Double the Space, Zero the Roll: Why a Catamaran is the Ultimate Charter Machine

Imagine hosting a dinner party on a private floating island. Now imagine that island sails at 10 knots, has two living rooms, and refuses to tilt when the wind blows.

Welcome to the catamaran the most requested vessel in the luxury charter market. Whether you’re a nervous first-timer or a seasoned sailor, here is why this twin-hulled beauty will change how you see the water.

The “No Seasickness” Guarantee (Almost)

Let’s address the elephant in the room: monohulls heel (lean over). Catamarans do not.

• The Stable Platform: With two hulls spread wide apart, the boat sits flat. Flat means no leaning dinner plates, no sliding off sunbeds, and no one hiding below deck feeling green.
• The Anchor Stay: At night, you won’t roll side-to-side. Cats have immense initial stability. You’ll sleep like you’re in a hotel, not a hammock.

Indoor-Outdoor Living Reimagined

At 20 metres, a catamaran offers roughly 50% more living space than a monohull of the same length.

• The Cockpit & Saloon Are One: The sliding glass doors disappear into the bulkhead. Suddenly, the indoor lounge, the outdoor dining table, and the galley become a single 100 square metre entertaining deck.
• The Flybridge: Most 20m cats feature a second steering station upstairs. This becomes the cocktail deck—360° views, a wet bar, and sun-pads. Perfect for sunset watching or dolphin spotting.

The “Beach Club” & Water Toys

Because catamarans sit higher out of the water, they offer something monohulls cannot: a low-to-the-water aft platform.

• The Hydraulic Platform: Drops down to sea level, creating a private swimming deck. Step directly into the water. No ladders.
• Toy Storage: You aren’t just renting a boat; you’re renting a floating adventure centre. Kayaks, SUPs, e-foils, sea-bobs, and even a small tender fit easily.
• The Crew Impact: The crew can launch the toys in 5 minutes, not 30. More playtime for you.

Privacy: The “Split-Level” Villa Effect

A 20-metre cat has hulls. Two of them. This creates natural separation.

• The Owner’s Suite (Entire Port Hull): Walk-in wardrobe, office nook, king bed, and a bathroom bigger than your city apartment’s living room. Plus, private access to the forward cockpit.
• Guest Cabins (Starboard Hull): Three queen bed ensuite cabins, all with hull windows (real portholes, not deadlights).
• No Shared Walls: Guests in the port hull never hear snoring from starboard. It’s like having separate wings of a house.

Shallow Draft = Secret Anchorages

Monohulls need 2–2.5 metres of depth. A 20-metre catamaran? 1.2–1.5 metres.

• The Benefit: You can anchor 50 metres from a white sand beach that monohulls cannot reach. You wake up looking at palm trees, not the backs of other yachts.
• The Lagoon Access: Explore places like the Exumas (Bahamas) or the Whitsundays (Australia) where the clearest water is too shallow for deep-keel boats.

Speed & Comfort

Catamarans do not sail faster in heavy winds (you’ll reef early). But they sail smoother in light winds.

• Light Wind Performance: In 8 knots of breeze, a 20m cat will ghost along at 5–6 knots while a monohull motors. You’ll sail more often.
• No Heeling = Faster Table Service: The crew can carry full wine glasses across the saloon at 10 knots. That never happens on a monohull.

The Crew Perspective (Why This Matters to You)

Professional charter crew fight over catamaran jobs.

• The Galley: Full-sized ovens, massive fridges, and a pass-through window to the cockpit. Chefs can cook and chat with guests simultaneously.
• The Crew Quarters (Separate): Good cats hide the crew cabin entirely forward or aft. You will never bump into staff making their morning coffee.

Is a Catamaran Right for You?

Book this boat if:

• You are a group of couples (6–8 guests) wanting equal luxury cabins.
• You have anyone prone to seasickness.
• You want to anchor in shallow, crystal-clear lagoons.
• You prioritize deck space and lounging over sailing performance.

Consider a monohull if:

• You are an experienced sailor who enjoys heeling and the “feel” of a keel boat.
• You need to sail upwind frequently in rough conditions (cats can pound).
• You are on a tighter budget (cats charter at a premium—often 30–40% more than monohulls).

The Bottom Line

A 20-metre catamaran is not a sailboat. It’s a floating luxury resort that happens to have masts. For honeymoons, family reunions, or any charter where comfort outweighs the romance of heeling, there is no better choice.

Ready to experience flat sailing? Browse our fleet of 20 catamarans—including the Lagoon Sixty 5, Bali 6.7, and Sunreef 60.

Need help choosing between a catamaran and a monohull for your specific itinerary? Reply with your destination and group size, and I’ll give you a personal recommendation.