Italy Catamaran Charter
An Italian catamaran charter shows you the best of a vivid European landscape brought to life by thousands of years of culture, cuisine, and incredible layers of history.
Explore the Aeolian island chain or take a tour of Southern Italy with a shallow draft catamaran giving you more space and taking you closer to the beaches than any other type of yacht.
Italy's stunning marine landscape is made up of tranquil bays, elegant islands and sultry beaches make Italy one of the Mediterranean Sea's most appealing sailing destinations.
Catamarans to Charter in Italy
Luxury Catamaran Charter Italy
A luxury Catamaran charter along Sardinia's stunning Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast) provides an exquisite sailing experience.
There's no better way to explore this West Mediterranean jewel than on a luxury yacht charter, and we think a crewed catamaran is the perfect yacht for the job.
Inside, you'll settle into large en suite cabins spread across two hulls, affording unparalleled privacy and comfort, while large open-plan living spaces and expansive deck space for al fresco dining provide a convivial sailing atmosphere, enhanced further by luxury finishings and cinematic views of the passing scenery.
A low draft makes sailing and anchoring into shallow coves and bays possible while providing an overall smoother sailing experience, with faster average speeds than comparable monohulls.
Opt for a luxury crewed catamaran to take advantage of personalised itineraries crafted by a knowledgeable local crew, combining secluded hard-to-reach beaches, sunset dinners in wild anchorages off the Italian coast, and trouble-free berths in idyllic but often busy coastal towns like Portofino and Portovenere. If you'd prefer a little more privacy (but without having to sail yourself) then a skippered catamaran may be ideal. Take along a skipper and they'll handle the sailing, and can even book beach clubs and berths, leaving you to enjoy the stunning vistas of Italy from the deck.
Take possession of a stunning boat like a Sunreef 60 for a head-turning mix of style and capability, and sail from the scenic bays of the Amalfi Coast to beautiful coves in Naples and Sardinia.
Explore Italy by Catamaran
Catamaran Sailing Conditions in Italy
Italy's sailing season begins in April and is pleasant through to October, but the high season is in July and August when the temperatures are consistently hot (in the 30s), and the skies are clear, ideal for days spent sailing between the islands. The shoulder seasons are comparatively cooler with unsettled weather conditions that can show up unexpectedly, making the early and late seasons less attractive for novice sailors.
Where to Sail in Italy
Trace a veritable layer cake of explorable history in Sicily, explore the volcanic islands of Naples, or the stunning villages of the Cinque Terre and sail the Tuscan archipelago's serene beaches, admiring the evocative Ligurian coastline from the luxurious deck of your catamaran.
Begin in Procida in the vast Bay of Naples, and you'll experience a side of Italy that few do. The little island is a tiny, walkable slither of land home to two coastal villages, both built around a bay and painted in vivid pastels of pinks, yellows and oranges that contrast delightfully with the blues of the sea. Stay to eat sea-fresh seafood in Corricella and taste the surprisingly sweet endemic lemons that litter Procida's interiors.
Afterwards, sail across to Capri for dazzling seas, swoon-worthy beaches, bottles of Limoncello and fascinating Ancient Greek history. Or sail to the Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto), where the sunlight shining through an underwater cavity creates an intriguing optical effect, casting the water with a blue, almost UV glow.
Next, sail the bay towards cosmopolitan Naples to glug down an Aperol Spritz and eat a fried pizza (Naples' ever-popular street food) in the city's atmospherically lit Quartieri Spagnoli, before taking a tour of the incredible remains of Pompeii beneath the imposing volcano that left the ancient city as little more than ash. Sail west to the chic towns of Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo on Sardinia, or immerse yourself in Italy's sublime nature in the turquoise waters of the Maddalena Archipelago National Park.
Sicily's dramatic landscape of leafy mountain meadows, glistening azures and a volcano directly in the heart of the Mediterranean, is ideally placed for a catamaran charter. Moor in Palermo's Marina Galizzi for a beguiling mix of Arab minarets, colourful Byzantine mosaics and medieval palace walls.
Sail the west coast for a wild anchorage in the sublime curve of water that makes up Baia di Mondello before sailing on to the Aegadian Islands. Trace the indented coastline of the islands to seek out sublime dive spots animated by rich marine life in heavenly secret bays and along crescent-shaped white sand beaches, and head inland for long nature walks along vineyard trails high in the hilltops.
Sail your charter into the stunning volcanic arc of the Aeolian Islands for rejuvenating mud baths and hot springs on Vulcano and to hike the live volcano at Stromboli, an island fringed by black sand beaches and often called the "lighthouse of the Mediterranean” for the unshakable amber glow emanating from its peak.
