# Where to sail in January: yacht charter prices by destination

> January catamaran charter prices for 11 areas, cheapest first: Croatia from €3,806 per week. Low and peak season, hurricane notes.

URL: https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/january/
Last updated: 2026-10-28
Author: Catamaran Index editorial team

In January, the cheapest catamaran charter in our index is **Croatia at €3,806 per week** and the most expensive is **Belize at €10,722**, in 12 Knots' average asking prices (updated October 2026) ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/mediterranean-sea/croatia/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026) ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/central-america/belize/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026). 6 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)](https://catamaranindex.com/data/prices-2026-10.csv).*

## Where is the cheapest place to charter a catamaran in January?

| # | Area | Avg. weekly price in January | Season (our label) | vs its cheapest month | Season / weather note |
|---:|---|---:|---|---:|---|
| 1 | [Croatia](https://catamaranindex.com/croatia/) | €3,806 | Shoulder | +7% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 2 | [Mallorca](https://catamaranindex.com/balearics/) | €4,170 | Low (3 cheapest) | cheapest month | Weather: not verified yet |
| 3 | [Greece](https://catamaranindex.com/greece/) | €4,561 | Low (3 cheapest) | +1% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 4 | [French Polynesia](https://catamaranindex.com/french-polynesia/) | €5,009 | Low (3 cheapest) | cheapest month | Wet season (Nov–Apr) ([Tahiti Tourisme](https://tahititourisme.com/en-us/travel-planner/tahiti-weather/), checked 27 Oct 2026) |
| 5 | [Turkey](https://catamaranindex.com/turkey/) | €5,083 | Low (3 cheapest) | +1% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 6 | [Italy](https://catamaranindex.com/italy/) | €5,209 | Low (3 cheapest) | +2% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 7 | [Ibiza](https://catamaranindex.com/balearics/) | €7,082 | Low (3 cheapest) | +10% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 8 | [British Virgin Islands](https://catamaranindex.com/bvi/) | €8,813 | Shoulder | +29% | Outside the Atlantic hurricane season (1 Jun–30 Nov) ([NOAA National Hurricane Center](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/), checked 27 Oct 2026) |
| 9 | [Bahamas](https://catamaranindex.com/bahamas/) | €9,410 | Shoulder | +43% | Outside the Atlantic hurricane season (1 Jun–30 Nov) ([NOAA National Hurricane Center](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/), checked 27 Oct 2026) |
| 10 | [Thailand](https://catamaranindex.com/thailand/) | €10,235 | Peak (3 priciest) | +105% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 11 | [Belize](https://catamaranindex.com/belize/) | €10,722 | Shoulder | +69% | Outside the Atlantic hurricane season (1 Jun–30 Nov) ([NOAA National Hurricane Center](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/), checked 27 Oct 2026) |

Sources: 12 Knots destination pages, checked 27 Oct 2026: [Croatia](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/mediterranean-sea/croatia/catamaran-charter/), [Mallorca](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/mediterranean-sea/mallorca/catamaran-charter/), [Greece](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/mediterranean-sea/greece/catamaran-charter/), [French Polynesia](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/oceania/tahiti/catamaran-charter/), [Turkey](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/mediterranean-sea/turkey/catamaran-charter/), [Italy](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/countries/italy/catamaran-charter/), [Ibiza](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/mediterranean-sea/ibiza/catamaran-charter/), [British Virgin Islands](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/caribbean/bvi/catamaran-charter), [Bahamas](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/caribbean/bahamas/catamaran-charter/), [Thailand](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/southeast-asia/thailand/catamaran-charter/), [Belize](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/central-america/belize/catamaran-charter/). "vs its cheapest month" compares each area with its own lowest monthly average (our arithmetic).

## Which destinations are in low season in January?

- **In one of their 3 cheapest months:** [Greece](https://catamaranindex.com/greece/), [Turkey](https://catamaranindex.com/turkey/), [Italy](https://catamaranindex.com/italy/), [Mallorca](https://catamaranindex.com/balearics/), [Ibiza](https://catamaranindex.com/balearics/), [French Polynesia](https://catamaranindex.com/french-polynesia/)
- **In one of their 3 priciest months:** [Thailand](https://catamaranindex.com/thailand/)
- **In between:** [Croatia](https://catamaranindex.com/croatia/), [British Virgin Islands](https://catamaranindex.com/bvi/), [Bahamas](https://catamaranindex.com/bahamas/), [Belize](https://catamaranindex.com/belize/)

## Weather and season notes for January

- **Caribbean and Belize:** January is outside the Atlantic hurricane season (1 June to 30 November) ([NOAA National Hurricane Center](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/), checked 27 Oct 2026).
- **French Polynesia:** wet season (November to April), per Tahiti Tourisme ([Tahiti Tourisme](https://tahititourisme.com/en-us/travel-planner/tahiti-weather/), checked 27 Oct 2026).
- **Mediterranean destinations and Thailand:** wind, sea and air temperatures for January 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 January?

For the destinations where our cost source publishes extras, our arithmetic for 8 people:

| Area | Charter (avg.) | All-in estimate | Per person |
|---|---:|---:|---:|
| [Croatia](https://catamaranindex.com/croatia/catamaran/#all-in) | €3,806 | €6,448 | €806 |
| [Greece](https://catamaranindex.com/greece/catamaran/#all-in) | €4,561 | €6,742 | €843 |
| [French Polynesia](https://catamaranindex.com/french-polynesia/catamaran/#all-in) | €5,009 | €7,331 | €916 |
| [Turkey](https://catamaranindex.com/turkey/#extras) | €5,083 | €7,223 | €903 |
| [Italy](https://catamaranindex.com/italy/catamaran/#all-in) | €5,209 | €7,786 | €973 |

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](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), 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.

## Plan by month

← [December](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/december/) · [All months](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/) · [February](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/february/) →

Destination detail: [Croatia](https://catamaranindex.com/croatia/) · [Greece](https://catamaranindex.com/greece/) · [British Virgin Islands](https://catamaranindex.com/bvi/) · [Bahamas](https://catamaranindex.com/bahamas/) · [Turkey](https://catamaranindex.com/turkey/) · [Italy](https://catamaranindex.com/italy/) · [Balearic Islands](https://catamaranindex.com/balearics/) · [Thailand](https://catamaranindex.com/thailand/) · [French Polynesia](https://catamaranindex.com/french-polynesia/) · [Belize](https://catamaranindex.com/belize/).

## FAQ

### Where is the cheapest place to charter a catamaran in January?

Croatia, at €3,806 per week on 12 Knots' average asking price (updated October 2026), followed by Mallorca (€4,170) and Greece (€4,561).

### Which charter destinations are in peak season in January?

On price, Thailand is in one of its three most expensive months in January (our ranking of 12 Knots' monthly averages).

### Is January in hurricane season?

No. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November (NOAA).

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