Where to sail in October: yacht charter prices by destination
October catamaran charter prices for 11 areas, cheapest first: Croatia from €3,957 per week. Low and peak season, hurricane notes.
In low season
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Areas in their 3 cheapest months (our ranking)
In October, the cheapest catamaran charter in our index is Croatia at €3,957 per week and the most expensive is French Polynesia at €9,777, in 12 Knots' average asking prices (updated October 2026) (12 Knots, checked 27 Oct 2026) (12 Knots, checked 27 Oct 2026). 3 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 October?
| # | Area | Avg. weekly price in October | Season (our label) | vs its cheapest month | Season / weather note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croatia | €3,957 | Shoulder | +11% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 2 | Italy | €5,276 | Shoulder | +4% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 3 | Greece | €5,414 | Shoulder | +20% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 4 | Mallorca | €5,432 | Shoulder | +30% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 5 | Belize | €6,343 | Low (3 cheapest) | cheapest month | Atlantic hurricane season (1 Jun–30 Nov; most activity mid-Aug to mid-Oct) (NOAA National Hurricane Center, checked 27 Oct 2026) |
| 6 | Thailand | €6,671 | Shoulder | +34% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 7 | Turkey | €7,003 | Shoulder | +39% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 8 | British Virgin Islands | €7,134 | Low (3 cheapest) | +5% | Atlantic hurricane season (1 Jun–30 Nov; most activity mid-Aug to mid-Oct) (NOAA National Hurricane Center, checked 27 Oct 2026) |
| 9 | Bahamas | €7,377 | Low (3 cheapest) | +12% | Atlantic hurricane season (1 Jun–30 Nov; most activity mid-Aug to mid-Oct) (NOAA National Hurricane Center, checked 27 Oct 2026) |
| 10 | Ibiza | €7,870 | Shoulder | +22% | Weather: not verified yet |
| 11 | French Polynesia | €9,777 | Shoulder | +95% | Dry season (May–Oct) (Tahiti Tourisme, checked 27 Oct 2026) |
Sources: 12 Knots destination pages, checked 27 Oct 2026: Croatia, Italy, Greece, Mallorca, Belize, Thailand, Turkey, British Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Ibiza, French Polynesia. "vs its cheapest month" compares each area with its own lowest monthly average (our arithmetic).
Which destinations are in low season in October?
Weather and season notes for October
- Caribbean and Belize: October is inside the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from 1 June to 30 November, with most activity between mid-August and mid-October (NOAA National Hurricane Center, checked 27 Oct 2026). Lower prices here usually mean more weather risk; check your operator's hurricane policy.
- French Polynesia: dry season (May to October), per Tahiti Tourisme (Tahiti Tourisme, checked 27 Oct 2026).
- Mediterranean destinations and Thailand: wind, sea and air temperatures for October 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 October?
For the destinations where our cost source publishes extras, our arithmetic for 8 people:
| Area | Charter (avg.) | All-in estimate | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | €3,957 | €6,599 | €825 |
| Italy | €5,276 | €7,853 | €982 |
| Greece | €5,414 | €7,595 | €949 |
| Turkey | €7,003 | €9,143 | €1,143 |
| French Polynesia | €9,777 | €12,099 | €1,512 |
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 October?
Croatia, at €3,957 per week on 12 Knots' average asking price (updated October 2026), followed by Italy (€5,276) and Greece (€5,414).
Which charter destinations are in peak season in October?
None of the 11 areas is in one of its three most expensive months in October (our ranking of 12 Knots' monthly averages).
Is October in hurricane season?
Yes, for the Caribbean and Belize: the Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November, with most activity between mid-August and mid-October (NOAA). It does not affect the Mediterranean.