Procida, Naples, Sardinia (Portorosa), and Sicily (Cannigione)
Rent a boat in Italy. Our bareboat and crewed charter fleet out of Italy is composed of excellently maintained monohulls and catamarans, all superbly equipped for your comfort and safety. Please keep in mind that skipper, hostess/cook, provisions and leisure equipment remain options to make your yachting vacation complete. For more information check out Frequently Asked Questions about Italy. Please note that Tropical Yachts has a Best Price Policy (Click for more info.) Please choose from our great selection, shown below in order of yacht size.
• Specifications: Year: 0-6 yrs old (TBC) Length: 31 ft 8 in / 9.66 m Beam: 11 ft i in / 3.39 m Draft: 5 ft 10.8 in / 1.80 m Fuel: 34 gallons / 130 l Water: 34 gallons / 130 l Motors: Yanmar 21 hp Cabins: 2 cabins + conv saloon/ 1 head Sleeps 4/6 persons • Navigation Cl... >>
• Specifications: Year: 0-6 yrs old (TBC) Length: 9.80 m / 32 ft Beam: 3.46 m / 11 ft 4 in Draft: 1.85 m / 6 ft 0.8 in Fuel: 100 l / 26 gallons Water: 150 l /39 gallons Engines: 21 hp Yanmar Cabins: 2 cabins / 1 head + conv. salon Sleeps 4/6 persons • Equipment: Auxilia... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2019 Length: 10.97 m / 35 ft 11 Beam: 3.54 m / 11 ft 7 in Draft: 1.55 m / 5 ft 1 in Water: 380 L / 100 gal Fuel: 160 L / 42 gal Engines: 29 HP Electric: Inverter 12v/220v Cabins: 3 cabins+ conv salon/ 1 Head / Sleeps 6/8 • Navigation/ Electronics: ... >>
• Year 2020 • Length 10.73 m / 35 ft 2 in • Beam 3.54 m / 11 ft 7 in • Draft 1.55 m / 5 ft 1 in • Water 380 L / 100 gal • Fuel 160 L / 42 gal • Engines 29 HP • Electric Inverter 12v/220v • Cabins 3 dbl + salon/ 1 Head Sleeps 6/8 • Navigatio... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2019 Length: 10.73 m / 35 ft 2.4 in Beam: 3.54 m / 11 ft 7 in Draft: 1.55 m / 5 ft 1 in Water: 380 L / 100 gal Fuel: 160 L / 42 gal Engines: 29 HP Electric: Inverter 12v/220v Cabins: 3 cabins+ conv salon/ 1 Head / Sleeps 6/8 • Navigation/ Electro... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2018 Length: 11.56 m / 37 ft 11 in Beam: 3.85 m / 12 ft 7 in Draft: 1.60 m / 5 t 2 in Water: 380 L / 100 gal Fuel: 200 L / 52 gal Engines: 40 HP Electric: Inverter 12v/220v Cabins: 3 cabins+ conv salon/ 2 Heads Sleeps 6/8 • Navigation/ Electronic... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2017 Length: 11.56 m / 37 ft 11 in Beam: 3.85 m / 12 ft 7 in Draft: 1.60 m / 5 t 2 in Water: 380 L / 100 gal Fuel: 200 L / 52 gal Engines: 40 HP Electric: Inverter 12v/220v Cabins: 3 cabins+ conv salon/ 2 Heads / Sleeps 6/8 • Navigation/ Electronics: GPS Plotter, ... >>
