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Yacht Charter Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global yacht charter market is worth USD 9.6 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 18.1 bn by 2036, growing at a 6.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Crewed luxury is the largest by type segment.

USD 9.6 bnMarket size 2026
USD 18.1 bnForecast 2036
6.5%CAGR 2026-2036
United StatesLargest country

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Market overview

The global yacht charter market is worth USD 9.6 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 18.1 bn by 2036, growing at a 6.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Crewed luxury is the largest by type segment.

ScopeBareboat, skippered and crewed yacht charters for leisure, including sail, motor and catamaran charters booked through operators and brokers.
IndustryTravel and Tourism
Value 2025USD 9.0 bn
Value 2026USD 9.6 bn
Value 2036USD 18.1 bn
CAGR 2026-20366.5%
Volume 20262,078 thousand charter weeks
Volume 20362,902 thousand charter weeks
Average price 2026USD 4,635 per charter week
Report priceStarts from USD 1,999
PublishedNovember 2026

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Yacht Charter market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global yacht charter market is forecast to grow from USD 9.6 bn in 2026 to USD 18.1 bn by 2036, a rise of 88%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 6.5%
Yacht Charter market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 9.0 bn; 2026: USD 9.6 bn; 2027: USD 10.3 bn; 2028: USD 10.9 bn; 2029: USD 11.6 bn; 2030: USD 12.4 bn; 2031: USD 13.2 bn; 2032: USD 14.1 bn; 2033: USD 15.0 bn; 2034: USD 15.9 bn; 2035: USD 17.0 bn; 2036: USD 18.1 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 6.5%.20259.6 bn202613.2 bn203118.1 bn20366.5% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 9.6 bn
2027USD 10.3 bn
2028USD 10.9 bn
2029USD 11.6 bn
2030USD 12.4 bn
2031USD 13.2 bn
2032USD 14.1 bn
2033USD 15.0 bn
2034USD 15.9 bn
2035USD 17.0 bn
2036USD 18.1 bn

Yacht Charter market segmentation

By type

Exhibit 2Crewed luxury is the largest segment by type, with 36.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by type
Yacht Charter market share by type, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by type. Crewed luxury: 36.0%; Bareboat: 34.0%; Skippered: 30.0%.Crewed luxury36.0%Bareboat34.0%Skippered30.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Bareboat34.0%30.8%USD 3.3 bn5.5%
Skippered30.0%29.9%USD 2.9 bn6.5%
Crewed luxury36.0%39.3%USD 3.5 bn7.5%

By yacht

Exhibit 3Catamaran adds the most revenue by yacht, growing from USD 2.9 bn in 2026 to USD 6.3 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by yacht, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Yacht Charter market by yacht, 2026 and 2036Revenue by yacht in 2026 and 2036. Catamaran: USD 2.9 bn in 2026, USD 6.3 bn in 2036, change +119%; Motor yacht: USD 3.3 bn in 2026, USD 6.0 bn in 2036, change +82%; Sailing monohull: USD 2.5 bn in 2026, USD 3.8 bn in 2036, change +51%; Superyacht: USD 963 mn in 2026, USD 2.0 bn in 2036, change +109%.20262036 forecastChangeCatamaran+119%2.9 bn6.3 bnMotor yacht+82%3.3 bn6.0 bnSailing monohull+51%2.5 bn3.8 bnSuperyacht+109%963 mn2.0 bn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Sailing monohull26.0%20.9%USD 2.5 bn4.2%
Catamaran30.0%35.0%USD 2.9 bn8.2%
Motor yacht34.0%33.0%USD 3.3 bn6.2%
Superyacht10.0%11.2%USD 963 mn7.7%

By charter duration

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Day charter12.0%11.0%USD 1.2 bn5.6%
Weekend charter14.0%14.0%USD 1.3 bn6.5%
One-week charter52.0%50.0%USD 5.0 bn6.1%
Two weeks or longer22.0%25.0%USD 2.1 bn7.9%

By guest group

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Families34.0%32.0%USD 3.3 bn5.9%
Friends groups28.0%28.0%USD 2.7 bn6.5%
Couples20.0%21.0%USD 1.9 bn7.0%
Corporate and incentive groups10.0%12.0%USD 963 mn8.5%
Weddings and events8.0%7.0%USD 770 mn5.1%

By booking channel

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Charter brokers44.0%38.0%USD 4.2 bn5.0%
Online platforms24.0%32.0%USD 2.3 bn9.6%
Fleet operators direct24.0%22.0%USD 2.3 bn5.6%
Travel agents8.0%8.0%USD 770 mn6.5%

Top 25 countries for yacht charter by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 82.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.3%.

