Chartering a catamaran for a group weekend
Space, good company and a swim at anchor: the catamaran is the ideal boat for a weekend with friends. And split between several people, the price per person becomes very affordable.
Money-saving tip
A catamaran split between 8 often works out at ~€40-60 per person a day, skipper included — less than a meal out, with the sea thrown in.
Why a catamaran is ideal for a group
Stable, spacious and full of living space (trampoline, saloon, cockpit), a catamaran comfortably hosts a group — far more so than a monohull of the same size. Chartered privately, you have it all to yourselves.
How many people can you take on board?
- Day trip: up to 10-12 passengers depending on the model
- Weekend with nights on board: 6-8 depending on the number of cabins
- Always count the actual berths, not just the "day" capacity
Best catamaran destinations
- France: French Riviera, Corsica, Arcachon Bay
- Europe: Croatia, Greece (the Cyclades), the Balearics
- Winter sun: the Caribbean (French West Indies)
Budget: how much does it cost per person?
The price depends on the season and the model, but the key point: everything is split — the boat charter, the skipper, fuel and groceries. The bigger the group (up to the number of berths), the lower the cost per head.
How to share the booking with friends
On SharingTrip: paste the charter link, invite the group, add the expenses (boat, skipper, groceries). The app works out who owes what to whom, at real cost — no one fronts the money for the others.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a catamaran weekend cost as a group?
The boat is chartered for the whole group: split across the number of berths (8 to 20 depending on the model), it often comes to around €40-80 per person per day, with the skipper and fuel included and shared.
Do you need a licence to charter a catamaran as a group?
Not if you charter with a skipper (the most common option for a group): no licence required, and the cost of the skipper is shared between everyone.
How do you share the booking and the catamaran costs?
Paste the charter link into SharingTrip, invite your friends, and the app works out everyone’s share (boat + skipper + fuel + groceries) at real cost.