Cotopaxi (Lagoon 40)

Great for groups. With 6 cabins and 10 berths, this 2019 Lagoon 40 is ideal if you're bringing family or friends, everyone gets their own sleeping space without feeling cramped. Catamarans are naturally spacious and stable, so even less experienced sailors appreciate the comfort.

Smart catamaran choice. The bow thruster makes tight anchorages and marina entries much easier to manage, while the autopilot, chart plotter, and lazy bag system mean you can actually relax rather than wrestling with sails all day. That teak deck and swimming platform are lovely touches for Mediterranean or Caribbean cruising. The dinghy and outboard handle shore excursions painlessly.

Fair value proposition. A €6,000 deposit on a modern 40-footer is reasonable, and SAILOÉ's 4.5-star rating (from 4 reviews) suggests decent service standards, though the sample size is small. For a group of 8, 10 splitting costs, this works out well against booking multiple smaller boats.

One practical note: Make sure you confirm the charter base location with SAILOÉ directly, as it's not listed here. That'll affect your flight routing and transfer time from the airport, crucial for long-haul travellers timing tight connections.

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