Baghira (Lagoon 42)
2024 · 12.8 m · 4 cabins · 10 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
12.8m · 2024 · Catamaran
What KateBot thinks
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Perfect for families. This 2024 Lagoon 42 catamaran suits groups of 6, 10 people who want comfort without complexity, the four cabins sleep well, and the wide dual-hull design means stability and space that monohulls can't match. It's ideal for first-time charterers or mixed-ability crews who value ease over challenge.
Modern essentials covered. You're getting a genuinely new boat with practical kit: water maker and generator mean independence from shore facilities, air conditioning keeps everyone comfortable in warm climates, and electric winches reduce crew fatigue on longer passages. The sprayhood and bimini protect you from sun and spray, essential for family cruising.
Reasonable value proposition. An €8,000 deposit on a 2024 Lagoon 42 is fair for a premium catamaran in this size range, and the equipment list avoids penny-pinching surprises. You're paying for newness and reliability, which matters when you're traveling from overseas to a charter base.
Operator rating note. VPM Bestsail carries a 3.8/5 rating on just four reviews, decent, but not a large sample size. Before booking, ask directly about their English-speaking support, airport transfer options, and handover procedures; with only a handful of feedback points, you'll want to verify they handle international clients smoothly and respond quickly if issues arise.
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Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Guadeloupe and Les Saintes
If you're planning a yacht charter from Guadeloupe and Les Saintes, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2025-26 winter season, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Planning your charter route
We can help you work through a charter route from Guadeloupe and Les Saintes for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
- Mouillage du Fond Curé58%
- Anse Canot54%
- Baie de Saint-Louis48%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Marina Bas-du-Fort
Based at Marina Bas-du-Fort, Guadeloupe . Baghira is operated by VPM Bestsail - EIS Finance SARL.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Bas-du-Fort · Guadeloupe
- Licences
- No formal sailing licence required for most charters: operators verify experience via your sailing CV plus a brief on-water handover. A skipper can be added for £150-250 per day.
- Security deposit
- €8,000
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Three yachts to weigh against this one
A similar match, a premium step-up, and a different boat type, from the same waters.
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