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Yacht & catamaran charter prices, by destination and month
Yacht charter prices for 10 destinations, led by month-by-month catamaran averages, with every number linked to a public source and dated.
2026 annual average
€6,258–7,586/week
Catamaran: Croatia €6,258, Greece €7,586
Source: Mali brodari, checked
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Yacht & catamaran charter prices by destination
Average weekly asking price for a catamaran (our flagship series), cheapest and most expensive month.
| Destination | Avg. weekly price (cheapest–peak month) | Cheapest month | Most expensive month | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | €3,558–€9,324 | March | July | 12 Knots |
| Greece | €4,527–€9,538 | March | August | 12 Knots |
| British Virgin Islands | €6,816–€9,773 | September | March | 12 Knots |
| Bahamas | €6,591–€10,799 | September | March | 12 Knots |
| Turkey | €5,044–€8,075 | March | September | 12 Knots |
| Italy | €5,082–€9,633 | November | August | 12 Knots |
| Balearic Islands (Mallorca) | €4,170–€9,602 | January | July | 12 Knots |
| Balearic Islands (Ibiza) | €6,439–€11,687 | February | July | 12 Knots |
| Thailand | €4,996–€10,235 | August | January | 12 Knots |
| French Polynesia | €5,009–€10,592 | January | July | 12 Knots |
| Belize | €6,343–€11,454 | October | March | 12 Knots |
Monthly averages from 12 Knots destination pages ("Updated October 2026"), checked 27 Oct 2026; they mix bareboat and crewed listings and all boat sizes. Independent check: Mali brodari reports 2026 averages of €6,258/week for a catamaran in Croatia and €7,586 in Greece (Mali brodari, checked 28 Oct 2026). Methodology · Download CSV
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Yacht charter questions, answered with data
How much a yacht or catamaran charter costs, what APA and bareboat mean, tipping, licences and the best months: short answers with dated sources.
Crewed vs bareboat yacht charter
Bareboat, skippered or crewed yacht charter: who needs a licence, what a skipper costs per day, and how APA and tips work. Sourced and dated.
The true cost of a week on a catamaran
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Sailing licence requirements by country
Do you need an ICC, a VHF certificate or a sailing résumé to bareboat charter? Sourced rules for Croatia, Greece, the Caribbean, Turkey, Italy, Spain and more.
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Bareboat vs skippered (vs crewed)
What a skipper costs per day, who needs a licence, and when APA and tips apply: bareboat, skippered and crewed charters compared with sources.
Catamaran vs monohull
In Croatia and Greece a catamaran charter costs about 2.2–2.3× a sailboat per week (2026 averages). Fuel, port fees, deposit and comfort compared with sources.
Catamaran vs monohull vs motor yacht
Catamaran, sailing yacht or motor yacht for your charter? Sourced weekly averages, deposits and APA compared, with gaps marked where we have no verified data.
How we get the numbers
- No invented numbers. Every figure links to a public source and a "checked on" date.
- No copied partner prices. We don't scrape or republish booking platforms' listings.
- Our arithmetic is labelled. Ranges, ratios and worked examples are marked as ours.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter cost per week?
It depends on boat type, destination and month. For catamarans, 12 Knots' monthly average weekly asking prices across our 10 destinations run from about €3,558 (Croatia, March) to €11,687 (Ibiza, July). Mali brodari's 2026 averages for sailboats are €2,753 (Croatia) and €3,425 (Greece). We have no verified averages for motor yachts or gulets. See how much a yacht charter costs.
How much does it cost to charter a catamaran for a week?
Across the 10 destinations we track, 12 Knots' monthly average weekly asking prices for catamarans range from about €3,558 (Croatia, March) to €11,687 (Ibiza, July), before extras such as fuel, marina fees and a skipper. Mali brodari puts the 2026 average at €6,258 per week in Croatia and €7,586 in Greece.
Which is the cheapest destination for a catamaran charter?
In our data, Croatia has the lowest monthly averages (€3,558–4,037 per week from October to April). In peak summer, Turkey (€7,582 in July) is cheaper than Croatia (€9,324), Greece (€9,336) and Italy (€9,569).