Catamaran Charter Prices in Croatia 2026: Full Cost Breakdown

Updated May 2026.

What does a catamaran charter actually cost in Croatia in 2026? The honest answer is from approximately €3,500 to over €20,000 per week for the boat alone, depending on size, season, age and brand. The base charter rate is roughly two-thirds of what most charterers actually spend — once you add transit log, marina fees, fuel, provisioning and crew (if booked), the real all-in is closer to €5,000 at the bottom and €30,000+ at the top. This piece breaks the 2026 numbers down by tier, season and base port, with the honest list of extras nobody quotes upfront. Browse our current fleet on the catamaran fleet page for live availability, or read on for the structural cost picture.

What actually determines the price

Six factors set the weekly rate on a Croatian charter catamaran:

Boat size: the dominant driver. 38-42 ft at one end, 55-60 ft at the other, with most boats clustered around 45-50 ft.

Cabin count: 4-cabin sleeps 8-10; 5-cabin sleeps 10-12; 6-cabin pushes to 14. More cabins = lower per-person cost when sharing.

Age and brand: a 2024-build Lagoon 46 charters at 20-30% premium over a 2017-build Lagoon 450 of the same length.

Season: peak August costs roughly 2.5× off-season April. Shoulder weeks sit at ~1.7× off-season. Croatian pricing is sharply seasonal.

Base port: Trogir, Split, Šibenik standard; Dubrovnik 5-10% higher; Pula/Pomer 5-10% lower with slightly older fleet.

Booking format: bareboat vs skippered vs full crew vs all-inclusive. Crew adds €1,200-3,500 per week depending on configuration.

Price tiers — by boat size and cabin count

Our fleet of 799 catamarans in Croatia for 2026 (443 Lagoons, 148 Catanas, 83 Fountaine Pajots, 32 Excess, 21 Balis, plus Aventura, Nautitech and Leopard models) splits roughly into four tiers. Price ranges below are indicative 2026 weekly bareboat rates based on current Croatian fleet pricing as displayed at the time of writing; for exact quotes on specific boats, check the live fleet page.

Entry-level (38-42 ft, 3-4 cabin)

The smallest mainstream charter cats — Lagoon 38, Lagoon 40, Lagoon 42, Bali 4.2, Fountaine Pajot Astréa 42, Catana 41/42, Excess 11. Typical 2026 weekly rate: €3,500-7,000 (off-season) to €6,500-9,500 (peak). Sleeps 6-8 in comfort; ideal for couples plus one other couple or a small family of 4. The Lagoon 42 is the single most-chartered catamaran model on the Croatian coast (we hold 105 of them in our fleet) — well-balanced, reliable, generous saloon and cockpit. Lower per-week cost than larger cats; per-person economics work for groups of 4-6.

Mid-range (45-50 ft, 4-5 cabin)

The workhorse tier — and the most-booked size class in Croatia. Lagoon 46 (we hold 74 in fleet), Lagoon 50 (24 in fleet), Fountaine Pajot Saona 47, Catana 46. Typical 2026 weekly rate: €5,500-9,500 (off-season) to €10,000-14,500 (peak). Sleeps 8-10 in comfort, sometimes 12 in the 5-cabin layouts. Best fit for family + friends groups, multi-generational charters, and the standard 8-person Adriatic crew profile. Twin engines, generous swim platforms, full water-maker on most boats. The Lagoon 46 is the sweet spot — newer, well-equipped, capable in 10-20 knot conditions.

Premium (50-55 ft, 5-6 cabin)

The larger family or group tier — Lagoon 51 (we hold 19), Lagoon 52 (9), Lagoon 55 (22), Catana 53, Fountaine Pajot Aura 51, Bali 5.4. Typical 2026 weekly rate: €8,500-13,000 (off-season) to €14,500-19,000 (peak). Sleeps 10-12 across 5-6 cabins, each with private head. Owner-version layouts give a wider master cabin per hull section. Better suited to fully-crewed format (the larger boat usually means hiring a hostess at minimum). Most premium-tier boats in this range are 2022 or newer.

