Charter a Lagoon 40 in Mandelieu-la-Napoule

A wide living area without a large motor-yacht profile

The twin hulls place guest accommodation on either side, with steps from the cockpit down each stern. The raised helm keeps the sailing position near the social area rather than on a separate full flybridge.

Three- and four-cabin versions serve different groups. An owner's layout gives one side more private space; a four-cabin arrangement divides accommodation more evenly. For a shared holiday, compare that distribution and the number of bathrooms, not only the maximum berth figure shown in a listing.

Let the sailing be part of the destination

From Mandelieu, a day towards the gulf and islands can leave room for time under sail before a stop. The pleasure lies in the passage itself as well as the anchorage. Wind direction may change the order of the programme, so a sailing charter benefits from a route with room to adapt.

A short fixed schedule with several distant landmarks is a different brief from an afternoon enjoying the boat. Tell us which matters more: sailing, a meal aboard or a particular place. That priority gives the skipper a useful basis for shaping the day without promising a wind-driven timetable.

Choose the 40 for the group, then compare the 42

The Lagoon 40 is the narrower and more compact of these two models. It can suit a party who value the catamaran layout but do not need the extra scale of the 42. Cabins, cockpit seating and luggage space become particularly relevant when the charter includes nights aboard.

For a day charter, use the comparison differently. Consider the shaded table, steps to the water and how the group will move between the cockpit and foredeck. A catamaran's width creates useful social space, but it also affects the berthing arrangements.

The offered departure port should be part of the final programme.