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.
Ratio = catamaran ÷ sailboat weekly average (our calculation).
Catamarans cost more per week, but they offer more space, more stability and a shallower draft. Here is what the data says about the price gap.
Last checked: 27 Oct 2026.
Weekly charter price: catamaran vs sailboat (2026 averages)
| Country | Catamaran | Sailboat (monohull) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | €6,258 | €2,753 | 2.3× |
| Greece | €7,586 | €3,425 | 2.2× |
Source: Mali brodari, 2026 analysis based on yacht-rent.com data (Mali brodari, checked 27 Oct 2026). The ratio is our calculation.
Running costs: fuel and port fees
| Destination | Fuel/week, monohull | Fuel/week, catamaran | Port/night, monohull | Port/night, catamaran |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | €87 | €262 | €75 | €135 |
| Greece | €105 | €315 | €25 | €56 |
| Turkey | €70 | €210 | €45 | €70 |
| Italy | €102 | €307 | €80 | €120 |
| Balearic Islands | €92 | €277 | €80 | €122 |
| French Polynesia | €70 | €210 | €35 | €62 |
Source: The Globe Sailor, September 2026 (The Globe Sailor, checked 28 Oct 2026). Catamarans burn more fuel (two engines) and often pay higher berth rates because of their beam.
Beyond price
- Space: catamarans have more cabins and a large shared saloon and cockpit, so the per-person cost gap narrows with a full boat.
- Comfort: a catamaran sails flat; a monohull heels. People prone to seasickness often prefer catamarans at anchor.
- Sailing feel: monohulls point higher upwind and many sailors find them more rewarding to sail.
- Deposit: The Globe Sailor gives €2,000–3,000 for a sailing yacht versus €4,000–10,000 for a catamaran (The Globe Sailor, checked 28 Oct 2026).
See the true cost calculator to compare per-person totals.