Where do Amalfi Coast charters depart from?

Marina di Stabia at Castellammare di Stabia, about 35 minutes by road from Naples airport, and Marina d'Arechi in Salerno, at the eastern end of the coast, are the main embarkation marinas; both take yachts up to 100 metres. Amalfi harbour and Capri's Marina Grande are used when the itinerary starts there.

Can an Amalfi Coast charter extend to Capri or further?

Yes. Capri lies about an hour from Positano at a typical motor-yacht cruising speed, and Ischia and Procida are a short run beyond it to the north-west. The Pontine islands are a day's passage further on, and with two weeks, or as a one-way charter, the route can continue south to the Aeolian islands or west to Sardinia.

What is the typical charter length on the Amalfi Coast?

Five to seven nights suits the Amalfi Coast and Capri. With ten nights or more, the route can continue north-west to the Pontine islands or south to the Aeolian islands. A one-way charter, ending in Sicily or Sardinia for example, is also possible and usually carries a delivery fee for the yacht's return.

Why charter a yacht on the Amalfi Coast rather than stay ashore?

The towns face the sea, and the coast road is narrow, slow and crowded in summer. A yacht moves between Positano, Amalfi, Capri and the grottoes on your own timing, and the tender takes you ashore at each, so the traffic never shapes the day.

Are Amalfi Coast charters crewed or bareboat?

The yachts we shortlist for the Amalfi Coast are crewed. The captain manages anchorage timing, the tender runs to the busy town landings and the berths, and the crew handles shore arrangements, so the days follow your plans rather than the constraints of a crowded coast.

What does an Amalfi Coast yacht charter cost?

A 20 to 30 metre motor yacht costs from around EUR 30,000 to EUR 80,000 a week before running costs, and a 30 to 45 metre yacht from around EUR 80,000 to EUR 250,000. Yachts above 50 metres start from around EUR 250,000 and are quoted individually. With the APA, VAT and a customary gratuity added, the all-in cost usually lands at 130 to 150 percent of the base rate.

Which airport is best for an Amalfi Coast charter?

Naples International Airport is the main gateway. Marina di Stabia is about 35 minutes away by road, while Positano is around an hour and a half on the coast road, so starting on board saves the drive. Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport, open to commercial flights since summer 2024, suits charters that start from Marina d'Arechi in Salerno, at the eastern end of the coast.

Can a yacht anchor at Li Galli?

No. Li Galli lie in zone B of the Punta Campanella marine protected area, where anchoring is prohibited and yachts over 24 metres may not enter under power. Yachts stand off outside the zone, and guests go in by tender at slow speed to swim, which the rules allow. Elsewhere in the protected area, anchoring is limited to marked zones, by day, for yachts of up to 24 metres.

What are the winds like on the Amalfi Coast in summer?

Usually light. A south-westerly sea breeze tends to build from late morning to force 2 to 4 and fade in the evening, so mornings suit the grottoes, Li Galli and swimming stops. The coast faces south, and strong southerly or south-easterly winds make Amalfi harbour uncomfortable; Salerno is then the better shelter. Thundery spells can bring brief gales in spring and autumn.

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Amalfi Coast.

Cruising the Amalfi Coast by yacht, from Sorrento and Positano along forty kilometres of cliffs and villages, with day passages to Capri and Li Galli. On this coast the yacht, not the road, sets the pace.

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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. A yacht is less a luxury here than a practicality. It is the only way to reach the villages and the grottoes without the coast road.

The Amalfi Coast yacht charter rhythm is built around day anchorages rather than berth-to-berth hops. A typical brief threads Positano for the morning, lunch at anchor off Praiano or Amalfi town, and an afternoon passage toward Capri. Sorrento sits at the northern entrance to the coast and Salerno at the eastern end, so most routings run the full length in one direction and re-cross open water for the return. Tender access governs shore time, and the advisor sets the timing against ferry traffic in the busier harbours.

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. Capri is a half-day passage and a fixture on almost every itinerary, with Ischia and Procida slightly further north. The Pontine islands sit within a single overnight for charters that want quieter water away from the principal coast.

Onward cruising from the Amalfi Coast is straightforward and standard for longer charters. Sardinia and the Aeolian islands are both within range, and in the shoulder months a repositioning leg can open the way toward the French Riviera. Five to seven nights covers the Amalfi-and-Capri loop comfortably; longer briefs use the same base ports and the same crew network to extend the cruising ground.

