True cost of a week's yacht or catamaran charter in the Balearic Islands
Balearic Islands: all-in cost of a week's catamaran charter for 4, 6 or 8 people, cheapest vs peak month, skipper, fuel, marina, taxes, deposit. Sourced.
Per person, 6, January
€1,059–1,199
Bareboat, our arithmetic
Sources: 12 Knots, The Globe Sailor, checked
A week's catamaran charter in the Balearic Islands costs about €1,059–1,199 per person for 6 people in Mallorca in January, the cheapest month, and €1,964–2,104 in July, the priciest (Ibiza runs €1,437–1,577 in February and €2,312–2,452 in July): 12 Knots' average weekly price plus fuel, 6 marina nights, mandatory extras and food at €20–40 a day (our arithmetic on The Globe Sailor's September 2026 figures). A skipper adds €1,470 for the week (€210 a day), the refundable deposit is around €4,350, and tourist taxes and park fees are not included: whether the Balearic sustainable tourism tax applies to charter-boat guests.
Checked 28 Oct 2026. Charter prices are 12 Knots' asking prices (mix of bareboat and crewed, all sizes); extras are The Globe Sailor's September 2026 figures; taxes and fees are labelled official, secondary or not verified (how to read the labels). Totals are our arithmetic and exclude flights, drinks and the refundable deposit.
How much does a week's charter in the Balearic Islands really cost?
Mallorca
| People | January total | Per person | July total | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 people, bareboat | €6,074–6,634 | €1,519–1,659 | €11,506–12,066 | €2,877–3,017 |
| 6 people, bareboat | €6,354–7,194 | €1,059–1,199 | €11,786–12,626 | €1,964–2,104 |
| 8 people, bareboat | €6,634–7,754 | €829–969 | €12,066–13,186 | €1,508–1,648 |
| 4 people, with a skipper | €7,544–8,104 | €1,886–2,026 | €12,976–13,536 | €3,244–3,384 |
| 6 people, with a skipper | €7,824–8,664 | €1,304–1,444 | €13,256–14,096 | €2,209–2,349 |
| 8 people, with a skipper | €8,104–9,224 | €1,013–1,153 | €13,536–14,656 | €1,692–1,832 |
Ibiza
| People | February total | Per person | July total | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 people, bareboat | €8,343–8,903 | €2,086–2,226 | €13,591–14,151 | €3,398–3,538 |
| 6 people, bareboat | €8,623–9,463 | €1,437–1,577 | €13,871–14,711 | €2,312–2,452 |
| 8 people, bareboat | €8,903–10,023 | €1,113–1,253 | €14,151–15,271 | €1,769–1,909 |
| 4 people, with a skipper | €9,813–10,373 | €2,453–2,593 | €15,061–15,621 | €3,765–3,905 |
| 6 people, with a skipper | €10,093–10,933 | €1,682–1,822 | €15,341–16,181 | €2,557–2,697 |
| 8 people, with a skipper | €10,373–11,493 | €1,297–1,437 | €15,621–16,741 | €1,953–2,093 |
Range = food at €20 to €40 per person per day. Our arithmetic; inputs below.
The Globe Sailor's figures are for 4-cabin boats for 8 people; with a skipper on board, check that the boat has a berth for them.