• Year 0-6 yrs old (TBC) • Length 39 ft / 11.82 m • Beam 13 ft / 3.95 m • Draft 5.4 ft / 1.65 m • Sail Area 700 sq ft / 65 m2 • Water 92.5 gallons / 350 L • /Fuel 62 gallons / 234.7 L • Navigation Slab Reefing main sail reefing system - Mast head rig t... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2019 Length: 12.43 m / 40 ft 9 in Beam: 4.20 m / 13 ft 9 in Draft: 1.68 m / 5 ft 6 in Water: 330 L / 87 gal Fuel: 200 L / 53 gal Engines: Yanmar 45 hp sail drive Engine Electric: Inverter 12v/220v Cabins: 3 cabins+ conv salon/ 2 head / Sleeps 8 •... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2014 Length: 12.43 m / 40 ft 9 in Beam: 4.20 m / 13 ft 9 in Draft: 1.70 m / 5 ft 6 in Water: 530 L / 140 gal Fuel: 200 L / 53 gal Engines: Yanmar 40 hp sail drive Engine Cabins: 3 cabins+ conv salon/ 2 head / Sleeps 8 • Navigation/ Electronics: G... >>
• Specifications: Year: 0-6 yrs old (TBC) Length: 40 ft 5 in. / 12.34 m Beam: 13 ft 1 in. / 3.99 m Draft: 6 ft 10 in. / 2.10 m Sail Area: 848 sq ft / 78.9 sq m Water: 140 gallons / 530 L Fuel: 53 gallons / 200 L Motors: Yanmar 40 hp Cabins: 3 dbl cabins + conv saloon/ 2 head ... >>
• Year 2018 • Length 12.7 m / 42 ft • Beam 4.20 m / 13 ft 9 in • Draft 1.75 m / 5 ft 6 in • Water 380 L / 100 gal • Fuel 200 L / 53 gal • Engines 55 HP • Electric Converter 12v/220v • Cabins 3 cabin + conv salon/ 2 Head Sleeps 8 • Navigatio... >>
• Specifications: Year: 0-6 yrs old (TBC) Length: 40 ft 7 in. / 12.38 m Beam: 13 ft 9 in. / 4.20 m Draft: 6 ft 7 in. / 2.05 m Sail Area: 902 sq ft / 83.8 sq m Water: 300 l / 79 gal. Fuel: 200 l / 52 gal. Motors: Yanmar Diesel 40 hp Cabins: 3 dbl cabins + conv saloon/ 2 head S... >>
• Year 0-6 yrs old (TBC) • Length 43.50 ft / 13.25 m • Beam 14.50 ft / 4.40 m • Draft 6 ft / 1.90 m • Sail Area 882.50 sq ft / 81 m2 • Water / Fuel 137.40 gallons / 58.10 gallons • Motors Yanmar 4JH3HTE - 56 hp • Navigation Slab Reefing (classic) main ... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2019 Length: 13.24 m / 43 ft Beam: 4.30 m / 14 ft 1 in Draft: 1.75 m / 5 ft 9 in Water: 380 L / 100 gal Fuel: 200 L / 53 gal Engines: 60 HP Cabins: 4 cabin + salon, 2 Head / Sleeps 8/10 • Navigation: Air conditioning Generator GPS Plotter A... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2019 Length: 14.15 m / 46 ft Beam: 4.50 m / 14 ft 9 in Draft: 1.95 m/ 6 ft 5 in Water: 530 L / 140 gal Fuel: 250 L / 66 gal Engines: 75 HP Volvo Electric: Converter 12v/220v Cabins: 5 cabin + conv salon 3 Head / Sleeps 10/12 • Navigation/ Electro... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2018 Length: 14.00 m / 45 ft 11 in Beam: 4.25 m / 13 ft 11 in Draft: 1.75 m / 5 ft 9 in Water: 550 L / 145 gal Fuel: 200 L / 52 gal Engines: Yanmar 60 HP Electric: Inverter 12v/220v Cabins: 4 cabins+ conv salon/ 2 head Sleeps 10 • Navigation/ Elect... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2023 Length: 14.85 m / 48 ft 8 in Beam: 4.74 m / 15 ft 6 in Draft: 2.25 m/ 7 ft 4.5 in Water: 530 L / 140 gal Fuel: 250 L / 66 gal Engines: 75 HP Electric: Converter 12v/220v Cabins: 4 cabin + conv salon / 4 Head, Sleeps 8/10 • Navigation/ Electr... >>
