How much does a yacht charter in the Grenadines cost?

Short answer. In the Grenadines, a bareboat catamaran runs roughly US $6,000–15,000 per week for the whole yacht depending on size and season. Adding a captain costs about US $1,400–1,800 per week on top. A fully crewed catamaran with captain and chef typically starts around US $16,000 per week and runs to US $25,000 for a well-equipped 46–52ft boat, with luxury 55ft-plus catamarans at US $28,000–45,000+. Crewed motor yachts start around US $50,000 per week. All of those are whole-yacht prices, not per person — divide by four to five cabins to see the real per-couple cost.

We have chartered and managed yachts in St Vincent & The Grenadines for over twenty years, so the figures below are the ranges we actually quote rather than a scraped average. Prices are in US dollars for the whole yacht, per week, for the 2026–27 season.

Grenadines charter prices at a glance

Bareboat catamaran

You skipper the yacht yourself. The rate covers the boat and its standard equipment — sails, dinghy and outboard, snorkelling gear, linen and towels, galley kit, chart plotter and safety equipment. A 42–46ft catamaran (usually four cabins, eight berths) sits at US $6,000–10,000 per week; a newer or larger 48–52ft boat is US $9,000–15,000. For two couples sharing a 45ft cat in shoulder season, that is often under US $1,500 per person for the week before food and fuel.

You will need to show an appropriate qualification and recent experience on a similar yacht — see our guide to bareboat qualifications in the Grenadines for exactly what operators accept.

Bareboat plus captain

The most under-rated option in the Grenadines. You keep the bareboat rate and add a professional local captain for roughly US $1,400–1,800 per week including their food. The captain handles the passages, anchoring, checking in and out, and knows which bay is comfortable when the swell wraps in — you still cook, provision and set the pace. It is also the sensible choice if your ticket is a little rusty or the group includes small children.

Crewed catamaran

Captain and chef live aboard and run the yacht for you. A 46–52ft crewed catamaran is typically US $16,000–25,000 per week for six to eight guests. That covers the yacht, the crew, and usually all meals, soft drinks and standard water toys — though many crewed boats quote plus APA (see below). This is where most families and groups of friends land: no chores, local knowledge every day, and a chef who shops the Kingstown market on the way through.

Luxury crewed catamaran

A 55ft-plus catamaran with three or more crew, air conditioning throughout, generous flybridge space, e-foils, seabobs and a serious galley runs US $28,000–45,000 and upwards per week. The step up buys space and service rather than speed — wider cabins, a dedicated stewardess, and a level of catering that stands comparison with a good hotel.

Motor yacht

Crewed motor yachts in the Grenadines start around US $50,000 per week and climb quickly with size. Fuel is charged on top and is a real number when you are covering the same water at eighteen knots rather than eight. Motor yachts make most sense for short, high-value weeks — Mustique and the Tobago Cays in three days rather than seven — or for groups who want to island-hop further and faster.

Day charter

Day charters are priced per boat rather than per person and depend on the boat, the route and how far south you are going — a half-day sail from Young Island Dock to Bequia is a different number to a full-day powerboat run to the Tobago Cays. Tell us your date, group size and the islands you want to see and we will come back with a firm price the same day. See our day sailing trips for the routes we run most often.

What is not in the headline price

The weekly rate is rarely the final number. Budget for these as well:

APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) — on crewed yachts quoted “plus APA”, typically 25–30% of the charter fee, paid before boarding and used for food, drink, fuel, port and park fees. Whatever is unspent is returned to you at the end.

Provisioning and fuel on bareboats — realistically US $700–1,400 per week for a family of four to six, plus fuel. SIPS in Blue Lagoon will deliver a full shop to the yacht as you board.

Cruising permit and park fees — SVG cruising permit and clearance are modest; the Tobago Cays Marine Park charges per person per night, and moorings in the busier bays are paid to the boat boys directly.

Crew gratuity — customary on crewed charters at 10–15% of the charter fee if the crew have made the week, entirely at your discretion.

Security deposit or damage waiver — expect a refundable deposit of US $3,000–5,000 on a bareboat, or a damage waiver policy at around 5% of the charter cost instead.

Flights and transfers — not included; Argyle International (SVD) receives direct flights from the UK, US and Canada, and taxi transfers to Blue Lagoon are around US $30–40.

How the season changes the price

Peak — Christmas, New Year, February half-term. The highest rates of the year, often 20–30% above high-season pricing, with minimum charter lengths and payment terms to match. Book six to nine months ahead.

High — January to April (outside the peak weeks). Standard published rates. Steady 15–20 knot trades and the best all-round sailing.

Shoulder — May, June, early July and November. Commonly 15–25% below high season, with lighter winds and quieter anchorages. The best value in the calendar.

Low — late July to October. Many yachts come out for refit; the boats that stay available are cheapest but the weather is at its least reliable.

Worked examples

How much is a 46ft catamaran with a captain in the Grenadines? Take the bareboat rate for a 46ft catamaran — around US $8,000–10,000 per week in high season — and add a captain at US $1,400–1,800 including their food. Call it US $9,400–11,800 for the week, plus provisioning (roughly US $1,000), fuel, park and mooring fees. For eight guests that is comfortably under US $1,700 per person for a fully skippered week in the Grenadines.

A week on a crewed catamaran for a family of six. A 50ft crewed catamaran with captain and chef at US $18,000–22,000 per week, plus APA at 25–30% (US $4,500–6,600) covering all food, drink, fuel and fees, plus a gratuity. Total in the region of US $25,000–30,000 all-in — about US $4,200–5,000 per person for seven nights with every meal, all the sailing and a private yacht.

A bareboat catamaran for two couples. A 42–45ft catamaran in shoulder season at US $6,000–7,500, provisioning at around US $800, fuel and fees at US $400. Roughly US $7,200–8,700 total, or US $1,800–2,200 per person for the week.

A day out to the Tobago Cays. Priced per boat, not per head, and driven by your departure island and whether you take a sailing catamaran or a powerboat. Send us the date and group size and we will quote it properly rather than guess.

Getting a real number for your dates

Every one of the ranges above moves with the specific yacht, the week you want and how many of you there are. Tell us your dates, group and what matters most — space, sailing, catering, budget — and we will come back with real options and an honest explanation of what each price includes. See our Grenadines yacht charter guide for how the week itself works.