Balearics Yacht Charter Cost: 2026–2027 Prices and Extras
A bareboat sailing yacht in Mallorca costs on average about €2,600 a week in January and €5,300 in August; a catamaran about €4,200 to €9,600. Ibiza is dearer, with catamarans averaging €6,400 to €11,700 a week. Those are fleet averages from 12knots for 2026 and 2027 departures, retrieved in October 2026. On top of the charter fee, budget for a skipper if you need one (about €200 to €220 a day on published Mallorca listings), end cleaning, fuel, marina nights and Spanish VAT at 21% if your quote does not include it. For the islands themselves, see our Balearic Islands yacht charter guide.
Key takeaways
- Mallorca sailing yachts average about €2,600 a week in January and €5,300 in August; catamarans about €4,200 to €9,600.
- Ibiza catamarans cost about a fifth more than Mallorca catamarans in July.
- Spanish VAT is 21% and there is no reduced rate for charters; check whether your quote includes it.
- A skipper costs about €200 to €220 a day plus food; the maximum published rates of Ports IB harbours work out at roughly €140 to €230 a night in high season for a 12 to 15 m boat.
- Sailing in May or October cuts the average charter fee by about 25% to 40% compared with August.
Average weekly prices by month
12knots publishes the average weekly price of the boats listed on its platform, month by month. These are averages across all sizes and ages, so a new 45 ft yacht will cost more and an older 36 ft yacht less. Figures are in euros, for 2026 and 2027 departures, retrieved in October 2026. 12knots does not say whether every listing behind these averages includes VAT, so check that on your own quote.
| Month | Mallorca sailing yacht | Mallorca catamaran | Ibiza catamaran |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | €2,627 | €4,170 | €7,082 |
| February | €2,743 | €4,232 | €6,439 |
| March | €2,671 | €4,264 | €7,221 |
| April | €2,740 | €4,559 | €7,972 |
| May | €3,868 | €6,312 | €8,246 |
| June | €4,526 | €8,337 | €10,582 |
| July | €5,070 | €9,602 | €11,687 |
| August | €5,272 | €9,476 | €11,525 |
| September | €4,531 | €8,090 | €9,277 |
| October | €3,249 | €5,432 | €7,870 |
Sources: 12knots Mallorca sailing yachts, Mallorca catamarans and Ibiza catamarans. November and December, outside the main sailing season, are close to the October figures. The Ibiza sailing-yacht average is left out: it is based on only about 20 boats and does not follow a normal seasonal pattern.
What the table shows: August is the most expensive month for sailing yachts and July for catamarans. In Mallorca, a sailing yacht costs about 38% less in October than in August, and the May average is about 27% below the August one.
Prices for real boats
Averages hide a wide range. These published price lists give a better idea of what a specific boat costs across the year.
| Boat | Base | Weekly price, low to high season | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36 | Mallorca | €2,800 to €4,500 | Oceans Evasion |
| Bavaria Cruiser 46 (2007) | Palma | US$2,238 to US$4,587 (2027) | SamBoat |
| Lagoon 42 catamaran (2018) | Sant Antoni, Ibiza | US$3,456 to US$10,369 (2027) | 12knots |
Age matters too: the 2007 Bavaria 46 tops out at US$4,587 in August 2027, below the August average of €5,272 for all Mallorca sailing yachts. Compulsory extras can also be large on catamarans. The Lagoon 42 above adds a “comfort pack” and boarding fee of US$1,387 a week.
Mallorca, Ibiza or Menorca?
- Mallorca has the largest fleet (more than 230 boats on 12knots) and the widest choice of prices. Palma is the main base.
- Ibiza is the most expensive. In July, the average catamaran costs €11,687 there against €9,602 in Mallorca, about 22% more. Many Ibiza charters include Formentera, a short hop to the south; our Balearics guide has a 7-day Ibiza and Formentera loop.
