2021 Lagoon 55 luxury sailing catamaran revealed in full

The 55 name dates back to the first-ever Lagoon ocean cruiser launched in 1984. The catamaran has evolved over time with this, the new generation, featuring a slimline profile dominated by plumb bows and a cantilever coach roof.

Of note, the new Lagoon 55’s mast is set further back than before to give it a much higher aspect ratio – an innovation borrowed from fast, modern racing yachts.

The standing rig can provide a total sail area ranging from 186 square metres with the standard main and self-tacking jib, and up to 266 square metres with the square-topped main and code 0.

The Lagoon 55 can come in three different internal layouts featuring four, five or six cabins, with the six-cabin version using a slightly different saloon layout to provide easier access to the cabins.

Living space above decks is prioritised, with a huge aft cockpit space looking over the water, and a smart design to the way people on the Lagoon 55 change levels from the twin swim decks to the cockpit, forward to the bow and up to the flybridge.

The aft section of the Lagoon 55 is dominated by a large, open space that connects the 25-square-metre cockpit terrace, complete with two separate dining or lounge areas and a bar, with the saloon. The looks and lines going forward are enhanced via stanchions integrated into the bulwarks to reduce visual clutter.

One of the innovations for this generation of the Lagoon 55 are large overhead skylights that allow natural light to fill the saloon, as well as deep windows.

The foredeck is another large entertainment space, with a retractable window providing a connection between the large sunken lounge with modular seats and a folding teak table, and the saloon.

The Lagoon 55 comes equipped with a hydraulic swim deck that fills in the space between the hulls to create a single large space. It’s also equipped to house a tender.

The hardtop-equipped flybridge deck includes a helm station that has moved forward and to starboard, with a large lounge space aft. The helm seat provides access from the starboard side, making it easy to swap positions while underway.

Lagoon sailing catamarans are sold in Australia via The Multihull Group. Lagoon 55 pricing is expected to start here from around $2.5 million.