# Catamaran charter in the Bahamas: cost by month > Catamaran charter cost in the Bahamas by month: €6,591–10,799/week average, skipper rate, fleet size, cheapest months. Sourced. URL: https://catamaranindex.com/bahamas/catamaran/ Last updated: 2026-10-28 Author: Catamaran Index editorial team A catamaran charter in the Bahamas averages **€6,591–10,799 per week**, from September (cheapest) to March (most expensive), in 12 Knots' monthly asking prices (updated October 2026) ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/caribbean/bahamas/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026). Fuel, marina fees and food come on top. *Last checked: 27 Oct 2026. Averages mix bareboat and crewed boats of all sizes and are asking prices before extras. Per-person figures divide by 8 guests (the 4-cabin basis of our cost source) and are our arithmetic. [Download the data (CSV)](https://catamaranindex.com/data/prices-2026-10.csv).* ## How much does a catamaran charter in the Bahamas cost per week? | Month | Avg. weekly price | Season (our label) | vs cheapest month | Per person, 8 guests | |---|---:|---|---:|---:| | [January](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/january/) | €9,410 | Shoulder | +43% | €1,176 | | [February](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/february/) | €10,126 | Peak (3 priciest) | +54% | €1,266 | | [March](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/march/) | €10,799 | Peak (3 priciest) | +64% | €1,350 | | [April](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/april/) | €10,601 | Peak (3 priciest) | +61% | €1,325 | | [May](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/may/) | €9,670 | Shoulder | +47% | €1,209 | | [June](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/june/) | €8,967 | Shoulder | +36% | €1,121 | | [July](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/july/) | €8,261 | Shoulder | +25% | €1,033 | | [August](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/august/) | €6,713 | Low (3 cheapest) | +2% | €839 | | [September](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/september/) | €6,591 | Low (3 cheapest) | cheapest month | €824 | | [October](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/october/) | €7,377 | Low (3 cheapest) | +12% | €922 | | [November](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/november/) | €9,505 | Shoulder | +44% | €1,188 | | [December](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/december/) | €9,554 | Shoulder | +45% | €1,194 | Source: [12 Knots: Catamaran charter in the Bahamas](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/caribbean/bahamas/catamaran-charter/), 88 unique boats, checked 27 Oct 2026. Season labels rank the 12 monthly averages (3 cheapest = low, 3 priciest = peak); they are our labels, not the source's. June–November fall in the Atlantic hurricane season ([NOAA National Hurricane Center](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/), checked 27 Oct 2026). ## What does a catamaran week in the Bahamas cost all-in? Destination-specific fuel, marina and mandatory-extra figures for the Bahamas: **not verified yet** (our cost source does not cover it), so we don't show an all-in estimate. General guidance from The Globe Sailor: food €20–40 per person per day, excluding drinks, and a catamaran deposit of €4,000–10,000 ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026). Enter your quotes in the [cost calculator](https://catamaranindex.com/tools/charter-cost-calculator/). ## Bareboat, skippered or crewed? 12 Knots' averages mix bareboat and crewed listings, so they can't be split by charter type ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/caribbean/bahamas/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026). - **Bareboat:** Sources differ: résumé (Anchor) vs formal certification (Moorings) ([licence details](https://catamaranindex.com/bahamas/#licence)). - **Skippered:** a skipper costs about €150–300 per day ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026); a the Bahamas-specific rate is not verified yet. The skipper's meals are at your expense ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026). - **Crewed:** budget an APA of 25–35% of the fee ([Helm](https://www.helm.yt/article/what-is-an-apa), checked 27 Oct 2026) and a customary 10–20% gratuity ([Worth Avenue Yachts](https://www.worthavenueyachts.com/explore/charter-terms-and-conditions/), checked 27 Oct 2026). A crewed catamaran average for the Bahamas: not verified yet. ## Catamaran or monohull in the Bahamas? A dated average monohull price for the Bahamas: not verified yet. See [catamaran vs monohull](https://catamaranindex.com/compare/catamaran-vs-monohull/). ## How many catamarans are available in the Bahamas? 12 Knots listed **108 catamarans** for bareboat or crewed charter in the Bahamas, and its averages use 88 unique boats ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/caribbean/bahamas/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026). That is one platform's inventory, not the whole market. ## When to go - **Cheapest months:** [August](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/august/), [September](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/september/), [October](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/october/) - **Priciest months:** [February](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/february/), [March](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/march/), [April](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/april/) - **Season and weather:** Prices are highest from February to April and lowest in August–September. Monthly figures are 12 Knots' published "average weekly cost" for catamarans in the Bahamas. They mix bareboat and crewed listings and all boat sizes, and they are asking prices, not final transaction prices. The official Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with most activity between mid-August and mid-October ([NOAA National Hurricane Center](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/), checked 27 Oct 2026). Charter prices dip in the same months (see chart), so a lower price usually means more weather risk. Check your operator's hurricane policy and consider travel insurance. More on the Bahamas: [overview, licence and sample route](https://catamaranindex.com/bahamas/). ## Compare and book We may earn a commission if you book through these links, at no extra cost to you ([disclosure](https://catamaranindex.com/affiliate-disclosure/)). - [Click&Boat](https://catamaranindex.com/go/clickandboat?dest=bahamas&pos=boat-cta): Boat rental marketplace (bareboat, skippered and day trips). - [SamBoat](https://catamaranindex.com/go/samboat?dest=bahamas&pos=boat-cta): Boat rental marketplace (bareboat, skippered and day trips). - [Searadar](https://catamaranindex.com/go/searadar?dest=bahamas&pos=boat-cta): Yacht charter search across charter companies. Day trips: [GetYourGuide](https://catamaranindex.com/go/getyourguide?dest=bahamas&pos=daytrips) · [Viator](https://catamaranindex.com/go/viator?dest=bahamas&pos=daytrips) ## FAQ ### How much does it cost to charter a catamaran in the Bahamas? 12 Knots' average weekly asking price runs from €6,591 in September to €10,799 in March (updated October 2026), before fuel, marina fees and food. ### What is the cheapest month for a catamaran charter in the Bahamas? September, at €6,591 per week on average; the three cheapest months are August, September, October (12 Knots, October 2026). The cheaper months overlap the Atlantic hurricane season, 1 June to 30 November (NOAA). ### How much does a catamaran with a skipper cost in the Bahamas? A the Bahamas-specific skipper rate is not verified yet. The Globe Sailor's general range is €150–300 per day (September 2026), plus the skipper's meals. --- Affiliate disclosure: some links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See /affiliate-disclosure/.