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Catamarans

Catamarans for Sale in the Mediterranean

Catamarans — Lagoon, Bali, Leopard, Nautitech, Fountaine-Pajot — have become the dominant Mediterranean charter platform in the 12- to 16-metre segment. The shallow draft, stable platform, large guest spaces, and family-friendly accommodation profile have shifted buyer preferences over the past decade. Both sailing catamarans and motor catamarans are now established categories.

Why choose

Why a catamaran?

A catamaran offers a stable platform (no heel under sail), shallow draft (access to anchorages monohulls cannot reach), and dramatic guest-space-to-LOA ratio (a 13m catamaran has the deck space of an 18m monohull). For families, charter operators and entertaining-focused owners, the catamaran is the natural Mediterranean platform.

Current Catamarans inventory · 2

Common questions

Catamarans: the questions buyers ask.

How much does a catamaran cost in the Mediterranean?
Used catamarans in the 11-14m range typically run €150k-€350k for 8-15 year-old hulls (Lagoon 400, 440; Bali 4.0; Leopard 40-43). Mid-range (14-16m, 5-10 years): €350k-€700k (Lagoon 450, 50; Bali 4.6, 5.4). Premium and superyacht catamarans: €700k-€3M+.
Sailing catamaran or motor catamaran?
Sailing catamarans (Lagoon, Bali, Leopard, Fountaine-Pajot) cost less to run, sail downwind and on broad reaches beautifully, and have larger sail-handling overhead. Motor catamarans (Aquila, Sunreef Power, Lagoon Sixty7) cruise faster (15-25 knots vs 7-9), use more fuel, and skip the sailing-knowledge requirement. The choice is lifestyle: sailing for the slower, more involved cruise; motor for fast hops between destinations.
Is a catamaran better for charter than a monohull?
For Mediterranean charter, yes — overwhelmingly. The stable platform, large guest spaces, four-cabin/four-head accommodation, and shallow draft for anchorage flexibility match charter guest expectations better than any monohull below 50 feet. Charter weekly rates and booking velocity reflect this — catamarans typically achieve higher gross revenue than monohulls of comparable LOA.
What is the difference between Lagoon, Bali, and Leopard?
Lagoon (Beneteau Group, France) — the volume leader, broad model range from 38 to 78 feet, the safe choice. Bali (Catana Group, France) — innovative forward-cockpit design, more lifestyle-focused. Leopard (Robertson and Caine, South Africa) — Moorings/Sunsail charter partnership, robust and charter-built. All three trade actively on the Mediterranean used market.

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Send us the brief — model, year, cruising area, budget — and we will come back with a curated shortlist within a working day.