The short answer
A 7-day catamaran charter costs $2,300–$80,000+ per week depending on boat size, season and destination. Budget roughly:
- • 40–44 ft bareboat (e.g. Bali 4.4, Lagoon 40): $2,300–$14,000/wk
- • 45–50 ft bareboat (e.g. Lagoon 46, Bali 4.6): $14,000–$26,000/wk
- • Crewed (captain + hostess): add roughly $8,000–$10,000/wk on top
- • Luxury crewed (large, new model, high season): $80,000+/wk
What drives the price?
- Boat size & age — newer, larger catamarans cost more. A Lagoon 50 is roughly 40–60% more than a Lagoon 40.
- Season — high season runs 30–50% above low season. Shoulder months give the best value-to-weather ratio.
- Destination — Caribbean high season (Dec–Apr) and Mediterranean summer (Jul–Aug) are the premium windows.
- Bareboat vs crewed — crew adds $1,200–1,500/day.
What's included — and what isn't
Usually included
- ✓ Yacht + insurance
- ✓ Dinghy & outboard
- ✓ Bedding & basic kitchen kit
- ✓ Safety equipment
Usually extra
- • Fuel — $30–60/day
- • Provisioning / food — you pay
- • Moorings — $0–150/night
- • Crew gratuity — 10–15%
How to save 30–50%
- Charter in shoulder season (Caribbean May/Nov, Med May–Jun/Sep).
- Book 3–6 months out, not 2 weeks out.
- Choose a smaller or slightly older boat — same sailing fun, lower price.
- Go bareboat if your crew has experience.
- Ask for a quote from a specialist broker (like us) — you often get the same base rate as booking direct, plus honest advice.
Sample models in this range
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a catamaran charter cost per week? ▾
Based on current market data, a 7-day catamaran charter ranges from about $2,300 (low season, smaller bareboat) to $80,000+ (high season, large crewed yacht). Mid-range 45–50 ft boats in shoulder season typically land between $15,000 and $25,000 per week.
Why are bareboat and crewed prices so different? ▾
Bareboat is the base yacht rate — you sail it yourself. Crewed adds a captain and usually a hostess/cook (roughly $1,200–1,500/day), which is why luxury crewed charters cost 2–3× the bareboat rate.
What is NOT included in the charter price? ▾
Fuel (roughly $30–60/day), food and drinks, mooring and anchorage fees ($0–150/night), end cleaning, and crew gratuity (10–15% for crewed). Some bases charge a mandatory provisioning or security deposit.
When is a catamaran charter cheapest? ▾
Caribbean low season runs June–November (hurricane season — buy travel insurance) and Mediterranean low season is November–April. Shoulder months (Caribbean May & November, Med May–June & September) offer up to 30–50% savings with far better weather than deep low season.
How far ahead should I budget / book? ▾
Peak season (Caribbean Dec–Apr, Med Jul–Aug) books 6–9 months out at premium rates. For the best value, target shoulder months and book 3–6 months ahead.
Prices reflect 2026 market data across 37+ charter destinations. Always confirm current rates with your broker — seasonal pricing moves.