Catamaran Comparison · 2026

Fountaine Pajot Samana 59 vs Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47

Two near-neighbours in the 47–59 foot class — here's how they actually differ on the water.

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At a Glance

Fountaine Pajot

Samana 59

The Samana 59 is a 59-foot 5-cabin catamaran launched in 2020. Best for large group, luxury, owner investor. A balanced cruiser that does many things well.

Fountaine Pajot

Tanna 47

The Tanna 47 is a 47-foot 4-cabin catamaran launched in 2021. Best for family, performance, modern lovers. A proven family-friendly layout.

Quick Comparison

Spec	Samana 59	Tanna 47
Length overall	59 ft (17.97 m)	47 ft (14.34 m)
Beam	9.46 m	7.7 m
Cabins (guest + crew)	5 + 3	4 + 2
Max guests	10	8
Year introduced	2020	2021
Best for	large group, luxury, owner investor	family, performance, modern lovers
Standout amenity	AC, generator	AC, generator
Charter regions	Caribbean, Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, South East Asia, South America & Galápagos	Caribbean, Mediterranean, South Pacific, 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.

Design & Comfort Differences

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

Saloon and deck space. The Samana 59 has a classic enclosed saloon with a wide aft deck; the Tanna 47 offers a more conventional enclosed saloon.
Cabin configuration. Both boats offer 5 (Samana 59) vs 4 (Tanna 47) guest cabins. If you need 5 equal cabins for a multi-couple charter, the Samana 59 is the better fit. Otherwise they're both fine for a single-family layout.
Amenities & kit. Samana 59 comes with AC, generator, watermaker, solar, dinghy, ice maker, BBQ, jacuzzi. Tanna 47 adds a similar kit, with the same core list.

Performance Differences

Neither boat is a racer; both are cruising catamarans. But the Tanna 47.

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 Samana 59's wider 9.46 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 Samana 59 starts at $7,000/week bareboat (low season, BVI or Greece) and the Tanna 47 starts at $7,000/week. At the high end (crewed, peak season) we see the Samana 59 reach $57,500/week and the Tanna 47 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 Tanna 47. 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 Tanna 47. 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 Samana 59. It's specifically tuned for indoor-outdoor living and the finish is the more premium of the two.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Samana 59 bigger than the Tanna 47? ▾

The Samana 59 is 59 ft (17.97 m) long with a 9.46 m beam, while the Tanna 47 is 47 ft (14.34 m) with a 7.7 m beam. The Samana 59 is the longer boat, but the difference of 12 ft may be marginal once you step on board.

Which is better for a family — Samana 59 or Tanna 47? ▾

The Tanna 47 is the stronger family pick — designed with family / performance in mind, with 4 guest cabins and a layout forgiving for kids new to sailing. The Samana 59 leans large group / luxury — fine for older families with sailing experience.

Which is better value — Samana 59 or Tanna 47? ▾

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 Samana 59 gives you AC, generator, watermaker; the Tanna 47 gives you AC, generator, watermaker.

Can the Samana 59 and Tanna 47 charter in the same destinations? ▾

Samana 59: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, South East Asia, South America & Galápagos. Tanna 47: Caribbean, Mediterranean, South Pacific, 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? ▾

Samana 59: 5 guest cabins + 3 crew cabin(s), sleeps up to 10 guests in standard charter config. Tanna 47: 4 guest cabins + 2 crew cabin(s), sleeps up to 8 guests. The Samana 59 sleeps more; pick that one for larger groups.

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