Review: 42664 Travel Boat Adventure & 42673 Family Vacation Beach Resort from LEGO® Friends

For our first set review of the June 2025 wave of LEGO® Friends sets, we’re taking a trip to the seaside. We’ll hop on a cruise with 42664 Travel Boat Adventure, which will bring us to the idyllic scene depicted in 42673 Family Vacation Beach Resort. Grab your swimming suit and your coconut cocktail for a relaxing look at the exotic new elements found in these sets.

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1. 42664 Travel Boat Adventure
2. 42673 Family Vacation Beach Resort

42664 Travel Boat Adventure

• Release date: 1 June 2025
• Pieces: 686

Price: 

• US$ 74.99 on LEGO.com US
• CA$ 99.99 on LEGO.com Canada
• GB£ 69.99 on LEGO.com UK
• AU$ 119.99 on LEGO.com Australia
• NZ$ 129.99 on LEGO.com New Zealand
• DE€ 74,99 on LEGO.com Deutschland
• NL€ 74,99 on LEGO.com Nederland
• FR€ 74,99 on LEGO.com France
• PLN 329.99 on LEGO.com Polska
• NOK 999,90 on LEGO.com Norge
• DKK 649.95 on LEGO.com Danmark

Other countries click here

 

Our cruise takes place on a catamaran, a vehicle not unknown to the LEGO universe, but not as widespread as I assumed when starting this review. For LEGO Friends, this is the second appearance after 41317 Sunshine Catamaran from 2017 which, at 603 parts, was similar in size to today’s set at 686.

New mold: Foil sheet

The only new "mold", if it qualifies as such, are the sails which both come together on one foil sheet (6538583).

Recolors

The recolors are split across two hues: medium azure and nougat.

• 2x Bar 1 x 4 x 3 [End Tabs] in Medium Azure (6538380 | 62113)
• 6x Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 3 1/3 Curved Top in Medium Azure (6534349 | 5845)
• 2x Brick Curved 10 x 1 [Symmetric Inside Ridges] in Medium Azure (6533137 | 13731)

• 2x Plate 16 x 16 in Nougat (6533135 | 91405)

• 12x Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove in Nougat (6533136 | 41740)

Decorated elements

Excluding the minifigures, only one new print can be found in the set: a dolphin which swims along with our friends.

• 1x Animal, Dolphin, Jumping with Bottom Axle Holder with print in Light Aqua (6540712)

All other decorations are handled by a sticker sheet. I noticed most stickers are applied in order of the build; something we don’t see too often.

Mini-dolls

The set comes with 4 mini-dolls: 2 members of the ‘core’ group, and 2 regular side characters. 

Zac comes with a new torso in reddish brown (6541160) and legs in orange (6542280).

Paisley has a new torso in light nougat (6541159) and legs in lavender (6542279).

Sky comes with a new head (6534808) and torso (6541162) both in nougat, and new legs in dark purple (6542282). We’ll see both the torso and the legs reappear in the other set.

Celine comes with a new torso in medium brown (6541161) and new legs in white (6542281).

Rare elements

The following elements are not new, but have appeared in 1 or 2 sets prior to the release of this set:

• 2 x Tile 1 x 2 in Nougat (6516868 | 3069)
• 2 x Brick Round, Half 1 x 2 in Lime (6529319 | 68013)
• 3 x Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 in Bright Light Orange (6476810 | 42127)
• 1 x Windscreen 1 x 6 x 3 in Black (6468530, 6525952 | 39889, 39894)
• 2 x 4151b Plate Special 8 x 8 with Grille in Lime (6391755, 6490404 | 4151)
• 1 x Animal, Dolphin, Baby with Black Eyes, White Iris print in Bright Light Blue (6520907 | 110391)
• 1 x Bracket 5 x 2 x 2 1/3 with Holes, Inside Stud Holder in Yellow (6506034 | 28964)
• 2 x Wedge Curved Inverted 6 x 4 in Dark Azure (6534278 | 43713)

The model

The boat is split into 4 sections, which each can be built separately with their own instruction manual. In the center is a dining table and a large video game setup. In the stern we find a small pool and a docking area for water scooters. In the bow a net is suspended with chairs; basically a SNOT frame covered in curved bricks. On top of the center sits a 16x16 plate with the steering and beds.

