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What qualifications are needed to charter a catamaran on a sailing holiday?

For a bareboat catamaran charter in the Mediterranean you will need to have a valid sailing qualification such as the ICC or RYA Day Skipper. For certain destinations you will also need a VHF licence. For catamaran rentals in the Caribbean and Tropical destinations it is not always necessary to have a sailing qualification but you will need to provide a sailing resume showing experience on a similar yacht. You will find destination specific information on required qualifications on each of our bareboat destination pages.

If you do not have any sailing experience then you can still enjoy a catamaran sailing holiday! We have several options for those looking to enjoy a holiday on the water without taking on the responsibility of the sailing - 

  • Skippered Catamaran Charters - Charter a catamaran in the destination of your choice and then add a professional skipper to your booking who will take care of all of the day-to-day sailing. 
  • Luxury Crewed Catamaran Charters - For the ultimate luxury holiday, choose a fully crewed catamaran which comes with a professional skipper and chef as a minimum (some of the larger catamarans have extra crew). 
  • Catamaran Cabin Charter Holidays - For individuals or couples looking to simply hire a cabin rather than an entire yacht, we offer catamaran cabin charters in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. This is a sociable and economic way to enjoy a catamaran sailing holiday.

Catamaran Sailing Destinations

We offer catamaran charters in the majority of our bareboat sailing destinations worldwide. Some of the most popular destinations to charter a catamaran are the Caribbean Islands, Croatia, Greece, Tahiti and the Seychelles

If you are looking for a luxury crewed catamaran charter then take a look at our Crewed Yachts in the Caribbean and Crewed Yachts in Greece.

Catamaran cabin charters are available in various destinations in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.

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