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Bali Charter Yacht
Catamaran at anchor on calm water at dusk

Sail & power catamarans

Bali catamaran charter, steady days on two hulls.

Twin hulls sit flatter and roll less than a single-hull yacht — the easy choice for families, groups and anyone prone to seasickness.

Day guests
8–30 per boat
Full day
USD 1,200–5,500
Departing
Benoa · Serangan · Sanur
White sailing catamaran moored alongside a dock

01 — Why a catamaran

Two hulls, far less roll

The weight spreads wide across the water, so a catamaran heels and rocks far less than a monohull. A buffet stays put on the saloon table, and kids can cross the deck without a tilt.

  • Steadier at anchor — minimal roll when you stop to swim off Nusa Penida or Lembongan.
  • Wide, flat decks — easier for children, older guests and anyone unsteady on their feet.
  • Shallow draft — many reach quiet bays and reef edges a deep-keel yacht cannot.
  • Shade plus sun — covered cockpit and saloon, open bow nets and a sun deck.

02 — Sail or power

Sail catamaran or power catamaran?

Same twin hulls, same stability — but a different day. Sail is quieter; power trades the sails for speed and reach.

Pace Sail catamaran Slower, quieter, wind-dependent Power catamaran Faster, covers more distance
Best for Sail catamaran Relaxed cruising, sunset sails Power catamaran Far reefs, packed itineraries
Fuel cost Sail catamaran Lower when sailing Power catamaran Higher
Typical Bali use Sail catamaran Half- and full-day leisure Power catamaran Day trips to Penida, Menjangan, Gili
Feel Sail catamaran Traditional, hands-on Power catamaran Resort-on-the-water, more cabin space

Drifting off Sanur at sunset suits a sail cat. Three Nusa Penida snorkel stops before lunch earns a power cat its fuel bill.

Ask which suits your day
Large catamaran with a group on deck anchored near an island

03 — Deck & shade

More room than the length suggests

The living area spans the full beam, so a 12-metre catamaran can feel roomier than a 15-metre monohull. The whole group can lunch under cover, then spread out.

  • Shaded cockpit and air-conditioned saloon for the midday sun.
  • Forward trampoline nets and a sun deck for those chasing a tan.
  • Usually a flybridge or upper deck on top.
Private catamaran charters

04 — Capacity & rates

What a Bali catamaran costs

Sample full-day ranges from operators we work with, as of June 2026 and subject to change with season, fuel and demand. Overnight capacity is lower — cabins limit who sleeps aboard.

Small sail cat (10–12 m) Day guests 8–12 Sample full day (USD) 1,200–2,000
Mid sail cat (13–15 m) Day guests 12–20 Sample full day (USD) 2,000–3,500
Large power cat (15–18 m) Day guests 20–30 Sample full day (USD) 3,500–5,500

Rates usually cover crew, fuel for a standard route, basic snorkel gear and soft drinks. Premium catering, alcohol and longer routes are quoted on top — inclusions vary, so confirm each quote.

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05 — Routes

Where a catamaran day goes

The best days run east and southeast from Benoa, Serangan or Sanur to the Nusa islands, where calmer leeward water rewards the flat ride.

  • Nusa Lembongan & Penida

    Most popular

    Clear water, Manta Point and reef snorkelling.

  • Sanur sunset

    Short, sheltered

    A relaxed evening — ideal for a sail catamaran.

  • Gili Islands

    Full day

    A power-catamaran run for white sand and turtles off Lombok.

  • Menjangan Island

    Long day

    Northwest reefs, best reached by a faster catamaran.

West-coast runs suit power catamarans with the range to cover the distance.

Nusa islands & Gili guide
Yacht cruising below the limestone cliffs of Nusa Penida
Most popular: Lembongan & Penida

Plan your catamaran day

Quiet sail or fast power?

Send your group size, dates and the day you have in mind. We’ll reply with vetted catamarans and honest, itemised quotes — the right boat, not whatever is sitting empty.

Same-day reply in most cases.

Independent broker/concierge — not the asset owner. Rates are samples as of June 2026 and subject to change.