The Best Italy Yacht Charter Guide for 2027-2028
Cruise through Italy’s most iconic yacht charter destinations, from the Amalfi Coast, Capri, and Naples to Portofino, Liguria, Sardinia, Sicily, and the Aeolian Islands.
About Italy | Amalfi Coast Crewed Motor Yacht Charter | Amalfi Coast Crewed Catamaran Yacht Charter | Amalfi Coast Bareboat Catamaran Charter | Amalfi Coast and Capri Day CharterÂ
 Sicily Crewed Motor Yacht Charter | Sicily Crewed Catamaran Charter | Sicily Bareboat Charter | Sardinia Crewed Motor Yacht Charter | Sardinia Crewed Catamaran Charter | Sardinia Bareboat Charter | Sardinia Day CharterÂ
Culture | Getting There | Cuisine
With approximately 4,660 miles of coastline, a yacht charter in Italy is bound to surprise you around each corner- lose yourself in the artistic fishing village of Portofino, trace the Amalfi Coast, before continuing to the glamorous island of Capri and picturesque Positano. Cruise to the shopping and jet-set hangouts of Sardinia and timeless Sicily. Thinking of planning a charter in Italy, and unsure about the seasons? Check our weather page here to see the best time to book your memorable yachting charter!
About Italy
Italy is a versatile and beguiling yacht cruising destination, which will invade all of your senses with the colours of the flowers, the familiar smell of the local fishing towns and the busy chatter of the friendly locals. While some parts of the Italian coastline remain consistent, such as the pastel-coloured houses and hilltop towns, most towns will vary in their character, which provides a unique experience at each harbour.Â
With the shimmering lemon groves, secluded beaches wedged between cliffs and endless impressive scenery, the views will make you dizzy and your Instagram busy! Enjoy the mouth-watering local cuisine, the kaleidoscope of colours and the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, which will always invite you for a swim off your luxury motor yacht or catamaran.
Drawing on decades of experience cruising Italy’s iconic charter destinations, we have curated an extensive collection of guides, itineraries, and yachts across a variety of Italian destinations that past guests have loved and our brokers personally recommend. From crewed and bareboat charters to motor yachts, sailing yachts, and catamarans, Boatbookings can tailor your Italian yacht charter to suit a wide range of preferences, group styles, and cruising plans.
Amalfi Coast Crewed Motor Yacht Charter
The Amalfi Coast is one of the most famous coastlines in the Mediterranean, and for good reason. The picturesque mountains, littered with pastel-coloured houses, are just some of the reasons to fall in love with this corner of paradise. The coastline is dotted with some of the most sought-after crewed motor yachts, catamarans, and high-end super sailing yachts. Shopping in Capri, beautiful weather, sea-view restaurants what more could you want from your luxury charter? Unlike commercial cruises, you can have complete control over your charter!Â
Amalfi Coast Crewed Motor Yachts Amalfi Coast Motor Yacht Itinerary
Amalfi Coast Crewed Catamaran Yacht Charter
A crewed catamaran yacht cruising on the Amalfi Coast brings a relaxed, open-air rhythm to one of the Mediterranean’s most celebrated coastlines. Glide past pastel cliffside villages, terraced hillsides, and sea-view restaurants before anchoring near Capri, Positano, Amalfi Town, Ischia, or quiet coves where the water invites an afternoon swim. With generous deck space, stable cruising, and a crew taking care of every detail, a catamaran is perfectly suited to families and groups who want comfort, privacy, and effortless days at sea. Enjoy breakfast in the morning light, linger over alfresco lunches with coastal flavors, and watch the shoreline glow at sunset from the spacious foredeck. Unlike a commercial cruise, your Amalfi Coast catamaran charter follows your pace, whether that means shopping in Capri, exploring ashore, or simply unwinding between anchorages.
Amalfi Coast Crewed Catamarans Amalfi Coast Catamaran Yachting Itinerary
Amalfi Coast Bareboat Catamaran Charter
Do you have a skipper's license and looking to explore Italy in the best way possible? Then hire one of our bareboat sail yachts! We have sailing yachts from 35ft all the way up to 55ft in a range of models and types so we can find you the most suitable yacht for your charter! Not feeling confident in taking the yacht out for yourself, or you don't have a license? No problem! We can organise a skipper to be onboard and show you the very best of what Italy has to offer; after all, there is nothing like local knowledge when being on vacation!
Amalfi Coast Bareboat Catamarans Amalfi Coast Bareboat Sailing Yachts
Amalfi Coast and Capri Day Charter
Adding a day charter to your Amalfi Coast escape is the perfect way to enhance your Italian experience! There is no better way to view the Amalfi Coast than on board one of our crewed motor yachts. Allow the skipper to take you along one of the most picturesque coastlines in the world, stopping off along the way for some water fun! How about including a visit to Capri for the day? Capri is only accessible by yacht, so it would be rude not to include a visit to the famous Faraglioni rocks!
Amalfi Coast Day Charter Information Amalfi Coast Day Charter Yachts
Sicily Crewed Motor Yacht Charter
After going back and forth to Sicily for decades, and chartering crewed motor yachts, we can say it is the only way to experience this corner of Italy properly. Your dedicated, knowledgeable crew are hands-on throughout your charter to share with you the diverse culture on your Aeolian Islands crewed motor yacht itinerary. Service is at the forefront of any crewed yacht cruising, especially when you are in Sicily and surrounding areas. The captain will showcase the very best of Sicily and the Aeolian Islands; together, you will discover the most beautiful bays found only in Italy! Alicudi and Filicudi are some of Boatbookings' favorite anchorages. Your chef will shop at local markets to deliver authentic Italian cuisine; after all, you are in the country of people who live to eat!
