YACHT TRAVEL GUIDE
The sailings worth boarding, reviewed.
The 15 Italian yacht charters travellers book most, from Capri and the Amalfi cliffs to the islands off Sicily and a slow afternoon on Lake Como. Blue grottoes, anchored lunches and the most beautiful coastline in the Mediterranean.
Yacht day around Ischia with Rocca Corsa: Forio, caves, swims and seafood lunch plus wines and limoncello. English guided.
Most Popular“we took a trip around Ischia, stopping to swim, and eat. Great captain, who also was a chef, and excellent hostess who pointed out all the island sights. DO IT!”
1-hour small-group yacht cruise on Lake Como from Como to Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Laglio, and Torno, with views, commentary, and possible Prosecco.
“Merci à Lucas, pour cet belle expérience ! Nous avions réserver pour le vendredi 2/05/25 nous nous sommes retrouvé bloquer dans la circulation, il a eu la gentillesse de décaler notre excursion au lendemain. De plus, il a pris le temps de traduire et en anglais et en français, je recommande à 1000% l'expérience, sans…”
Private yacht day trip from Sorrento or Naples: Roman ruins, Positano and Amalfi, swim stops, snacks and drinks with an English skipper.
“Amazing highly recommend. Anna and Catello were amazing take the trip. You will not regret it. Lots of fun and interesting history.”
Sail the Maddalena Archipelago on Solevento with lunch and local wine, swim stops, and small-group hosting from Francesco and Paola.
“Francesco and Paula were lovely hosts. Everyone was well looked after and we had a wonderful day with plenty of time for swimming, snorkelling and paddle boarding. The food served was fresh and local, high quality and Paula was brilliant with what came out of that small kitchen. More than we could eat. Lovely experience…”
3-hour Lake Como yacht stop at Bellagio, Villa del Balbianello and Nesso, with expert guiding, free viewing spots, and great pacing.
“Amazing experience, beautiful views. This is a must do your if you come to Lake Como. Really friendly and experienced staff.”
Half-day sailing from Tropea to Capo Vaticano with snorkel gear, cave swims, and boat-only coves, plus snacks and drinks on a 16-guest yacht.
“Swimming in the sea was amazing. Good history provided by the captain. Would have been amazing if we could have sailed rather than just motored.”
Private 2-hour Lake Como cruise on the Invictus yacht for up to 6, passing iconic villas and Isola Comacina with an English captain.
“George was such a fun and great guide and captain! We really enjoyed the experience- great boat, music and information!”
Private 1-hour Lake Como tender cruise for up to 6: Como, Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Torno and Blevio views with English guide.
“Our captain was very nice and knowledgeable! We enjoyed the history and stories he told us. The views were breathtaking and the music was wonderful. However, I am unable to give it 5 stars because our tour started 30 minutes late. It was explained that there were technical difficulties but when the boat arrived there…”
Semi-private luxury yacht tour around Capri with snorkeling stops, grotto photo time, included food and drinks, plus 4 hours on land.
“Antonio the captain was great. And his first mate, she was incredible. Great trip. Spent about 4hrs on the island with help with renting a scooter and the boat ride including a trip around the perimeter of the island including stopping at all the Grotto's.”
Cruise Capri’s caves and landmarks on a private luxury yacht from Sorrento, with snorkeling gear and a long Via Camerelle stop.
“Awesome team great communication throughout super kind and courteous and respectful took us everywhere. We wanted on an amazing yacht.!! Could not have asked her better. Totally worth it.!!!”
Private 7-hour yacht tour in Pantelleria with a flexible route, Arco dell’Elefante stop, good onboard food, and full crew care.
“Make sure it exists, you allowed me book and pay for it but it was closed and doesn’t go till later in the season”
Cefalù mini yacht tour with aperitif, snorkeling stops, and cave/coast views. Small group, ~3 hours, English-speaking guides.
“We had a wonderful trip. The excursion was a 10th anniversary treat to ourselves. Our guide Mirco was courteous and knowledgeable and explained the coastline landmarks and history to us. We stopped several times for those wanting to swim. As promised we were offered soft drinks and at sunset were given prosecco and crisps.”
Private yacht cruise from Sorrento to Capri with cave stops, swim time, snorkeling gear, and standout views from Faraglioni to Anacapri.
“A notable highlight was a refreshing swim in the Mediterranean, twice!! Throughout our journey, Captain Raffaele's knowledgeable commentary as a native Italian, enriched our understanding of the region's history, culture, and natural beauty & landmarks, bringing their significance to life. 🧐 Our time to explore Anacapri on our own was perfect enabling us to take…”
Private yacht tour of Ischia: thermal sea swims, iconic bays, aperitivo on board, and stops for Sant’Angelo and the Aragonese Castle.
“We had the most incredible experience on our private boat tour! From start to finish, everything was seamless and so enjoyable. The captain was warm, professional, and clearly passionate about the area—he shared fascinating stories and pointed out hidden spots we never would have found on our own. The boat itself was spotless, comfortable, and…”
3-hour private Lake Como cruise for up to 6 on the Invictus yacht, with music and rosé, Isola Comacina, and a swim at Punta Spartivento.
“Luca took us on a beautiful day in the most gorgeous yacht. We enjoyed the rosé, water, music and sightseeing. We will repeat again, one day!”
Private charters, sunset sails and island-hopping runs, in the cruising grounds that do them best.