• Specifications: Year: 0-6 yrs old (TBC) Length: 46 ft 1 in / 14.05 m Beam: 14 ft 8 in / 4.49 m Draft: 5 ft 5 in / 1.65 m Sail Area: 1072 sq ft / 99.6 sq m Water: 163 gal / 615 L Fuel: 63 gallons / 240 L Cabins: 4 dbl + conv saloon/ 4 head / Sleeps 8/10 persons • Equipme... >>
• Specifications: Year: 0-6 yrs old (TBC) Length: 46 ft 1 in / 14.05 m Beam: 14 ft 8 in / 4.49 m Draft: 5 ft 5 in / 1.65 m Sail Area: 1072 sq ft / 99.6 sq m Water: 163 gal / 615 L Fuel: 63 gallons / 240 L Cabins: 3 dbl + conv saloon/ 3 head / Sleeps 6/8 persons • Equipmen... >>
• Specifications: Year: 0-6 yrs old (TBC) Length: 14.60 m / 47 ft 11 in Beam: 4.74 m / 15 ft 7 in Draft: 2.17 m / 7 ft 1 in Water: 690 L / 182 gal Fuel: 240 L / 63 gal Motor: 75 hp Yanmar Cabins: 5 cabins / 3 heads + conv. salon / Sleeps 10/12 • Equipment GPS Plotter ... >>
• Specifications: Year: 0-6 yrs old (TBC) Length: 14.42 m / 47 ft 3.7 in Beam: 4.49 m / 14 ft 8.77 in Draft: 2.24 m / 7 ft 4 in Fuel: 240 L / 63 gal Water: 240 L / 63 gal Navigation: ProFurl furling system instead of standard - Stackpack LazyJack system - Electic halyard winch ... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2019 Length: 14.43 m / 47 ft 4 in Beam: 4.49 m / 14 ft 8.7 in Draft: 2.24 m / 7 ft 4 in Water: 615 L / 162 gal Fuel: 240 L / 63 gal Engines: 57 HP Electric: Inverter 12v/220v Cabins: 5 cabins + conv salon / 3 heads /Sleeps 11 • Navigation/ Electr... >>
• Specifications: Year: 0-6 yrs old (TBC) Length: 50 ft 5 in / 15.38 m Beam: 15 ft 4 in / 4.69 m Draft: 5 ft 7 in / 1.73 m Sail Area: 657 ft² / 61 m² Water:215 gal / 813 L Fuel: 63 gal / 238 L Motors: 75 hp Yanmar Cabins: 4 dbl cabins + conv. salon / 4 heads Sleeps 8/10 perso... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2017 Length: 15.2 m / 49 ft 10 in Beam: 4.80 m / 15 ft 8.9 in Draft: 2.30 m / 7 ft 6.5 in Water: 720 L / 190 gal Fuel: 500 L / 132 gal Engine: 75 HP Cabins: 4 cabins / 3 Heads / Sleeps 10 • Navigation/ Electronics: GPS Plotter Auto Pilot Wind... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2020 Length: 15.2 m / 49 ft 10 in Beam: 4.80 m / 15 ft 9 in Draft: 1.95 m / 6 ft 5 in Water: 720 L / 190 gal Fuel: 440 L / 118 gal Engines: 110 HP Electric: Inverter 12v/220v Cabins: 5 cabins / 3 Heads / Sleeps 12 • Navigation/ Electronics: GPS... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2019 Length: 15.2 m / 49 ft 10 in Beam: 4.80 m / 15 ft 9 in Draft: 1.95 m / 6 ft 5 in Water: 720 L / 190 gal Fuel: 450 L / 118 gal Engines: 110 HP Electric: Inverter 12v/220v Cabins: 5 cabins / 3 Heads / Sleeps 12 • Navigation/ Electronics: GPS... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2020 Length: 16.35 m / 53 ft 7 in Beam: 4.99 m / 16 ft 4 in Draft: 1.95 m / 6 ft 5 in Water: 680 L / 179 gal Fuel: 440 L / 116 gal Engines: 110 HP Electric: Inverter 12v/220v Cabins: 5 cabins / 3 Heads / Sleeps 12 • Navigation/ Electronics: GPS... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2023 Length: 16.35 m / 53 ft 7 in Beam: 4.99 m / 16 ft 4 in Draft: 1.95 m / 6 ft 5 in Water: 680 L / 179 gal Fuel: 440 L / 116 gal Engines: 110 HP Electric: Inverter 12v/220v Cabins: 5 cabins / 3 Heads / Sleeps 12 • Navigation/ Electronics: GPS... >>
• Year 2017 • Length 11.74 m / 38 ft 6 in • Beam 6.79 m / 22 ft 3 in • Draft 1.21 m / 4 ft • Water 2 x 300 l / 158 gal • Fuel 2 x 200 l / 105 gal • Engines 2 x 45 hp • Cabins 4 dbl cabins + 2 sgl + salon 4 heads / Sleeps 10/12 • Navigation/ Elect... >>
• Year 2017 • Length 12.2 m / 40 ft • Beam 6.7 m / 22 ft • Draft 1.11 m / 3 ft 7 in • Water 800 L / 211 gal • Fuel 400 L / 105 gal • Engines 2 x 40 hp • Electric Inverter 12v/220v • Cabins 4 dbl cabins + 2 sgle + conv salon/ 4 heads - Sleeps 10/1... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2019 Length: 40 ft 5 in / 12.33 m Beam: 21.62 ft / 6.59 m Draft: 3.61 ft / 1.1 m Water: 700 l / 185 gal Fuel: 400 l /105 gal Engines: Volvo 2 x 30 hp Cabins: 4 dbl / 4 heads / Sleeps 8/10 • Navigation/ Electronics: Air Conditioning Generator ... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2019 Length: 11.97 m / 39 ft 3 in Beam: 7.25 m / 23 ft 9 in Draft: 1.21 m / 3 ft 11 in Water: 610 L / 161 gal Fuel: 400 L / 105 gal Engines: 2 x 45 HP Electric: Inverter 12v/220v Cabins: 4 dbl cabin + 2 sgl + Salon 4 head /Sleeps 12 • Navigation/ E... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2018 Length: 11.97 m / 39 ft 3 in Beam: 7.25 m / 23 ft 9 in Draft: 1.21 m / 3 ft 11 in Water: 610 L / 161 gal Fuel: 400 L / 105 gal Engines: 2 x 45 HP Electric: Inverter 12v/220v Cabins: 4 dbl cabin + 2 sgl + Salon /4 head /Sleeps 12 • Navigation... >>
• Year 2009 • Length 11.9 m / 39 ft • Beam 6.60 m / 21 ft 7 in • Draft 1.10 m / 3 ft 7 in • Water 580 l / 153 gal • Fuel 250 l / 66 gal • Engines Yanmar 2 x 30 hp • Cabins 4 dbl cabins + 2 sgl / 2 heads / Sleeps 10 • Navigation/ Electronics: Auto... >>
• Year 2019 • Length 12 m/ 39 ft 4 in • Beam 6.91 m / 22 ft 8 in • Draft 1.35 m / 4 ft 5 in • Water 430 L / 113 gal • Fuel 430 L / 113 gal • Engines 2 yanmar x 40 HP • Electric Inverter 12v/220v • Cabins 4 cabins + 2 forepeak cabin 2 heads /Sleep... >>
