# Catamaran charter in Croatia: cost by month > Catamaran charter cost in Croatia by month: €3,558–9,324/week average, all-in and per person, skipper rate, fleet size, cheapest months. Sourced. URL: https://catamaranindex.com/croatia/catamaran/ Last updated: 2026-10-28 Author: Catamaran Index editorial team A catamaran charter in Croatia averages **€3,558–9,324 per week**, from March (cheapest) to July (most expensive), in 12 Knots' monthly asking prices (updated October 2026) ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/mediterranean-sea/croatia/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026). Mali brodari's 2026 average is €6,258 per week ([Mali brodari](https://malibrodari.hr/en/croatia-has-more-charter-boats-than-greece-but-earns-less/), 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 Croatia cost per week? | Month | Avg. weekly price | Season (our label) | Per person, 8 guests | All-in estimate | All-in per person | |---|---:|---|---:|---:|---:| | [January](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/january/) | €3,806 | Shoulder | €476 | €6,448 | €806 | | [February](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/february/) | €3,801 | Low (3 cheapest) | €475 | €6,443 | €805 | | [March](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/march/) | €3,558 | Low (3 cheapest) | €445 | €6,200 | €775 | | [April](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/april/) | €3,568 | Low (3 cheapest) | €446 | €6,210 | €776 | | [May](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/may/) | €5,309 | Shoulder | €664 | €7,951 | €994 | | [June](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/june/) | €7,990 | Peak (3 priciest) | €999 | €10,632 | €1,329 | | [July](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/july/) | €9,324 | Peak (3 priciest) | €1,166 | €11,966 | €1,496 | | [August](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/august/) | €8,874 | Peak (3 priciest) | €1,109 | €11,516 | €1,440 | | [September](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/september/) | €6,685 | Shoulder | €836 | €9,327 | €1,166 | | [October](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/october/) | €3,957 | Shoulder | €495 | €6,599 | €825 | | [November](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/november/) | €3,969 | Shoulder | €496 | €6,611 | €826 | | [December](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/december/) | €4,037 | Shoulder | €505 | €6,679 | €835 | Source: [12 Knots: Catamaran charter in Croatia](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/mediterranean-sea/croatia/catamaran-charter/), 1,036 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. ## What does a catamaran week in Croatia cost all-in? In March, the cheapest month, our all-in estimate is **€6,200** for the boat (€775 per person for 8); in July it is **€11,966** (€1,496 per person). Our arithmetic, on sourced inputs: | Cost line | Amount | Source | |---|---:|---| | Fuel, per week | €262 | ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) | | Port fee × 6 nights | €135 × 6 = €810 | ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) | | Mandatory extras (cleaning, consumables) | €450 | ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) | | Food, 8 people × 7 days × €20 | €1,120 | ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) | | Security deposit (refundable, not in the total) | €4,000 | ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) | | Damage waiver (optional, not in the total) | €230 | ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) | All-in = charter + fuel per week + 6 marina nights + mandatory extras + food at €20 per person per day for 8 people. Inputs are The Globe Sailor's September 2026 catamaran figures ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) (fuel per week and port fee per night are our reading of its table); the sums are our arithmetic. Drinks, tourist tax, flights and the refundable deposit are not included. Change any line 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/mediterranean-sea/croatia/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026). - **Bareboat:** Licence required; VHF SRC on board ([licence details](https://catamaranindex.com/croatia/#licence)). - **Skippered:** The Globe Sailor's catamaran table lists a skipper at **€200** for Croatia (per day, our reading; its text gives €150–300 per day) ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026), so about €1,400 for 7 days (our arithmetic). 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). Month by month: [Croatia with a skipper](https://catamaranindex.com/croatia/skippered/). - **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 Croatia: not verified yet. ## Catamaran or monohull in Croatia? Mali brodari's 2026 averages: catamaran **€6,258** per week, sailboat **€2,753** ([Mali brodari](https://malibrodari.hr/en/croatia-has-more-charter-boats-than-greece-but-earns-less/), checked 27 Oct 2026). A catamaran costs 2.3× as much, or €438 more per person for 8 guests (our arithmetic). The Globe Sailor lists €6,105 for a catamaran and €3,800 for a sailing yacht in Croatia (September 2026; period not stated) ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026). More: [Croatia sailing yacht prices](https://catamaranindex.com/croatia/sailing-yacht/). ## How many catamarans are available in Croatia? 12 Knots listed **1,334 catamarans** for bareboat or crewed charter in Croatia, and its averages use 1036 unique boats ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/mediterranean-sea/croatia/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026). Across all boat types, Mali brodari counts 3,761 charter vessels in Croatia ([Mali brodari](https://malibrodari.hr/en/croatia-has-more-charter-boats-than-greece-but-earns-less/), checked 27 Oct 2026). That is one platform's inventory, not the whole market. ## When to go - **Cheapest 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/) - **Priciest months:** [June](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/june/), [July](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/july/), [August](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/august/) - **Season and weather:** Prices climb from May, peak in July and August, and fall back after September. Monthly figures are 12 Knots' published "average weekly cost" for catamarans in Croatia. They mix bareboat and crewed listings and all boat sizes, and they are asking prices, not final transaction prices. Mali brodari reports an annual sailboat occupancy of 32.5% in Croatia versus 43.6% in Greece ([Mali brodari](https://malibrodari.hr/en/croatia-has-more-charter-boats-than-greece-but-earns-less/), checked 27 Oct 2026). More on Croatia: [overview, licence and sample route](https://catamaranindex.com/croatia/). ## 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=croatia&pos=boat-cta): Boat rental marketplace (bareboat, skippered and day trips). - [SamBoat](https://catamaranindex.com/go/samboat?dest=croatia&pos=boat-cta): Boat rental marketplace (bareboat, skippered and day trips). - [Searadar](https://catamaranindex.com/go/searadar?dest=croatia&pos=boat-cta): Yacht charter search across charter companies. Day trips: [GetYourGuide](https://catamaranindex.com/go/getyourguide?dest=croatia&pos=daytrips) · [Viator](https://catamaranindex.com/go/viator?dest=croatia&pos=daytrips) ## FAQ ### How much does it cost to charter a catamaran in Croatia? 12 Knots' average weekly asking price runs from €3,558 in March to €9,324 in July (updated October 2026), before fuel, marina fees and food. With those added for 8 people, our estimate is €6,200–11,966 per week (our arithmetic on The Globe Sailor's September 2026 figures). ### What is the cheapest month for a catamaran charter in Croatia? March, at €3,558 per week on average; the three cheapest months are February, March, April (12 Knots, October 2026). ### How much does a catamaran with a skipper cost in Croatia? The Globe Sailor lists a skipper at €200 per day for Croatia (September 2026), so about €1,400 for 7 days on top of the charter (our arithmetic), 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/.