When is the best time for an Amalfi Coast charter?

The season runs from May to October. June, July and August are the peak months and some of the best-known stops are busy. May, September and October offer a more relaxed pace.

How far are Portofino and Naples from Cannes?

Portofino is 115 nm from Cannes. Naples is 376 nm away. Most Amalfi Coast charters begin in Naples.

Where does an Amalfi Coast charter begin?

Most charters begin in Naples, although guests can also join the yacht elsewhere along the coast. Naples airport has a private jet terminal. For an embarkation outside Naples, Salerno airport is often more convenient.

Can a yacht berth in Capri's marina?

Capri's small marina is very difficult to access. Yachts anchor off the island and the tender takes guests into town. The Blue Grotto is also reached from the water.

How do you visit the Cinque Terre?

The 5 villages line 18 km of coastline and are best reached by train or by sea. The yacht calls at Porto Venere. Guests then visit the villages aboard an authorised local launch.

Can the Italian Riviera and the Amalfi Coast be combined?

The 2 regions make for 2 separate charters. Portofino lies 115 nm from Cannes and Naples 376 nm. Each week shown here covers one or the other, embarking in Genoa or Naples.

Yacht charter in Italy | Italian Riviera and Amalfi Coast

Cruising in Italy

On the Italian Riviera, Portofino is a small seaside village set within a regional nature park and marine protected area. Further along the coast, the 5 villages of the Cinque Terre stretch over 18 km and have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. The region also produces wines such as Vermentino and Pigato.

The Amalfi Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its vines, olive and citrus trees grow on terraces. The beaches west of Positano are reached by tender, kayak or paddleboard. The village of Nerano is known for its traditional pasta and seafood. Capri, Ischia and Procida all fit into the same week from Naples.

The 2 regions make for 2 separate charters, from Genoa or from Naples. Naples lies 376 nm from Cannes.

Where to go

Portofino
This small seaside village on the Italian Riviera lies within a regional nature park and marine protected area. The nearest major airport is Genoa, 45 km away. On a charter from Genoa, the yacht spends its first night here.
Cinque Terre
The 5 villages line 18 km of coastline and are best reached by train or by sea. Guests visit them aboard an authorised local launch. The area also offers several dive sites.
Capri
Yachts anchor off the island and the tender takes guests into town. The Blue Grotto is a sea cave that can only be reached from the water. The Gardens of Augustus round off a day ashore.
Amalfi and Positano
Amalfi is a former maritime republic that gave the coast its name. Positano lies 7 nm to the west. Further west, the beaches are reached by tender or kayak as far as the Punta Campanella nature reserve.
Ischia
The island is known for its natural thermal springs. At Lacco Ameno, the Negombo thermal park fills a whole day before an evening passage to Capri.

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The season runs from May to September on the Italian Riviera and from May to October on the Amalfi Coast. June, July and August are the peak months and the busiest time in the best-known ports.

On the Amalfi Coast, September and October bring a more relaxed pace. In October, only the Amalfi Coast remains in season.

A week in Italy, day by day

Each itinerary covers one of the 2 cruising grounds. The captain adjusts the stops to the weather on the day.

Naples and the Amalfi Coast

This 7-night round trip starts and ends in Naples, taking in the islands of the bay and then the Amalfi Coast. Guests disembark in Naples on the morning of day 8.

Day 1
Procida
Guests embark in Naples and the yacht heads to Procida. They then walk up to Terra Murata.
11 nm from the previous stop
Day 2
Ischia
The day is spent at the Negombo thermal park in Lacco Ameno. The yacht sets course for Capri in the evening.
Day 3
Capri
Guests visit the Blue Grotto and then the Gardens of Augustus. The yacht stays at anchor off the island.
Day 4
Amalfi
The yacht leaves early in the morning and anchors off the town of Amalfi.
18 nm from the previous stop
Day 5
Positano
A short cruise along the coast leads to the anchorage at Positano.
7 nm from the previous stop
Day 6
Nerano
The yacht calls at Nerano, then rounds Punta Campanella towards Sorrento.
8 nm from the previous stop
Day 7
Sorrento
A final evening in Sorrento. The yacht returns to Naples the following morning for disembarkation.

Genoa to the Cinque Terre

This 7-day round trip starts and ends in Genoa, with excursions ashore to Florence and Pisa.

Day 1
Portofino
Guests embark in Genoa and the yacht heads straight to Portofino for the first night.
Day 2
Viareggio
The yacht leaves Portofino for Viareggio.
Day 3
Florence
From Viareggio, guests spend the day ashore in Florence.
Day 4
Pisa and Porto Venere
Guests visit Pisa before the yacht moves on to Porto Venere.
Day 5
Cinque Terre
Guests visit the villages aboard an authorised local launch.
Day 6
Portofino
The yacht returns to Portofino for a final stop.
Day 7
Genoa
Guests disembark in Genoa at midday.

Cruising distances

Cannes to Portofino	115 nm
Cannes to Porto Venere	135 nm
Cannes to Naples	376 nm
Naples to Procida	11 nm
Capri to Amalfi	18 nm
Amalfi to Positano	7 nm

Good to know

Motor navigation in the Portofino Marine Protected Area is subject to the park's environmental compatibility requirements. Where permitted, motor navigation is limited to 5 knots. It must always take place at displacement speed. Anchoring is prohibited in Zones A and B. In Zone C, it is restricted to authorised vessel categories and designated areas. The captain checks the requirements applicable to the yacht.

Jet skis and waterskiing are enjoyed outside the Portofino marine protected area.