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Charter a Catamaran

A catamaran charter gives you two hulls, wide stable decks and a shallow draft that reaches anchorages a monohull cannot. It is the roomiest way to sail for families and groups. Compare bareboat, skippered and crewed catamarans across Greece, Croatia, Ibiza and the Caribbean, and hold your dates with a low deposit.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Catamaran Charter

What makes a catamaran the best choice for a group holiday?
Catamarans provide the perfect balance of privacy and social space. With separate hulls for cabins and a large central saloon, they offer a "floating villa" experience that is unmatched for comfort and luxury.
Is a catamaran safer for families with small children?
Yes, the flat, wide decks and minimal heeling (leaning) make catamarans much safer and easier for children and seniors to move around on while the vessel is under way or at anchor.
Can I rent a catamaran for a single day?
While many providers focus on weekly charters, day rentals are increasingly popular in top coastal destinations. This is a fantastic way to enjoy a premium sea experience with friends.
What luxury features can I expect on a modern catamaran?
Modern catamarans often feature air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms for every cabin, large trampolines for sunbathing, and modern galleys. High-end models may even include flybridges and water makers.
Is a catamaran more fuel-efficient than a motor yacht?
Yes, because catamarans can use wind power, they are generally more fuel-efficient than large motor yachts of a similar size, offering a more sustainable way to enjoy a luxury cruise.

Catamaran Charter and Rental

A catamaran charter puts you on two hulls instead of one, which means wide decks, a stable ride that barely heels, and separate living areas so each couple gets a cabin and a bathroom. That space and stability makes a catamaran the popular pick for families and larger groups, whether you are island-hopping through the Mediterranean or anchoring over the shallow reefs of the Caribbean. You can rent one bareboat, take a skipper, or book fully crewed.

Why choose a catamaran over a monohull

A monohull sails sportier and costs less per week, but for a relaxed group holiday the catamaran wins on three practical points:

  • Stability: twin hulls do not heel, so the boat stays flat under way and at anchor. Drinks stay on the table, cooking is easier, and seasickness is far less of a problem.
  • Shallow draft: a catamaran sits higher in the water than a monohull, so you can pass over shallow reefs and anchor close to the beach.
  • Living space: a wide above-water saloon, forward trampolines for sunbathing, and an elevated helm give everyone room to spread out.

Where to charter a catamaran

Catamaran demand concentrates in a handful of island-hopping regions. Browse the fleet by destination:

Destination Sailing profile
Greece The most popular catamaran cruising ground, across the Cyclades, Ionian, and Saronic gulf.
Lefkada Sheltered Ionian base with short, line-of-sight hops between green islands.
Corfu Northern Ionian starting point for the quieter Paxos and Antipaxos anchorages.
Kos Dodecanese base with steady summer breezes and easy hops to Kalymnos and beyond.
Volos Gateway to the Sporades and the pine-covered coves of Skiathos and Skopelos.
Ibiza Balearic day and week charters between sheltered calas and Formentera.
Mallorca Calm bays on the south and the quieter Tramuntana coast to the north.
Croatia Calm Adriatic water and line-of-sight navigation through the Dalmatian islands.
Italy Coastal cruising along the Amalfi coast, Sardinia, and Sicily.
Turkey Deep, pine-forested gulfs around Göcek and Fethiye with calm coastal sailing.
British Virgin Islands The Caribbean sailing capital: steady trade winds and line-of-sight island hopping.
The Bahamas Shallow draft is essential for the sandbars and reefs of the Exumas.
Martinique French Caribbean base with volcanic scenery and open-water passages.
St. Martin Breezy hub for reaching Anguilla and St. Barts nearby.

Bareboat, skippered, or crewed

Pick the option that matches your experience:

  • Bareboat charter: for certified sailors (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, or equivalent). You skipper the boat and set your own itinerary.
  • Skippered charter: a professional local skipper handles the navigation and mooring and knows the good anchorages. No licence needed.
  • Crewed charter: a captain plus a host or chef who take care of the sailing, provisioning, and cooking.
Captain's insider tip: because catamarans are wide, marina berths cost more and get harder to find in peak season. Use the shallow draft and the boat's stability to anchor in a quiet bay instead of paying for a crowded marina.

Popular catamaran brands

Most of the charter fleet comes from the big multihull yards. Lagoon and Fountaine Pajot dominate the market, with Bali known for its open-plan layout and tilting garage door, Leopard for its robust build and forward cockpit, and Nautitech for its lower, sailing-focused design. Newer models add air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom for every cabin, and a water maker on higher-end yachts.