Lagoon Customer Testimonials
Read our TMG Yachts customer testimonials to learn about real experiences with our boats and dealing with our team, Lagoon Catamarans and PRESTIGE Yachts. Whether they have taken European pickup or are cruising Australia these real stories are set to inspire your next adventure.
Steves experience with TMG Yachts – European Delivery to Aftersales
For Steve working with TMG Yachts has been great, “TMG Yachts made everything easy. The local presence in Australia reassured me, and Joe was great—he facilitated everything. The experience and support both before and after sale have been fantastic—I...
Steve’s Journey to Buy a Lagoon Catamaran and Experience Freedom.
Steve is sailing the Med on his Lagoon, “I’m very happy with it. I love that it’s a catamaran—the layout, space, and the sportstop. The freedom of being able to move around, to be with the wind and elements. For me it’s the peace, health, and indepen...
Lagoon 46 Review: The Ultimate Cruising Catamaran for Family Adventures
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...
Discovering Dream Destinations in Australia onboard Lagoon 40
Chris and Jill Rouse adore their Lagoon 40, “The abundance of space, from the bedrooms to the bathrooms, exceeded our expectations. From pre-delivery preparations to ongoing assistance, the TMG Yachts team have been phenomenal. Our journey is going r...
Lagoon 40 Owners First Sail – Gold Coast to Sydney
Chris joined the TMG Yachts team on the maiden voyage of his Lagoon 40, “It was a pleasant trip, I was impressed by the boat’s capabilities and smooth sailing,” adding, “it is all about the people and Mark Loader was exceptional.” Join the journey....
How Couple Found Their Dream Boat
Meet Helen who found her dream boat in the Lagoon 450S, “My favourite thing is the owner’s cabin—it’s so spacious. We call the cockpit the ‘sunroom’ because it’s where we spend so much time. It’s brilliant. But the best part is the connection with fa...
Sailing The World On A Lagoon Catamaran For 13 Years
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In 2010, Mike Houston embarked on an extraordinary adventure that would take him across the globe, all from the deck of his beloved Lagoon 440 catamaran. This is the story of Mike’s journey —a tale of discovery, challenges, and the beauty of the sea....
Lagoon SEVENTY 7 Skipper Interview
In this insightful interview, we had the pleasure of conversing with Luke Butchers, the skipper of a magnificent Lagoon SEVENTY 7. During our discussion, Luke shared his experiences, choices, and future plans for this remarkable vessel....
A Journey with the Lagoon 42: Owner Story
“TMG were awesome. We walked in unsure, needing guidance and with questions in mind. Rowan just stepped in and said, ‘Here’s how I’m going to help you guys.’ Considering we’re a married couple sailing by ourselves, the dimensions of the Lagoon 42 rea...
East Coast Catamaran Sailing: Lagoon 42 Owner Testimonial
“I first saw the very first Lagoon 42 that came to Australia at the Sydney boat show in 2015. I just felt that it had everything I needed, we purchased the boat through TMG and we’ve been looked after very well by all the staff. We’ve really enjoyed ...
Navigating the Mediterranean: Jabulani’s Adventure Continues
It’s been one hell of a trip. The Mediterranean offers a rich history, culture, and stunning landscapes, travelling through different countries and exploring the local ingredients and cooking techniques has been an incredible experience. I don’t thin...
Owner Story: Cruising the World on a Lagoon 46
Embark on an awe-inspiring journey with Saskia & Ross aboard their Lagoon 46 catamaran. Follow their life-changing adventure, sailing the globe, from conquering challenges to embracing the beauty of the Pacific and Australia’s stunning coastline....
First Lagoon 51 Handover
“Thank you, TMG for all the wonderful support throughout this journey of mine. Thanks to Joe, thanks to John I’m very happy with the service and delivery, it’s all been magnificent.” said new Lagoon 51 owner, Tony....
Australian owned Lagoon 450F Wins the ARC
“It’s fast if you sail it well. In those first few days, we were averaging 10-15kts which is what gave us the advantage.” If anyone says a “Lagoon is just a floating apartment” or “doesn’t sail well” they are incorrect. – Lagoon 450F “Aphrodite,” Cl...
