Lagoon 42 | Taina

Catamaran · Marina Bas-du-Fort · VPM Bestsail - EIS Finance SARL

4 cab 10 berths 12.8m 2017
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Kitchen
Galley 1
Toilet
Head 1
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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)

One-Way (Guadaloupe <-> St. Martin)
€1,300 per rental mandatory
One-Way (Martinique <-> St. Martin)
€1,500 per rental mandatory
One-Way (Martinique <-> Guadaloupe)
€800 per rental mandatory
End Cleaning Catamaran 41'-45' FDF
€260 per rental mandatory
End Cleaning Catamaran 41'-45' PTP
€260 per rental mandatory
Refundable security deposit
Held at check-in (card pre-auth or bank transfer), refunded after charter if the yacht is returned without damage. Deposit-waiver insurance is one of the optional extras below — reduces the held amount in exchange for a smaller non-refundable premium.
€7,000 refundable mandatory

Services & extras (optional)

Transfer - One-Way, each additional person (Martinique Le Lamentin Airport - VPM Base Le Marin)
€10 per rental optional
Crew Change (during charter) PTP
€200 per rental optional
Damage Waiver Caribbean (up to 43')
€35 per night optional
Transfer - One-Way, 9-12 persons (Guadaloupe Les Abymes Airport - VPM Base Port de Plaisance)
€160 per rental optional
Kayak (Deposit € 200,-) PTP
€20 per night optional
Full Board (1-4 guests) PTP
€45 per night optional
Hostess (+ provisioning) FDF
€215 per night optional
Crew Change (during charter) FDF
€200 per rental optional
Transfer - One-Way, 5-6 persons (Guadaloupe Les Abymes Airport - VPM Base Port de Plaisance)
€80 per rental optional
Rebooking Fee (Latest 4 weeks prior to departure)
€1,000 per rental optional
Cook (+ provisioning) PTP
€215 per night optional
BBQ (Charcoal) PTP
€40 per week optional
Extra Snorkeling Equipment FDF
€15 per rental optional
Transfer - One-Way, 9-12 persons (Martinique Le Lamentin Airport - VPM Base Le Marin)
€200 per rental optional
SUP (Deposit € 200,-) FDF
€20 per night optional
Hostess (+ provisioning) PTP
€215 per night optional
Extra Snorkeling Equipment PTP
€15 per rental optional
Transfer - One-Way, each additional person (Guadaloupe Les Abymes Airport - VPM Base Port de Plaisance)
€10 per rental optional
Kayak (Deposit € 200,-) FDF
€20 per night optional
Full Board (min. 5 guests) PTP
€40 per night optional
Transfer - One-Way, 7 persons (Guadaloupe Les Abymes Airport - VPM Base Port de Plaisance)
€100 per rental optional
BBQ (Charcoal) FDF
€40 per week optional
Full Board (min. 5 guests) FDF
€40 per night optional
Cook (+ provsioning) FDF
€215 per night optional
Full Board (1-4 guests) FDF
€45 per night optional
Skipper (+ provisioning, + damage waiver) PTP
€280 per night optional
SUP (Deposit € 200,-) PTP
€20 per night optional
Transfer - One-Way, 7-8 persons (Martinique Le Lamentin Airport - VPM Base Le Marin)
€145 per rental optional
Transfer - One-Way, 8 persons (Guadaloupe Les Abymes Airport - VPM Base Port de Plaisance)
€110 per rental optional
Skipper (+ provisioning, + damage waiver) FDF
€280 per night optional
Transfer - One-Way, 5-6 persons (Martinique Le Lamentin Airport - VPM Base Le Marin)
€110 per rental optional
Transfer - One-Way, 1-4 persons (Martinique Le Lamentin Airport - Le Marin Base)
€95 per rental optional
Transfer - One-Way, 1-4 persons (Guadaloupe Les Abymes Airport - VPM Base Port de Plaisance)
€75 per rental optional
4 Cabins
10 Berths
4 Toilets
12m Length
Specifications & Equipment
Length12.8m
Beam7.7m
Cabins4
Berths10
WC4
Year2017
TypeCatamaran
Deposit€7,000

