Should you charter a sailing yacht or a motor yacht?

Charter a sailing yacht for the experience and the price; charter a motor yacht for speed, space, and stable anchorages. Sailing yachts (monohulls and catamarans) cost 30–50% less per week than a comparably-sized motor yacht. The wind is the engine; the heel of a monohull and the steady ride of a sailing catamaran are part of the appeal for guests who came for the romance of being on the water. Motor yachts run faster (15–25 knots vs. 7–9 under sail), cover more ground per day, carry more guests in more comfort, and stay quiet at anchor (no halyard slap, no boom shifts). Fuel burn is the trade-off — a motor yacht week burns 5–10x more diesel. Most first-time guests pick sailing catamarans for the balance. Sailing vs power catamaran compares the math.