Amazing Lagoon Catamaran Handover in Sydney
“We are very thankful to TMG for the amazing handover of our Lagoon 42. The whole process has been outstanding, from our initial sales with Joe Fox to the coordination of services by TMG’s service partner VesselTec.” – Vincent and Amanda, Lagoon 42....
Where Jabulani’s Journey Began
“Meeting the TMG team and being welcomed into the family was the start of the journey. They took the time to understand us, who we are and what we want to achieve from our dreams. TMG assisted us with the technical, the practical and helped us to nav...
Lagoon Owners Handover Experience with TMG Yachts in Europe
“The handover with TMG went without a hitch. We had a very warm welcome and nice introduction to a jet-lagged John Cowpe. Thereafter, John Gamlin spent time aboard answering questions and helping to ensure the sail rigging was accurate and in good ...
Long Awaited Lagoon 46 Handover
“Jenny and I have to thank everyone, during our elongated gestation period, for not only your exceptional support but also your friendship. So a big thank you to TMG for delivering on all their undertakings.”...
Buying a Catamaran in the Middle of a Pandemic
Buying a catamaran and deciding to wrap up your life on land to sail the world is a life-changing decision, one made a little harder when caught up amongst the pandemic and uncertainty it caused.So we turned to new Lagoon owners Ian and Jackie who pu...
Should you buy a Lagoon Catamaran?
Pierre Skinner, an Aussie Lagoon owner answers what his favourite thing about his boat is and what he would say to anyone who is thinking about buying a catamaran....
Sailing the World on a Lagoon Catamaran
This liveaboard Lagoon Catamaran owner from Denmark loved Australia so much that he wanted to share his world trip sailing stories with us....
Sailing Australia’s East Coast onboard a Lagoon Catamaran
Kerry and Bryn Wellington own a Lagoon 450, Nautilus and have been sailing the East Coast of Australia onboard over the last few years. They love the volume of their catamaran and the ability to store all their toys including kitesurfing, diving and ...
Sailing The Mediterranean Lagoon Catamaran Review
Lagoon 40 owners Caroline and Sven are currently sailing the world after recently picking up Kwilena in France, “We had no idea that we would like living onboard full-time this much. For now home really is where our anchor drops and we cannot imagine...
Liveaboard Lagoon Catamaran Review Australia
Matt and Lanaia Donkin own a 40ft Lagoon, Espresso and liveaboard in Australia. This Canadian couple has loved their on-water adventure of the East Coast, especially their annual trips to the Whitsundays for the Lagoon Escapade. The Donkins discuss w...
Lagoon European Launch 2020
“We highly recommend TMG. Rowan at TMG was responsive, professional and patient at every turn during this process, from selection of boat options (Lagoon 450S) prior to purchase, all the way through handover of the boat in France.” Karen, Lagoon 450...
Lagoon 42, Bilby
“Through our travels, we’ve met other Lagoon 42 owners who bought their boat through other brokers (overseas)… You don’t know how good you’ve got it until you meet someone who got much less. A big thank you! Everything we wanted on the boat was deliv...
Lagoon 50, Themis
Fourth time Lagoon owner John Pruim has just become the first Lagoon 50 owner in Australia!!! “Lagoon allows you to go from a to b safely, easily and reliably. There is a sense of comfort and space, perfect for being a house on the water…” Says John....
Lagoon 42, Sabella
“”Lagoons are boldly angular in shape, and we thought that was fantastic. It creates that space inside and looks great on the outside. And the sailing performance for a production catamaran … is very very good.When we arrived in Les Sables-d’Olonne J...
Lagoon 42, Bilby
“A big tick to TMG… They’ve been fantastic with their support, if we’ve had any issues we get in touch with them and they go out of their way to help us so they’ve made buying this boat in Europe such a pleasant experience and yeah, I’ll give them a ...
Antics on the Flybridge
“It’s very very easy, so much space, we just had 4 couples for 5 days, it was very chilled out and relaxed.The flybridge is such a big beautiful place with a view, its elevated and we put permanent clears around ours so you can use it anytime, day or...
Latest Pickup In France – The World Carries On
These Lagoon 40 owners recently took delivery, “We decided to stick to our schedule and pick up our Lagoon 40 in Les Sables-d’Olonne in early March despite the uncertainty surrounding the current worldwide pandemic and the lockdown in France (curfew ...
