# Catamaran charter in French Polynesia: cost by month > Catamaran charter cost in French Polynesia by month: €5,009–10,592/week average, all-in and per person, skipper rate, fleet size, cheapest months. Sourced. URL: https://catamaranindex.com/french-polynesia/catamaran/ Last updated: 2026-10-28 Author: Catamaran Index editorial team A catamaran charter in French Polynesia averages **€5,009–10,592 per week**, from January (cheapest) to July (most expensive), in 12 Knots' monthly asking prices (updated October 2026) ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/oceania/tahiti/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 French Polynesia 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/) | €5,009 | Low (3 cheapest) | €626 | €7,331 | €916 | | [February](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/february/) | €5,811 | Low (3 cheapest) | €726 | €8,133 | €1,017 | | [March](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/march/) | €7,493 | Shoulder | €937 | €9,815 | €1,227 | | [April](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/april/) | €9,399 | Shoulder | €1,175 | €11,721 | €1,465 | | [May](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/may/) | €9,284 | Shoulder | €1,161 | €11,606 | €1,451 | | [June](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/june/) | €9,450 | Shoulder | €1,181 | €11,772 | €1,472 | | [July](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/july/) | €10,592 | Peak (3 priciest) | €1,324 | €12,914 | €1,614 | | [August](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/august/) | €10,317 | Peak (3 priciest) | €1,290 | €12,639 | €1,580 | | [September](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/september/) | €10,209 | Peak (3 priciest) | €1,276 | €12,531 | €1,566 | | [October](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/october/) | €9,777 | Shoulder | €1,222 | €12,099 | €1,512 | | [November](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/november/) | €7,473 | Shoulder | €934 | €9,795 | €1,224 | | [December](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/december/) | €6,773 | Low (3 cheapest) | €847 | €9,095 | €1,137 | Source: [12 Knots: Catamaran charter in French Polynesia (Tahiti)](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/oceania/tahiti/catamaran-charter/), 53 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 French Polynesia cost all-in? In January, the cheapest month, our all-in estimate is **€7,331** for the boat (€916 per person for 8); in July it is **€12,914** (€1,614 per person). Our arithmetic, on sourced inputs: | Cost line | Amount | Source | |---|---:|---| | Fuel, per week | €210 | ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) | | Port fee × 6 nights | €62 × 6 = €372 | ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) | | Mandatory extras (cleaning, consumables) | €620 | ([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/oceania/tahiti/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026). - **Bareboat:** Sources differ: résumé (Anchor) vs formal certification (Moorings) ([licence details](https://catamaranindex.com/french-polynesia/#licence)). - **Skippered:** The Globe Sailor's catamaran table lists a skipper at **€274** for French Polynesia (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 €1,918 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). - **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 French Polynesia: not verified yet. ## Catamaran or monohull in French Polynesia? A dated average monohull price for French Polynesia: not verified yet. The Globe Sailor lists €8,050 for a catamaran and €4,760 for a sailing yacht in French Polynesia (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), a ratio of 1.7× (our arithmetic). See [catamaran vs monohull](https://catamaranindex.com/compare/catamaran-vs-monohull/). ## How many catamarans are available in French Polynesia? 12 Knots listed **77 catamarans** for bareboat or crewed charter in French Polynesia, and its averages use 53 unique boats ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/oceania/tahiti/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026). With a sample this small, a few listings can move a monthly average. That is one platform's inventory, not the whole market. ## When to go - **Cheapest months:** [January](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/january/), [February](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/february/), [December](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/december/) - **Priciest months:** [July](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/july/), [August](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/august/), [September](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/september/) - **Season and weather:** Tahiti Tourisme describes a dry season from May to October and a wet season from November to April ([Tahiti Tourisme](https://tahititourisme.com/en-us/travel-planner/tahiti-weather/), checked 27 Oct 2026). Charter prices track this: highest in July–September, lowest in January. Monthly figures are 12 Knots' published "average weekly cost" for catamarans in French Polynesia. They mix bareboat and crewed listings and all boat sizes, and they are asking prices, not final transaction prices. More on French Polynesia: [overview, licence and sample route](https://catamaranindex.com/french-polynesia/). ## 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=french-polynesia&pos=boat-cta): Boat rental marketplace (bareboat, skippered and day trips). - [SamBoat](https://catamaranindex.com/go/samboat?dest=french-polynesia&pos=boat-cta): Boat rental marketplace (bareboat, skippered and day trips). - [Searadar](https://catamaranindex.com/go/searadar?dest=french-polynesia&pos=boat-cta): Yacht charter search across charter companies. Day trips: [GetYourGuide](https://catamaranindex.com/go/getyourguide?dest=french-polynesia&pos=daytrips) · [Viator](https://catamaranindex.com/go/viator?dest=french-polynesia&pos=daytrips) ## FAQ ### How much does it cost to charter a catamaran in French Polynesia? 12 Knots' average weekly asking price runs from €5,009 in January to €10,592 in July (updated October 2026), before fuel, marina fees and food. With those added for 8 people, our estimate is €7,331–12,914 per week (our arithmetic on The Globe Sailor's September 2026 figures). ### What is the cheapest month for a catamaran charter in French Polynesia? January, at €5,009 per week on average; the three cheapest months are January, February, December (12 Knots, October 2026). ### How much does a catamaran with a skipper cost in French Polynesia? The Globe Sailor lists a skipper at €274 per day for French Polynesia (September 2026), so about €1,918 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/.