It is no secret that Lagoon Catamarans are the number one in the world, making them the perfect yacht to purchase and put into charter… We talked to the experts to find out more…
Real boat stories
Inspiring yacht journeys from our community and our team
Every boat story shared on this page is a window into the lives of real TMG Yachts owners or behind the scenes in what it’s like to work at TMG Yachts. These are tales of adventure, family cruising, European delivery journeys, and life aboard Lagoon Catamarans.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration or practical insight, each boat story gives a personal, unfiltered look at what it’s like to live and travel by sea. These experiences reflect the diversity of our community, from liveaboards to weekend cruisers.
You’ll also find detailed yacht stories covering challenges, milestones, and unforgettable moments. Let these honest accounts help you envision your own life on the water.
INSPIRING AND FUN STORIES
SENSATIONAL SUMMER SEASON!
Our resident TMG Lagoon experts Joe and Rowan recently escaped the Aussie winter and set sail in the sensational summer season in France, for four fantastic handovers. Here’s what went down…
Sailing Papua New Guinea with John Pruim
This is a story of an adventure taken onboard John Pruims 410.
This is the kind of adventure you could only experience on a boat of your own…
Lagoon 50 unbelievable upgrades with John Pruim
Forth time Lagoon owner John Pruim has just become the first Lagoon 50 owner in Australia!!!
This tech-savvy owner is all about making this boat the best of the best with all the latest in technology, see what upgrades he has onboard…
Caribbean first impressions and hurricane plan
Peter has just had his Lagoon 630MY shipped to the Caribbean after 3 years in the Mediterranean.
He is already loving the abundance of sea life, catching fish on every cruise and spotting turtles in the clear ocean. Peter is enjoying the cultural mix and lots of rum while settling into the consistent weather conditions.
Mediterranean highlights and advice
After three years in the Mediterranean Peter says he could definitely have spent another three… But unfortunately, everyone has time restraints… There aren’t many islands in the Mediterranean Peter hasn’t visited, with an impressive list of 47 in Greece alone… Peter talks about his favourite places and what he got up to in the winter.
LAGOON CATAMARAN FLYBRIDGE REVIEW BY REAL OWNERS
Marnie Ebeling has sailed all her life and has been on many Lagoons before but had never been sailing. Over the weekend with winds of 15 to 20 kts she hopped on board Blue Pointer a Lagoon 440 owned by Greg and Sue Harding for an enjoyable cruise down Lake Macquarie.
Lagoon First Experience
Marnie Ebeling has sailed all her life and has been on many Lagoons before but had never been sailing. Over the weekend with winds of 15 to 20 kts she hopped on board Blue Pointer a Lagoon 440 owned by Greg and Sue Harding for an enjoyable cruise down Lake Macquarie.
Wonderful winter pick up…
Taking hand of your Lagoon in the magical Mediterranean summer sounds spectacular, however it may actually not be the best time for you.
There is something so romantic about a French winter. You could gift yourself a new boat and change things up with a white Christmas onboard your water home.
Here’s why winter might be a better option for your pick up…
All aboard the kids!
“We’ve chosen unschooling, where you just let your kids be kids and secretly tick things off as they happen. Unschooling is not following a prepackaged curriculum exactly ie: in the order, it’s being taught in the schools. It’s more just following the kid’s lead and nurturing what they want to learn.
Lastly, don’t worry about ‘socialisation’. It’s a common misconception that homeschooled kids are poorly socialised.” Nick and Lyndy, Lagoon 400, Katsumi
Sharing paradise in the modern-day
The Multihull Group’s MD, John Cowpe, recently had his extended family in town from the UK and so they took the opportunity to head out on the harbour for a day onboard a new Lagoon 40.
Sailing Sabella – A Lagoon 42 Adventure – Lara and Aaron
With two young daughters in tow, Aaron and Lara Jones knew their boat needed to feel like home. For them, the Lagoon 42 offered the right mix of visibility, comfort, safety, and performance to support a life less ordinary.