Jadean – Sailing The World With Children
The incredible story of a young family that left Cape Town, South Africa to sail the world… It has been the biggest adventure of our lives. We say it is a “bucket list adventure being checked off one experience at a time”....
Lagoon 42 Owner Review
“I couldn’t fault the TMG network and what we were able to do and how everyone was easy to get on with. The actual handover period… was fantastic. We sat on the boat for the first day and went through everything. It was a great learning experience, ...
Happy Lagoon 46 owners
“So excited to have finally taken delivery of our Lagoon 46 in Manly, Queensland yesterday. 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, ...
Lagoon 400S2, Espresso
“We love our Lagoon, we’ve been out in some pretty tough conditions and it’s always brought us home safe, it’s fantastic under sail and great at anchor so we absolutely love our boat.Our favourite thing about our boat is the places it can take us, we...
Lagoon 440, Blue Pointer
“Greg and Sue Harding created and monitor the Lagooned in Oz Facebook Community and are vital and enthusiastic Lagoon owners.The pair have owned numerous Lagoons and love their current Lagoon 440. – Greg and Sue Harding” – Lagoon 440, Blue Pointer...
Lagoon 52F, Infinity II
There is more enjoyment in a sailboat in that the enjoyment is in the journey as much as it’s in the destination. That to me makes it a totally different experience.The advantage of a flybridge to me is the fact you are that much higher off the surfa...
Living the dream single handed onboard 50ft Lagoon
Mark Rolle envisioned a life on the sea and when the opportunity presented itself he didn’t hold back.After working hard for years Mark sold his business and decided that there was more to life than work. He always thought of owning a boat, he had al...
Lagoon Life During a Pandemic
Two Lagoon owners from opposite sides of the world in isolation onboard their Lagoon. While Greg and Sue make jokes about their state during lockdown in Queensland Australia Mick and Poppy try to stay healthy with fun and innovative activities onboar...
An inspiring story by Lagoon 380 owner
Theo Kuiters shares his incredible adventures onboard his Lagoon 380 and how he made owning his dream boat a reality.“You can do anything you want in life as long as you help other people get what they want”, says Theo....
Lagoon European Pickup Review
Liz states, “A big tick to TMG… they’ve been fantastic with their support, if we’ve had any issues we get in touch with them and they go out of their way to help us so they’ve made buying this boat in Europe such a pleasant experience and yeah, I’ll ...
Just do it! A European Launch Story
“We looked around quite a bit, and investigated the opposition! The 42ft is the right size for us, and she has a good feel when under sail. The combination of layout and space was just what we were looking for. Importantly, the Lagoon 42 sails well s...
Why life is better lived on a Lagoon
Greg and Sue Harding, owners of a magnificent Lagoon 440, Blue Pointer, are the first to admit they are Lagoon tragics. “Our love affair with Lagoon started from day one, even though our first Lagoon was really a project boat.”...
Moor RnR
Paul Rogers is one of the founders of Lagooned in Oz “…the best thing about our lifestyle is not the boat or location, it’s the people. There is a whole community of Lagoon owners, and the Lagoon events have connected us with so many wonderful people...
Lagoon 380 Seabreeze
David and Nerida Lee have been living aboard and sailing their Lagoon 380 for years, speaking highly of Lagoon as a brand and their on water lifestyle.“The fact that you can wake up every morning with different scenery… it’s the freedom! For us it wa...
Ticketyboo delivered
“The entire TMG team were really good. In the initial stages, John gave great advice and helped spec the boat, looking back it was all very valuable… From our first enquiry, through specification, order, to delivery and after-sales, TMG have been ter...
Fall in love with 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.” Says Martin....
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 ...
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 Gre...
Sailing Sabella – A Lagoon 42 Adventure
“I wanted a big, spacious saloon that you could see through for transparency. I wanted it to feel like a home, like a floating apartment. I thought regarding the kids, on the 42 specifically, we can steer the boat from here on the same level, it’s no...
Waters Family Update
‘Lagoons are perfect as a live-aboard option. They have plenty of room, everyone in the family has their own space. Tyler can be off in her room, Max on the trampoline burning off energy, Darren keeping on top of the maintenance. The boat never feels...