Private yacht charter on the Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast is the southern face of the Sorrento peninsula: some forty kilometres of cliff between Positano and Vietri sul Mare, its thirteen municipalities inscribed together by UNESCO in 1997. An Amalfi Coast yacht charter replaces the slow coast road with short passages, and every town is reached by tender rather than by car.

The cruising ground runs from Sorrento round Punta Campanella to Salerno, with Li Galli off Positano and Capri a short crossing to the west. The skill lies in timing: reaching an anchorage before the day boats, and leaving a town before the evening traffic.

The Amalfi Coast from the water

Sorrento and Marina del Cantone. Sorrento's Marina Piccola, on the Bay of Naples side, is a full-service harbour for a first or last night. Round Punta Campanella, Marina del Cantone below Nerano is the peninsula's classic lunch stop. It lies inside the Punta Campanella marine protected area, where anchoring is limited to marked zones, by day, for yachts of up to 24 metres; larger yachts stand off and use the tender.

Li Galli. Three small islands south-west of Positano, where legend placed the Sirens. They lie in zone B of the protected area: anchoring is prohibited, and yachts over 24 metres may not enter under power. Guests go in by tender, at slow speed, to swim off the rocks.

Positano. The town climbs the cliff above its beach and is best seen from offshore at dawn or dusk. Yachts lie off, clear of the summer bathing zone, and guests go ashore by tender.

Praiano, Furore and Conca dei Marini. At Furore, the Schiato torrent has cut a narrow fjord into the cliff, and at Conca dei Marini the Emerald Grotto is a karst sea cave. Both are best approached by tender in calm water.

Amalfi and Ravello. Amalfi has the coast's main harbour, with a limited number of berths for yachts. Ravello stands above it, and its summer festival brings concerts to the terraces of Villa Rufolo. East of Amalfi, Minori, Maiori, Cetara and Vietri sul Mare lead on to Salerno.

A week from Marina di Stabia

The first afternoon rounds Punta Campanella to Marina del Cantone. The coast then follows in short hops eastwards: Li Galli and Positano, Praiano and Furore, then Amalfi, with an evening in Ravello. Each leg takes under an hour at a typical cruising speed. The route then turns west for Capri, timed for the Faraglioni at dawn and the Blue Grotto on a calm morning, before the crossing of about 15 nautical miles back to Stabia. Starting from Salerno reverses the order.

When to go

The season runs from May to October. June and September balance warm water with space at the anchorages. July and August bring the most yachts, and the week of Ferragosto, 15 August, is the busiest of the year.

Summer winds are generally light. A south-westerly sea breeze usually builds from late morning to force 2 to 4 and fades in the evening, so the mornings suit the grottoes and Li Galli. The coast faces south: strong southerly or south-easterly winds make Amalfi harbour uncomfortable, and Salerno is then the better shelter. Thundery spells can bring brief gales in spring and autumn.

Marinas and arrival

Naples International Airport is the main gateway. Marina di Stabia, at Castellammare di Stabia, is about 35 minutes away by road and takes yachts up to 100 metres. Positano, by contrast, is an hour and a half from the airport on the coast road. At the eastern end, Marina d'Arechi in Salerno also takes yachts up to 100 metres, and Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport has carried commercial flights since summer 2024, including routes from London.

Yachts and what a week costs

The coast suits every size of yacht, from 20-metre motor yachts to superyachts. Since most of the week is spent at anchor, a capable tender matters as much as length.

In the Mediterranean, weekly rates before running costs start from around EUR 30,000 to EUR 80,000 for a 20 to 30 metre motor yacht and from around EUR 80,000 to EUR 250,000 for 30 to 45 metres; above 50 metres, from around EUR 250,000, quoted individually. Sailing yachts usually sit below motor yachts of the same length. The APA, typically 25 to 35 percent of the base rate, VAT at a rate set by the country and cruising area, and a customary gratuity of 5 to 15 percent bring the all-in cost to roughly 130 to 150 percent of the base rate. Our guide to charter costs sets out each line.

How an Amalfi Coast charter is arranged

We shortlist the yachts that suit your group and route, check the berths and protected-area rules for your dates, and arrange embarkation at Stabia, Salerno or Naples. The coast pairs naturally with Capri and with Naples and the islands of the gulf; our Amalfi Coast and Capri guide covers the timing of each anchorage. A single day on board works as a day charter, and the wider Italian coast offers longer routes.

Tell us your dates, the size of your group and what you have in mind, and we will come back with a shortlist. Start the conversation.

