
Catamaran Provisioning Croatia 2026: Full Cost & Shopping Guide
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The number 55 has a particular position in Lagoon’s history because it was the company’s first model, released in 1987. According to the world leader in the multihull market, the 2021 edition of the Lagoon 55, still designed by VPLP, is the ultimate modern cruising catamaran. According to legend, the first Lagoon 55 was named Lagoon, and her owner sketched the now-famous palm frond insignia on a restaurant tablecloth. The goal was to’sail flat and have more space’ after years of sailing on the family’s First 456. She wanted the silhouette to imitate that of a catamaran since she was convinced of its benefits.
| Length | 16.56 m / 54.33 ft |
| Draft | 1.55 m / 5.09 ft |
| Displacement | 27.7 t |
| Build | 2022 |
| Beam | 9.00 m / 29.53 ft |
| Engine | 2 x 115 HP Volvo |
| Fuel capacity | 1100 l / 241 US gal |
| Water capacity | 960 l / 211 US gal |
Going back to the present time, three design studios were involved in the development of the brand-new Lagoon 55, including former Renault chief designer Patrick Le Quément on the external design. The imposing topsides include taut lines, sculpted bows, and a noticeable lower chine that increase interior living space while reducing wetted surface area. The sugarscoop transoms extend over the topsides to allow access to the boat simpler, which is a new feature for Lagoon 55 catamaran charter Croatia. Two stairs lead up to the cockpit, which is flush-decked with the aft platform once on board. With the mainsheet track on the bimini, the aft beam vanishes, opening up the vista and your movement options, making it a true sea terrace.
The forward cockpit, smoothly incorporated on the same level as the trampoline, exhibits the same flexibility of circulation. This is a newly redesigned living room, with comfortable seating, two sun protection options, and connectivity with the interior via the opening front window.
Higher up, it appears that having a flybridge on a 55-foot cat is no longer an issue of whether or not to have one and the same goes for Lagoon 55 catamaran charter in Croatia. The forward-facing flybridge table and seats, in addition to the forward and aft sunbathing spaces and the outdoor galley, is very nice.
The person at the helm has a very fine 270° vision from their position to starboard for steering off the pontoon and departing harbour. All sailing moves are carried out using three winches at the foot of the mast, which has been shifted aft in line with contemporary trends. A single crewmember hoists the mainsail and unfurls the self-tacking genoa with ease. All that makes Lagoon 55 very easy to handle, so that guest’s can focus on relaxing and enjoying while charter cruising on the Adriatic sea.
The interiors were designed by Nauta Design, the third company to work on this version 3.0 of the Lagoon 55. The materials and workmanship evoke the ambience onboard Lagoon’s two bigger siblings, the Sixty 5 and Seventy 7. This demonstrates the 55’s high-end status, which now places it at the top of the manufacturer’s ‘classic’ range.
While the hulls come in four, five, and even six cabin configurations, the nacelle layout stays the same. A beautiful bar unit extends the L-shaped galley on the starboard side.
The big U-shaped bench seat simply encourages you to relax and enjoy the view while being comfortable and the telescopic table adjusts to the user’s needs.
From floor hatches to bookshelves, there is plenty of storage space on Lagoon 55 for charter in Croatia. The owner’s stateroom, located aft on the starboard side of the four-cabin variant we evaluated, has a generous amount of space, taking up two-thirds of the hull. The visitors in the three other cabins, each with an en-suite, have nothing to complain about, ensuring that there stay is as pleasant as possible.
After all that we said about Lagoon 55, the only choice for this extraordinary catamaran for charter in Croatia is to come and endulge youself in amazing Adriatic coast and islands.
Croatian island weeks are made richer by stopping in a konoba — order peka (slow-cooked lamb or octopus under a bell-shaped lid) and a bottle of Pošip from Korčula or Plavac Mali from Hvar, while the Maestral fades and the bay turns glass-still after sunset.
Choose your dates and destination, browse our fleet, and use request a quote to lock in pricing. Our team confirms availability with the agency and emails the booking summary within 24 hours.
For most bareboat charters in Croatia you need a recognised skipper certificate (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, or equivalent) plus a VHF licence. If you don’t hold one, we book a professional skipper alongside the boat for the week.
The base charter fee covers the boat, standard equipment, insurance, and final cleaning fee in most cases. Extras such as fuel, port fees, transit log, tourist tax and skipper service are billed separately and explained in the booking summary.
For peak weeks (mid-July to late August) we recommend booking 6–9 months ahead to lock in the boat and the early-bird discount. Shoulder seasons (May, June, September) usually have availability up to a month before departure.
This guide was prepared by the Catamaran Charter Croatia editorial team — a group of charter brokers and sailors who have been organizing yacht charters in Croatia since 2007. Every itinerary, marina, and pricing range described here reflects current first-hand fleet experience and direct partnership with licensed charter agencies. Last reviewed: May 2026.
If a detail looks out of date, write us at www.wp.catamaran-croatia-charter.com/contact — we update guides quarterly.