# How much does a catamaran charter in Tahiti cost?

> Tahiti catamaran charter: €5,009–10,592 per week in the French Polynesia series (January–July). A Tahiti-only average is not verified.

URL: https://catamaranindex.com/french-polynesia/tahiti-cost/
Last updated: 2026-11-03
Author: Catamaran Index editorial team

A catamaran charter in Tahiti, filed by 12 Knots as **French Polynesia (Tahiti)**, averages **€5,009–10,592 per week**: €5,009 in January and €10,592 in July (asking prices, updated October 2026) ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/oceania/tahiti/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026). That is one series for the territory, not a separate average for the island of Tahiti. A separate monohull or crewed-yacht average is **not verified**. For 8 people, fuel, six marina nights, mandatory extras and food at the low rate bring our all-in estimate to **€7,331–12,914** per week (our arithmetic).

*Checked 2026-11-03. The averages mix bareboat and crewed listings and all sizes. The dry season is May to October and the wet season November to April ([Tahiti Tourisme](https://tahititourisme.com/en-us/travel-planner/tahiti-weather/), checked 27 Oct 2026).*

## Weekly fee by month

The month-by-month table, with season labels, is on [French Polynesia catamaran cost](https://catamaranindex.com/french-polynesia/catamaran/). Cheapest month: January. Priciest: July. Sample: 53 unique boats, so a few listings move the average ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/oceania/tahiti/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026).

## What sits on top of the fee

The Globe Sailor's September 2026 catamaran row for French Polynesia ([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 per night are our reading.

| Item | Amount |
|---|---:|
| Fuel | €210 per week |
| Port fee | €62 per night |
| Mandatory extras | €620 |
| Skipper | €274 per day (€1,918 for 7 days, our arithmetic) |
| Deposit, refundable | €4,000 |
| Damage waiver, optional | €230 |
| Food, excluding drinks | €20–€40 per person per day |

Party sizes and the lines we refuse to add: [true cost of a week in French Polynesia](https://catamaranindex.com/true-cost/french-polynesia/).

## Tax and crew we could not price

- **Taxe de séjour on a charter boat:** not verified. The only official note we found covers cruise ships and is from 2011, so we do not use it.
- **A crewed-catamaran average:** not verified. APA on a crewed sailing yacht or catamaran is usually 25–35% of the fee ([Helm](https://www.helm.yt/article/what-is-an-apa), checked 27 Oct 2026).
- **A price for Tahiti island only**, as distinct from Raiatea, Taha'a, Bora Bora and Huahine: not verified. Most charters in this series start from Raiatea. The lagoon route: [7-day itinerary](https://catamaranindex.com/itineraries/french-polynesia/).

## When the higher prices fall

Prices are highest in July to September, inside the dry season, and lowest in January, inside the wet season (our reading of the same monthly series). [Best time to charter](https://catamaranindex.com/best-time/french-polynesia/).

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See also: [cost by month](https://catamaranindex.com/french-polynesia/catamaran/) · [French Polynesia overview](https://catamaranindex.com/french-polynesia/) · [itinerary](https://catamaranindex.com/itineraries/french-polynesia/) · [licence rules](https://catamaranindex.com/licence-by-country/french-polynesia/).

## FAQ

### How much does a catamaran charter in Tahiti cost per week?

12 Knots' French Polynesia (Tahiti) average is €5,009–10,592 per week, €5,009 in January to €10,592 in July (October 2026), before fuel, marina fees and food. A separate average for the island of Tahiti is not verified.

### What is the all-in cost of a catamaran week in French Polynesia?

Our estimate for 8 people is €7,331–12,914 per week: the asking price plus fuel, six marina nights, mandatory extras and food at €20 per person per day (our arithmetic on The Globe Sailor's September 2026 figures). The refundable deposit of €4,000 is not included.

### When is a Tahiti catamaran charter cheapest?

January, at €5,009 per week. That month is in the wet season (November to April, Tahiti Tourisme). The dry season, May to October, holds the higher prices, up to €10,592 in July.

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