Meet Jasmine and Owen Richards—a couple who traded suburban life for a floating home. Alongside their two young daughters, Indy and Luca, they’re living full-time aboard a Lagoon 450 catamaran, embracing a new rhythm of life, education, and adventure on the ocean.
boat review & performance tests
Expert boat review and test results for the best boats on the water
Looking for an honest boat review before you make your decision? This blog gathers trusted reviews from journalists, owners, and the TMG Yachts team, covering every detail from layout to performance.
Each boat review offers a closer look at how Lagoon Catamarans and PRESTIGE Yachts perform in real-world conditions. You’ll find walkthroughs, sea trials, and side-by-side comparisons to help you assess which model suits your lifestyle.
Explore our archive of reviews featuring the best boats in the cruising world. Whether you’re comparing sail vs. power or evaluating different sizes, every boat review here is designed to inform and empower.
BOAT REVIEWS
Lagoon 46 Review: The Ultimate Cruising Catamaran for Family Adventures – Phil and Louise
Phil and Louise, Lagoon 46 owners, agree: “The Lagoon 46 offers unmatched comfort, the flybridge fits the whole family, the queen beds add luxury, and it’s perfect for whale watching, and family time. It’s our favourite model, and we’re proud to show it off! We love TMG and enjoy being part of the family.”
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From the Gold Coast to Sydney: A Voyage Aboard the Prestige M48 and Prestige 420
Join John, Joe, Harry, and Rowan on an epic voyage from the Gold Coast to Sydney aboard the Prestige M48 and Prestige 420. Experience their exceptional performance, stunning views, and memorable whale sightings.
Lagoon 55 Walkthrough
In this video Joe shows off the key characteristics that make this 55 foot cat so special…
Lagoon SIXTY 5 Walkthrough
We walkthrough the luxurious Lagoon SIXTY 5 highlighting all the options available. With so many innovative new features and high quality finishings for those looking for a catamaran in this size, look no further than the SIXTY 5.
Lagoon SIXTY 5 First Sail
TMG recently took the chance to head out for a sail in Barcelona on the incredible new Lagoon SIXTY5.
Yacht Delivery In France – The World Carries On – Caroline and Sven
Picking up their Lagoon in France during Covid, Caroline and Sven explained that the service with TMG Yachts stayed true,
” the service and professionalism from TMG Yachts (who have been there for us from day 1), the handover, Nicolas and the Lagoon commissioning team (despite having a reduced workforce and covid challenges) were faultless and second to none. Who knows, maybe we even got more attention during the pandemic.”
Happy Lagoon 46 Owners Review- Dean
For Dean and his family, receiving their Lagoon 46 was the beginning of many sailing adventures to come.
“So excited to have finally taken delivery of our Lagoon 46.. Rowan McMahon from TMG took us on a windy delivery trip up from the Gold Coast yesterday with lots of smiles onboard. Very happy with our clears, solar arch, Weber BBQ platform and tender setup. We can’t thank TMG enough for their support in getting Arena ready for our family sailing adventures.”
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Lagoon 46 Review – Club Marine
The Lagoon 46 adds a whole lot more to cruising pleasure. This is a boat designed to take the owner and family long distances in comfort and style. Distances such as South East Queensland to the Whitsundays, or even out to the Pacific Islands. They would simply need to stock up on food – there’s plenty of storage space for that, and a few bottles of chardonnay, of course.
Lagoon SEVENTY 8 Review – LAP OF LUXURY
In area, Lagoon’s Seventy 8 is the size of a tennis court. But there are far more relaxing activities to be enjoyed aboard the giant ocean roamer.
Lagoon 46 Review
Dusseldorf, Boot saw the world premiere of the highly anticipated Lagoon 46 and TMG Director Peter Hrones and Queensland State Manager Rowan McMahon flew in to welcome Australian clients on board the Lagoons and see what the hype has been about.
We asked Rowan to review the Lagoon 46 to give you an overview of what she’s really like…
Lagoon 40 Review – Club Marine
Mark Rothfield described the boat as a “Family or social entertainer for coastal and island hopping”
Lagoon 46 Review by Phil Ross
Lagoon’s previous design in this range was the popular 450, which sold over 900 units. An impressive statistic, so why update on a best seller?
First Impressions – Lagoon SEVENTY 8
Working with high-end cars for the last 20 years and a life lived on the sea, Alex tells us his first impressions of the glorious Lagoon SEVENTY 8.
What better way to get to know the boat than to head out on Sydney Harbour.
Lagoon SIXTY 7 MY First Impressions
The newest member of the Lagoon fleet just premiered at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2019.
The Lagoon SIXTY 7 Motor Yacht gained some serious traction over the course of the show.
Founder John Cowpe and QLD manager Rowan McMahon had a long look on the vessel and this is what they had to say…
The Layout, the Rig, the Reputation – Lagoon 40 Was the Obvious Choice – Mike
Mike and his family purchased their Lagoon 40, Ticketyboo, for charter in the Whitsundays. After sailing through 35-knot winds and 3-metre swells during their delivery trip, the Lagoon 40 proved its capability. But for Mike, it was more than just performance that sold him on the brand.
“We chose Lagoon for a lot of reasons – the reputation, competitive pricing, and the new model’s smart layout. The sailing rig is definitely at the performance end, and we liked that too. Ultimately, it made sense for charter, and Lagoon ticked every box.”
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46 vs 450
An in-depth analysis of the New Generation Lagoon 46 in comparison to its predecessor the Lagoon 450F.
While the 450F and the 46 are closely related, the different between them is typical of the design and technological advancements that Lagoon and VPLP are renowned for.
Fall in love with the Flybridge – Lagoon Reviews – Martin
For Martin the purchase of his 450F was a first for many things; his first Flybridge, his first catamaran and the first time he had ever sailed on the flybridge.
“I love the air on the flybridge, the overview when going into anchorages, harbours etc. Its’ like standing on the bridge of my own little ship”
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