# Catamaran charter in Thailand: cost by month > Catamaran charter cost in Thailand by month: €4,996–10,235/week average, skipper rate, fleet size, cheapest months. Sourced. URL: https://catamaranindex.com/thailand/catamaran/ Last updated: 2026-10-28 Author: Catamaran Index editorial team A catamaran charter in Thailand averages **€4,996–10,235 per week**, from August (cheapest) to January (most expensive), in 12 Knots' monthly asking prices (updated October 2026) ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/southeast-asia/thailand/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 Thailand cost per week? | Month | Avg. weekly price | Season (our label) | vs cheapest month | Per person, 8 guests | |---|---:|---|---:|---:| | [January](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/january/) | €10,235 | Peak (3 priciest) | +105% | €1,279 | | [February](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/february/) | €9,938 | Peak (3 priciest) | +99% | €1,242 | | [March](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/march/) | €9,125 | Shoulder | +83% | €1,141 | | [April](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/april/) | €8,165 | Shoulder | +63% | €1,021 | | [May](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/may/) | €5,324 | Shoulder | +7% | €666 | | [June](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/june/) | €5,062 | Low (3 cheapest) | +1% | €633 | | [July](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/july/) | €5,073 | Shoulder | +2% | €634 | | [August](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/august/) | €4,996 | Low (3 cheapest) | cheapest month | €625 | | [September](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/september/) | €5,016 | Low (3 cheapest) | cheapest month | €627 | | [October](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/october/) | €6,671 | Shoulder | +34% | €834 | | [November](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/november/) | €9,397 | Shoulder | +88% | €1,175 | | [December](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/december/) | €10,140 | Peak (3 priciest) | +103% | €1,268 | Source: [12 Knots: Catamaran charter in Thailand](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/southeast-asia/thailand/catamaran-charter/), 68 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 Thailand cost all-in? Destination-specific fuel, marina and mandatory-extra figures for Thailand: **not verified yet** (our cost source does not cover it), so we don't show an all-in estimate. General guidance from The Globe Sailor: food €20–40 per person per day, excluding drinks, and a catamaran deposit of €4,000–10,000 ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026). Enter your quotes 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/southeast-asia/thailand/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026). - **Bareboat:** No legal licence requirement; sailing résumé ([licence details](https://catamaranindex.com/thailand/#licence)). - **Skippered:** a skipper costs about €150–300 per day ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026); a Thailand-specific rate is not verified yet. 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 Thailand: not verified yet. ## Catamaran or monohull in Thailand? A dated average monohull price for Thailand: not verified yet. See [catamaran vs monohull](https://catamaranindex.com/compare/catamaran-vs-monohull/). ## How many catamarans are available in Thailand? 12 Knots listed **94 catamarans** for bareboat or crewed charter in Thailand, and its averages use 68 unique boats ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/southeast-asia/thailand/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026). That is one platform's inventory, not the whole market. ## When to go - **Cheapest months:** [June](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/june/), [August](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/august/), [September](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/september/) - **Priciest 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/) - **Season and weather:** Prices peak from November to March and roughly halve from May to September. Monthly figures are 12 Knots' published "average weekly cost" for catamarans in Thailand. They mix bareboat and crewed listings and all boat sizes, and they are asking prices, not final transaction prices. We have not yet verified an official weather source for Thailand; ask your base about monsoon conditions before booking low season. More on Thailand: [overview, licence and sample route](https://catamaranindex.com/thailand/). ## 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=thailand&pos=boat-cta): Boat rental marketplace (bareboat, skippered and day trips). - [SamBoat](https://catamaranindex.com/go/samboat?dest=thailand&pos=boat-cta): Boat rental marketplace (bareboat, skippered and day trips). - [Searadar](https://catamaranindex.com/go/searadar?dest=thailand&pos=boat-cta): Yacht charter search across charter companies. Day trips: [GetYourGuide](https://catamaranindex.com/go/getyourguide?dest=thailand&pos=daytrips) · [Viator](https://catamaranindex.com/go/viator?dest=thailand&pos=daytrips) ## FAQ ### How much does it cost to charter a catamaran in Thailand? 12 Knots' average weekly asking price runs from €4,996 in August to €10,235 in January (updated October 2026), before fuel, marina fees and food. ### What is the cheapest month for a catamaran charter in Thailand? August, at €4,996 per week on average; the three cheapest months are June, August, September (12 Knots, October 2026). ### How much does a catamaran with a skipper cost in Thailand? A Thailand-specific skipper rate is not verified yet. The Globe Sailor's general range is €150–300 per day (September 2026), 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/.