Tahiti · French Polynesia — -17.53°N, 149.57°W
Catamaran charter in Papeete
Two hulls, no heel: in Papeete, the catamaran takes aboard everyone who would rather not sail at an angle.
Observed prices in Papeete (real nightly readings, latest on 2026-09-01): median €838/day, €400 to €1,955, 41 offers compared at the latest reading. Methodology and full figures →
Shallow draught, master card
Where keelboats wait offshore, a catamaran gets close: Cook’s and Opunohu bays on Moorea, the lagoon passes and the coral gardens, anchored in a few metres of water, ladder down.
Day or week?
By the day, expect a skippered cat. High season runs from May to October, the South Pacific dry season; for weekly charter, search Saturday-to-Saturday to see the full inventory.
How it works
One search does it: Boat-Comparator queries Boataround, SamBoat, Click&Boat and GlobeSailor at the same moment, lines up the real offers in Papeete and sorts them by price. Booking is completed on the platform you pick, under its guarantees — free, no account needed. Our platform comparison helps you choose.
Frequently asked questions
How much does catamaran rental cost in Papeete?
Expect €800–1,500 per day, €3,000–8,000 per week — where you land depends on size, the boat's year and the platform. Prices shown here are those actually published at the time of your search. Demand peaks from May to October, the South Pacific dry season.
Do I need a license?
Skipper strongly recommended (often mandatory); bareboat requires proven experience.
Why pick a catamaran in Papeete?
For the shallow draught and stability: anchoring close in — Cook’s and Opunohu bays on Moorea, the lagoon passes and the coral gardens — on a platform that does not heel.
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