Lagoon 40 yacht charter for a slower Cannes island day

The cockpit and saloon keep the day together

The Lagoon 40 arranges its outdoor table close to an enclosed saloon across the two hulls. That gives a Cannes group a broad main setting with an easy change between breeze and shelter. A meal can remain the social centre while someone nearby takes a quieter seat indoors. The width helps create this relationship, but the actual table and furniture determine how comfortably it serves the party. For a family day, examine that shared living area before concentrating on cabin totals or treating the number 40 as directly comparable with a monohull’s usable space.

The helm stays close to the day

The raised helm is positioned near the cockpit rather than on a large separate flybridge. That keeps the sailing activity close to the social setting without making every guest part of the handling. Some people may enjoy watching the skipper work; others may prefer the table or a shaded seat. Movement forward and access around the rig remain subject to the skipper’s instructions. Choose the model because that sailing environment appeals to the group, rather than expecting a catamaran to behave like a floating terrace in every sea condition.

Three or four cabins are different propositions

The model has three- and four-cabin arrangements. A layout with more rooms can allocate the hulls differently from an owner-oriented version, so the overnight brief should identify privacy and bed needs before counting cabins. Access into either hull involves steps. For a day outing, cabins may simply provide changing space or a quiet rest, subject to the agreed service. Design accommodation is not the charter’s permitted guest allowance. Families should also describe any needs around children, movement between levels and the practical use of onboard bathrooms.

Choose sailing time, island time or both

A Lagoon request from Cannes works best with an honest view of what the day is for. Raising sails, settling into a passage and returning to the berth take useful time; a fixed sequence of distant landmarks may not suit the pace. The Lérins Islands provide a nearby focus, with a stopping place chosen for the conditions and local rules. Sailing cannot be promised for every minute, because wind, access and timing may call for engine use. Put the experience you want first, then let the skipper balance passage and stationary time.

Keep length figures and boarding requirements precise

Lagoon gives 12.75 metres overall and 11.74 metres of hull length for the referenced model, with a 6.76-metre beam. Those two length measures should not be treated as contradictory dimensions. Beam also matters to marina access, so the actual berth in Cannes must be confirmed rather than inferred from a motor-yacht meeting point. Request the cockpit-and-saloon arrangement, the preferred cabin plan and useful hours. The model details shows the model’s design; the proposal confirms the actual catamaran, skipper, allowance, equipment, availability and route plan.

Published particulars for the hosting plan

Primary reference checked 2026-10-13.

• Lagoon 40 — primary reference