Exhibit 4United States is the largest country market at USD 2.1 bn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 41.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Yacht Charter market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. United States: USD 2.1 bn, 22.0%; France: USD 963 mn, 10.0%; Italy: USD 867 mn, 9.0%; Greece: USD 867 mn, 9.0%; Spain: USD 674 mn, 7.0%; Croatia: USD 578 mn, 6.0%; United Kingdom: USD 578 mn, 6.0%; Germany: USD 578 mn, 6.0%; Turkey: USD 385 mn, 4.0%; Australia: USD 289 mn, 3.0%.United States2.1 bn 22.0%France963 mn 10.0%Italy867 mn 9.0%Greece867 mn 9.0%Spain674 mn 7.0%Croatia578 mn 6.0%United Kingdom578 mn 6.0%Germany578 mn 6.0%Turkey385 mn 4.0%Australia289 mn 3.0%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1United StatesUSD 2.1 bn22.0%USD 4.1 bn6.8%
2FranceUSD 963 mn10.0%USD 1.7 bn5.8%
3ItalyUSD 867 mn9.0%USD 1.6 bn6.3%
4GreeceUSD 867 mn9.0%USD 1.7 bn6.8%
5SpainUSD 674 mn7.0%USD 1.2 bn5.9%
6CroatiaUSD 578 mn6.0%USD 1.1 bn6.8%
7United KingdomUSD 578 mn6.0%USD 1.0 bn5.8%
8GermanyUSD 578 mn6.0%USD 1.0 bn5.8%
9TurkeyUSD 385 mn4.0%USD 777 mn7.3%
10AustraliaUSD 289 mn3.0%USD 524 mn6.1%
11NetherlandsUSD 221 mn2.3%USD 400 mn6.1%
12PortugalUSD 186 mn1.9%USD 362 mn6.9%
13CanadaUSD 156 mn1.6%USD 304 mn6.9%
14ThailandUSD 131 mn1.4%USD 273 mn7.6%
15BahamasUSD 110 mn1.1%USD 213 mn6.9%
16SwedenUSD 92 mn1.0%USD 168 mn6.2%
17United Arab EmiratesUSD 78 mn0.8%USD 161 mn7.5%
18MexicoUSD 65 mn0.7%USD 136 mn7.5%
19MaltaUSD 55 mn0.6%USD 107 mn6.9%
20IndonesiaUSD 46 mn0.5%USD 96 mn7.6%
21New ZealandUSD 39 mn0.4%USD 76 mn7.0%
22NorwayUSD 33 mn0.3%USD 58 mn5.9%
23SeychellesUSD 27 mn0.3%USD 56 mn7.6%
24BrazilUSD 23 mn0.2%USD 45 mn6.9%
25DenmarkUSD 19 mn0.2%USD 34 mn6.0%
Rest of worldUSD 452 mn4.7%USD 875 mn6.8%
Exhibit 5United States and Greece account for 33% of the USD 8.4 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Yacht Charter market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 9.6 bn. United States: +USD 2.0 bn; Greece: +USD 814 mn; France: +USD 736 mn; Italy: +USD 724 mn; Croatia: +USD 543 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 3.2 bn; Rest of world: +USD 423 mn. Market value 2036: USD 18.1 bn.Market value 20269.6 bnUnited States+2.0 bnGreece+814 mnFrance+736 mnItaly+724 mnCroatia+543 mn20 other countries+3.2 bnRest of world+423 mnMarket value 203618.1 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Dream Yacht Charter
  • Sunsail
  • The Moorings
  • Camper & Nicholsons
  • Nautal
  • Cosmos Yachting

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Burgess
  • Northrop & Johnson
  • Fraser
  • Navigare Yachting
  • Edmiston
  • Y.CO
  • Ocean Independence
  • Moran Yacht & Ship

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Click&Boat
  • Boataround
  • Samboat
  • Boatsetter
  • Zizoo
  • Sailogy
  • Yachtico

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the yacht charter market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 6.5% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by type, by yacht, by charter duration, by guest group, by booking channel. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the yacht charter market?

The global yacht charter market is estimated at USD 9.0 bn in 2025 and USD 9.6 bn in 2026.

How fast will the yacht charter market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 18.1 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 6.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 8.4 bn.

Which country is the largest market for yacht charter?

United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 2.1 bn in 2026, 22.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 41.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, Turkey is growing fastest at 7.3% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which yacht charter segment is largest?

In the by type split, Crewed luxury is the largest segment with 36.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading yacht charter companies?

Global leaders include Dream Yacht Charter, Sunsail, The Moorings, Camper & Nicholsons.

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