• Year 2020 • Length 12.12 m / 39 ft 9 in • Beam 6.72 m / 22 ft • Draft 1.12 m / 3 ft 8 in • Water 800 l / 211 gal • Fuel 400 l / 105 gal • Engines Nanni 2 x 40 hp • Cabins 4 dbl cabins + 2 front peak / 2 heads / Sleeps 10 • Navigation/ Electroni... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2024 Length: 12.58 m / 41 ft 3 in Beam: 7.2 m / 23 ft 7 in Draft: 1.25 m / 4 ft 1 in Water: 700 L / 184 gal Fuel: 470 L / 124 gal Engines: 2 x 40 HP Volvo Electric: Inverter 12v/220v Cabins: 4 dbl cabins/ 4 heads /Sleeps 12 • Navigation/ Electron... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2023 Length: 12.58 m / 41 ft 3 in Beam: 7.2 m / 23 ft 7 in Draft: 1.25 m / 4 ft 1 in Water: 700 L / 184 gal Fuel: 470 L / 124 gal Engines: 2 x 40 HP Volvo Electric: Inverter 12v/220v Cabins: 4 dbl cabins/ 4 heads /Sleeps 12 • Navigation/ Electron... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2022 Length: 12.8 m / 42 ft Beam: 7.7 m / 25 ft 3 in Draft: 1.25 m / 4 ft 11 in Water: 600 L / 2 x 79 gal Fuel: 600 L / 2 x 79 gal Engines: Diesel 2 x 40 HP Cabins: 4 dbl + 2 single / 4 heads Sleeps 12 • Navigation/ Electronics: Air Conditioning ... >>
• Specifications Year: 0-5 yrs old (TBC) Length: 12.67 m / 41 ft 7 in Beam: 7 m / 23 ft 1 in Draft: 1.39 m / 4ft 7 in Fuel: 360 L / 158 gal Water: 780 L / 174 gal Engines: 2 x 45 HP Cabins: 4 dbl cabins, 4 heads, Sleeps 8/10 • Extras: 10‘ dinghy with 5hp motor Windlass... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2020 Length: 13.10 m / 42 ft 11.7 in Beam: 7.12 m / 23 ft 4 in Draft: 1.20 m / 3 ft 11 in Water: 800 l / 211 gal Fuel: 800 l / 211 gal Engines: 2 x 60 hp Cabins: 4 dbl cabins + 2 front peak / 4 heads / Sleeps 12 • Navigation/ Electronics: Air Con... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2018 Length: 13.10 m / 42 ft 11.7 in Beam: 7.12 m / 23 ft 4 in Draft: 1.20 m / 3 ft 11 in Water: 800 l / 211 gal Fuel: 800 l / 211 gal Engines: 2 x 60 hp Cabins: 4 dbl cabins + 2 front peak / 4 heads / Sleeps 10 • Navigation/ Electronics: GPS plo... >>
• Specifications: Year: 0-5 yrs old (TBC) Length: 42 ft 7 in. / 12.98 m Beam: 23 ft 9 in. / 7.25 m Draft: 4 ft 2 in. / 1.27 m Fuel: 185 gal / 700 l Water: 264 gal / 999 l Engine: 2 x 45 hp Yanmar Cabins: 4 dbl cabins + 2 Forepeak berths / 4 head / Sleeps 8/10 persons • Eq... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2018 Length: 13.60 m / 44 ft 7 Beam: 7.42 m / 24 ft 4 in Draft: 1.22 m / 4 ft Water: 800 l / 211 gal Fuel: 800 l / 211 gal Engines: 2 x 60 hp Cabins: 4 dbl cabins + 2 front peak / 4 heads / Sleeps 12 • Navigation/ Electronics: Air Conditioning ... >>
• Year 2018 - 2020 • Length 13.60 m / 44 ft 7 in • Beam 7.42 m / 24 ft 4 in • Draft 1.22 m / 4 ft • Water 800 l / 211 gal • Fuel 800 l / 211 gal • Engines 2 x 60 hp • Cabins 4 dbl cabins + 2 front peak 4 heads / Sleeps 12 • Navigation/ Electronic... >>
• Specifications: Year: 0-6 yrs old (TBC) Length: 13.96 m / 45 ft Beam: 7.87 m / 25 ft 9 in Draft: 1.3 m / 4 ft 3 in Water: 325 L / 85 gal Fuel: 1040 L / 274 gal Engines: 75 HP Electric: Converter 12v/220v Cabins: 4 dbl + 1 sgl/ 4 Head /Sleeps 8/11 • Equipment: Auxili... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2023 Length: 13.99 m / 45 ft 11 in Beam: 7.96 m / 26 ft 1 in Draft: 1. m / 3 ft 3 in Water: 600 L / 158 gal Fuel: 1040 L / 274 gal Engines: 75 HP Electric: Converter 12v/220v Cabins: 4 cabin / 4 Head Sleeps 10 • Navigation/ Electronics: GPS Plo... >>