The stern hides a toilet and... I guess that's a shower? For extra fun, we get two water scooters to play with. I love that swimming tube floating in the pool in the back. The steering mechanism is connected to the sail.

I’m not fully convinced by the looks of this set. The color scheme is nice, and the level of detail is on par with other LEGO Friends sets, but the whole boat feels a bit like a box. I’m no boat expert, so it is highly possible that this is how this vessel is supposed to look, but I would welcome some more curves.

For parts, we get a handful of neat recolors, but the RRP of US$74.99/ £69.99/ 74.99€/ AU$119.99 for 686 parts does make them rather pricey.

42673 Family Vacation Beach Resort

• Release date: 1 June 2025
• Pieces: 1140

Price: 

• US$ 129.99 on LEGO.com US
• CA$ 169.99 on LEGO.com Canada
• GB£ 119.99 on LEGO.com UK
• AU$ 199.99 on LEGO.com Australia
• NZ$ 219.99 on LEGO.com New Zealand
• DE€ 129,99 on LEGO.com Deutschland
• NL€ 129,99 on LEGO.com Nederland
• FR€ 129,99 on LEGO.com France
• PLN 569.99 on LEGO.com Polska
• NOK 1799,90 on LEGO.com Norge
• DKK 1099.95 on LEGO.com Danmark

Other countries click here

 

Our boat docks at the idyllic Family Vacation Beach Resort, where we can relax on the sand, enjoy a slide over a waterfall or float in the water before retreating to our cabin. The latter involves some nice parts usage of roller coaster tracks, which reminds of the other sunny vacation LEGO Friends resort from 2018, 41347 Heartlake City Resort, which uses tracks for a passenger cart monorail.

New mold: Wheel Wheelchair Balloon with Pin Hole (7201)

Visiting the beach in a wheelchair can be difficult, as the skinny tyres will get stuck in the sand. So Aaron has tricked out his ride with large balloon tyres, which come in the form of Tyre Wheelchair Balloon (7201), appearing here 2x in Light Bluish Grey (6527056 | 7201). The tyres fit on the standard mini-doll wheelchair as well as the minifig version.

For my analysis of this interesting new addition, see my exploration of the geometry and connections of LEGO part 7201.

Recolored pieces

The following elements are new in these colors.

• 4x Vehicle Track, Roller Coaster Ramp Large Upper Part, 6 Bricks Elevation in Dark Orange (6542423 | 26560)

• 39x Plate Special 2 x 3 with Rocks in Nougat (6542424 | 27261)

• 2x Food Ice Cream Scoops in Bright Light Yellow (6537780 | 6254)
• 1x Windscreen 6 x 2 x 2 with Handle in Trans-Dark Pink (6538200 | 92474)
• 4x Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Neck / Branch / Trunk, Middle Section with Pin Holes in Dark Orange (6542425 | 5717)
• 1x Equipment Medical Wheelchair with Pins for Wheels [Minidoll] in Dark Turquoise (6546477 | 2135)
• 1x Wheel Skateboard / Trolley in Light Bluish Gray (6544402 | 2496)

Decorated elements

It looks like the dolphin from 42664 has followed us to the resort, as it is the only new decorated element in this set as well.

• 1x Animal, Dolphin, Jumping with Bottom Axle Holder in Light Aqua (6540712)

All other decorations are handled by a sticker sheet. As with the 42664 sticker sheet, most stickers are applied in order, with only sticker #9 and #10 being swapped around.

Mini-dolls

The set comes with 6 mini-dolls, equally divided between core friends, returning side characters and new faces.

Liann comes with a new head (6534795) and torso (6541121) both in warm tan, and new shorts in bright light yellow (6541125).

Nova uses the same Dark Purple legs (6542282) as Sky does in 42664.

Aaron clearly goes for the extremes of weather, as the character made his first appearance in set 41756 Holiday Ski Slope and Café from 2023 before returning here in the tropics. He only comes with a new torso in medium nougat (6547236).

Sage was introduced last year in 42641 Surfing Dogs and Scooter Adventure. In that set, she wore a helmet, but now features recolored Hair Mid-length with Side Part, Wavy in Tan (6549529 | 23187). She’s borrowing Sky’s torso from 42664 in nougat (6541162).

