Boat type · Catamaran
Cabin Charter on a Catamaran: Catamaran Sailing Trips with Skipper
A catamaran sails on two hulls. It sits almost level in the water, has plenty of space on deck and can get close to shallow bays. On a catamaran sailing trip you book a cabin and sail with a skipper and crew. You don't need a sailing licence for it.
Updated: 2 November 2026 · Redaktion toernfinder.de
from 33 providers compared
The essentials at a glance
Season
all year round, most dates in July and August
Duration
Usually one week, also 10 to 14 days
Most common departure ports
Trogir, Preveza, Šibenik, Phuket and Le Marin
Requirements
No sailing licence required
Week-long trip per person
mostly 990–2,150 €
Current catamaran sailing trips
Here you will see a changing selection of current sailing trips on catamarans. Your enquiry goes directly to the provider, and bookings are also made directly with them.
What is different on a catamaran sailing trip?
Under sail, a catamaran hardly heels at all. That makes life on board comfortable: glasses stay put, you can move safely around the deck, and even at anchor the boat lies more calmly than a monohull.
- Plenty of space: The cockpit and saloon are on the same level, and at the front a net is stretched between the hulls, where you can lie in the sun.
- Cabins in the hulls: The cabins are separate, in the two hulls. On many cruising catamarans, each cabin has its own small bathroom.
- Shallow draught: A catamaran often needs only a little over a metre of water depth and can therefore anchor closer to the beach.
- Steady ride: Many people who quickly become seasick on a monohull cope better on a catamaran. In short, steep waves, however, a catamaran can pitch jerkily.
- Lend a hand or relax: Depending on the trip and the provider, you either pitch in with the sailing or simply enjoy the ride. What is planned is stated in the trip description.
Trips are usually sailed with a skipper. They command the boat, plan the route and, if you wish, show you the ropes. If you would like to learn to skipper a catamaran yourself, you will find suitable offers under Skipper training.
Catamaran or monohull: which suits you?
The catamaran offers more space and comfort. The monohull sails closer to the wind, gives more of a sailing feel and is usually cheaper per person.
| Catamaran | Monohull | |
|---|---|---|
| Attitude when sailing | almost level | heels over |
| Space on board | plenty, saloon at deck level | more compact, saloon below deck |
| Cabins | separate, in two hulls, often with their own bathroom | often one bathroom for several cabins |
| To windward | sails less close to the wind | sails closer to the wind |
| Tiefgang | shallow, anchors closer to the beach | lower |
| Price per person | usually higher | usually cheaper |
The figures describe typical cruising yachts. Individual boats may differ.
Törnfinder data
Catamaran Sailing Trips in Numbers
Analysed: all catamaran sailing trips published on Törnfinder. As of: 04.11.2026.
Most common departure ports
- 1Trogir86 trips
- 2Preveza51 trips
- 3Šibenik48 trips
- 4Phuket43 trips
- 5Le Marin31 trips
72 %of trips last 7–8 days
84 %are round trips, start and finish in the same port
48different departure ports
33countries on offer, led by Croatia and Greece
150 nmcovered by a typical week-long trip
As of 04.11.2026: Törnfinder lists around 460 Catamaran trips from 33 providers. 72 % last 7–8 days and 84 % are round trips with the same start and end port. Most trips start in Trogir, Preveza and Šibenik, and most departures are in July and August. A week-long trip usually costs 990–2,150 € per person.
How these figures are calculated
The analysis covers all sailing trips published on Törnfinder with the boat type catamaran and a start date from today onwards; the figures are recalculated twice a day. Prices are the providers' figures per person; offers for a private yacht charter with skipper, which are priced per boat, are not included in the prices. “Usually” refers to the middle half of the offers; the cheapest and the most expensive quarters are left out. The starting harbour is the departure port named in the listing, and a round trip is a sailing trip with the same departure and destination harbour. The texts on this page are written and checked by the editorial team of toernfinder.de.
Where catamaran sailing trips take place
Of the Catamaran trips published here, around 30 % call at ports in Croatia and around 20 % at ports in Greece; others go to Martinique, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Thailand.
