Amalfi Coast Catamaran Charter
Italy's Amalfi Coast may rival the French Riviera as the most glamorous charter destination in the west Mediterranean Sea, and a catamaran is our favourite luxury yacht charter to explore these cool, clear waters in style and comfort.
We only work with the best local Italian operators, with a selection of charter catamarans in all shapes and sizes, from sailing yacht to motor yacht (power catamaran) version, with plenty of bareboat, skippered or fully crewed options available.
An Amalfi coast catamaran charter is a perfect way to capture the elegance of south Italy's iconic coastline, and provides an excellent jumping-off point to explore the Bay of Naples, Mount Vesuvius and the lush Phlegraean Island chain.
Charter Catamarans in the Amalfi Coast
Luxury Catamaran Charter Amalfi
A luxury Amalfi coast yacht charter provides an exquisite sailing experience for sailors of all experience levels. Charter a luxury catamaran such as a Lagoon 46 for large en suite cabins spread across two hulls, imparting exceptional layers of privacy and comfort while large open-plan living spaces fade into an expansive deck space providing capacity for convivial al fresco dining enhanced by the transfixing views of the Amalfi coast.
Catamarans benefit further from luxury finishings and a choice of modern conveniences, as well as a naturally lower vertical draft that makes anchoring in shallow coves and close to scenic beaches much simpler than in a comparable monohull.
Take a crewed catamaran from the history-punctuated coast of Amalfi and your sailing holiday will benefit from the knowledge that a local skipper provides: whether you want tips for where to eat on Ischia, where to dive near glorious Positano, or where to find the best beaches across southern Italy. Evening dinners are augmented by superb local ingredients brought to life by an experienced onboard chef, served on the deck of your catamaran with a cinematic backdrop of bays, beaches and volcanoes.
Indulge a chic Sunreef 60 for a luxury bareboat charter, and your Amalfi trip will be equal parts poise and capability. Gentle winds make the Sorrentine peninsula ideal for line-of-sight sailing, and glitzy island marinas provide the perfect venue for nights spiked with wine and delicious Italian fare, either aboard your catamaran charter or in the glamorous restaurants of Capri's old town.
Sailing Conditions
The sailing season in Amalfi begins in April and endures, with reasonably good weather, until October.
The high season is spread across July and August, with temperatures in the 30s, while the spring and autumn are assailed by heavier winds that can make sailing a little less attractive for novice seafarers.
The Bay of Naples' is an ideal shoulder season destination for sailors hoping to avoid the crowds, with generally good weather and very few visitors, particularly on little Procida.
Where to Sail
Emerald-hued mountains loom over picturesque coastal towns, painted into the dramatic cliffs cascading into dreamy blue waters in gradients of pink, orange and yellow, while gorgeous beaches, sail-coloured coves and craggy seaside cliffs provide coastal eye-candy that curls into enchanting towns like Positano and south towards island paradises such as Capri.
Explore the medieval streets of Amalfi, taking in the meandering alleyways and pretty arteries of the main town that lead to bustling piazzas and small covered passages that spill over with al fresco restaurants, cafes and boutiques.
Head to the marina and sail out into the impossible blues of the Tyrrhenian Sea, stopping at the delightful Sorrentine Peninsula, anchoring off Li Galli in the Sirenuses. Walk the hilltop town of Sorrento for breathtaking vistas of the billowing, hilly landscapes before exploring the marquetry and ceramics shops in the warren-like old town.
Sail to Pompeii to see the haunting remains that serve as a reminder of the destructive power of the looming Mt Vesuvius volcano, and to see the Greek temples of Paestum and Poseidonia, as well as the Giola underwater geography park.
Sail south to Capri's Punta di Tragara marina for a night close to the impressive Faraglioni islands and take along a kayak for a closer inspection, rowing through the atmospheric limestone arch or indulging in an anchorage with the stunning pinnacles as a backdrop for lunch.
Head inland to the tranquil charms of Anacapri before sailing the island's winsome coves and world-class beaches.
Close to Amalfi lies the stunning little town of Conca dei Marini, and seeing it from the water is the best way to see those postcard-perfect drips of colour that form the houses of the old town clinging to the cliffside.
Disembark to see the church of Santa Maria Assunta, the exquisite views from Il Sentiero Degli Dei, and to eat a plate of Scialatielli con Vongole e Limone in the old town.
Head to the delightful little island of Procida in the Bay of Naples for lunch in Corricella marina, a jewellery-box-sized village painted down the side of a thin strip of land that culminates in a collection of family-run restaurants serving up delectable freshly caught seafood and salads made from the native and surprisingly sweet Procida lemon (ask for an Insalata di Limoni).
Take your charter yacht to the fringes of Procida and anchor close to the tiny island of Scoglio Dello Schiavone under the shadow of Procida's Palazzo d'Avalos before embarking on the short sail towards Ischia Ponte.
Sailing into Ischia, one can't help but notice the beautiful topography that rises to the summit of Monte Epomeo -- the remains of a dormant volcano, now lush with forests and an almost tropical contrast to the inky blues of the sea below.
