Yacht Charter Statistics
Key data points and market trends shaping the global yacht charter industry in 2025–2026.
Global Market Overview
€12.4B
Global yacht charter market size (2025)
Source: Allied Market Research
6.2%
Annual growth rate (CAGR 2025–2030)
Source: Grand View Research
15,000+
Charter yachts worldwide
Source: MYBA
5,200+
Marinas across the Mediterranean
Source: ICOMIA
2.1M
Charter guests per year globally
Source: Superyacht Times
€35,000
Average weekly charter cost (Mediterranean)
Source: MYBA Market Report
Regional Market Share
| Region | Market Share | YoY Growth | Top Destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean | 52% | +7.1% | French Riviera, Croatia, Greece |
| Caribbean | 28% | +5.4% | BVI, St. Barths, Bahamas |
| Southeast Asia | 8% | +12.3% | Thailand, Indonesia, Maldives |
| Northern Europe | 6% | +4.8% | Norway, Sweden, UK |
| Other | 6% | +8.2% | Pacific Islands, Middle East |
French Riviera Charter Data
The French Riviera remains the world's #1 yacht charter destination. Here are the key numbers for the Côte d'Azur charter season.
Yacht charters per season
45,000+
Average day charter price
€3,500–€8,000
Superyacht weekly rate
€50,000–€500,000+
Peak season occupancy
94%
Most popular month
August
Average charter duration
4.2 days
Repeat booking rate
38%
Most popular departure port
Antibes
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