Luxury (55ft+, crew-included)

The top tier — Lagoon 60, Lagoon 620 (we hold 8), Sunreef 60, Bali Catspace, larger Lagoon Sixty / Catana 65 hulls. Typical 2026 weekly rate: €12,000-18,000 (off-season) to €18,000-28,000+ (peak). Usually only available crewed — the size-class assumes a professional captain and at least one hostess on board. Sleeps 12-14 in 5-6 owner-style cabins. Crew cabins separate. Often equipped with water-maker, gen-set, hot tub on flybridge, electric tender. The luxury tier is the smallest segment of our fleet but the most-photographed.

Price by season — the seasonal multiplier

Croatian catamaran charter pricing follows a sharp seasonal pattern. Using late-August (the busiest week of the Croatian charter year) as the 1.00× reference:

Peak (mid-July to late August): 0.95-1.00×. The busiest weeks of the year — Italian and German vacation overlap, Croatian domestic holidays, peak heat (28-32 °C). Lagoon 46 at €13,500/week; Lagoon 51 at €18,000/week. Book by November of the previous year for the best models.

High-shoulder (mid-June to mid-July; late August to mid-September): ~0.75×. Same conditions, less crowding. Water at 22-24 °C. Lagoon 46 at roughly €10,000; Lagoon 51 at €13,500. This is the value-aware sweet spot for most crews.

Shoulder (May; late September to mid-October): ~0.55×. Water at 17-21 °C, anchorages empty, prices 40-45% under peak. Lagoon 46 at €7,500; Lagoon 51 at €10,000. Sail-first crews who don’t prioritise swimming get the best value here.

Off-season (April; early November): ~0.40×. Cool water (15-18 °C), occasional weather systems, deep discounts. Lagoon 46 at €5,500; Lagoon 51 at €7,500. Limited fleet open — some operators winter-store boats outside the May-October window. Right for budget-driven charters with crew that knows how to dress for variable Adriatic spring weather.

Hidden costs and additional fees — what’s NOT in the base rate

The base charter price covers the boat and standard insurance. Everything below is on top:

Security deposit: €2,000-5,000 typical for catamarans, refundable on damage-free return. Held on a credit card at handover. Optional damage waiver insurance (€200-600/week) reduces or eliminates the deposit but doesn’t refund it — it’s a separate product.

Transit log: €150-250 per week for the Croatian harbor master fee. Bookkeeping line item; the charter operator pays it on your behalf and adds it to the final invoice.

Tourist tax: approximately €1.50 per person per night, paid to the local tourist board through the operator. For a crew of 8 over 7 nights, that’s ~€85 total.

Final cleaning: €150-400 depending on boat size, mandatory. Catamarans cost more to clean than monohulls because of the larger living surface.

Fuel: charterer pays. Typical use on a Croatian week is ~€140-350 total, depending on how much you sail (engines off) vs motor (engines on). The boat must return with a full tank.

Marina overnight fees: €60-150 per night for catamaran berths at ACI marinas; €120-250 at premium harbours (Hvar town, Korčula, Dubrovnik); €200+ at Hvar Town in peak August. Most weeks have 2-4 marina nights; the rest at anchor or restaurant mooring (often free with dinner).

Provisioning: €350-600 per person per week for DIY (you shop at the supermarket and cook); €600-900 per person per week if catered with a hostess.

Skipper (if booked): €180-280 per day, plus tip (~10-15% at end of week).

Hostess: €150-250 per day. The single highest-leverage upgrade on a Croatian charter — handles provisioning, cooking, cabin turnover, restaurant bookings.

Chef: €250-400 per day. Combined with skipper + hostess, you have a fully crewed yacht for €700-900/day.

Price by base port

Trogir and Split: the standard rates. Largest catamaran fleet in Croatia, ACI Split + Marina Kaštela + ACI Trogir + Marina Baotić. 15-30 minutes from Split airport. Most direct-flight inventory from northern Europe. The default base unless you have a specific reason to start elsewhere.

Šibenik: standard rates, closer to Kornati National Park than Split. Marina Mandalina and Marina Frapa Rogoznica are the main bases. About 60% the fleet density of Split.

Dubrovnik: 5-10% premium on most boats, smaller fleet, newer boats on average. Gateway to the Elaphite islands, Mljet, Lastovo, and onward to Montenegro. ACI Dubrovnik (Komolac) and Marina Frapa Dubrovnik.

