacement ratios are lower for the newer Lagoons. In light winds, the game is all about getting the Code 0 up. The 410 is substantially longer and packs more sail power for its weight than the others.

How much does a new Lagoon 40 cost? The price is heavily dependent on the options you go for, but €500-550k gets you in the ball park for a new boat (ex taxes).

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Lagoon 40 MY

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Representing the entry-level motor catamaran of Lagoon 40 MY for bareboat rental boasts with features of her bigger sisters being a complete small cruiser.

We are glad to have in our central fleet the Lagoon 40 MY power catamaran for rent in our base in Sibenik, middle Adriatic. With the charter friendly 4+2 cabin version, the amazing Lagoon 40 MY has an optimum space, comfort & luxury for her dimensions that are just below 12 m / 39.34 ft of length. Lagoon 40 motor yacht for hire in Croatia is simple to manage being a real multipurpose power catamaran. With an amazingly efficient fuel consumption that is producing form the two motors of 75 HP / 2 x 56 KW the Lagoon 40 Motor Yacht is capable for long range cruising along the Croatia coast and her compact dimensions make her the ideal charter boat to cruise small and hidden bays on the Croatian islands.

The interior of the Lagoon 40 Motor Yacht is designed by renowned Nauta Design team and features all comfort and acclaimed furnishings known from bigger luxury sailing catamarans from the Beneteau Lagoon range that are well known in the charter business. A perfect combination of elegance and comfort signed by the winning teams of Nauta and Lagoon’s VPLP in house naval architects. The key features of the new Lagoon power pocket cruiser are a sheltered cockpit with ample space, an ergonomic steering station with good sea view, rigid bimini hardtop and a nice sunbathing area on cabin top.

Our catamaran lagoon 40 My is based in Marina Mandalina in Sibenik. From there you can go and visit national park Kornati islands as well as southwards the islands of Brac, Hvar, Vis, Korcula, Mljet and even romantic Dubrovnik. The options are endless and the Lagoon 40 Motor Yacht is a superb companion for your unforgettable charter holidays in Croatia. Charter Lagoon 40 Motor Yacht on bare boat basis or with skipper/hostess or chef and experience the independence of a power catamaran with low running costs and ample space for all guests on board. Europe Yachts Charter group boasts special introduction discounts for new Lagoon 40 MY for hire in Croatia, so please inquire more details to ensure your favorite charter weeks on board of this fantastic new power catamaran.

This yacht is available for rent in all regions with Power Catamaran Charter Croatia!

Deck & Cockpit equipment : Anchor windlass electric , Main anchor-chain , Fenders , Hand bilge pump and handle , Gangway , Swimming ladder , Door panels-keys , Boat hook , Winch handles , Dinghy, pump, oars , Outboard motor , Plastic bucket , Water Jerrycan , Diesel jerrycan , Engine oil , Fuel funnel , Deckbrush , Gas bottles , Spare Anchor , Mooring lines , Cockpit table

Safety equipment : Horseshoe lifebuoy , Floating light , Emergency helm , Life raft , Torch light , Bosun’s chair , Radar reflector , Black Ball , Fire extinguishers , Safety belts , Life jackets , Box of flares , First aid kit , Fog horn

Navigation equipment : Cockpit compass , Speed log , Echo sounder , Wind instruments , Hand bearing comp , Divider , Parallel ruler , Greek Waters Pilot , GPS , Plotter , VHF , Clock , Barometer , Binoculars , Autopilot

Spares and tools : Dinghy repair kit , Engine’s spares , Sails repair kit , Toolbox , Boat documents , Boat manuals

Linen : Bed sheets , Pillows , Pillows cases , Blankets , Towels

Galley : Gas stove & oven , Electric fridge , Cuttlery – Kitchen equipment , Pans, plates, glasses, spoons, knifes, etc.

Water toys: Snorkelling equipment

Comfort: Wifi – WLAN Flybridge Inverter DVD Player Bimini Sprayhood Lazy-Jack Cockpit Speakers Dinghy

Navigation: Autopilot Colour Chart Plotter Air condition – optional Generator – optional

INCLUDED IN PRICE

Croatia VAT of 13% is included in the prices. Bed linen and pillows, Standard yacht equipment, Dinghy

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE

Fuel, Water, End cleaning, Provisions, Skipper, Hostess, cook

High season is considered to be July and August Low season is considered to be period from October to April

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Licence and skipper for renting a catamaran.

