Victoria (Lagoon 42)

Perfect for families Victoria is an excellent choice if you're chartering with kids or a larger group, four cabins and space for ten berths mean everyone gets their own bunk, and the catamaran's stability makes it beginner-friendly for nervous sailors. The 2023 build is reassuringly modern, so you won't be wrestling with elderly systems mid-charter.

Well-equipped cruiser This boat ticks all the practical boxes: water maker and generator mean you're genuinely independent, while solar panels keep running costs down on longer trips. The air conditioning, electric winches, and modern chart plotter make extended sailing comfortable rather than a endurance test, and the sprayhood protects you during those inevitable wet passages.

Solid value proposition At 12.8 metres, Victoria punches above her weight for group charters, and the €7,000 deposit is reasonable. You're getting a relatively new catamaran with serious cruising credentials at what appears to be fair-market pricing for the Med or Caribbean.

One heads-up VPM Bestsail's 3.8-star rating from only four reviews is thin data, worth asking the operator directly about recent charter feedback and what those reviews actually flagged before committing. A quick phone call could save you surprises once you're aboard.

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