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Who It Suits. This 2021 Lagoon 52F works well for groups of 6-8 wanting comfortable, stable catamaran cruising in the Mediterranean. The four-cabin layout gives couples and families decent privacy without the fuel costs of a monohull.
Standout Features. The Lagoon 52F is a proven, well-designed cruising cat with good interior volume and shallow draft for exploring Greek islands and Croatian coastlines. Two separate helm stations and modern systems make handling straightforward for mixed-ability crews.
Value For Money. At around EUR 10,000 per week, this sits in the mid-market for a newer catamaran of this size in the Mediterranean. Capo d'Orlando in Sicily is a solid base with reasonable airport access from mainland Europe; expect a 2 to 3 hour transfer from Palermo.
One Reality Check. The Lagoon 52F is popular enough that availability can be tight in peak season (July and August), so booking well ahead matters if you have fixed travel dates.
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Based at Capo d'Orlando Marina, Italy. SAILUXE - Samoa is operated by Spartivento.
Capo d'Orlando Marina sits on Sicily's north coast, offering immediate access to the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Aeolian Islands; week one typically involves motor-sailing or light reaching to Lipari, Vulcano, and Salina, with the prevailing northwesterlies allowing comfortable passages of 15-25 nautical miles between anchorages. The marina provides a practical base for exploring protected anchorages around Panarea and Stromboli before returning westward along the Sicilian coast toward the Cefalù area, giving you a mix of overnight anchorages, small harbors, and volcanic scenery without long open-water passages.
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Amalfi Coast — Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.
Sardinia north coast — Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.
Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.
A starting point, not a script — pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.
Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.
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