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Discover the Top Power Catamarans for 2024

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• Updated: September 10, 2024

Power catamarans have seen a surge in popularity, growing both in size and appeal. These cruise-focused yachts offer homelike comfort, fuel efficiency and user-friendly operation, making them a favorite among avid travelers. Their popularity extends to the bareboat charter market for the same reasons.

In this article, we explore the world’s top power catamarans, ranging from a 36-footer ideal for a cruising couple to a 78-footer perfect for entertaining friends and family. The propulsion options are diverse, including outboards, diesel inboards, hybrids, and even all-solar setups.

Top Luxury Power Catamarans

The following power catamarans are all vessels we’ve reviewed. They are listed in no particular order.

• Fountaine Pajot MY44 : A family-oriented cat suitable for long-range cruising and aimed at owner-operators. 
• Silent Yachts 60 : This is a catamaran that can cruise comfortably for long distances using emissions-free solar-electric propulsion.
• Horizon PC74 : With interior and deck space like a much larger vessel, the PC74 is perfect for cruising the Bahamas and Caribbean.
• Aquila 36 : This beefy 36-footer is an outboard-powered, express-cruiser-style catamaran.
• Lagoon Seventy 8 Powercat : A spacious design, this vessel fits the volume of a 130-foot-long monohull into just 78 feet of length overall. 
• Horizon PC68 : This cat has a stable ride, long range, volume to spare and intriguing layout options.
• Two Oceans 555 : An elegantly simple yet luxurious 55-foot custom with the space and amenities of a much larger vessel.
• Lagoon 630 : From its open salon to its spacious decks, the Lagoon is a comfortable and luxurious platform.
• Fountaine Pajot MY5 : A midsize cruiser with serious big-boat space for family and friends. 
• Prestige Yachts M8 : The voluminous 65-footer lets owners customize onboard spaces.
• Aquila 47 Molokai : Calling all anglers: This cat has 60-plus-knot speed and is set up for serious bluewater adventure.

Fountaine Pajot MY44

The  Fountaine Pajot MY44 , a creation of Italian architect Pierangelo Andreani and French designer Daniel Andrieu, has a main deck that’s open from the aft-deck seating all the way forward to the starboard helm station. The sense of spaciousness is significant, for several reasons. First, four glass panels aft can all slide to port, creating an indoor-outdoor space with the aft deck and salon. In the salon, 32-inch-high windows extend for 12 feet down the sides of the yacht, with three sections per side, bringing in natural light along with the three forward panes that comprise the windshield. Finally, 6-foot-6-inch headroom provides vertical clearance, with a 21-foot-7-inch beam that adds interior roominess while keeping the yacht stable.

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Silent Yachts 60

Solar panels, ocean-crossing range and self-sufficiency define the electric Silent-Yachts 60 power catamaran. If there was any question that the “Tesla moment” has arrived in yachting, the Silent 60 clearly provides a positive response. Consider, for a moment, crossing oceans in silence at 5 to 6 knots without consuming a drop of fuel and never needing to plan your course between fuel stops. Imagine sitting at anchor and running the air conditioning all night, not to mention all the galley appliances plus the washer-dryer, without the hum or fumes from a genset.

Horizon PC74

As founder and director of The Powercat Company, a Horizon Power Catamarans distributor, Stuart Hegerstrom had long believed that catamaran builders needed to design their yachts to more stylish standards.

“The boats were very boxy,” he says, based on his years of experience with cats in the charter market. He and his partner, Richard Ford, asked Horizon to produce models that had high-end finishes and looked good inside and out.

The Horizon team brought in mega-yacht designer JC Espinosa to work with its own craftsmen. The result aboard the  Horizon PC74  is a catamaran with exterior styling, layout and functionality that should appeal to private and charter owners alike.

The Aquila 36  is a departure from her sisterships in that she is an outboard-powered, express-cruiser-style catamaran, but she also adheres to MarineMax’s philosophies.