Equipment (7 aboard · 45 not)

  • Radio-CD player
  • Cockpit cushions
  • Solar Panels
  • Chart plotter
  • Electric winches
  • Bimini
  • Dinghy
  • Air condition
  • Heating
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Ice maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer/Dryer
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Cockpit speakers
  • Game console
  • Wi-Fi & Internet
  • Convertible table
  • Electric toilet
  • Generator
  • Inverter
  • Water maker
  • Holding tank
  • Autopilot
  • Outside Steering Position
  • Chart plotter in cockpit
  • Radar
  • Spinnaker
  • Gennaker
  • Racing sails
  • Lazy jack
  • Lazy bag
  • 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
  • Diving equipment
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View

Perfect for families The Lagoon 42 is a brilliant choice if you're chartering with extended family or friends—those 10 berths across 4 cabins mean everyone gets reasonable space without breaking the bank on multiple boats. The catamaran hull gives you stability and shallow draft, ideal if you're exploring skinny anchorages or want a steadier ride for nervous sailors.

Solid practical kit You've got everything that matters here: solar panels keep power costs down on longer passages, electric winches save your arms, and the bimini actually protects you from the sun. The dinghy and chart plotter are standard fare, but they're there and working—no surprises.

Good value proposition At this size and age with decent equipment, Taina sits in the sensible middle ground—not a bargain-basement option, but you're not overpaying for unnecessary luxury either. The €7,000 deposit is reasonable and suggests the operator isn't running a tight-margin operation.

One realistic note The operator's 3.8-star rating from only 4 reviews is a bit thin to draw strong conclusions—you might want to check recent reviews directly or ask SailChecker's team what the feedback specifically flagged. That said, nothing here screams red flags; it just means do your usual due diligence before committing.

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The marina & destination

Based at Marina Bas-du-Fort, in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe. Taina is operated by VPM Bestsail - EIS Finance SARL.

Rte du Bas du Fort

Frequently asked questions
Can Taina be rented with or without a skipper?
You can charter Taina bareboat (you skipper) if you hold the relevant sailing licence, or hire a professional skipper alongside the yacht. The choice is yours when you request the quote.
What sailing licence do I need to charter Taina?
Bareboat charter typically requires a recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) plus a VHF radio licence. The exact requirements depend on the country of charter — we confirm with the operator when you enquire.
What's included in the charter price?
The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance for the dates booked. Tourist tax, transit log (final cleaning + bed linen), fuel, food, marina fees during the trip, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are normally extra and paid at the base.
What additional costs should I expect at the base?
Typical mandatory extras are the transit log (often €200–€350), tourist tax (a small per-person-per-day fee), and a refundable security deposit (often €1,500–€5,000 depending on the yacht). Optional extras like a skipper, hostess, paddle board, or early check-in are listed on the quote.
How does the security deposit work?
The deposit is held by the operator at check-in (usually card pre-authorisation) and refunded after check-out if the yacht is returned without damage. Many operators offer a deposit-waiver insurance product that reduces the held amount in exchange for a smaller non-refundable premium.
Can I cancel my charter booking?
Cancellation terms vary by operator. Most allow cancellation with a full refund if requested more than 60–90 days before the start date, with progressive penalties closer to departure. Some operators offer a flexible-cancellation insurance product when you book.
Is the yacht insured?
Yes — every yacht is insured by the operator against damage and third-party liability. The insurance covers the yacht itself; personal effects and trip cancellation are not covered and are worth insuring separately.
What documents do I need to bring?
You'll need your passport, sailing licence (if chartering bareboat), VHF radio licence, and proof of payment. The operator will send a check-in form ahead of time covering crew details and any special requests.
What payment methods are accepted?
Charter fees are normally paid by bank transfer in advance (often a 50% deposit at booking, balance 30 days before charter). On-base extras are usually paid by card or in cash.
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