# Yacht charter cost calculator

> Estimate a full charter week: sourced base price by destination and month, plus skipper, fuel, marina fees, food, APA and tips. Every default is cited.

URL: https://catamaranindex.com/tools/charter-cost-calculator/
Last updated: 2026-10-28
Author: Catamaran Index editorial team

Start from a sourced average weekly price for your destination and month, then add each cost line. Every default is a published figure with its source below; replace any of them with your own quote.

*Last checked: 27 Oct 2026. Pre-filled prices are catamaran averages (our only monthly series); for a sailing yacht, motor yacht or gulet, type your quote into the charter fee.*

## What the calculator adds up

| Input | Default | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Charter fee | 12 Knots' average weekly catamaran price for the month | ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/mediterranean-sea/croatia/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026) and the other 12 Knots pages |
| Fuel, marina fee, mandatory extras | The Globe Sailor's figures for the destination, where published | ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) |
| Food | €20 per person per day (range €20–40) | ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) |
| Skipper | €150 per day (range €150–300) | ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) |
| APA, crewed charters | 25–35% sail and catamaran; 35–40% motor yacht | ([Helm](https://www.helm.yt/article/what-is-an-apa), checked 27 Oct 2026) |
| Crew gratuity | 10–20% of the fee | ([Worth Avenue Yachts](https://www.worthavenueyachts.com/explore/charter-terms-and-conditions/), checked 27 Oct 2026) |

The total is our arithmetic on those inputs. It excludes flights, drinks and the refundable deposit.

## Calculator

Pick a destination and month, then edit any figure.

## Where the numbers come from

Each cost line is explained in [the true cost of a week on a catamaran](https://catamaranindex.com/guides/true-cost-catamaran-week/) and [how much a yacht charter costs](https://catamaranindex.com/guides/how-much-does-a-yacht-charter-cost/). Per-destination all-in estimates: [Croatia](https://catamaranindex.com/croatia/catamaran/#all-in) · [Greece](https://catamaranindex.com/greece/catamaran/#all-in) · [Italy](https://catamaranindex.com/italy/catamaran/#all-in) · [French Polynesia](https://catamaranindex.com/french-polynesia/catamaran/#all-in).

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