# Caribbean or Mediterranean Yacht Charter? Cost and Season
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# Caribbean or Mediterranean *Yacht Charter*

The month decides. From May to October charter the Mediterranean, and from December to April the Caribbean, because that is where the fleet and the weather are. The Mediterranean offers culture, ports and restaurants. The Caribbean offers beaches, reefs and steady trade winds. A typical week costs around €49,000 in the Caribbean and €55,000 to €65,000 in the Mediterranean.
[Caribbean yachts](https://naveliacharters.com/multi-day-yacht-charters?region=Caribbean)

Mediterranean season

May to October

Caribbean season

December to April

Typical week, Caribbean

Around €49,000

Typical week, Mediterranean

€55,000 to €65,000

Yachts listed

1,300+

Side by side

## The two seas compared
[ ★★★★★ 5.0 Top Rated Service verified by Trustindex ](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5722900167677418895) Caribbean and Mediterranean yacht charters compared Caribbean Mediterranean Season December to April May to October Weather Warm, steady trade winds Hot, mostly calm, local winds Days are about Beaches, snorkelling, water toys Harbour towns, restaurants, culture Typical legs One to three hours One to four hours Typical week €49,000 €55,000 to €65,000 Tax on the charter Often none, 14 percent in the Bahamas 13 to 22 percent VAT, zero in Montenegro Peak weeks Christmas, New Year, March July, August, event weeks Start here [Caribbean guide](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/caribbean) [Mediterranean guide](https://naveliacharters.com/mediterranean-yacht-charter)

Choose the Caribbean if

## You want winter sun and water time

The Caribbean is about the sea itself: reefs, turtles, white sand and a steady breeze. The [British Virgin Islands](https://naveliacharters.com/itinerary/7-day-british-virgin-islands-yacht-charter-itinerary) are the easiest cruising, [St Barths](https://naveliacharters.com/itinerary/7-day-st-barths-leeward-islands-yacht-charter-itinerary) the most glamorous, and the [Bahamas](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/bahamas) the clearest water of all.

It is also the answer to the Northern winter. Christmas and New Year are the most requested weeks of the year and are booked nine to twelve months ahead.

Choose the Mediterranean if

## You want places as much as water

In the Mediterranean every evening can be a different town: Saint-Tropez, Portofino, Bonifacio, Hvar, Mykonos. The food, the history and the scene on shore are half the trip.

It also offers the widest choice of yachts in the world in summer, from the [French Riviera](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/french-riviera) to [Greece](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/greece) and [Turkey](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/turkey).

And in between

## The shoulder months

In November and late April many yachts are crossing the Atlantic, so choice is thinner in both seas. The [Maldives](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/maldives) are at their best from November to April and fill the gap well.

Keep exploring

## Where to go next
[ Destination Caribbean St Barths, the Virgin Islands and the Grenadines. → ](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/caribbean)[ Destination Bahamas The Exumas from Nassau. → ](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/bahamas)[ Region Mediterranean Twelve cruising grounds compared. → ](https://naveliacharters.com/mediterranean-yacht-charter)[ Guide What a week costs Real prices by size and region. → ](https://naveliacharters.com/superyacht-charter-cost)

FAQ

## Questions, answered

### Is it better to charter a yacht in the Caribbean or the Mediterranean?

It depends on the month. The Mediterranean is best from May to October and the Caribbean from December to April. In style, the Mediterranean is about ports and culture and the Caribbean about beaches and water.

### Which is cheaper?

The Caribbean is slightly cheaper: a typical week costs around €49,000 against €55,000 to €65,000 in the Mediterranean, and many islands charge no VAT on charters.

### Do the same yachts work in both?

Many do. A large part of the fleet spends the summer in the Mediterranean and crosses to the Caribbean for the winter.

### When should I book a Christmas or New Year charter?

Nine to twelve months ahead. These are the most requested weeks of the year in the Caribbean.

### Is there a hurricane season?

Yes, from June to November in the Caribbean, which is why the fleet moves to the Mediterranean for the summer.

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Figures from the Navélia fleet · updated 12 November 2026