A power catamaran is for clients who want the space and stability of a catamaran without the slower pace of a sailing cat. Two hulls, engine power, and enough speed for a proper Riviera itinerary.
Because of the beam they feel far larger than their length: wide salons, big aft decks, and easy swim-platform access, often with more volume than a monohull motor yacht at the same money.
Broker insight
Clients arrive at a power catamaran from one of two directions: they wanted a catamaran but not the pace, or a motor yacht but not the price for that much space. Not all of them are the same boat, either. Some are practical family charter yachts, and others, like THIS IS IT and SEAWOLF X, are superyacht-level and show how far the category has moved. The fleet here is small, so raise it early in your shortlist rather than late.
Nadja Asmus
Charter Broker
Crewed power catamarans on the French Riviera often start around €40,000 to €80,000 per week, with larger luxury power cats commonly €90,000 to €250,000+. The most advanced superyacht-level power cats go higher. On top of the weekly rate, budget for:
Two hulls like a sailing catamaran, but built around engine power. That means more speed, more predictable routing, and a charter style much closer to a motor yacht.
For the space you get, usually yes, and the fuel burn is lower, which pulls the APA down. Compare with our motor yacht charters.
No. The coast is dominated by motor yachts and superyachts, so the power-cat fleet is small and the strongest options go early for July, August, and event weeks.
From about €40,000 to €80,000 per week, with larger power cats €90,000 to €250,000+, plus 20% VAT, APA, and gratuity. See our full cost guide.
Take the power cat for pace and predictable routing, the sailing cat for fuel efficiency and the pleasure of sailing: see our catamaran charters.
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