• Specifications: Year: 0-6 yrs old (TBC) Length: 13.99 m / 45 ft 11 in Beam: 7.96 m / 26 ft 1 in Draft: 1. m / 3 ft 3 in Water: 600 L / 158 gal Fuel: 1040 L / 274 gal Engines: 75 HP Electric: Converter 12v/220v Cabins: 4 cabin / 4 Head /Sleeps 8/10 • Equipment: Auxil... >>
• Year 2020 • Length 46 ft 10 in / 14.28 m • Beam 26 ft / 7.88 m • Draft 4 ft /1.35 m • Water 230 gal / 1000 l • Fuel 230 gal / 1000 l • Engines Yanmar 2 x 57 hp • Cabins 4 dbl cabins + 2 bunk bed sets / 6 heads / Sleeps 12 • Navigation/ Electron... >>
• Specifications: Year: 0-5 yrs old (TBC) Length: 50 ft 6 in / 15.4 m Beam: 26 ft 5 in / 8.04 m Draft: 5 ft 3 in / 1.6 m Fuel: 243 gal / 920 l Water: 185 gal / 700 l Engine: 2 x 57 hp Yanmar Cabins: 5 dbl cabins, 5 heads, Sleeps 12 persons. • Extras: 10 dinghy with 5hp... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2018 Length: 15.84 m / 51 ft 11 in Beam: 8.74 m / 28 ft 8 in Draft: 1.55 m / 5 ft 1 in Water: 4 x 240 L / 253 gal Fuel: 2 x 496 L / 262 gal Engines: Yanmar 2 x 80 hp Cabins: 6 dbl + 2 sgl / 6 heads / Sleeps 12/14 • Navigation/ Electronics: Air Co... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2018 Length: 15.84 m / 51 ft 11.6 in Beam: 8.74 m / 28 ft 8 in Draft: 1.55 m / 5 ft 1 in Water: 4 x 240 L / 253 gal Fuel: 2 x 496 L / 769 gal Engines: Yanmar 2 x 80 hp Cabins: 6 dbl cabins + 2 sgl / 6 heads / Sleeps 12/14 • Navigation/ Electronics:... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2019 Length: 16.80 m 55 ft 1.4 in Beam: 8.74 m / 28 ft Draft: 1.48 m / 4 ft 10.2 in Water: 1200 l / 317 gal Fuel: 1200 l / 317 gal Engines: 2 x 80 Cabins: 6 dbl+ 2 sgl / 6 heads / Sleeps 14 • Navigation/ Electronics: Air Conditioning Generator ... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2023 Length: 16.80 m 55 ft 1.4 in Beam: 8.74 m / 28 ft Draft: 1.48 m / 4 ft 10.2 in Water: 1200 l / 317 gal Fuel: 1200 l / 317 gal Engines: 2 x 80 Cabins: 6 dbl+ 2 sgl / 6 heads / Sleeps 14 • Navigation/ Electronics: Air Conditioning Generator ... >>
• Specifications: Year: 2024 Length: 16.80 m 55 ft 1.4 in Beam: 8.74 m / 28 ft Draft: 1.48 m / 4 ft 10.2 in Water: 1200 l / 317 gal Fuel: 1200 l / 317 gal Engines: 2 x 80 Cabins: 6 dbl+ 2 sgl / 6 heads / Sleeps 14 • Navigation/ Electronics: Air Conditioning Generator ... >>
ITALY CREWED YACHT CHARTERS
For those without experience or looking for a more relaxed charter, you can always hire a professional captain, a hostess/cook/chef, or both. Or you can choose to go with a more luxurious all inclusive crewed charter in any of our destinations... Please request options and pricing that will best suit your needs and budget..