“Living the dream” on board a Lagoon 380
Every day is magical when you’re living on board. Take this morning, for example … the water was like a millpond, delivering a special sunrise. This was the view from our cabin as we woke up. We chose the 380 for her spacious interior. She’s super ea...
Lagoon 39, Zephyr
“Ross was super – he went through everything.We’ve never had that; going through everything was a huge positive.” – Graeme and Linda Hubbard – Lagoon 39, Zephyr...
Adèle 1
“I think it’s a fascinating and great way to live … so many people put things off until retirement and then can’t achieve their dream when they get there.I’m happy with my choice.It stretches you a bit and you juggle a lot of things, but with good pe...
Wonderful memories sailing Sabella
“From our 6 months onboard, there are so many personal highlights. From a sailing and cruising perspective, I can hardly put our time in the Balearics into words. Formentera in particular, some of the anchorages there once the crowds had gone for the...
A truly unique Sailaway adventure
Steve is as passionate about Lagoon and Sailaway offers people access to a ‘wow factor’ as part of their holiday – “It’s in reach for people to enjoy a bit of that business class feel with their friends and family, in an everyday way. With the Lagoon...
Cruising adventures onboard El Gato
“The comfort is just amazing. When we were in rough seas sitting in the cockpit in the monohull, we could touch the water. But in the cat, you’re sitting on top of the flybridge – with 2m following seas – she’s solid, she’s stable, she’s just fantast...
Sailing Sabella April Update
Lagoon 42 owner Aaron tells us “…living on Sabella is wonderful. Whilst much smaller than an Australian house, we each have our own space and it doesn’t feel cramped.”...
Home sweet home is a Lagoon 420
Bob and Margaret Kennedy have called their Lagoon 420 home for 6 years, “We thought it was terrific. In comparison, our other boat was ‘camping’, but this was ‘home’. We found a little-used boat in very good condition – we lucked out with the perfect...
The Jones Family heads for warmer climates
“There are so many wonderful memories from this short time at sea – sunsets, dolphins, peaceful night watches – this way of life is just spectacular and really feels right for our family. We pinch ourselves each day and wonder when we’ll wake up from...
Is this the best Lagoon 450 ever?
This Lagoon 450F was Johns 3rd out of 4 Lagoons “You want to buy a production boat, built in a factory in series. You get a properly designed and built boat. Compared to other 40ft boats a 40ft Lagoon will have the most volume. A signature of Lagoon...
The Jones Family take delivery of their new 42
“We’re in Les Sables-d’Olonne and we’re taking the boat out for a test sail and I’m floating on a cloud, I’ve got no idea what’s going on! It’s the most stunning day – in January no less! The weather was fine and the wind almost calm, but regardless ...
HAPPY DAYS ON ZEPHYR
“As soon as we got onboard, we were sold— the sliding doors were brilliant, the big glass window right by the kitchen sink—it was just like an apartment,” said Lagoon 39 owners....
PACIFIC HIGHLIGHTS WITH THE WATERS FAMILY
With only limited yachting experience between Darren and Kristy, their Lagoon 500 is fortunately “very user friendly and it was easy to pick up”. To anyone considering following their lead, Kristy is quite clear — “Do it!”...
Don McIntyre- A Lifetime of Global Adventure
Don McIntyre, Global Adventurer and Explorer, Life in Tonga with his Lagoon 450, Golden Globe, Royal Yacht Club Nomuka. Don describes the boat as “perfect, fantastic, incredible”— this “is the most fun” and “living on-board is like an apartment on th...
The liveaboard life Lagoon style
The Atkinsons love their catamaran. They had the design in mind for 20 years, and even though they weren’t actively looking, when they saw the Lagoon 400, they found the exact layout they had been dreaming of....
LAGOON 52F – HANDOVER COMPLETE!
Working with TMG was a positive experience for John and Tania, “the team were always on hand and did everything they could for them throughout the process,” said the Lagoon 52 owners....
Lagoon 42 modified for quadriplegic sailor
‘When you’re in a wheelchair there’s a lot of places you never see or you can’t get to. They’re just not accessible. Yesterday when we were out we sailed past some of those places that I have never seen before,’ Cliff said. For many sailors the freed...