Fleet

Yachts available in Amalfi Coast.

Amer 36m

10 guests · 5 cabins · 2024

Bilgin 50m

12 guests · 6 cabins · 2024

Season

When to cruise.

Best months: May to October
Prevailing winds: Maestrale · light afternoon breeze
Typical base ports: Marina di Stabia · Marina d'Arechi, Salerno · Porto di Amalfi · Marina Grande di Capri

Cliffside village on the Amalfi Coast overlooking the Mediterranean Sea

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, with the Positano and Capri day anchorages at their most crowded. The May and late-September shoulders are the quieter, more rewarding windows. Most charters combine the coast with Capri and the Pontine islands, and longer itineraries extend into the same window toward Sardinia or the Aeolian islands.

Ports

Marinas and anchorages.

Marina di Stabia
The principal embarkation port south of Naples: superyacht-grade berthing, customs on site.
Marina d'Arechi, Salerno
Porto di Amalfi
Marina Grande di Capri
The single harbour on Capri: compact, ferry-schedule sensitive, superyachts typically anchor offshore.

Frequently asked

Practical questions.

When is the cruising season on the Amalfi Coast?: From mid-May to early October. June and September balance warm water with space at the anchorages. July and August bring the most yachts, and the week of Ferragosto, 15 August, is the busiest of the year, while late May and late September are the quietest weeks.
Where do Amalfi Coast charters depart from?: Marina di Stabia at Castellammare di Stabia, about 35 minutes by road from Naples airport, and Marina d'Arechi in Salerno, at the eastern end of the coast, are the main embarkation marinas; both take yachts up to 100 metres. Amalfi harbour and Capri's Marina Grande are used when the itinerary starts there.
Can an Amalfi Coast charter extend to Capri or further?: Yes. Capri lies about an hour from Positano at a typical motor-yacht cruising speed, and Ischia and Procida are a short run beyond it to the north-west. The Pontine islands are a day's passage further on, and with two weeks, or as a one-way charter, the route can continue south to the Aeolian islands or west to Sardinia.
What is the typical charter length on the Amalfi Coast?: Five to seven nights suits the Amalfi Coast and Capri. With ten nights or more, the route can continue north-west to the Pontine islands or south to the Aeolian islands. A one-way charter, ending in Sicily or Sardinia for example, is also possible and usually carries a delivery fee for the yacht's return.
Why charter a yacht on the Amalfi Coast rather than stay ashore?: The towns face the sea, and the coast road is narrow, slow and crowded in summer. A yacht moves between Positano, Amalfi, Capri and the grottoes on your own timing, and the tender takes you ashore at each, so the traffic never shapes the day.
Are Amalfi Coast charters crewed or bareboat?: The yachts we shortlist for the Amalfi Coast are crewed. The captain manages anchorage timing, the tender runs to the busy town landings and the berths, and the crew handles shore arrangements, so the days follow your plans rather than the constraints of a crowded coast.
What does an Amalfi Coast yacht charter cost?: A 20 to 30 metre motor yacht costs from around EUR 30,000 to EUR 80,000 a week before running costs, and a 30 to 45 metre yacht from around EUR 80,000 to EUR 250,000. Yachts above 50 metres start from around EUR 250,000 and are quoted individually. With the APA, VAT and a customary gratuity added, the all-in cost usually lands at 130 to 150 percent of the base rate.
Which airport is best for an Amalfi Coast charter?: Naples International Airport is the main gateway. Marina di Stabia is about 35 minutes away by road, while Positano is around an hour and a half on the coast road, so starting on board saves the drive. Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport, open to commercial flights since summer 2024, suits charters that start from Marina d'Arechi in Salerno, at the eastern end of the coast.
Can a yacht anchor at Li Galli?: No. Li Galli lie in zone B of the Punta Campanella marine protected area, where anchoring is prohibited and yachts over 24 metres may not enter under power. Yachts stand off outside the zone, and guests go in by tender at slow speed to swim, which the rules allow. Elsewhere in the protected area, anchoring is limited to marked zones, by day, for yachts of up to 24 metres.
What are the winds like on the Amalfi Coast in summer?: Usually light. A south-westerly sea breeze tends to build from late morning to force 2 to 4 and fade in the evening, so mornings suit the grottoes, Li Galli and swimming stops. The coast faces south, and strong southerly or south-easterly winds make Amalfi harbour uncomfortable; Salerno is then the better shelter. Thundery spells can bring brief gales in spring and autumn.