TAIPAN Yacht Charter — 17.5m Lagoon sailing catamaran for 10 guests, with a crew of 2
- Length
- 17.5 m
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 2
- Builder
- Lagoon
- Year
- 2019
17.5m · Lagoon · sailing catamaran
TAIPAN at a glance
TAIPAN is a 17.5m Lagoon sailing catamaran launched in 2019, sleeping 10 guests in 5 cabins with a crew of 2. Her charter season is Winter 2026 in the West Mediterranean.
- Length
- 17.5 m
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 2
- Builder
- Lagoon
- Year
- 2019
Blue Ocean Club overview
Lagoon launched her in 2019
Lagoon launched TAIPAN in 2019, with a refit listed for 2024.
She measures 17.5 m in length, 9.4 m across the beam, 1.7 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 8 knots and a top speed of 9 knots.
01 · On deck
Outdoor shower. Swim platform
On deck: Outdoor shower and Swim platform.
The outdoor spaces serve up to 10 guests.
02 · On the water
Beach games and Floating mats
TAIPAN carries 10 listed toys and tenders, including Beach games, Floating mats, Kayaks, Kneeboard, Paddleboards and Seabobs.
03 · Where she cruises
the Balearic Islands. Winter 2026
TAIPAN is offered for charter in the West Mediterranean.
Winter 2026: Balearic Islands, Campania, Corsica & Sardinia and French Riviera.
04 · The crew
A crew of 2. English
A crew of 2 runs TAIPAN, under Captain Davide.
Crew languages listed: English.
Interiors
TAIPAN interiors
The photo set shows “Main Saloon”.
Listed on board: air conditioning, satellite tv, tv saloon and wi-fi.
Smoking policy: no smoking.
Accommodation
5 cabins
TAIPAN sleeps 10 guests in 5 cabins.
Water toys
TAIPAN water toys and tenders
Every item below is listed for TAIPAN.
Paddle and sail
Kayaks · Paddleboards · Windsurfer - Adult
Jet skis and Seabobs
Seabobs
Skis and boards
Kneeboard · Wakeboard · Water skis - adult · Water skis - child
Towables and inflatables
Floating mats
More on board
Beach games
Diving
Diving equipment
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Underwater scooters
- Underwater still camera
- Underwater video
- Diving insured: No
Route inspiration · Winter 2026
Journeys in the Balearic Islands
Winter 2026: Balearic Islands, Campania and Corsica & Sardinia. These routes follow waters this yacht is listed for.
On board
Amenities and equipment
As listed for this yacht.
Listed amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Outdoor shower
- Indoor audio system
- iPod dock
- Satellite TV
- Swim platform
- TV saloon
- Wi-Fi
About the yacht
About TAIPAN
Description as supplied.
TAIPAN yacht available for charter. Built in 2019 with a charter price from €18,000 for up to 10 guests in 5 suites with a crew of 2.
Particulars
TAIPAN specifications
- Length
- 17.5 m
- Length (ft)
- 57 ft
- Beam
- 9.4 m
- Draft
- 1.65 m
- Category
- Sailing
- Hull
- Multihull
- Builder
- Lagoon
- Year launched
- 2019
- Refit
- 2024
- Guests (sleeping)
- 10
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 2
- Crew language
- English
- Engine
- 2 engines YANMAR 110 HP 1 Generator ONAN 18 kw
- Cruising speed
- 8 kn
- Maximum speed
- 9 kn
- Fuel (maximum)
- 15 l/h
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 14.8 km/h
- Maximum speed (km/h)
- 16.7 km/h
- Voltage
- 12/24 DC 240 AC
- VAT registered
- No
- USA duty
- No
- Smoking
- No smoking
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
TAIPAN charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Balearic Islands, Campania, Corsica & Sardinia, French Riviera, Amalfi Coast, Lazio, North Africa, Sicily & Aeolian Islands, South of France, Spain, Tuscany | €18,000 per week |
The published rate and availability are confirmed for the requested dates.
Need the cost structure first? Read the Blue Ocean Club guide to base charter fees, APA and taxes.
What a week aboard TAIPAN costs all-in
Our planning estimate, built on the listed weekly rate shown in the rate section. APA, tax and gratuity are typical figures; your charter contract sets the final amounts.
- Charter fee per guest per night
- €257
- Weekly rate ÷ 10 guests ÷ 7 nights, before APA, tax and gratuity.
- Nearest airports · Sicily & Aeolian Islands
- Catania (CTA) and Palermo (PMO)
- Milazzo, the usual departure port for the Aeolian Islands, is about 2 hours by road from Catania; Palermo's marinas are about 35 minutes from Palermo airport.
- Typical extras
- APA 25% (typical for sailing yachts and catamarans), gratuity 10%, Italian VAT 22%.
- Can be reduced pro rata for documented time outside EU waters.
| Charter fee (listed rate) | €18,000 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (25%) | €4,500 |
| Italian VAT (22%) | €3,960 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (10%) | €1,800 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ €28,260 |
The APA is an advance for fuel, food, drinks, berths and similar running costs; unspent APA is returned. Some yachts are offered on all-inclusive terms, in which case the APA line does not apply. Delivery fees, if any, are extra. How charter costs work.
TAIPAN and similar yachts in Sicily & the Aeolian Islands
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAIPAN (this yacht)Lagoon | 17.5 m | 10 | 2019 | €18,000 |
| ENDEAVOURBali Catamarans | 17.7 m | 10 | 2026 | $39,000 |
| DIDYMOSBali Catamarans | 16.8 m | 10 | 2019 | €15,000 |
| SIGNATURE VISIONBali Catamarans | 16.2 m | 10 | 2022 | €19,000 |
| GALOEBali Catamarans | 16.2 m | 10 | 2023 | €19,000 |
Same type of yacht, listed for Sicily & the Aeolian Islands, closest in length, guests, rate and age. Rates of the other yachts as listed on 31 October 2026; open each yacht for its current rate.
Cruising Sicily & the Aeolian Islands: when to go and where to anchor
Best time
The charter season runs from May to October. July and August bring settled, warm weather and light breezes, but anchorages and ports are crowded. May, June, September, and October offer quieter cruising grounds with pleasant temperatures and steady westerly or northwesterly winds. Scirocco winds from the south-east can develop occasionally, generating uncomfortable swells in exposed southern anchorages, while late summer can bring isolated afternoon squalls.
Practical tips
- Anchoring restrictions and exclusion zones are established by Capitaneria di Porto ordinances rather than a regional marine park; consult local maritime notices before dropping anchor.
- Milazzo, the usual departure port for the Aeolian Islands, is about 2 hours by road from Catania; Palermo's marinas are about 35 minutes from Palermo airport.
- Stock primary provisions at base marinas in Milazzo or Palermo, as island supermarkets on Salina and Lipari have smaller inventories and limited dockside access.
Anchorages to know
- Cala degli Zimmari (Panarea)This sandy bay south of Panarea offers secure holding in northwesterly winds, serving as an authorised anchorage near restricted Cala Junco.
- Porto Pignataro (Lipari)Located north of Lipari town, this sheltered harbour provides marina berths and safe holding, alternative to the restricted waters of Marina Corta.
- Pollara (Salina)A circular bay beneath volcanic cliffs on Salina's western coast, providing sheltered day anchorage over sand and rock in calm summer conditions.
- Sciara del Fuoco (Stromboli)Yachts can drift offshore in deep water to observe Stromboli's nocturnal eruptions, adhering to local maritime authority exclusion distances.
Also listed
Listed with TAIPAN
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TAIPAN yacht gallery
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
TAIPAN: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering TAIPAN. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.