Catamaran Yacht Charter Guide | Crewed and Bareboat

Crewed vs Bareboat vs Skippered Catamaran Charter

Depending on the needs of your party and the type of sailing you want to do, we offer a choice of bareboat (no crew - you sail it yourself), crewed, or skippered catamarans:

Crewed Charter

We recommend a crewed catamaran if you want a relaxing holiday where you can kick back and relax whilst your competent crew navigates your itinerary and are attentive to your needs. Crewed catamarans generally come with a knowledgeable skipper and hostess, so they helm, maintain, clean, and cook on the yacht. 

Bareboat Charter

If you want the thrill of sailing and are experienced enough to skipper yourself, a bareboat catamaran is most suitable. Bareboating a catamaran with 2-3 couples can make for an amazing holiday when you have qualified sailors in the group, and the rest are willing to pitch in. This is where you can enjoy the true freedom of yachting, through planning your own route, having the boat to yourself and your group, and control of your own holiday! Note, you will generally need to show a certificate of sailing competence or documentation of previous charters to charter bareboat.

Skippered Charter

You may want to also consider a skippered charter, where you charter a bareboat catamaran but then add a qualified skipper who will do the sailing for you. This for many is the perfect compromise between the two and provides more safety and security while retaining most of the freedom and privacy of a bareboat.

Please see our guide to choosing between chartering a bareboat, crewed or skippered catamaran, for a complete discussion of this topic.

Chartering a Catamaran with Boatbookings

Although we have access to every yacht on the charter market, we only work with the very best. Our unrivalled experise of the catamaran charter market continues to build as we regularly catch up with Captains and crews, stepping on board to inspect the yacht and attend shows to increase our favourite fleet of catamarans.

Boatbookings has an extensive array of catamarans that cater to a variety of needs. We listen to your requirements, recommend a selection of catamarans that fit, and then narrow it down to the best choice for you. In many cases, we've been on the boat and know the crew and charter operator on a first-name basis. We provide unbiased advice because we don't actually own the boats, therefore we don't have to "push" one that may not suit. We are your personal charter agent - our service is free and the price is guaranteed best, moreover, you have no obligation until you sign a contract.

To get started with us, click below to see our catamarans and then narrow the search with the filter options. Or simply ask us to do it by clicking the button on the right. We look forward to working with you and organising a memorable catamaran trip!

Our Top-Rated Catamarans for Charter The Boatbookings Advantage

Catamaran Interiors & Layouts

It is the interior space and layout of a catamaran that distinguishes it from other yachts. Below are the layouts of some of our most popular catamarans to give you a good feel for the comparative floor plans, living and sleeping space in order to help you determine the right catamaran for you.

3 Cabin Layout

A 3 cabin catamaran layout is perfect for a family where the parents can have the entire "owner's suite" giving them the space and privacy of the entire hull. This suite will often have a work area if you need to do a little business on the trip. The shared hull on the opposite side of the boat provides two cabins with plenty of space and either a shared bathroom or ensuites. This layout has a cabin with twin beds so that 2 kids can share a cabin.

4 Cabin Layout

Each cabin has excellent privacy, either sharing a head with one other, or each having an ensuite. This particular layout offers 4 queen cabins with 4 ensuite bathrooms and showers. This layout is particularly good for up to 4 couples, as all of the cabins are essentially the same.

5-6 Cabin Layout

Larger catamarans, of around 52' and above often have 5 or 6 cabins for guests, as well as additional 'hidden' cabins for crew. These layouts are great for large families or up to 6 couples.

You can easily search for catamarans in specific locations by “number of cabins” desired on our top catamarans for charter page to see all of our boats available with the number of cabins you require. Alternatively, you can also search for the “number of passengers” (make sure if you want a skipper that you count him/her as a passenger).

Our Selection of the Best Catamarans Worldwide

Now that you know the basics - click on the links below to find the catamaran for you in your region! As always, we can do the work for you if you send us an email at [email protected].

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