Lagoon EIGHTY 2 Premiere in Cannes – a New Flagship!
The Lagoon EIGHTY 2 is making its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 9–14, 2025, reimagining what luxury and freedom mean aboard a sailing catamaran.
This new flagship from Lagoon represents a significant step forward from the successful Seventy 7, blending technical innovation, elegant design, and versatility for owners seeking the ultimate luxury on the sea.
Premiering at Cannes 2025
The EIGHTY 2 is Lagoon’s most impressive model to date, designed for life at sea without compromise. Its debut at Cannes heralds a bold chapter for the market leader, marking their 41st year of operation with this striking 25-meter yacht.
Main Features
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At nearly 25 meters in length and 11 meters in beam, the EIGHTY 2 offers expansive volumes and flow between interior and exterior spaces. Key highlights include:
- A 50 m² panoramic flybridge featuring twin helms, social zones, and integrated solar panels.
- 360° glazing in the salon, with panoramic ocean views and flooded with natural light.
- A 22 m² hydraulic swim platform that transforms the aft cockpit into a private beach club.
- Customisable layouts, including owner’s suites with fold-out terraces—for direct access to the sea and absolute freedom.
- Flexible accommodation: up to 16 berths, with dual cabin configurations for private or charter use.
Special touches elevate the onboard experience, such as the upholstery and outdoor fabrics by Sunbrella®—durability and style throughout the boat. The systems and overall reliability are assured by a range of high quality partnerships including Raymarine, who bring their latest tech to the helm for passage planning and safe exploration.
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Personalisation and Sustainability
A hallmark of the EIGHTY 2 is its extensive personalisation. Owners can tailor the yacht’s living and working spaces, galley locations, and leisure zones, including options for games rooms or dedicated crew areas—maximising comfort for long voyages.
Environmental innovation is also a focus. Hulls incorporate bio-sourced and recycled resin, reducing emissions, and an advanced battery system allows longer stays at anchor without generators.
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360° Ocean Views & Total Freedom
Lagoon’s design team (VPLP, Nauta Design, Patrick Le Quément) have optimised the sightlines and connections within the new yacht, a home built for the ocean. The Eighty 2’s open plan, fold-out balconies, and flexible layouts have resulted in a true luxury floating villa for ocean lovers.
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Silent Mode
A large battery bank will power the AC system for at least eight hours, providing a quiet night without a generator.
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How the Eighty 2 Differs from the Seventy 7
The Eighty 2 has developed the Lagoon flagship in a number of ways:
- Even more space and volume, especially in the cockpit, flybridge, and salon.
- Increased use of recycled materials and expanded solar.
- More personalisation, with new options for onboard layouts.
- Enhanced technology partnerships such as the Raymarine nav package.
- An evolved private master suite terrace—a signature Lagoon feature.
- The “Beach Club” concept aft with the hydraulic platform and direct sea access.
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Lagoon Eighty 2: A New Flagship
The Lagoon Eighty 2 is a new flagship catamaran that introduces several significant improvements and new features. The design focuses on enhancing comfort, privacy, and functionality. Key highlights include a massive tender lift, a redesigned crew area, and a new “silent mode” for quiet operation.
Comparison Table: Eighty 2 vs. Seventy 7
| Feature | Lagoon EIGHTY 2 | Lagoon SEVENTY 7 |
| Tender Lift | Large tender lift (22m²) accommodating a tender up to 10m long. | Previous tender system had more constraints. |
| Aft Cockpit | Large surface area (>40m²) with loose, customizable furniture. | Less storage and a smaller area. |
| Forward Cockpit | With hydraulic furlers and a dedicated trunk for large sails like the code zero. | Larger sails were stored on the nets. |
| Silent Mode | A large battery bank providing power for at least eight hours of AC. | Lower available power. |
| Crew Area | Redesigned with a full galley, Miele equipment, and dedicated access ladder for crew privacy. | Crew area was not as private or as well-equipped. |
| Flybridge Access | Straight steps for easier access. | Had a spiral staircase. |
| Performance | Target speeds of 9-10 knots upwind and 13-14 knots downwind in good conditions. | Lower performance due to size and design changes. |
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Final Thoughts
The Eighty 2 premiere at Cannes is a big marker for Lagoon- a statement of luxury, adventure, and quality. They have set the bar high with this yacht, we’re looking forward to getting on board to take a look!
Head to Lagoon Catamarans for more details.