True cost of a week's yacht or catamaran charter in Belize
Belize: 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, October
€1,197–1,337
Charter + food only (partial)
Sources: 12 Knots, The Globe Sailor, checked
Per person, 6, March
€2,049–2,189
Charter + food only (partial)
Sources: 12 Knots, The Globe Sailor, checked
12 Knots' average weekly catamaran price in Belize runs from €6,343 in October to €11,454 in March, which with food at €20–40 a day comes to €1,197–1,337 per person for 6 people in October (our arithmetic). Fuel, marina fees, mandatory extras and a Belize-specific skipper rate are not verified, so the real total is higher.
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 Belize really cost?
| People | October total | Per person | March total | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 people, bareboat | €6,903–7,463 | €1,726–1,866 | €12,014–12,574 | €3,004–3,144 |
| 6 people, bareboat | €7,183–8,023 | €1,197–1,337 | €12,294–13,134 | €2,049–2,189 |
| 8 people, bareboat | €7,463–8,583 | €933–1,073 | €12,574–13,694 | €1,572–1,712 |
Range = food at €20 to €40 per person per day. Our arithmetic; inputs below.
Partial total: fuel, marina fees, mandatory extras, skipper rate (destination-specific) not verified for Belize, so not included.
Every cost line
| Cost line | Amount | In the total? | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter fee, cheapest month (October) | €6,343 per week | Yes | secondary | 12 Knots |
| Charter fee, priciest month (March) | €11,454 per week | Yes | secondary | 12 Knots |
| Skipper | €150–300 per day (general range, not destination-specific) (General range; we compute no skippered total for this destination.) | Skippered totals only | secondary | The Globe Sailor |
| Cook or hostess | not verified (We found no usable published day rate.) | No | not verified | – |
| Fuel | not verified | No (not verified) | not verified | – |
| Marina fees | not verified | No (not verified) | not verified | – |
| Mandatory extras (cleaning, consumables) | not verified | No (not verified) | not verified | – |
| Food (provisioning), excluding drinks | €20–40 per person per day | Yes | secondary | The Globe Sailor |
| PACT conservation fee | not verified (We could not open the official PACT page, so we publish no current figure.) | No | not verified | – |
| APA (crewed charters only) | 25–35% of the charter fee (On the Belize fee that is €1,586–2,220 in the cheapest month and €2,864–4,009 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) | €4,000–10,000 (general range; destination figure not verified) | No | secondary | The Globe Sailor |
| Damage waiver (optional) | not verified | No | not verified | – |
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
- [Secondary source] A 2017 news report says a PACT amendment raised the departure fee from BZ$78.50 to BZ$111.00 from 1 April 2017. (The San Pedro Sun (newspaper))
- [Not verified] PACT conservation fee: not verified. We could not open the official PACT page, so we publish no current figure.
Marina and mooring fees
Marina and port fees for Belize: not verified (The Globe Sailor's table has no row for Belize), so no marina fee is in the total.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hol Chan entrance fee | US$15 per person (From 1 August 2024, per The San Pedro Sun; the same article mentions US$20 once. Belizeans pay a local rate.) | secondary | The San Pedro Sun (newspaper) |
Skipper, cook or hostess, APA and tips
The Globe Sailor gives a general range of €150–300 per day for a skipper (The Globe Sailor, checked 28 Oct 2026); its table has no Belize row, so the Belize-specific rate is not verified and we compute no skippered total.
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 Belize?.
Security deposit and damage waiver
The Globe Sailor gives a general range of €4,000–10000 for a catamaran deposit (The Globe Sailor, checked 28 Oct 2026); the Belize figure and the damage waiver are not verified.
Cheapest month vs peak month
| Month | 12 Knots avg per week | Per person, 6 people, bareboat (our arithmetic) |
|---|---|---|
| January | €10,722 | €1,927–2,067 |
| February | €11,310 | €2,025–2,165 |
| March | €11,454 | €2,049–2,189 |
| April | €10,869 | €1,952–2,092 |
| May | €8,767 | €1,601–1,741 |
| June | €7,566 | €1,401–1,541 |
| July | €7,335 | €1,363–1,503 |
| August | €6,771 | €1,269–1,409 |
| September | €6,787 | €1,271–1,411 |
| October | €6,343 | €1,197–1,337 |
| November | €8,404 | €1,541–1,681 |
| December | €9,760 | €1,767–1,907 |
Belize is in the Atlantic hurricane area: the official season runs from 1 June to 30 November (NOAA National Hurricane Center, checked 27 Oct 2026), and prices dip in the same months, so a cheaper week can carry more weather risk. When to go, weighing price against weather: best time to charter in Belize.
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What we could not verify
- The current PACT conservation fee (the official page could not be opened and a 2017 report says departure fees rose).
- Fuel for Belize.
- Marina fees for Belize.
- Mandatory extras for Belize.
- Skipper rate (destination-specific) for Belize.
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 Belize (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.
- The San Pedro Sun (newspaper): New park fee goes into effect at Hol Chan Marine Reserve (secondary, not official), checked 28 Oct 2026.
- The San Pedro Sun (newspaper): Governor General approves PACT amendment bill: departure taxes increase (secondary, not official), checked 28 Oct 2026.
- NOAA National Hurricane Center: Tropical cyclone climatology (official), checked 27 Oct 2026.
Method: methodology. Data: JSON. Run your own numbers: cost calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a week's catamaran charter in Belize cost per person?
12 Knots' average weekly catamaran price in Belize runs from €6,343 in October to €11,454 in March, which with food at €20–40 a day comes to €1,197–1,337 per person for 6 people in October (our arithmetic). Fuel, marina fees, mandatory extras and a Belize-specific skipper rate are not verified, so the real total is higher.
What is not included in a yacht charter price in Belize?
Not included in the charter price in Belize: fuel (not verified), marina fees (not verified), mandatory extras such as cleaning (not verified), food (€20–40 per person per day), a skipper (€150–300 per day, general range), tourist taxes and park fees (current pact conservation fee (the official page could not be opened and a 2017 report says departure fees rose): not verified) and a refundable deposit (€4,000–10000). Amounts from The Globe Sailor, September 2026; the sums are our arithmetic.
Do you pay tourist tax on a charter in Belize?
Secondary source: A 2017 news report says a PACT amendment raised the departure fee from BZ$78.50 to BZ$111.00 from 1 April 2017. PACT conservation fee: not verified.
How much is a skipper in Belize?
The Globe Sailor's general range is €150–300 per day, plus the skipper's meals. A Belize-specific rate is not verified.
How much is the security deposit for a catamaran charter in Belize?
The general range for a catamaran is €4,000–10000 (The Globe Sailor); the Belize figure is not verified.