Pula and Pomer (Istria): typically 5-10% under Trogir/Split for comparable boats, slightly older fleet on average. Closer to the northern Adriatic + Kvarner Gulf cruising grounds. Direct flights from Vienna, Munich, London. ACI Pula and Marina Veruda.

The cruising ground is what should drive your base choice, not the marginal price difference. See our complete Croatia catamaran charter guide for the regional comparison.

Sample 2026 budgets

Couples + one other couple, comfort, 7 days mid-June (high-shoulder), Lagoon 42, Trogir base:

— Boat: ~€7,500 (high-shoulder rate)
— Transit log + tourist tax + cleaning: ~€450
— Fuel: ~€200
— Marina overnights (2 × €100): ~€200
— Provisioning (4 × €450): ~€1,800
— Dinners ashore (3 × 4 × €40): ~€480
— Total: ~€10,630 (~€2,660/person)

Family of 6, peak July week, Lagoon 46, Split base, hostess included:

— Boat: ~€13,000 (peak rate)
— Hostess (7 × €200): ~€1,400
— Transit log + tourist tax + cleaning: ~€500
— Fuel + marina nights: ~€800
— Provisioning (6 × €700, catered): ~€4,200
— Dinners ashore (3 × 6 × €40): ~€720
— Total: ~€20,620 (~€3,440/person)

Group of 8 adults, luxury crewed, peak August, Lagoon 55 or Sunreef 60, Trogir or Dubrovnik base:

— Boat: ~€19,000 (peak rate)
— Skipper + hostess (7 × €450): ~€3,150
— Transit log + tourist tax + cleaning: ~€600
— Fuel + marina nights: ~€1,400
— Provisioning (8 × €800, catered): ~€6,400
— Crew tip (10% of crew fee): ~€350
— Total: ~€30,900 (~€3,860/person)

Ready to plan?

Browse current 2026 availability on the catamaran fleet page — every boat shows live pricing, dates, base port and equipment list. For a custom quote tailored to your dates, crew size and preferred base, use the contact form and we’ll come back within 24 hours.

For context on the wider Croatian charter market, our complete Croatia catamaran charter 2026 guide walks through regions, bases, season choice and route patterns. For why a catamaran rather than a monohull, see nine good reasons to charter a catamaran in Croatia. For an island-specific deep-dive, the Vis must-see by catamaran piece walks through one of the most distinctive Croatian destinations.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a catamaran cost per week in Croatia?

Approximately €3,500 for the smallest cat in off-season April, up to €28,000+ for the largest luxury catamaran in peak August — boat only. The most-chartered tier (45-50 ft, 4-5 cabin) sits at roughly €5,500-14,500 per week depending on season. Add 30-50% for the full all-in cost including transit log, marina fees, fuel, provisioning, and any crew.

What’s the cheapest month to charter a catamaran in Croatia?

April or early November, when off-season rates run roughly 40% of peak August. Water is cool (15-18 °C) and weather variable, so these months suit sail-first crews. For a balance of comfort and value, late September is the smartest window — water still at 24 °C, prices off the peak, anchorages emptying.

Are there hidden fees I should know about?

Yes — the base charter rate excludes transit log (€150-250), tourist tax (~€1.50/person/night), final cleaning (€150-400), fuel (~€140-350), marina nights (€60-250 each), and any crew you book. The security deposit is refundable but tied up on your card for the week. Most operators show the all-in figure on request; ask for it before committing.

Is a catamaran charter cheaper than a yacht charter in Croatia?

No — catamarans charter at roughly 2.5× the rate of a comparable-length monohull. The per-person cost narrows on fully-loaded crews (8 people on a 45-foot cat vs 6 on a 45-foot monohull), but the headline weekly rate is always higher on the cat. The catamaran’s space, stability, and shallow-draft anchorage access justify the premium for most family and group charters.

What’s included in the base charter price?

The boat for 7 days, standard insurance, basic on-board equipment (bedding, towels, galley kit, snorkel sets, sometimes paddleboards), and the safety inventory required by Croatian regulations. Not included: fuel, water, food, transit log, marina nights, port taxes, cleaning, and any crew. The damage waiver insurance is an optional add-on.