In Croatia and Greece many islands lie close together. The daily legs are short, and at midday there is time for an anchorage in a bay. In the Caribbean you sail from island to island with the trade winds in winter, often around Martinique and the Grenadines. In Thailand the Andaman Sea around Phuket is the destination from about November to April.
When catamaran sailing trips take place
In the Mediterranean most dates are in summer, in the Caribbean and Thailand in winter. That is why catamaran sailing trips are available all year round.
When the trips start
Most Catamaran trips start in July and August. Trips are available all year round.
27
Jan22
Feb21
Mar23
Apr44
May41
Jun59
Jul57
Aug45
Sep19
Oct33
Nov30
DecAll catamaran sailing trips published on Törnfinder for the next twelve months. As of: 04.11.2026.
What does a catamaran sailing trip cost?
A week on a catamaran usually costs 990–2,150 € per person, with a day on board costing around 160 € on average.
| Trip duration | Price per person (usually) | per day | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7–9 days, week-long trip | 990–2,150 € | around 170 € | 295 |
| 10–15 days | 1,900–2,350 € | around 130 € | 118 |
| 16 days or more | 1,900–2,700 € | around 120 € | 6 |
"Usually" means: the middle half of all offers falls within this range; the cheapest and most expensive quarters are not included. Click on the duration to see the corresponding trips.
On top of the trip price come travel costs and usually the ship's kitty for food, harbour fees and diesel. The box shows what typically belongs in it.
What's included in the price and what goes into the crew kitty
Included in the trip price
- Your bunk on board
- The vessel
- The skipper
Usually via the crew kitty
- Food
- Hafengeld
- Diesel
Usually around 150–300 € per person per week, depending on what the group agrees, for example whether restaurant visits are included. On some boats, meals are already included in the price.
It is best to clarify in advance with the provider exactly what is included.
If you would rather keep to yourselves with family or friends, charter a whole catamaran with a skipper. More on Charter yacht with skipper.
Countries with the most trips
With the usual weekly price and the next departure. Each card shows the matching trips there.
Croatia
146 trips
next departure 07.11.2026
week usually 1,100–2,250 € per person
Show trips →Greece
89 trips
next departure 25.04.2027
week usually 950–2,200 € per person
Show trips →Martinique
57 trips
next departure 07.11.2026
week from 900 € per person
Show trips →Popular trip types
Besides classic crew trips, these trip types are offered most often here.
Crewed yacht charter
41 trips
The whole yacht with skipper, just for your group.
next departure 10.04.2027
week usually 5,900–9,050 € per yacht
Show trips →Family sailing
25 trips
Short legs and swim stops, children are welcome.
next departure 10.04.2027
week usually 650–1,350 € per person
Show trips →Mileage-building
20 trips
Long passages with night sailing, many miles in a short time.
next departure 07.11.2026
week usually 1,250–1,300 € per person
Show trips →Frequently asked questions about cabin charter on a catamaran
Short answers to the questions most often asked before a catamaran sailing trip.
Do I need a sailing licence for a catamaran sailing trip?
No. On a catamaran cabin charter, a skipper is in charge of the boat. You book a cabin and sail as a guest or crew member.
How much does a week of cabin charter on a catamaran cost?
A week usually costs 990–2,150 € per person. Travel to the departure port and, usually, the onboard kitty for food, harbour fees and diesel come on top. The onboard kitty is usually around 150–300 € per person per week.
Do you get less seasick on a catamaran?
Many people find a catamaran easier to cope with, because it hardly heels and lies calmly at anchor. In short, steep waves, however, it can pitch jerkily. There is no guarantee against seasickness.
Where can I do a cabin charter on a catamaran?
On Törnfinder, catamaran sailing trips are mainly in Croatia and Greece, in the Caribbean and in Thailand. In the Mediterranean the season is in summer, in the Caribbean and Thailand in winter.
Does every cabin on a catamaran have its own bathroom?
On many cruising catamarans, yes, but not on all of them. How the cabins and bathrooms are arranged is usually stated in the trip description. If in doubt, ask the provider.
What is the difference between a catamaran and a monohull?
A catamaran has two hulls, sits almost level and offers more space. A monohull heels when sailing, points higher into the wind and is usually cheaper per person.
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