- Menorca has fewer boats. Click&Boat gives average prices of about €2,950 to €3,400 a week for a sailing yacht and €2,529 to €7,454 for a catamaran, from low to high season (Click&Boat).
For a first week, Mallorca usually gives the best value: the largest choice of boats and lower averages than Ibiza. (The Menorca figures come from a different platform and are not directly comparable.) See our 7-day Mallorca sailing itinerary for a route from Palma.
Skipper, hostess and cook
If nobody on board holds a recognised licence, or you prefer to relax, add a skipper:
- Skipper: €200 a day for a day trip and €220 a day with overnight stays on one Mallorca listing (Oceans Evasion); US$280 a day on another in Palma (SamBoat). You also pay for the skipper’s food, and the skipper takes one cabin.
- Hostess: US$274 a day, and cook: US$302 a day, on an Ibiza catamaran listing (12knots).
For a week, a skipper therefore adds about €1,540 at the €220 overnight rate, or about US$1,960 at the Palma rate. Our guide to bareboat versus crewed charters is written for Greece, but the trade-offs are the same in the Balearics.
Crewed motor yachts and APA
Fully crewed yachts are priced differently. The weekly fee covers the yacht, crew wages and insurance, and you pay running costs on top through an advance provisioning allowance (APA). For example, the Princess 68 Free Soul, based in Palma for 8 guests, is listed at €36,000 a week in low season and €40,000 in high season, with an APA of 30 to 40% and VAT on top (Boatbookings). An APA of about 20 to 25% is typical for sailing yachts and 30 to 35% for motor yachts, which burn more fuel (YachtCharterFleet). Any APA you do not spend is returned at the end of the charter.
Taxes: VAT and tourist tax
VAT. Spain’s general VAT rate is 21% (Agencia Tributaria, VAT rates 2026), and it applies to charters. Spain does not reduce it for charters that sail partly outside its waters (SuperyachtNews). Some quotes include it and others, like the crewed yacht above, add it on top, so ask the question before you compare quotes.
Tourist tax. The Balearic tourist tax applies to hotels, holiday rentals and similar accommodation, and to cruise ships calling at Balearic ports. Charter yachts are not on the list of taxed establishments (Balearic Law 2/2016, consolidated text). You will pay it for any hotel nights before or after the charter.
Marinas, buoys and Cabrera
Mooring is the biggest variable once you are on board. Harbours managed for Ports IB, the Balearic ports authority, publish maximum rates per square metre of berth per day. The table shows the most recent tariffs we found; actual prices can be lower, and rates for 2027 may change.
| Harbour | High season | Example | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN Portocolom (Mallorca), 2024 maximum tariff, VAT status not stated | July and August | about €142 a night for a 12 x 4.25 m berth | Ports IB |
| Calan Bosch (Menorca), 2026, VAT included | June to September | about €140 a night for a 13 x 4 m berth | BOIB, May 2026 |
| CN Sant Antoni (Ibiza), 2024 maximum tariff, VAT status not stated | May to September | about €232 a night for a 15 x 5 m berth | Ports IB |
We calculated the nightly examples from the official rates per square metre (for instance €2.70 x 52 m² at Calan Bosch). Private marinas in Palma and Ibiza Town do not publish comparable rates and usually cost more, so ask for a quote before you plan a night there.
Buoy fields. Ports IB runs seasonal buoy fields in protected areas, booked online, mainly from June to September. The price depends on the length of the boat and is shown when you book; day use costs 60% of the overnight rate, and you can stay a maximum of 3 nights in a row (Ports IB conditions). Off Formentera, the S’Espalmador field alone has 68 buoys (La Voz de Ibiza, June 2026). Anchoring on sand is free, but anchoring on Posidonia seagrass is forbidden (Govern de les Illes Balears).
Cabrera National Park. An overnight buoy costs €18.60 a day for a boat up to 12 m and €40 for 12 to 15 m from May to September, and half that from October to April (Govern de les Illes Balears). The navigation permit itself is free.
