Italy · yacht charter
Amalfi Coast.
Cruising from Sorrento and Positano along the Amalfi Coast, with day passages to Capri and the Sirenuse islands.
Overview
What to expect.
The Amalfi Coast is a forty-kilometre stretch of vertical cliff, pastel village and small harbour that defines the southern Italian charter experience. Embarkation runs from Marina di Stabia south of Naples or Porto di Salerno on the eastern end; the cruising itself is anchorage-based: Positano, Amalfi town, Praiano, Capri.
The season runs mid-May through early October. June and September consistently return the best balance of weather and crowding; August carries the largest fleet but the busiest anchorages. Onward cruising: Capri, the Pontine islands, the Aeolian islands, Sardinia. Is straightforward and standard for longer charters.
Fleet
Yachts currently open in Amalfi Coast.
Season
When to cruise.
- Best months
- May to September
- Prevailing winds
- Maestrale · light afternoon breeze
- Typical base ports
- Marina di Stabia · Porto di Salerno
Mid-May through early October. June and September return the best balance of weather and crowding; August carries the largest fleet but the busiest anchorages. Most charters combine the coast with Capri and the Pontine islands.
Ports
Marinas and anchorages.
Marina di Stabia
The principal embarkation port south of Naples: superyacht-grade berthing, customs on site.
Porto di Salerno
The eastern-end harbour. Used for embarkation on south-facing routings.
Positano anchorage
The standard day anchorage off the village. Tender access for lunch and shore time.
Frequently asked
Practical questions.
- When is the cruising season on the Amalfi Coast?
- Mid-May through early October. June and September are consistently the most rewarding months; August carries the largest fleet but the busiest anchorages.
- Where do charters depart from?
- Marina di Stabia south of Naples, Porto di Salerno, and the smaller harbours along the coast. Capri’s Marina Grande is used for embarkation when the itinerary starts there.
- Can charters extend to Capri or further?
- Yes — Capri is a half-day passage, Ischia and Procida slightly further, and the Pontine islands within a single overnight. Onward to Sardinia or the Aeolians for longer cruises.
- What’s the typical charter length?
- Five to seven nights for the Amalfi-and-Capri loop. Longer itineraries extending to Sardinia, the Aeolian islands or the French Riviera are common in shoulder months.
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Marinas & ports
- Marina di Stabia
- Porto di Salerno
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Field notes
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