True cost of a week's yacht or catamaran charter in Italy
Italy: 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, November
€1,230–1,370
Bareboat, our arithmetic
Sources: 12 Knots, The Globe Sailor, checked
Per person, 6, August
€1,988–2,128
Bareboat, our arithmetic
Sources: 12 Knots, The Globe Sailor, checked
A week's catamaran charter in Italy costs about €1,230–1,370 per person for 6 people in November, the cheapest month, and €1,988–2,128 in August, the priciest: 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 €1,337 for the week (€191 a day), the refundable deposit is around €4,000, and tourist taxes and park fees are not included: the La Maddalena park authorisation tariff for 2026.
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 Italy really cost?
| People | November total | Per person | August total | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 people, bareboat | €7,099–7,659 | €1,775–1,915 | €11,650–12,210 | €2,913–3,053 |
| 6 people, bareboat | €7,379–8,219 | €1,230–1,370 | €11,930–12,770 | €1,988–2,128 |
| 8 people, bareboat | €7,659–8,779 | €957–1,097 | €12,210–13,330 | €1,526–1,666 |
| 4 people, with a skipper | €8,436–8,996 | €2,109–2,249 | €12,987–13,547 | €3,247–3,387 |
| 6 people, with a skipper | €8,716–9,556 | €1,453–1,593 | €13,267–14,107 | €2,211–2,351 |
| 8 people, with a skipper | €8,996–10,116 | €1,125–1,265 | €13,547–14,667 | €1,693–1,833 |
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, cheapest month (November) | €5,082 per week | Yes | secondary | 12 Knots |
| Charter fee, priciest month (August) | €9,633 per week | Yes | secondary | 12 Knots |
| Skipper | €191 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 | €307 per week | Yes | secondary | The Globe Sailor |
| Marina fees, 6 nights | €120 × 6 = €720 | Yes | secondary | The Globe Sailor |
| Mandatory extras (cleaning, consumables) | €430 | Yes | secondary | The Globe Sailor |
| Food (provisioning), excluding drinks | €20–40 per person per day | Yes | secondary | The Globe Sailor |
| La Maddalena national park authorisation | not verified (The park tariff page could not be opened; a 2026 news report says tariffs were adjusted but gives no figure.) | No | not verified | – |
| Municipal tourist tax on charter guests | not verified | No | not verified | – |
| APA (crewed charters only) | 25–35% of the charter fee (On the Italy fee that is €1,271–1,779 in the cheapest month and €2,408–3,372 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 | No | secondary | The Globe Sailor |
| Damage waiver (optional) | €230 | 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] La Maddalena national park authorisation: not verified. The park tariff page could not be opened; a 2026 news report says tariffs were adjusted but gives no figure.
- [Not verified] Municipal tourist tax on charter guests: not verified
Marina and mooring fees
The Globe Sailor lists a port fee of €120 per night for a catamaran in Italy. Over 6 nights in port that is €120 × 6 = €720 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Maddalena park permit for a charter boat | Not verified (The park's site refused our connection.) | not verified | – |
Skipper, cook or hostess, APA and tips
A skipper for Italy is €191 per day on The Globe Sailor's catamaran table, so €1,337 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 Italy?.
Security deposit and damage waiver
The Globe Sailor lists a security deposit of €4,000 for a catamaran in Italy and an optional damage waiver of €230 (The Globe Sailor, checked 28 Oct 2026). The deposit is refundable and in no total on this page.
Cheapest month vs peak month
| Month | 12 Knots avg per week | Per person, 6 people, bareboat (our arithmetic) |
|---|---|---|
| January | €5,209 | €1,251–1,391 |
| February | €5,230 | €1,255–1,395 |
| March | €5,223 | €1,253–1,393 |
| April | €5,263 | €1,260–1,400 |
| May | €5,960 | €1,376–1,516 |
| June | €7,929 | €1,704–1,844 |
| July | €9,569 | €1,978–2,118 |
| August | €9,633 | €1,988–2,128 |
| September | €7,084 | €1,564–1,704 |
| October | €5,276 | €1,262–1,402 |
| November | €5,082 | €1,230–1,370 |
| December | €5,214 | €1,252–1,392 |
When to go, weighing price against weather: best time to charter in Italy.
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What we could not verify
- The La Maddalena park authorisation tariff for 2026.
- Municipal tourist tax on charter guests.
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 Italy (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.
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 Italy cost per person?
A week's catamaran charter in Italy costs about €1,230–1,370 per person for 6 people in November, the cheapest month, and €1,988–2,128 in August, the priciest: 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 €1,337 for the week (€191 a day), the refundable deposit is around €4,000, and tourist taxes and park fees are not included: the La Maddalena park authorisation tariff for 2026.
What is not included in a yacht charter price in Italy?
Not included in the charter price in Italy: fuel (€307 per week), marina fees (€120 per night, 6 nights = €720), mandatory extras such as cleaning (€430), food (€20–40 per person per day), a skipper (€191 per day), tourist taxes and park fees (la maddalena park authorisation tariff for 2026: not verified) and a refundable deposit (€4,000). Amounts from The Globe Sailor, September 2026; the sums are our arithmetic.
Do you pay tourist tax on a charter in Italy?
La Maddalena national park authorisation: not verified. Municipal tourist tax on charter guests: not verified.
How much is a skipper in Italy?
€191 per day, so €1,337 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 Italy?
€4,000 on The Globe Sailor's September 2026 catamaran table, with an optional damage waiver of €230. The deposit is refundable.