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Catamarans

Sailing catamarans, power catamarans, luxury multihulls and the new generation of large cruising yachts.

Catamarans have become one of the fastest-evolving segments in international yachting. Once associated mainly with cruising and charter, modern multihulls now range from efficient family sailing yachts to high-performance designs, large luxury catamarans and sophisticated power yachts created for long-distance cruising.

MED-Yachting follows this transformation through new launches, shipyards, designers and technical developments, with particular attention to the ideas reshaping space, performance, efficiency and the relationship between the yacht and the sea.

Sailing catamarans and long-range cruising

Sailing catamarans remain at the heart of the multihull market, combining stability, generous living areas and efficient performance under sail. Their wide beam creates large saloons, expansive cockpits and direct access to the water, while modern hulls and lighter construction have improved both speed and offshore capability.

The sector now includes everything from practical cruising yachts to large bluewater catamarans designed for extended voyages. Greater autonomy, renewable energy systems and simplified sail handling are making multihulls increasingly attractive for owners interested in long-range cruising and extended time on board.

Power catamarans and a different approach to motor yachting

Power catamarans are developing rapidly as an alternative to conventional monohull motor yachts. Their twin-hull configuration can offer high interior volume, excellent stability and efficient cruising at moderate speeds, while providing broad deck areas and a strong connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.

New projects are exploring different propulsion systems, hull efficiencies and layouts aimed at owners looking for range, comfort and space rather than simply maximum speed. This is creating a distinct category within the motor yacht market, with increasingly ambitious yachts appearing above 20 and 30 metres.

Luxury catamarans and large multihulls

The growth of luxury catamarans is changing perceptions of what a multihull can be. Larger platforms allow designers to create substantial owner suites, panoramic interiors, beach clubs, extensive exterior lounges and private areas that would require considerably greater length on many monohulls.

At the same time, custom and semi-custom projects are bringing superyacht-level design, materials and technology into the catamaran sector. Large multihulls are no longer a niche within yachting, but an increasingly important part of the high-end market.

Catamarans for charter, lifestyle and Mediterranean cruising

Catamarans have become especially important in the international charter market, where space, stability and easy access to the sea are major advantages. Sailing and power catamarans are widely used across the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and other major cruising regions, offering a flexible platform for families, groups and longer stays on board.

MED-Yachting looks at catamarans not only as products, but as a broader shift in the way people choose to cruise. Multihulls are influencing yacht design, charter, long-range cruising and the future of onboard living, making them one of the most significant areas of development in contemporary yachting.

Multihulls, cruising and new yacht concepts

Catamarans increasingly connect the worlds of sailing yachts and motor yachts, while their volume and layout possibilities are opening new directions in yacht design.

Their efficiency and onboard space also make multihulls increasingly relevant to sustainable yachting, Mediterranean yacht charter and long-distance Mediterranean yachting.