“I wanted a big, spacious saloon that felt like a home, like a floating apartment. With a monohull, the kids would be down below where I couldn’t see them. On the Lagoon 42, we can steer the boat from the same level and the entire thing can be enclosed without feeling cut off. It’s perfect for a young family.
The shape, the layout, the feel, it all just works. It’s not all cocktails and sunsets, but this is the life we’re after.”
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The Perfect Family Home on the Water – Why We Love Our Lagoon – Kristy and Darren
Six months into their liveaboard journey, Kristy, Darren, and their three kids are fully immersed in Lagoon life aboard Pacific High. From baby-friendly design to independent space for each child, the Lagoon has made this lifestyle not only possible, but enjoyable for the whole family.
“Lagoons are perfect as a liveaboard option. They have plenty of room, and everyone in the family has their own space, the boat never feels cramped.
The boat itself is actually pretty baby-friendly… cupboards have push buttons, furniture is fixed, and with the safety nets and gates, it’s a secure environment for Frankie.
We’ve had some amazing experiences. Sailing is something we all love, and most importantly, we all really like being together and enjoying quality family time.”
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“Living the dream” on board a Lagoon 380 – Justin and Kelly
For Justin and Kelly Felter, the Lagoon 380 is more than just a yacht, it’s their home, their office, and their gateway to a global adventure. Designed for simplicity, comfort, and long-term liveaboard life, the 380 has proven to be the perfect vessel for their dream lifestyle.
“We chose the Lagoon 380 for her spacious interior, it’s like a floating apartment with so much indoor and outdoor living space. She’s super easy to sail and has everything we need to live and work on board comfortably.
We’ve added solar, a watermaker, and batteries to live off the grid, and we still can’t believe how peaceful it is. We wake up to sunrises, dolphins, and views from our cabin that beat any office window.
To be honest, if we’d known how great life is on a Lagoon, we’d have made the change years ago.”
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‘The ideal, perfect, two-up cruising vessel’
Meet Penelope Rose. This is the sought after 3 cabin owners version with many upgrades, in great condition and an excellent opportunity to own the world’s most popular 45ft catamaran.
Advice for those thinking of buying a Lagoon – Lara and Aaron
From clueless first-timers to confident sailors, the Jones family have created a treasure trove of memories and a new sense of self over 6 months, here’s their advice to those thinking about setting sail.
“For other families considering this sort of adventure on a Lagoon, I’d advise them to stop stalking other sailing families on Facebook like I did for 10 years! Draw a line in the sand. Set a date. Decide to do it and off you go.
When Lara told me she wanted to buy a boat, we bought a boat and off we went. We found ourselves sitting in idyllic (and I don’t use that word lightly) anchorages almost every night.
Looking through crystal clear water at the bottom of the ocean 10m down and wondering if life could get any better… it just doesn’t. Would we do it again? In a heartbeat.”
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Happy Euro handovers
TMG takes care of the details ensuring the fun and hassle-free handover of your perfect new Lagoon in France. The latest happy handover explored here.
A truly unique Sailaway adventure – Steve and Katrina
For over 15 years, Steve and Katrina have trusted Lagoon catamarans to bring their unique vision to life. Through their award-winning business, Sailaway Port Douglas, they’ve offered guests world-class access to the Great Barrier Reef, combining luxury, sustainability, and adventure aboard their fleet of Lagoons.
“With Lagoon, we’ve been able to live our passion for sailing, nature and the environment. I knew from the start these boats had the quality and design to support our vision. Our Lagoon 500 has done the equivalent of three laps around the world and still sails beautifully. The Lagoon 560 gives us confidence in all conditions, even 80-knot winds in the Bahamas.
These are not just boats, they’re our way of delivering comfort, authenticity and a message about sustainability to every guest who steps aboard.”
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