The true cost of a week on a catamaran
Charter fee + skipper + APA + fuel + marina + extras: every cost line of a catamaran week with a public source, plus an interactive cost calculator.
A charter quote is only the start. A realistic weekly budget adds fuel, marina fees, mandatory extras, food, possibly a skipper and, on crewed yachts, an APA and tips. This guide lists each line with a public source, and the calculator below adds them up.
Last checked: 27 Oct 2026.
The cost lines
| Cost line | Typical figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Charter fee (catamaran, per week) | See each destination; e.g. Croatia €3,558–€9,324 by month | (12 Knots, checked 27 Oct 2026) |
| Skipper | €150–300 per day, plus their meals | (The Globe Sailor, checked 28 Oct 2026) |
| Fuel | ~4–5 litres per hour under engine; €210–356 per week for a catamaran depending on destination | (The Globe Sailor, checked 28 Oct 2026) |
| Marina / port fees | Around €120 per night for a 40-ft sailing yacht in high season; catamarans often pay more | (The Globe Sailor, checked 28 Oct 2026) |
| Final cleaning | €100–250 depending on boat size | (The Globe Sailor, checked 28 Oct 2026) |
| Provisioning | €20–40 per person per day, excluding drinks | (The Globe Sailor, checked 28 Oct 2026) |
| Tourist tax | €2–10 per person per day | (The Globe Sailor, checked 28 Oct 2026) |
| Security deposit (refundable) | €4,000–10,000 for a catamaran | (The Globe Sailor, checked 28 Oct 2026) |
| APA (crewed charters) | ~25–35% of the charter fee for sailing yachts and catamarans; covers food, drink, fuel, mooring fees | (Helm, checked 27 Oct 2026) |
| Crew gratuity (crewed charters) | Customarily 10–20% of the charter fee | (Worth Avenue Yachts, checked 27 Oct 2026) |
Extras by destination (catamaran)
| Destination | Fuel / week | Port fee / night | Mandatory extras | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | €262 | €135 | €450 | €4,000 |
| Greece | €315 | €56 | €410 | €3,500 |
| Turkey | €210 | €70 | €390 | €3,500 |
| Italy | €307 | €120 | €430 | €4,000 |
| Balearic Islands | €277 | €122 | €335 | €4,350 |
| French Polynesia | €210 | €62 | €620 | €4,000 |
Source: The Globe Sailor, figures recorded September 2026 (The Globe Sailor, checked 28 Oct 2026).
Worked example: Croatia in July, 6 people, bareboat
All inputs are sourced figures above; the arithmetic is ours.
- Charter (12 Knots July average): €9,324
- Fuel: €262
- Port fees, 6 nights × €135: €810
- Mandatory extras: €450
- Provisioning at the low end, 6 people × 7 days × €20: €840
- Total before drinks, tourist tax and flights: €11,686, about €1,948 per person
Adding a skipper at €150–300 per day adds €1,050–€2,100. The deposit is refundable and not included.
Weekly cost calculator
Pick a destination and month to pre-fill the sourced averages, then replace any figure with your actual quote.
Frequently asked questions
What is APA on a yacht charter?
The Advance Provisioning Allowance is paid on top of the charter fee on crewed charters to cover food, drink, fuel, mooring fees and operating costs. Helm puts it at around 25–35% of the charter fee for sailing yachts and catamarans and 35–40% for motor yachts.
How much does a skipper cost per day?
The Globe Sailor says the skipper's fee is generally between €150 and €300 per day depending on the destination, and that the skipper's meals are at your expense.
How much should I budget for fuel on a catamaran charter?
The Globe Sailor suggests allowing 4 to 5 litres per hour under engine, and its September 2026 weekly fuel budgets for a catamaran range from €210 (Turkey, French Polynesia) to €356 (Martinique).