Italy Yacht Charter

Genoa is the gateway to Northern Italy’s yacht charters- a working port with a historic heart. Its old harbor and easy logistics make it the perfect starting point for a route to Portofino and the cliffside coastal villages.

Don't miss the Porto Antico, Genoa's beautifully restored historic harbor, and the winding lanes of the old town - one of the largest medieval quarters in Europe, packed with hidden palazzi and trattorias.

Best for: charter start & walks

One of the most iconic stops on the Italian Riviera, Portofino is a tiny, picture-perfect harbor lined with pastel-colored houses and framed by a protected nature reserve. Space in the marina is extremely limited, so many yachts anchor in the bay just offshore but the setting is unmistakable either way.

Be sure to visit the Piazzetta, Portofino's postcard-famous harborside square, and climb up to the Castello Brown for sweeping views over the bay and the pastel rooftops below.

Best for: photo stops, walks & scenic anchorages

The largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, Elba offers a wonderful variety of scenic anchorages and crystal-clear water, along with a genuinely interesting history - this was Napoleon's home in exile for nearly a year.

Highlights include Napoleon's Villa dei Mulini in Portoferraio, and the fortified old town itself, with its Medici-era ramparts overlooking the harbor.

Best for: private anchorages, snorkeling & historical exploration

An elegant Tuscan beach town on the Versilia coast, Forte dei Marmi is where old-money Italian glamour meets relaxed seaside living: stylish beach clubs, boutique shopping and a lively evening promenade. Yachts anchor offshore, with tender access to the beach clubs.

Highlights include the Pontile, the town's iconic wooden pier stretching out into the sea, and an afternoon at one of the historic beach clubs (bagni) that have defined Forte dei Marmi's identity for generations.

Best for: yacht leisure, shopping & promenade

A spectacular detour between Genoa and Tuscany, the Cinque Terre is a string of five UNESCO-listed villages clinging to a dramatic cliffside coastline. Portovenere makes an excellent anchorage, with sweeping views of the colorful houses stacked above the harbor.

Worth seeking out are the Church of San Pietro perched on the rocky point of Portovenere, and, further along the coast, the vertiginous, car-free village of Vernazza - often considered the most beautiful of the five.

Best for: scenic anchorages, photo tours & walks

The heart of the coastline that bears its name, Amalfi blends maritime history with classic southern Italian charm — steep lemon terraces, narrow winding streets, and a proud seafaring past as a former maritime republic.

Worth a stop are the Duomo di Sant'Andrea, the town's striking striped cathedral at the top of a dramatic staircase, and the atmospheric lanes of the historic center just behind the seafront.

Best for: historical exploration, photo stops & old-town walks

The most photographed town on the Amalfi Coast, Positano is a cascade of pastel-colored houses tumbling dramatically down to the sea. A scenic anchorage just offshore offers one of the most memorable views of the entire itinerary.

Highlights include the Spiaggia Grande, the town's main beach right below the cascading houses, and the Church of Santa Maria Assunta with its distinctive majolica-tiled dome.

Best for: photo stops, beach relaxation & architectural sightseeing

Perched high above the coastline, Ravello trades beachfront glamour for panoramic elegance - a refined hilltop town famous for its gardens and a long history of inspiring artists and musicians.

Be sure to visit the Villa Cimbrone, with its Terrace of Infinity overlooking the sea, and Villa Rufolo, whose gardens host a celebrated summer concert series.

Best for: panoramas, gardens & creative atmosphere

The legendary island of the Amalfi coastline, Capri pairs natural drama with old-world glamour - a place that has drawn celebrities and aristocrats for over a century, and still lives up to the reputation.

Not to be missed: the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), the island's famous sea cave, and the Faraglioni, the dramatic rock formations rising straight out of the sea just off the coast.

Best for: dramatic views, marine landmarks & glamorous atmosphere

The largest island in the Bay of Naples, Ischia offers a quieter, more relaxed alternative to Capri - known for its therapeutic thermal springs and lush, green interior.

Highlights include the Aragonese Castle, connected to the island by a stone causeway, and one of Ischia's famous thermal parks for a soak with a view.

Best for: relaxation, thermal experiences & nature

A classic entry or exit point for the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento sits dramatically on a clifftop above the Bay of Naples, with sweeping views across the water to Mount Vesuvius.