Mischa is new to LEGO Friends, and appears to run the resort. Her head in umber brown (6539434), torso in umber brown (6547392) and legs in tan (6547233) are all new.

Christopher is here to catch some gnarly waves, bringing a new head (6539431) and torso in nougat (6547248) and new legs in reddish orange (6547250).

Rare elements

Closing off the list with elements that are not new, but still worth mentioning:

• 1 x Brick Round Corner 10 x 10 with Slope 33° Edge, Axle Hole, Facet Cutout in Tan (6310951 | 58846) is only used in LEGO® Ideas 21322 Pirates of Barracuda Bay back in 2020 – see our review of set 21322.
• 2 x Door Frame 1 x 4 x 6 Type 2 in Dark Orange (6522740 | 60596) was introduced earlier this year in LEGO Ideas 21354 Twilight The Cullen House. Read our review for set 21354.
• 4 x Tile Special 2 x 2 with 2 Quarter Round Cutouts in Light Nougat (6480364 | 3396) can be found in LEGO® Art 31213 Mona Lisa, as seen in our review of set 31213.
• 2 x Window 1 x 2 x 3 Shutter with Hinges and Handle in Dark Turquoise (6347661 | 60800) has appeared in 2 sets.
• 1 x Helmet, Sports in Vibrant Yellow (6468541 | 47096) has appeared in 2  LEGO® City sets
• 1 x Helmet, Sports in Magenta (6525584 | 47096) has only been seen in LEGO® Marvel 4+ set 11200 Spidey and Gobby's Raptor Battle at Tree House HQ
• 1 x 31990 Equipment Oar / Paddle End in Bright Pink (6545175 | ) was used as a petal in LEGO® Botanicals 10347 Petite Sunny Bouquet. Read our review for set 10347.
• 1 x Animal, Turtle, Baby with Dark Orange Spots print in Yellowish Green (6536687 | 112266) was introduced by LEGO® Disney 43260 Moana's Island Fun earlier this year.
• 4 x Slope Curved 2 x 2 Inverted with 1 x 2 Cutouts in Bright Light Orange (6469079 | 1750) had only been used once in LEGO® Super Mario™ 71431 Bowser's Muscle Car Expansion Set.
• 1 x Hose Rigid 3mm D. 11L / 8.8cm in Orange (6474844 | 100752) originated in LEGO® Technic 42175 Volvo FMX Truck & EC230 Electric Excavator

The model

The model is split in several sections, spread over 6 building manuals which allows for a group build.

The first 2 sections are a side build of a raft, and the first part of the beach, where Mischa is ready to check us in.

On to the large cabin, where the roller coaster tracks are used for the curved roof, covered with rock plates. I like the technique, but it feels a bit bare.

On the inside we find beds and a comfy chair. At the back are 2 clips that can hold Aaron’s crutches. 

It’s interesting that paint rollers are used for the crutches – nice parts usage, but also this month LEGO City set 60469 Central Train Station introduces a brand new crutch mold. Perhaps the 2mm difference between the height of the hands of minifigures and minidolls was considered too far? Or maybe the resort was developed earlier when the mold was not available, or LEGO City are getting a little exclusivity on the piece before other themes can use it?

Next to the cabin sits a rental service for scuba gear with an arch that echoes the shape of the cabin. The stand is angled by a turntable that is held still by the studs on the jumper tiles; a clever way to prevent the stand from turning.

Sage is searching for treasure on the beach. Make sure to check under the rock!

We can cool down with some ice cream, found next to the toilet, which is accessible for wheelchairs.

The final section is a slide sitting over a waterfall. The beach makes way for rocks here, judging by the color. I like the variation, but they could be elaborated some more – maybe by another brick height and more slopes.

All sections are joined by clips, and the finished model is impressive, with a wide footprint. The resort features a lot of clever details, incorporating accessibility for Aaron’s wheelchair to the cabin and the toilet. 

I think kids will find it a good playset, and there are some interesting new elements that will appeal to MOC builders. Those elements don’t come cheap though, as the RRP of US$129.99/ £119.99/ 129.99€/ AU$199.99 for 1140 parts is very steep for a LEGO Friends set.

Set 42664 on LEGO.com
Set 42673 on LEGO.com

 

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