Catamaran Comparison · 2026

Lagoon 40 vs Nautitech 44

Two near-neighbours in the 40–44 foot class — here's how they actually differ on the water.

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At a Glance

Lagoon

Lagoon 40

The Lagoon 40 is a 40-foot 3-cabin catamaran launched in 2018. Best for couples, small family. A balanced cruiser that does many things well.

Nautitech

Nautitech 44

The Nautitech 44 is a 44-foot 4-cabin catamaran launched in 2019. Best for performance, open space lovers, family. A proven family-friendly layout.

Quick Comparison

Spec	Lagoon 40	Nautitech 44
Length overall	40 ft (11.97 m)	44 ft (13.3 m)
Beam	6.78 m	7.36 m
Cabins (guest + crew)	3 + 1	4 + 2
Max guests	6	8
Year introduced	2018	2019
Best for	couples, small family	performance, open space lovers, family
Standout amenity	AC, generator	AC, generator
Charter regions	Caribbean, Mediterranean, Mexico & Central America, Red Sea & Middle East, Northern Europe & Baltic, US East Coast & Florida	Caribbean, Mediterranean
Indicative price (bareboat low season)	$8,000	$7,000
Indicative price (crewed peak season)	$26,000	$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 Lagoon 40 has a classic enclosed saloon with a wide aft deck; the Nautitech 44 offers a more conventional enclosed saloon. The Nautitech 44 specifically targets open-space lovers — the indoor/outdoor flow is the headline feature.
Cabin configuration. Both boats offer 3 (Lagoon 40) vs 4 (Nautitech 44) guest cabins. If you need 4 equal cabins for a multi-couple charter, the Nautitech 44 is the better fit. Otherwise they're both fine for a single-family layout.
Amenities & kit. Lagoon 40 comes with AC, generator, watermaker, dinghy. Nautitech 44 adds solar.

Performance Differences

Neither boat is a racer; both are cruising catamarans. But the Nautitech 44.

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 Nautitech 44's wider 7.36 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 Lagoon 40 starts at $8,000/week bareboat (low season, BVI or Greece) and the Nautitech 44 starts at $7,000/week. At the high end (crewed, peak season) we see the Lagoon 40 reach $26,000/week and the Nautitech 44 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 Nautitech 44. 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 Nautitech 44. 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 Nautitech 44. It's specifically tuned for indoor-outdoor living and the finish is the more premium of the two.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Lagoon 40 bigger than the Nautitech 44? ▾

The Lagoon 40 is 40 ft (11.97 m) long with a 6.78 m beam, while the Nautitech 44 is 44 ft (13.3 m) with a 7.36 m beam. The Nautitech 44 is the longer boat, but the difference of 4 ft may be marginal once you step on board.

Which is better for a family — Lagoon 40 or Nautitech 44? ▾

The Nautitech 44 is the stronger family pick — designed with performance / open space lovers in mind, with 4 guest cabins and a layout forgiving for kids new to sailing. The Lagoon 40 leans couples / small family — fine for older families with sailing experience.

Which is better value — Lagoon 40 or Nautitech 44? ▾

The Nautitech 44 is the lower-priced option (starts around $7,000/week bareboat), with the Lagoon 40 starting around $8,000/week. The price difference of ~$1,000/week is usually worth it if you specifically want couples; otherwise the Nautitech 44 gives you most of the experience.

Can the Lagoon 40 and Nautitech 44 charter in the same destinations? ▾

Lagoon 40: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Mexico & Central America, Red Sea & Middle East, Northern Europe & Baltic, US East Coast & Florida. Nautitech 44: Caribbean, Mediterranean. 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? ▾

Lagoon 40: 3 guest cabins + 1 crew cabin(s), sleeps up to 6 guests in standard charter config. Nautitech 44: 4 guest cabins + 2 crew cabin(s), sleeps up to 8 guests. The Nautitech 44 sleeps more; pick that one for larger groups.

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