- Founded
- 1984
- Headquarters
- Bordeaux, France
- Shipyard location
- —
- Official website
- https://www.catamarans-lagoon.com
Brand Overview
French builder of cruising catamarans, based in Bordeaux since 1984 and a brand of Beneteau Group.
Overview written fromcatamarans-lagoon.com/terms-and-conditionsread 9/1/2026
YachtCodex Analysis
AI-generatedAn independent reading of this builder written by AI. Unlike the specifications and descriptions elsewhere on this page, it is interpretation rather than a sourced fact — treat it as a starting point, not a citation.
What this builder is
Lagoon is a major French production builder, part of the Beneteau Group, specializing almost exclusively in sailing catamarans from around 38 to 82 feet, with a smaller line of power catamarans. It is one of the largest-volume catamaran manufacturers in the world, known for spacious, family- and charter-friendly cruising multihulls sold through a large international dealer network.
Who sails them
Lagoon catamarans are typically bought by cruising couples and families seeking stable, comfortable liveaboard-capable boats, as well as charter operators who deploy them widely in destinations like the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Owners range from first-time catamaran buyers to experienced offshore sailors, often crewing with family or small groups, and many boats see extensive charter use alongside private ownership.
Signature models
Lagoon 42 Millenium, Lagoon 51 Iconic, Lagoon 55 Millenium, Sixty 5, and Eighty 2/Eighty 3 are among the defining models: the mid-size 42 and 51 are volume sellers in the charter and private cruising markets, while the Sixty and Eighty series represent Lagoon's larger flagship and semi-custom offerings.
Strengths
Lagoon is widely recognized for spacious interior volume, comfortable liveaboard layouts, and a large, well-established global dealer and service network that supports long-distance cruising and charter operations.
Considerations
As a high-volume production builder, Lagoon catamarans prioritize comfort and interior space over outright sailing performance, and their popularity in charter fleets means used boats can show heavy wear; buyers should also weigh a premium price position relative to some competitors.
Analysis generated 8/31/2026
Part of
Also in the catalogue
Where they build
The building sites this yard publishes, in its own order.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
Belleville-sur-Vie
Belleville-sur-Vie, France
Fleet at a Glance
12 models in total
Calculated from the models in the YachtCodex catalog, not from the builder's claims.
Sailing range
- Models in catalog
- 10
- Length range
- 13.12–24.97 m
- Hull forms
- Sailing Catamaran 10
- Cabins
- 3–6
Motor range
- Models in catalog
- 2
- Length range
- 20.15–24.4 m
- Hull forms
- Motor Catamaran 2
- Cabins
- 4–6
Models by this brand
12 models
Sailing catamarans10
Lagoon 38
LOA: 13.12 m
Lagoon 42 Millenium
LOA: 13.22 m
Lagoon 43
LOA: 13.85 m
Lagoon 46 Iconic
LOA: 14.5 m
Lagoon 47
LOA: 14.95 m
Lagoon 51 Iconic
LOA: 15.6 m
Lagoon 55 Millenium
LOA: 18.38 m
Lagoon 60
LOA: 19.77 m
Sixty 5
LOA: 20.55 m
Eighty 2
LOA: 24.97 m