Every cost line
| Cost line | Amount | In the total? | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter fee, Mallorca, cheapest month (January) | €4,170 per week | Yes | secondary | 12 Knots |
| Charter fee, Mallorca, priciest month (July) | €9,602 per week | Yes | secondary | 12 Knots |
| Charter fee, Ibiza, cheapest month (February) | €6,439 per week | Yes | secondary | 12 Knots |
| Charter fee, Ibiza, priciest month (July) | €11,687 per week | Yes | secondary | 12 Knots |
| Skipper | €210 per day (Counted only in the "with a skipper" totals (7 days).) | Skippered totals only | secondary | The Globe Sailor |
| Cook or hostess | not verified (We found no usable published day rate.) | No | not verified | – |
| Fuel | €277 per week | Yes | secondary | The Globe Sailor |
| Marina fees, 6 nights | €122 × 6 = €732 | Yes | secondary | The Globe Sailor |
| Mandatory extras (cleaning, consumables) | €335 | Yes | secondary | The Globe Sailor |
| Food (provisioning), excluding drinks | €20–40 per person per day | Yes | secondary | The Globe Sailor |
| Balearic sustainable tourism tax (ITS) on charter-boat guests | not verified (Whether it applies to charter-boat guests is not verified.) | No | not verified | – |
| APA (crewed charters only) | 25–35% of the charter fee (On the Mallorca fee that is €1,043–1,460 in the cheapest month and €2,401–3,361 in the priciest (our arithmetic).) | No | secondary | Helm |
| Crew gratuity (crewed charters) | 10–20% of the charter fee | No | secondary | Worth Avenue Yachts |
| Security deposit (refundable) | €4,350 | No | secondary | The Globe Sailor |
| Damage waiver (optional) | €250 | No | secondary | The Globe Sailor |
The Globe Sailor's table does not state a period for every column: the skipper fee is per day and the port fee per night (read from the article text); fuel per week is our reading.
Tourist tax, cruising permits and other charges
- [Not verified] Balearic sustainable tourism tax (ITS) on charter-boat guests: not verified. Whether it applies to charter-boat guests is not verified.
Marina and mooring fees
The Globe Sailor lists a port fee of €122 per night for a catamaran in the Balearic Islands. Over 6 nights in port that is €122 × 6 = €732 (our arithmetic) (The Globe Sailor, checked 28 Oct 2026). The other nights you anchor or take a buoy.
Mooring buoys and anchoring rules: snorkel and dive guide.
National park and marine park fees
Not in the totals: they depend on your route. If your route goes there:
| Fee | Amount | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrera buoy, white (boats up to 12 m), per day | €9.30 (1 Oct–30 Apr) · €18.60 (1 May–30 Sep) | official | Govern de les Illes Balears (CAIB) |
| Cabrera buoy, yellow (over 12 to 15 m), per day | €20 (1 Oct–30 Apr) · €40 (1 May–30 Sep) | official | Govern de les Illes Balears (CAIB) |
| Cabrera buoy, orange (over 15 to 20 m), per day | €35 (1 Oct–30 Apr) · €90 (1 May–30 Sep) | official | Govern de les Illes Balears (CAIB) |
Skipper, cook or hostess, APA and tips
A skipper for the Balearic Islands is €210 per day on The Globe Sailor's catamaran table, so €1,470 for seven days (our arithmetic) (The Globe Sailor, checked 28 Oct 2026); their meals are on top. The skipper is not counted as a guest.
A cook or hostess's day rate: not verified; we found no usable published rate.
On crewed charters an APA (advance provisioning allowance) of 25–35% of the charter fee for sailing yachts and catamarans covers food, drink, fuel and port fees (Helm, checked 27 Oct 2026); it replaces those lines, so it is not in the bareboat total. A crew gratuity of 10–20% is customary (Worth Avenue Yachts, checked 27 Oct 2026). We show no crewed total, because 12 Knots' averages mix bareboat and crewed listings.
More: bareboat vs skippered, crewed vs bareboat, do I need a licence in the Balearic Islands?.
Security deposit and damage waiver
The Globe Sailor lists a security deposit of €4,350 for a catamaran in the Balearic Islands and an optional damage waiver of €250 (The Globe Sailor, checked 28 Oct 2026). The deposit is refundable and in no total on this page.