Worth exploring: the historic center around Piazza Tasso, and the clifftop gardens of the Villa Comunale for one of the best views in town.

Best for: panoramic views, historic center walks & photo stops

The most glamorous of the Aeolian Islands, Panarea is a magnet for the summer jet-set - whitewashed villas, chic beach clubs, and a relaxed, car-free village atmosphere.

Worth a visit: San Pietro, the island's main village, for its whitewashed lanes and boutique shopping, and the nearby Basiluzzo islet, a beautiful spot for a swim stop.

Best for: glamorous getaway, shopping & swim stops

Home to one of the world's most active volcanoes, Stromboli offers a genuinely unforgettable experience - evening cruises to watch the eruptions light up the night sky are one of the highlights of any Sicily charter.

An evening approach by boat is the way to see it - best enjoyed as the sun goes down and the volcano's glow becomes visible against the dark sky.

Best for: volcanic shows, cruises & photos

Vulcano is the closest island of the Aeolian archipelago to Sicily and the namesake of all volcanoes in the world. The island greets visitors with the scent of sulphur, the white steam of fumaroles, and black beaches made of volcanic sand, while the cone of Gran Cratere rises on the horizon, its crater releasing plumes of sulphurous smoke.

Drop anchor in Porto di Ponente Bay, hike up to the crater for a panoramic view of the entire archipelago, then unwind in the natural thermal springs and mud baths along the shore. The Black Sands beach and the underwater cave Grotta del Cavallo will add to the experience.

Best for: thermal relaxation, trekking & swimming in wild coves.

A jewel of Sicily's east coast, Taormina sits high on a clifftop above the sea, pairing ancient history with some of the island's most spectacular views. Yachts anchor at Giardini Naxos below, with an easy transfer up to town.

Highlights include the Teatro Antico di Taormina, an ancient Greek theatre with a jaw-dropping backdrop of Mount Etna, and the elegant Corso Umberto, the town's main pedestrian street lined with boutiques and cafés.

Best for: ancient sites, walks & shopping

Sicily's vibrant capital, Palermo is a fascinating blend of Arab, Norman, and Baroque influences - a city best explored on foot, with markets, architecture, and street food that reward wandering.

Worth seeking out: the Palazzo dei Normanni and its dazzling Palatine Chapel, and the bustling Ballarò market for an authentic taste of everyday Palermo life.

Best for: architectural discovery & city walks

The glittering heart of the Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo is Sardinia's most glamorous yachting destination - a purpose-built marina town known for superyacht traffic, designer boutiques, and a summer social scene that rivals anywhere on the Riviera.

Highlights include the Piazzetta, Porto Cervo's stylish hilltop square lined with cafés and boutiques, and the marina promenade itself, one of the best spots in the Mediterranean for yacht-watching.

Best for: shopping & social strolls

A practical and historic gateway to northern Sardinia, Olbia combines an easy-access marina with genuine Sardinian character, making it a popular embarkation point for charters heading toward the Costa Smeralda and the Maddalena Archipelago.

Worth a stop: the Basilica di San Simplicio, a beautifully preserved Romanesque church in the historic center, and the lively pedestrian streets around Corso Umberto for local shopping and dining.

Best for: historical sightseeing & local shopping

An unspoiled archipelago of granite islands between Sardinia and Corsica, La Maddalena is a protected national park known for some of the clearest, most vividly turquoise water in the Mediterranean.

Not to be missed: Spiaggia Rosa on Budelli Island for its famously pink-tinged sand (landing is restricted, but it's beautiful to view from the water), and the wild, uncrowded coves scattered throughout the archipelago for swimming and snorkeling.

Best for: secluded relaxation, snorkeling & turquoise-water photos

Sardinia's southern capital, Cagliari, offers a genuinely underrated city stop - a hilltop old town, Roman ruins, and a lively waterfront rarely crowded with tourists. On the island's northwest coast, Alghero brings a distinctly Catalan flavor, the legacy of centuries of Aragonese rule, with a fortified old town overlooking the sea.

Highlights include the Bastione San Remy in Cagliari for panoramic city views, and the atmospheric, rampart-lined old town of Alghero, known for its Catalan-Gothic architecture and excellent seafood.

Best for: city walks, ancient ruins & gastronomic experiences