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Lagoon: French Catamarans Built Around "Life On Board"

Lagoon is widely known for catamarans that prioritise space, comfort, and easy everyday cruising—with layouts designed for long breakfasts at anchor, relaxed watch systems, and effortless indoor–outdoor living. On its official website, Lagoon positions its boats as elegant, comfortable, and dependable catamarans designed to reach dream destinations, even across oceans.

Lagoon History: Founded in 1984, Built in Bordeaux

Lagoon’s story is closely linked to France’s Atlantic boating industry. The brand traces a tradition since 1984 and is strongly associated with Bordeaux as a key production and brand hub. Today, Lagoon is part of Groupe Bénéteau, one of the world’s largest leisure-boat groups. Lagoon also calls itself the world leader, highlighting that it has built over 7,000 catamarans since 1984.

Where Lagoon Catamarans Are Built

Lagoon’s production is organised by size and model family:

Bordeaux: The larger Lagoon catamarans are built at the Bordeaux site (including models such as Lagoon 51, Lagoon 60, SIXTY 5, and Lagoon Sixty 7 MY).
Vendée area (Le Poiré-sur-Vie / Les Sables d’Olonne logistics): A dedicated facility is described for models such as the Lagoon 46, with delivery processes handled nearby.

(Exact factory allocation can evolve over time, but Lagoon communicates this multi-site structure around Bordeaux and the Vendée region.)

Typical Lagoon Features: How to Recognise a Lagoon Catamaran

1) Lifestyle-first deck and cockpit concepts

A defining Lagoon trait is how much of the boat is designed around shared living spaces: wide aft cockpits, large dining areas, easy water access, and a saloon that naturally connects to the outside. This is a big reason Lagoon catamarans are so common in charter fleets worldwide.

2) Comfort and volume that work for real crews

The twin-hull platform creates a naturally wide living footprint, which Lagoon uses to offer: generous cabins (often with en-suite options), a bright panoramic saloon, practical storage for longer stays aboard.

3) Versions that match how people actually use catamarans

Lagoon models are commonly offered in owner-focused and charter-focused configurations (layout and cabin count depending on model/market), reflecting the two biggest real-world use cases of cruising catamarans.

Sailing Characteristics: What Lagoon Feels Like Under Sail

Lagoon catamarans are typically tuned for comfortable, confidence-building cruising rather than pure performance sailing. What many skippers like in practice:

Stability: less heeling, more “level” living underway—great for mixed-experience crews.
Shallow-water friendliness: compared to many monohulls, catamarans can open up more anchorages (model-dependent draft, of course).
Easy watchkeeping: the platform is predictable and stable, which many crews find relaxing on longer passages.

The trade-off is typical catamaran physics: Lagoons are made to be pleasant and safe rather than “razor-edged” upwind machines—especially in standard cruising setups.

Current Lagoon Models: Today’s Range at a Glance

Lagoon’s official lineup (sailing catamarans) currently includes:
Lagoon 38 (New), Lagoon 42 Millennium, Lagoon 43, Lagoon 46 Iconic (New), Lagoon 51 Iconic (New), Lagoon 55, Lagoon 60, SIXTY 5, EIGHTY 2.

On the power side, Lagoon lists: SIXTY 7 and EIGHTY 3 (New).

A small but important detail: Lagoon’s official page for the Lagoon 42 notes it as a previous model and points visitors to the all-new “42 Millennium.”

Lagoon also uses brand events to present new editions and updates. For example, the Lagoon Exclusive Days 2025 in Bordeaux featured world premieres and the unveiling of Lagoon 46 Iconic and Lagoon 51 Iconic special editions.

FAQ

What makes Lagoon catamarans stand out?
Lagoon is known for catamarans designed around comfort, space, and easy cruising, with a strong focus on life on board and long-range capability.

When was Lagoon founded?
Lagoon’s tradition since 1984 is consistently highlighted, with Bordeaux as a key location.

Who owns Lagoon today?
Lagoon is part of Groupe Bénéteau.

Which Lagoon models are current right now?
Lagoon’s official range includes sailing models from Lagoon 38 up to EIGHTY 2, plus power models such as SIXTY 7 and EIGHTY 3.

Is the Lagoon 42 still current?
Lagoon presents the Lagoon 42 as a previous model and points to the Lagoon 42 Millennium as the new version.

What type of sailor is a Lagoon best for?
For cruising sailors who prioritise comfort, stability, and sociable on-board living—ideal for families, friend groups, and charter crews. Lagoons are also a strong fit for skippers planning longer passages but wanting a platform that stays relaxed and liveable underway.

https://www.catamarans-lagoon.com/

2020

• Length: 46 ft