Where to sail in December: yacht charter prices by destination
December catamaran charter prices for 11 areas, cheapest first: Croatia from €4,037 per week. Low and peak season, hurricane notes.
In low season
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Areas in their 3 cheapest months (our ranking)
In December, the cheapest catamaran charter in our index is Croatia at €4,037 per week and the most expensive is Thailand at €10,140, in 12 Knots' average asking prices (updated October 2026) (12 Knots, checked 27 Oct 2026) (12 Knots, checked 27 Oct 2026). 2 of 11 areas are in one of their three cheapest months.
Last checked: 27 Oct 2026. Prices are average weekly asking prices for catamarans (bareboat and crewed mixed), before extras. Season labels and percentages are our arithmetic on the source's 12 monthly figures. Download the data (CSV).
Where is the cheapest place to charter a catamaran in December?
| # | Area | Avg. weekly price in December | Season (our label) | vs its cheapest month | Season / weather note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croatia | €4,037 | Shoulder | +13% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 2 | Mallorca | €5,105 | Shoulder | +22% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 3 | Italy | €5,214 | Low (3 cheapest) | +3% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 4 | Greece | €5,239 | Shoulder | +16% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 5 | Turkey | €5,285 | Shoulder | +5% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 6 | French Polynesia | €6,773 | Low (3 cheapest) | +35% | Wet season (Nov–Apr) (Tahiti Tourisme, checked 27 Oct 2026) |
| 7 | Ibiza | €7,519 | Shoulder | +17% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 8 | British Virgin Islands | €8,885 | Shoulder | +30% | Outside the Atlantic hurricane season (1 Jun–30 Nov) (NOAA National Hurricane Center, checked 27 Oct 2026) |
| 9 | Bahamas | €9,554 | Shoulder | +45% | Outside the Atlantic hurricane season (1 Jun–30 Nov) (NOAA National Hurricane Center, checked 27 Oct 2026) |
| 10 | Belize | €9,760 | Shoulder | +54% | Outside the Atlantic hurricane season (1 Jun–30 Nov) (NOAA National Hurricane Center, checked 27 Oct 2026) |
| 11 | Thailand | €10,140 | Peak (3 priciest) | +103% | Weather: not verified yet |
Sources: 12 Knots destination pages, checked 27 Oct 2026: Croatia, Mallorca, Italy, Greece, Turkey, French Polynesia, Ibiza, British Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Belize, Thailand. "vs its cheapest month" compares each area with its own lowest monthly average (our arithmetic).
Which destinations are in low season in December?
Weather and season notes for December
- Caribbean and Belize: December is outside the Atlantic hurricane season (1 June to 30 November) (NOAA National Hurricane Center, checked 27 Oct 2026).
- French Polynesia: wet season (November to April), per Tahiti Tourisme (Tahiti Tourisme, checked 27 Oct 2026).
- Mediterranean destinations and Thailand: wind, sea and air temperatures for December are not verified yet. We don't make weather claims for them until we have a citable source.
What does a week cost all-in in December?
For the destinations where our cost source publishes extras, our arithmetic for 8 people:
| Area | Charter (avg.) | All-in estimate | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | €4,037 | €6,679 | €835 |
| Italy | €5,214 | €7,791 | €974 |
| Greece | €5,239 | €7,420 | €928 |
| Turkey | €5,285 | €7,425 | €928 |
| French Polynesia | €6,773 | €9,095 | €1,137 |
All-in = charter + fuel per week + 6 marina nights + mandatory extras + food at €20 per person per day for 8 people. Inputs are The Globe Sailor's September 2026 catamaran figures (The Globe Sailor, checked 28 Oct 2026) (fuel per week and port fee per night are our reading of its table); the sums are our arithmetic. Drinks, tourist tax, flights and the refundable deposit are not included.
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Destination detail: Croatia · Greece · British Virgin Islands · Bahamas · Turkey · Italy · Balearic Islands · Thailand · French Polynesia · Belize.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest place to charter a catamaran in December?
Croatia, at €4,037 per week on 12 Knots' average asking price (updated October 2026), followed by Mallorca (€5,105) and Italy (€5,214).
Which charter destinations are in peak season in December?
On price, Thailand is in one of its three most expensive months in December (our ranking of 12 Knots' monthly averages).
Is December in hurricane season?
No. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November (NOAA).