Extras to check on every quote
| Extra | Typical figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| End cleaning, Sun Odyssey 36 | €60 | Oceans Evasion listing above |
| End cleaning, Bavaria 46 | US$224 | SamBoat listing above |
| Catamaran comfort pack and boarding | US$1,387 a week | 12knots Lagoon 42 listing |
| Security deposit | US$2,685 (46 ft monohull) to US$4,475 (42 ft catamaran) | SamBoat, 12knots listings |
| Outboard for the dinghy | US$112 a week | SamBoat listing |
| Stand-up paddleboard | US$112 a week | SamBoat, 12knots listings |
| Fuel | Pay for what you use; road diesel in Spain was about €1.89 a litre in October 2026 | EU Weekly Oil Bulletin via fuel-prices.eu |
Many companies also offer a damage waiver that reduces the deposit for a daily or weekly fee. Read what it covers before you sign.
Sample budget: one week in Mallorca in June
Our own estimate for six people on a 45 to 46 ft sailing yacht from Palma, bareboat, using the June average above:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Charter fee (12knots June average, sailing yacht) | €4,526 |
| End cleaning (the US$224 Bavaria 46 fee, converted) | about €200 |
| Three marina nights at about €190 (14 x 4.5 m berth at the Ports IB maximum rates of €2.70 to €3.10 per m²) | about €570 |
| One night on a Cabrera buoy (12 to 15 m) | €40 |
| Fuel, about 45 litres at €1.90 (road-diesel price as a guide) | about €85 |
| Total before food and drink | about €5,420, or €900 a person |
Add a skipper at about €220 a day for 7 days and the total rises to about €6,960, or €1,160 a person, plus the skipper’s food. Groceries and meals ashore come on top. Check whether your charter quote includes VAT: if not, add 21% to the charter fee.
How to pay less
- Sail in the shoulder season. In Mallorca, a sailing yacht averages €3,868 a week in May and €3,249 in October, against €5,272 in August.
- Book early. Operators often reward early bookings: Dream Yacht Charter, for example, advertises an extra 10% off when you book six months or more ahead (Dream Yacht Charter).
- Choose Mallorca over Ibiza for the same boat, especially for a catamaran.
- Look at older boats. As the 2007 Bavaria 46 above shows, an older boat can cost less in August than the average boat in June.
- Alternate nights: spend one night at anchor on sand or on a buoy between marina nights.
- Compare destinations. If you are still choosing where to sail, Greece is often cheaper in high season (a 12knots average of about €4,500 a week for a sailing yacht in August, against €5,300 in Mallorca): see our Greece yacht charter cost guide.
Getting to the marina
Palma’s marinas are about 15 to 20 minutes from Palma airport by taxi. For a crew with luggage, book a minivan in advance, for example with Welcome Pickups, which offers fixed-price airport transfers in Mallorca.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Mallorca for a week?
A bareboat sailing yacht averages about €2,600 a week in January and €5,300 in August, and a catamaran about €4,200 to €9,600, based on 12knots fleet averages. Add cleaning, fuel, marinas and a skipper if needed.
Is VAT included in Balearic yacht charter prices?
Not always. Spanish VAT is 21%, with no reduced rate for charters. Some operators include it in the price and others add it on top, especially for crewed yachts, so check every quote.
Is a yacht charter cheaper in Mallorca or Ibiza?
Mallorca is usually cheaper. In July, the average catamaran costs about €9,600 a week in Mallorca and €11,700 in Ibiza, according to 12knots.
How much is a skipper in the Balearics?
About €200 to €220 a day on published Mallorca listings, or US$280 a day on one Palma listing, plus the skipper’s food and a cabin on board.
When is the cheapest time to charter a yacht in the Balearics?
Winter months are the cheapest, but for sailing, May and October offer the best prices with good weather. In Mallorca, the average sailing yacht costs about a quarter less in May and nearly 40% less in October than in August.