With a single main living level from bow to stern and a beam of 14 feet 7 inches, the Aquila 36 is like a bowrider on steroids. She has seating that can handle 20 adults for outings and barbecues, and there are two staterooms below, one in each hull, for family weekending. The staterooms have nearly queen-size berths, en suite heads, stowage and 6-foot-6-inch headroom.

Lagoon Seventy 8 Powercat

Lagoon is a division of Groupe Beneteau, the world’s largest builder of sailing yachts, and the  Lagoon Seventy 8 Powercat  is a developmental sistership of its Seventy 7 super sailing cat. The Seventy series yachts are built at Construction Navale Bordeaux in France, which had to add a new yard to construct these catamarans because they require separate stern molds for the power and sail versions.

Horizon PC68

Multihull yachts ride differently than monohulls, often counteracting the sea’s motion for a smoother, more stable ride. On the Horizon PC68 , sharp hull entries make head seas seem gentle, and a Humphree stabilization system with blades reduces roll. Horizon uses SCRIMP construction for resin saturation that maximizes strength with an 111,112-pound displacement. And with a 5-foot-4-inch draft, the PC68 invites island cruising.

Two Oceans 555

With 27-knot speed, house-like volume, an on-deck master and top-tier tech, the Two Oceans 555 is a formidable power catamaran. Dave Jirikovic of HMY Yachts was on a quest. The sales broker was looking for the meanest, nastiest patch of Gulf Stream he could find to show a potential client what the Two Oceans 555 power cat could handle. And just as he had intended to show us, the broad-shouldered power cat didn’t even notice. He even dropped the single-lever throttles back to idle and left the 25-foot-wide Two Oceans 555 beam-on to another set of square-edged seas. The 55-footer brushed that off too. Jirikovic tried quartering into the seas—never a happy angle for catamarans—and the yacht drowsed through them.

Fitted with the optional twin 300-horsepower Volvo Penta D4 diesels, the  Lagoon 630 MY  burns only 1.64 gph total at 6 knots, giving a theoretical range of 2,952 nautical miles with standard tankage of 793 gallons. Hull No. 1 had an optional 502-gallon tank, giving it transatlantic range.

Luxury, stability and economy are all hallmarks of Lagoon’s return to luxury motor yachts. If you can take a ride, it will be worth your time.

Fountaine Pajot MY5

The flybridge deck on the Fountaine Pajot MY5 is a standout feature, offering virtually unobstructed 360-degree ocean views and an elevated beach club vibe. Aft of the off-center starboard helm is a spacious area perfect for entertaining, complete with a wet bar, refrigeration center, and ample seating. It’s the most popular space aboard according to the builder. And if the weather turns for the worse, a second helm station in the saloon allows the skipper to pilot the MY5 in climate-controlled comfort.

Prestige Yachts M8

How fitting it was that Prestige Yachts introduced its new M-Line flagship, the M8 , at Portopiccolo, a picturesque yachting village outside Trieste, Italy. Formerly a quarry, the cliff-side area had been chiseled into a clean site rife with eye-catching vistas, much like the French builder’s 65-foot power catamaran and its nearly 3,000 square feet of usable real estate.

Aquila 47 Molokai

With every boat, there’s an origin story. In the case of the Aquila 47 Molokai power catamaran, it starts with MarineMax, which saw people renting boats for bareboat charters. MarineMax Vacations was born. After experimenting with several production yachts, the company decided to build its own: the Aquila line, designed for charter as well as for sale to owner-operators.

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50 Yacht Power Catamaran

Arriving Fall 2024

Prepare for an elevated yachting experience with the Aquila 50 Yacht Power Catamaran, arriving this fall. Say hello to the future of exploration as we introduce an all-new "Explorer" aesthetic, with a commanding high freeboard that sets it apart from the rest. Featuring sophisticated yet uniquely functional accommodations in a 3-cabin, 3-head layout with a single-level, full-beam master cabin, refined finishes, and panoramic windows, the Aquila 50 Yacht provides unparalleled comfort and convenience on each voyage. Enjoy al fresco entertainment under the open sky on the expansive, new flybridge design, enhanced by an optional retractable sunshade. Embark on a new era of sophistication and style and explore limitless possibilities with the Aquila 50 Yacht.