Cheapest month vs peak month
Mallorca
| Month | 12 Knots avg per week | Per person, 6 people, bareboat (our arithmetic) |
|---|---|---|
| January | €4,170 | €1,059–1,199 |
| February | €4,232 | €1,069–1,209 |
| March | €4,264 | €1,075–1,215 |
| April | €4,559 | €1,124–1,264 |
| May | €6,312 | €1,416–1,556 |
| June | €8,337 | €1,754–1,894 |
| July | €9,602 | €1,964–2,104 |
| August | €9,476 | €1,943–2,083 |
| September | €8,090 | €1,712–1,852 |
| October | €5,432 | €1,269–1,409 |
| November | €5,231 | €1,236–1,376 |
| December | €5,105 | €1,215–1,355 |
Ibiza
| Month | 12 Knots avg per week | Per person, 6 people, bareboat (our arithmetic) |
|---|---|---|
| January | €7,082 | €1,544–1,684 |
| February | €6,439 | €1,437–1,577 |
| March | €7,221 | €1,568–1,708 |
| April | €7,972 | €1,693–1,833 |
| May | €8,246 | €1,738–1,878 |
| June | €10,582 | €2,128–2,268 |
| July | €11,687 | €2,312–2,452 |
| August | €11,525 | €2,285–2,425 |
| September | €9,277 | €1,910–2,050 |
| October | €7,870 | €1,676–1,816 |
| November | €7,807 | €1,665–1,805 |
| December | €7,519 | €1,617–1,757 |
When to go, weighing price against weather: best time to charter in the Balearic Islands.
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What we could not verify
- Whether the Balearic sustainable tourism tax applies to charter-boat guests.
- Ports IB 2026 marina tariffs (published in BOIB 2026/66; values not read).
How to read the labels
- [Secondary source]: From a newspaper, law firm, travel site or charter company; not official.
- [Not verified]: We could not confirm it. We leave it open rather than guess, and never add it to a total.
- No label: Read in an official text: government, port or park authority, ministry, or an operator's own published tariff.
Charter prices are 12 Knots' asking prices and cost lines are The Globe Sailor's, so most lines are secondary. Totals, per-person figures, APA amounts and ranges are our arithmetic. Amounts in other currencies are shown as published and never converted or added.
Sources
- 12 Knots: Catamaran charter in Mallorca (secondary, not official), checked 27 Oct 2026.
- 12 Knots: Catamaran charter in Ibiza (secondary, not official), checked 27 Oct 2026.
- The Globe Sailor: What it really costs to charter a yacht (secondary, not official), checked 28 Oct 2026.
- Helm: What is an APA? (secondary, not official), checked 27 Oct 2026.
- Worth Avenue Yachts: Charter terms & conditions (secondary, not official), checked 27 Oct 2026.
- Govern de les Illes Balears (CAIB): Autorización para navegar, fondear o bucear en el Parque Nacional Marítimo-Terrestre del Archipiélago de Cabrera (official), checked 28 Oct 2026.
Method: methodology. Data: JSON. Run your own numbers: cost calculator.
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- Fishing rules in the Balearic Islands
- Snorkelling and diving in the Balearic Islands
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a week's catamaran charter in the Balearic Islands cost per person?
A week's catamaran charter in the Balearic Islands costs about €1,059–1,199 per person for 6 people in Mallorca in January, the cheapest month, and €1,964–2,104 in July, the priciest (Ibiza runs €1,437–1,577 in February and €2,312–2,452 in July): 12 Knots' average weekly price plus fuel, 6 marina nights, mandatory extras and food at €20–40 a day (our arithmetic on The Globe Sailor's September 2026 figures). A skipper adds €1,470 for the week (€210 a day), the refundable deposit is around €4,350, and tourist taxes and park fees are not included: whether the Balearic sustainable tourism tax applies to charter-boat guests.
What is not included in a yacht charter price in the Balearic Islands?
Not included in the charter price in the Balearic Islands: fuel (€277 per week), marina fees (€122 per night, 6 nights = €732), mandatory extras such as cleaning (€335), food (€20–40 per person per day), a skipper (€210 per day), tourist taxes and park fees (whether the balearic sustainable tourism tax applies to charter-boat guests: not verified) and a refundable deposit (€4,350). Amounts from The Globe Sailor, September 2026; the sums are our arithmetic.
Do you pay tourist tax on a charter in the Balearic Islands?
Balearic sustainable tourism tax (ITS) on charter-boat guests: not verified.
How much is a skipper in the Balearic Islands?
€210 per day, so €1,470 for a week (our arithmetic), on The Globe Sailor's September 2026 catamaran table; the skipper's meals are extra. The general range is €150–300 per day.
How much is the security deposit for a catamaran charter in the Balearic Islands?
€4,350 on The Globe Sailor's September 2026 catamaran table, with an optional damage waiver of €250. The deposit is refundable.