# Caribbean catamaran charter prices by month

> Caribbean catamaran charter prices: BVI, Bahamas and Belize monthly averages side by side, Martinique and Guadeloupe, hurricane season and licences.

URL: https://catamaranindex.com/caribbean/
Last updated: 2026-10-28
Author: Catamaran Index editorial team

In the BVI, 12 Knots' average weekly catamaran price is **€6,816–9,773 per week (lowest in September, highest in March)** ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/caribbean/bvi/catamaran-charter), checked 27 Oct 2026); in the Bahamas it is €6,591–10,799 per week (lowest in September, highest in March) ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/caribbean/bahamas/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026). The Globe Sailor lists a catamaran at €6,250 in Martinique and €6,346 in Guadeloupe (recorded September 2026; the table states no period) ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026).

*Last checked: 27 Oct 2026. 12 Knots files the BVI and the Bahamas under "Caribbean" and Belize under "Central America"; Belize lies on the western Caribbean Sea, so we compare all three. Averages mix bareboat and crewed boats of all sizes.*

## How much does it cost to charter a catamaran in the Caribbean?

Average weekly catamaran asking price by month:

| Month | BVI | Bahamas | Belize | Hurricane season |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---|
| [January](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/january/) | €8,813 | €9,410 | €10,722 | No |
| [February](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/february/) | €9,390 | €10,126 | €11,310 | No |
| [March](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/march/) | €9,773 | €10,799 | €11,454 | No |
| [April](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/april/) | €9,097 | €10,601 | €10,869 | No |
| [May](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/may/) | €8,222 | €9,670 | €8,767 | No |
| [June](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/june/) | €7,848 | €8,967 | €7,566 | Yes |
| [July](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/july/) | €7,448 | €8,261 | €7,335 | Yes |
| [August](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/august/) | €6,868 | €6,713 | €6,771 | Yes |
| [September](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/september/) | €6,816 | €6,591 | €6,787 | Yes |
| [October](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/october/) | €7,134 | €7,377 | €6,343 | Yes |
| [November](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/november/) | €8,100 | €9,505 | €8,404 | Yes |
| [December](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/december/) | €8,885 | €9,554 | €9,760 | No |

Sources: ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/caribbean/bvi/catamaran-charter), checked 27 Oct 2026), ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/caribbean/bahamas/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026), ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/central-america/belize/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026). Hurricane season: 1 June to 30 November, most activity mid-August to mid-October ([NOAA National Hurricane Center](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/), checked 27 Oct 2026).

## Which Caribbean destination is cheapest?

- **[British Virgin Islands](https://catamaranindex.com/bvi/)**: €6,816–9,773 per week; cheapest September, priciest March; 446 catamarans listed. [Cost by month](https://catamaranindex.com/bvi/catamaran/).
- **[Bahamas](https://catamaranindex.com/bahamas/)**: €6,591–10,799 per week; cheapest September, priciest March; 108 catamarans listed. [Cost by month](https://catamaranindex.com/bahamas/catamaran/).
- **[Belize](https://catamaranindex.com/belize/)**: €6,343–11,454 per week; cheapest October, priciest March; 25 catamarans listed. [Cost by month](https://catamaranindex.com/belize/catamaran/).

In every month of the year the BVI average is below the Bahamas average except August, September (our comparison of the two series). Belize's sample is small (18 boats), so single listings move its average.

## Eastern Caribbean: Martinique and Guadeloupe

We don't track monthly prices for the French Antilles. The Globe Sailor's September 2026 table lists, for a catamaran under 5 years old with 4 cabins / 8 people ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026):

| | Martinique | Guadeloupe |
|---|---:|---:|
| Catamaran (period not stated) | €6,250 | €6,346 |
| Skipper (per day, our reading) | €286 | €286 |
| Fuel | €356 | €278 |
| Port fee | €50 | €50 |
| Deposit (refundable) | €4,000 | €4,000 |

## Do you need a licence in the Caribbean?

Anchor says that in the Caribbean there is no official licence requirement for a bareboat; operators ask for a sailing résumé ([Anchor (formerly Helm)](https://www.anchor.yt/article/bareboat-licences), checked 27 Oct 2026). The Moorings rates the BVI as its Level 1 destination and lists Belize among destinations needing proof of qualifications ([The Moorings](https://www.moorings.com/experience-guide/level-3-sail), checked 27 Oct 2026). For the Bahamas, our sources differ ([details](https://catamaranindex.com/bahamas/#licence)).

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## FAQ

### What is the cheapest month to charter a catamaran in the BVI?

September, at €6,816 per week on 12 Knots' average (October 2026), inside the Atlantic hurricane season (1 June to 30 November, NOAA).

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