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Catamaran Comparison · 2026

Excess 13 vs Lagoon 65

Two near-neighbours in the 43–65 foot class — here's how they actually differ on the water.

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At a Glance

Excess
Excess 13

The Excess 13 is a 43-foot 4-cabin catamaran launched in 2024. Best for performance, modern lovers, family. A proven family-friendly layout.

Lagoon
Lagoon 65

The Lagoon 65 is a 65-foot 5-cabin catamaran launched in 2021. Best for luxury, large group, owner investor. A balanced cruiser that does many things well.

Quick Comparison

Spec Excess 13 Lagoon 65
Length overall 43 ft (13.13 m) 65 ft (19.8 m)
Beam 7.2 m 10.2 m
Cabins (guest + crew) 4 + 1 5 + 3
Max guests 8 10
Year introduced 2024 2021
Best for performance, modern lovers, family luxury, large group, owner investor
Standout amenity AC, generator AC, generator
Charter regions Caribbean, Mediterranean Caribbean, Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, South Pacific, South East Asia, South America & Galápagos
Indicative price (bareboat low season) $7,000 $7,000
Indicative price (crewed peak season) $57,500 $57,500
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Pricing data drawn from current-season bookings across BVI and Mediterranean bases. Updated quarterly.

What Would Each Boat Actually Cost You?

Design & Comfort Differences

The two boats feel meaningfully different on board, even within the same nominal size class. Three specific differences worth knowing:

  1. Saloon and deck space. The Excess 13 has a classic enclosed saloon with a wide aft deck; the Lagoon 65 offers a more conventional enclosed saloon.
  2. Cabin configuration. Both boats offer 4 (Excess 13) vs 5 (Lagoon 65) guest cabins. If you need 5 equal cabins for a multi-couple charter, the Lagoon 65 is the better fit. Otherwise they're both fine for a single-family layout.
  3. Amenities & kit. Excess 13 comes with AC, generator, watermaker, solar, dinghy. Lagoon 65 adds bow thruster, ice maker, jacuzzi. The Lagoon 65 has a bow thruster — easier docking in tight Med slips.

Performance Differences

Neither boat is a racer; both are cruising catamarans. But the Excess 13.

In light air (under 10 knots true wind), the heavier-displacement boat will feel slightly sluggish; in 15–20 knots trade-wind conditions both perform similarly. In big Med Meltemi/Mistral conditions (25+ knots) the Lagoon 65's wider 10.2 m beam will initially feel more stable but pushes more water resistance.

For bareboat charters both behave predictably under sail and under power. We rarely see either one out-sail the other in normal charter conditions.

Price & Value

In current-season data, the Excess 13 starts at $7,000/week bareboat (low season, BVI or Greece) and the Lagoon 65 starts at $7,000/week. At the high end (crewed, peak season) we see the Excess 13 reach $57,500/week and the Lagoon 65 reach $57,500/week.

For most charterers the price difference is small (~$500–$1,500/week) compared to the total trip cost — meaning amenities, layout and your destination matter more than sticker price when choosing between two boats this similar.

Which Should You Choose?

If you're a family with kids

Choose the Excess 13. It's the calmer, family-oriented platform; the layout is forgiving for first-time charterers with kids aboard.

If you want performance / a sailing-feel boat

Choose the Excess 13. It was designed with sailing performance in mind — the helm feels more responsive and you'll enjoy being on the wind.

If you want luxury / open-space

Choose the Lagoon 65. It's specifically tuned for indoor-outdoor living and the finish is the more premium of the two.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Excess 13 bigger than the Lagoon 65? ▾
The Excess 13 is 43 ft (13.13 m) long with a 7.2 m beam, while the Lagoon 65 is 65 ft (19.8 m) with a 10.2 m beam. The Lagoon 65 is the longer boat, but the difference of 22 ft may be marginal once you step on board.
Which is better for a family — Excess 13 or Lagoon 65? ▾
The Excess 13 is the stronger family pick — it was designed with performance / modern lovers in mind, with 4 guest cabins and a layout that's forgiving for kids new to sailing. The Lagoon 65 leans luxury / large group — fine for older families with sailing experience.
Which is better value — Excess 13 or Lagoon 65? ▾
In our tracking, the two boats are priced within ~$0/week of each other at the low end, so value depends on which features you weight: the Excess 13 gives you AC, generator, watermaker; the Lagoon 65 gives you AC, generator, watermaker.
Can the Excess 13 and Lagoon 65 charter in the same destinations? ▾
Excess 13: Caribbean, Mediterranean. Lagoon 65: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, South Pacific, South East Asia, South America & Galápagos. Where they overlap (often the Caribbean + Mediterranean), they're both well-supported by local charter fleets and you can usually get a checkout sail either way.
How many guests can each boat sleep? ▾
Excess 13: 4 guest cabins + 1 crew cabin(s), sleeps up to 8 guests in standard charter config. Lagoon 65: 5 guest cabins + 3 crew cabin(s), sleeps up to 10 guests. The Lagoon 65 sleeps more; pick that one for larger groups.
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