7-Day Sicily Crewed Motor Yacht Itinerary Sicily Crewed Motor Yachts
Sicily Crewed Catamaran Yacht Charter
There is a particular freedom in experiencing Sicily aboard a crewed catamaran: leave one island after breakfast, dive into clear Mediterranean water before lunch, and arrive somewhere entirely different as the afternoon light settles across the coast. From Milazzo, the Aeolian Islands unfold naturally from Lipari and Salina to Panarea and Stromboli, with swimming stops and island visits woven into the day. The route continues toward the more remote shores of Filicudi and Alicudi before turning south to Vulcano, creating a week shaped by volcanic landscapes, open water, and a new island on the horizon each morning. Life onboard moves effortlessly between the sea and the deck, from an early swim to alfresco dining as another Sicilian sunset colors the horizon. A crewed catamaran gives you the space and flexibility to experience Sicily at sea level, following the rhythm of its islands before cruising back to Milazzo.
7-Day Sicily Crewed Catamaran Itinerary Sicily Crewed Catamarans
Sicily Bareboat Charter
Go off-the-beaten-track this summer and discover the Aeolian Islands with our 7-day bareboat itinerary! The Aeolian Islands are perfect for intermediate sailors who have chartered before or skippered their own yacht for a few years. This off-the-beaten-track area exposes you to some of nature's finest formations, noticeably Stromboli - the resident Volcano which smokes and simmers! Dive into the deep blue Mediterranean Sea under the glorious sun in the privacy of your own charter sailing yacht. You decide where you want to go, when and for how long! Chartering a yacht in Italy gives you the ultimate sense of freedom to explore one of the most culturally vibrant countries in the world.Â
7-Day Sicily Bareboat Itinerary Sicily Bareboat Monohulls Sicily Bareboat Catamarans
Sardinia Crewed Motor Yacht Charter
Start in Olbia and discover the Emerald Coast! A motor yacht is a perfect choice for your Sardinia motor yacht cruising to hop from one place to the next in luxury, speed, and style. There is only one place to be in Sardinia, and that is onboard a luxury motor yacht. Be in awe of its unparalleled vistas, soaking up the Sardinian sunshine in the large and luxurious outdoor spaces. A motor yacht cruise is an excellent choice for your ocean holiday with friends and family next summer!
7-Day Sardinia Crewed Motor Yacht Itinerary Sardinia Motor Yachts
Sardinia Crewed Catamaran Yacht Charter
Follow the salt air north from Portisco, and Sardinia unfolds into clear Mediterranean waters, sheltered coves, and granite-framed islands made for crewed catamaran yachting. Cruise through the Costa Smeralda toward Porto Cervo before the scenery turns wilder around Caprera, Lavezzi, Budelli, and Spargi. With your crew handling the journey, days flow between refreshing swims, island exploration, alfresco dining, and unhurried hours on deck. By the time you reach Baja Sardinia, you will have experienced the region from its most rewarding perspective: the water.
7-Day Sardinia Crewed Catamaran Itinerary Sardinia Crewed Catamarans
Sardinia Bareboat Charter
Let's face it - that anchorage is Paradise! La Maddalena is full of protected anchorages like this; the only problem is, which one do you want to do first?! By starting your charter on the northeastern tip of Sardinia, you are in the prime position to explore Corsica as well as La Maddalena - two of Boatbookings' top suggested places to charter! La Maddalena and Corsica are steeped in natural beauty where turquoise bays and rugged coastlines can be seen at every turn (or tack!)
Sardinia Bareboat Catamarans Sardinia Bareboat Monohulls
Sardinia Day Charter
Adding a day charter to your Sardinia vacation is a MUST! La Maddalena and the coast of Sardinia are best explored by water, and it is the only way you can fully grasp the pure beauty of Sardinia! Embark in one of the ports on the North-Eastern tip of Sardinia and cruise around one of the most stunning areas in the Mediterranean. Sit back, relax, and let the crew do all the work. Soak up true Sardinian culture with an onboard traditional aperivitio, or a glass of cold rosé wine! Jump off the back of the yacht into the crystal-clear water below, or sunbathe on the foredeck! Arrive at your chosen restaurant in style for a long, relaxed lunch!Â
Sardinia Day Charter Yachts Sardinia Day Charter Itinerary
Culture
Italy's diverse culture stems back thousands of years, but one main element remains - family. Receive service like no other at the traditional Italian restaurants dotted down the cobbled streets. Experience arts and architecture when you walk around the ancient streets, imagining what this area looked like back in Roman times. Italian food is like no other - and each region is different! From Sicily to the Amalfi Coast, to Ischia to Sardinia, each region has its own 'dish' which they specialise in. Some of our favorites are Spaghetti Alla Norma topped off with some Limoncello!
Getting There
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The Amalfi Coast
For access to the Amalfi Coast, it is best to fly into Naples and catch a taxi down. By flying into Naples, you have access to the Naples Gulf, where you can spend a few days prior to your charter! If you are flying in from JFK, there are no direct flights into Naples; you will have to catch a connecting flight, normally from Amsterdam or Paris.
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Sicily
Most yachts are berthed on the northern coast of Sicily, so flying into Palermo is the easiest. The main airport on the island is Catania Fontanarossa, which is around 2.5 hours away from Capo D'Orlando. Direct flights from London; most East Coast airports will stopover in one European country before heading into Sicily.
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Sardinia
This island has only three airports, so it's really down to you where you are picking the yacht up from. If you are chartering in the Northern part of Sardinia, Olbia and Alghero airports are easiest. If you are chartering around the southern part of the islands, Cagliari is the best airport to fly into.Â
Iconic Italian Yachting Destinations: The Amalfi Coast | Sardinia | Sicily | The Aeolian Islands | The Italian Riviera | The Tuscan Coastline | Gulf of Naples
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