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What you'll pay
Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.
Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (0 aboard · 52 not)
- Air condition
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Radio-CD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Autopilot
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Bimini
- Sprayhood
- Bow thruster
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Dinghy
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View
Solid starter cat This 2018 Lagoon 40 is a genuinely reliable platform for couples or small groups, the catamaran hull means excellent stability and interior space that punches above its 11.7-metre length. Lagoons are workhorses in the charter fleet, well-maintained and forgiving for mixed-skill crews.
Compact but clever Single cabin with 2 berths keeps things intimate, which works perfectly for couples but limits flexibility if you're splitting costs with friends. The catamaran layout maximizes usable cabin and saloon space despite the modest overall size, making it feel less cramped than monohulls in this class.
Fair value proposition A zero deposit is genuinely unusual and attractive, removes friction for international bookers who'd rather not wire security money weeks ahead. The 3.8-star operator rating is respectable if not stellar; worth checking recent reviews to see whether feedback relates to boat condition or service reliability.
One practical note We can't see the base location from your brief, which matters significantly for long-haul travel, a 30-minute airport transfer is very different from 3 hours. Before committing, confirm the departure location and whether VPM Bestsail offers standard check-in hours that align with common flight arrival times from Europe or the States.
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The marina & destination
Based at Eden Island Marina, in Mahe, Victoria, Seychelles. Cabin U01 (LF) is operated by VPM Bestsail - EIS Finance SARL.
Eden Island Marina in Victoria is the primary charter base in the Seychelles, positioned perfectly for exploring the inner islands of the Mahe group. Week 1 typically involves gentle sailing to nearby islands such as Praslin and La Digue, with consistent trade winds and short passages of 15-30 nautical miles that suit both experienced sailors and those acclimatising after long-haul travel. The protected anchorages around these islands offer good holding and predictable conditions, making this an ideal base for building confidence before considering longer passages to the outer islands.
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