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Where does the Aquila 50 Yacht fit into the lineup?

The Aquila 50 Yacht steps in as the successor to the now-retired Aquila 48, positioned between the Aquila 44 Yacht and the Aquila 54 Yacht. Built on insights gathered from extensive research and owner feedback, this model maintains the distinctive innovative yacht styling of the Aquila brand, as exemplified by the most recent Aquila 42 Yacht, while uniquely incorporating elements of a more exploratory-type aesthetic.

When and where can I see this model in person?

The Aquila 50 Yacht will make its first public appearance at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Fall 2024.

When will pricing and standard specifications be available?

While pricing information and standard specifications won't be released until late summer or early fall of 2024, you can secure build slots and place deposits now. Preliminary specifications are available for reference here .

Does this model incorporate eco-friendly or solar capabilities?

Certainly. The Aquila 50 Yacht's hardtop design is optimized for seamless solar panel integration. Furthermore, the engine rooms are configured to support either standard combustion engines or an environmentally friendly hybrid engine package.

Is the Aquila Hydro Glide Foil System™ (AHG) an option for this model?

Indeed, the Aquila 50 Yacht offers the Aquila Hydro Glide Foil System™ (AHG) as an optional feature, compatible with the Yanmar 550HP engine package.

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Welcome aboard! Charter this luxurious French 44′ catamaran and sail out from Santa Monica Bay .

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Amazing! Very helpful and wonderful people who made our yacthing trip a dream. We are already planning our next trip.

My family and I hosted a party for our friends and chartered the Ultimate Catamaran private yacht to Catalina. We will never take the ferry again. On a per person basis, the price was not bad. The experience of a private yacht makes going to the island even more fun. The boat was immaculate and spacious. The captain agreed to anchor in a cove where we snorkeled. My kid spotted these cute orange fish, which we later learned were called Garibaldi fish. This was a day we will not only cherish, but, will do again as soon. Thank you to OnBoat for making this experience possible.

Great experience! We rented the Ultimate Catamaran from OnBoate. From start to finish, top of the line charter experience. Before I booked it, I reached out with questions and the OnBoat staff were responsive and happy to answer anything. The directions for finding the boat were easy and straightforward. The boat itself is beautiful and clean, and our captain made it a really nice experience. Since this is a catamaran, it is wide as well as long, so it provided lots of space, inside and out. We did a sunset cruise for my husbands birthday, and it was extremely peaceful and relaxing. I can see it also being fun to charter for day outings or a longer sail out to Catalina – we would absolutely hire this boat again!

This spacious catamaran was absolutely perfect to have a party over the water, we especially loved the second level, we all abale to laid back and have fun, by the way the speakers are killer, captain fernando is expert on what he is doing and always joke around, overall it was so much fun

10/10 would come again for future events! I had the most amazing time of my life ! The boat was clean and presentable. The captain was really friendly, communicative, and professional. I forgot his name but i want to shout out to the captain for being awesome. Overall, this is one of my best experiences in my life and would love to do again next year or maybe sooner. I want to thank you for making 25th birthday an event to remember!!

I’ve done more than 10 charters with OnBoat both out of Marina Del Rey. I’ve found OnBoat‰Ûªs staff easy to deal with and very professional in answering questions and helping finding the right boat for our trips. Their boats have been in excellent shape and they have communicated well with me so that my trips have been easy and enjoyable. My favoriate yachts are romantic catamarans and the ultimate catamarans, which you can’t find from elsewhere

I will totally book this catamaran again! Celebrated my birthday with friends. The crew, Justin and Erica, were amazing! The boat was clean with plenty of space for a group of 12. We even got to see dolphins up close. It was a blast!

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