How to Charter a Boat to Italy

For travelers who wish to see the Italian coastline without having to leave their comfortable lodgings, chartering a boat is the best option. Charter boats offer on-board entertainment as well as honeymoon and wedding facilities in some cases.

Types

Various types of boats are available for charter: luxury yachts, catamarans, motor yachts and sailing yachts. Luxury yachts will typically have a restaurant, cocktail bar, Jacuzzi, VIP cabins and suite bathrooms, and more modest vessels will have slightly more simple on-board amenities.

Considerations

From the U.S., you have to fly to Naples or, alternatively, Rome and take a connecting flight or train to the departure point. The charter season in Italy lasts from May to October, with July and August being the busiest and most expensive months.

Geography

Most charters in Italy commence in Naples and sail down the Amalfi Coast, which stretches from Sorrento to Salerno. Portofino, Sardinia and Venice are other common stops. Alternatively, taking a charter around the Mediterranean will include Italian destinations such as Sardinia, Capri and Portofino.

References

• International Yacht Charter Directory: Homepage
• Charter World: Homepage
• Mediterranean Boat: Italy Yacht Charters