A licence is required to sail a catamaran in Croatia, you check the list on our page “Acceptable licences in Croatia” . However, if you and your crew do not have a boat licence you can easily add a skipper or any other crew member.

Security Deposit for renting catamaran in Croatia

Similarly to renting a car, chartering a boat requires a security deposit when renting a catamaran in Croatia. The deposit, fully refundable after check-out, covers you and your fellow passengers against accidental damage and ensures that contractual obligations are met. The security deposit varies in value depending on the model and brand of the boat. It will be returned to you after the boat has been inspected and is deemed undamaged.

Insurance of a catamaran and payment insurance

We have partnered with WIENER INSURANCE GROUP to additionally insured all your payments send to us with Wire transfer and also credit card payments are fully insured when renting a catamaran in Croatia. By Croatia law, all catamarans and passangers are fully insured for the time of the charter.

Cancellation policy for chartering a catamaran in Croatia

Europe Yachts Charter Group offers a full refund for cancellations made within 24 hours of booking for a catamaran charter in Croatia. For cancellations made up to 7 days after the booking date, a 12% handling fee is retained. For bookings cancelled up to 30 days before the check-in date, a 50% refund of the total amount is applied. Cancellations made within less than 30 days of the check-in date are not eligible for refund. Please be aware that the conditions of our charter partners’ own policies apply. If you have further questions regarding our cancellation policy, please contact our customer support team.

What happens when I request an offer for renting a catamaran?

Once we receive your request for renting a catamaran in Croatia, one of our booking managers will confirm the availability of the boat, as well as check for alternative ones and send it all by email. To ensure your experience is the best it can be, we may contact you to discuss your request in detail. Let us do the research for you – free of charge.

When can I get in touch with the skipper when renting a catamaran in Croatia?

You can get in touch with the skipper as soon as you’ve completed your booking of a catamaran in Croatia. Our skippers are highly qualified and knowledgeable about their locality. They all speak English. The skipper is to be payed in the marina at the check in (for crewed charter, the crew is already included in the price)

What is a Transit Log?

A Transit Log is a variable payment when renting a catamaran in Croatia, which can include the following: bed linen, cleaning, on-board Internet connection, tourist tax and base marina fees. The details of the Transit Log differ depending on the boat, location and charter partner. Once you choose your boat, our team will be able to outline the specifics of the Transit Log associated with your booking.

Are there any other costs I should be aware of when renting a catamaran in Croatia?

There are marina fees and fuel costs which vary depending on the type, duration and location of your catamaran sailing holiday in Croatia. Marina fees need to be paid at each marina you choose to dock overnight – the amount varies but you may be able to find this information in advance by contacting the marinas directly. Fuel costs depend on whether you’re you like to sail or go with the motor.

Here is the example of all obligatory and optional costs for one of the catamarans .

CATAMARAN: 3,735.00 € Standard charter pack: 170.00 € (OBLIGATORY) Tourist tax: 1.30 € per person per day (OBLIGATORY) Skipper: 1,050.00 € (OPTIONAL) Hostess: 910.00 € (OPTIONAL)

And here are some estimates expenses:

Fuel est.: 250 – 350 € Mooring fees est.: 200 – 400 € Presuming that most of the nights will be on the anchor or mooring buoy. Some people will go entire week with only 150 € spent on mooring fees. It also depends on the weather. It is safer to be in marina if there is a storm. Food: 450 €+ (provisions for boat + skipper) Please note that this does not include dinners in restaurants. Meals in restaurants are 15 € for pizza and soft drinks, while full meals are 25-35 € per person.

VAT is included in all the prices.

How fast is a lagoon 630 motor yacht?

The Lagoon 630 motor yacht has a top speed of approximately 15-20 knots (17-23 MPH, depending on its configuration and engine options. With its impressive speed and performance capabilities, the Lagoon 630 motor yacht offers a thrilling and comfortable way to explore the open waters.

Can one person sail a 60 foot catamaran?

It is strongly advisable to have at least a small crew when operating a 60-foot catamaran to ensure safe navigation and to share the workload. Even experienced sailors often opt for a team to manage such vessels effectively and enjoy a more relaxed and secure sailing experience.

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