Here below some examples of the many Fully Crewed All Inclusive options available:
Winner of the Best Charter Boat category in Cruising Worlds 2017 Boat of the Year competition, this innovative mid-size catamaran from renowned boat builders Robertson & Caine takes style, comfort, and performance to the next level. The new Leopard 4500 features four spacious staterooms, all wi... >>
Named Best Charter Boat by Cruising World when it was first launched in 2017, the Leopard 4500 is a modern marvel on the water. And now, we are pleased to announce the latest version of this flagship sailing catamaran, the 4500L. Featuring the impeccable craftsmanship and stylings of yacht builder... >>
A vision on the water, the new Leopard 5000 from Robertson & Caine was rendered with their signature styling and craftsmanship. This next-generation sail catamaran sets the pace for charter catamarans, accommodating up to 8 guests on a modern vacation platform with all the comforts of home. The 5000... >>
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How to Choose the Right Boat for Your Italy Charter
Quick Overview: Italy offers amazing coastlines, island groups
(Sardinia, Sicily, the Amalfi Coast), and differing sea and wind conditions.
Before selecting a yacht, think about what kind of vacation you want, how many
people are sailing, and which season youll go. Then pick a boat that suits
Italys waters and your comfort and performance priorities.
Vacation Style What to Match
Relaxed cruising & scenery: Catamarans shine for comfort,
stability at anchor, and plenty of living and outdoor space ideal for gently
hopping between islands in Italy.
Active sailing & performance: Monohulls give you better
upwind performance and sailing feel; good if you want to tackle open sea legs
or stronger winds especially in the Tyrrhenian or around Sardinia.
Luxury & amenities: Motor yachts or larger yachts with
modern comforts, onboard extras, shade and lounging areas are great if you
prefer relaxing more than handling sails.
Waters & Areas in Italy
The Amalfi Coast, the islands off Naples, and the smaller bays tend to have
well-protected anchorages; shallow draft and good anchoring gear help.
Sardinia and Sicily offer both very calm sheltered waters and more exposed
stretches; pick a boat with good navigation equipment and stable hull if you
plan to explore less sheltered canals or head offshore.
The differences between north and south Italy matter: wind patterns (like
the Mistral or Sirocco), the amount of sun, tides and currents vary align
your route with your boats strengths.
Number of People & Layout
Check how many cabins and bathrooms there are vs how many people will sleep
aboard. Privacy and comfort increase if you have more heads/cabins.
For groups, catamarans are often more comfortable: more deck space, better
living zones, and reduced motion when at anchor or underway in Italys mixed
seas.
Season & Weather
The prime sailing season in Italy is generally from May through October,
with July and August being busiest and warmest.
Spring (May-June) and early fall (September) are excellent: warm enough,
fewer crowds, and often more pleasant winds.
Summer months (especially August) may bring heavy marine traffic, more expensive
dockage, and sometimes strong midday winds. Choose your boat and itinerary
with those in mind.
Decide whether you want bareboat or skippered/crewed charter; depending
on Italian local regulations and your sailing experience this can affect comfort
and safety.
Check provisioning, fuel/water capacity, docking fees, marine park permits
(if applicable), and service availability at your base in Italy.
Final Tip: Decide on your vacation style, group size, route
and season first. Then pick a boat that fits both Italys waters and your comfort
preferences. Compare a few yacht options, confirm cabin layout, passenger limits,
and onboard equipment before you commit.
To check availability & get personal assistance, fill the form on this page
or call 1 (305) 735 34 60.