Italy Yacht Charters

As you start planning your dream sailing vacation in Italy, you might be wondering when the best time is to set sail on the open waters. The sailing season in Italy runs from May-October, with the most popular time being July-August.

It’s important to note that, while our Procida and Sicily bases are open all year around, our Sardinia base is closed early November to mid-March so it’s best to plan a Summer vacation if you want to cruise around the Tyrrhenian Sea!

Italy’s sailing season extends through October, making it an excellent time to enjoy warm waters and quieter marinas. That’s why it’s featured in our guide on top Mediterranean sailing spots in October. Learn more about the Best Time to Sail the Mediterranean.

Italy holds new delights around every corner, and of the activities on offer, some of the top things to do on your Italy sailing vacation include:

• Head to Olbia in Sardinia where you can experience some of the most sensational snorkeling and scuba diving in the world.
• Take a day trip to Mount Etna, one of the most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites in the world.
• If you want to learn more about Procida’s fascinating history, visit Abbazia San Michele Arcangelo, an 11th-century church.
• Tuck into authentic Italian cuisine as you watch the sunset in Sicily.
• Visit Mamoiada and explore its vineyards and museum, as well as going on a wine tasting tour.

Contact us today to discuss booking your idyllic yacht charter in Italy!

With The Moorings, you can rest assured that you will be embarking on a priceless experience where you’ll create a lifetime of memories. Your relaxing yacht charter in Italy will vary in price depending on a number of factors including:

• Charter base (Procida, Sardinia or Sicily)
• Duration
• Season
• Charter type (Bareboat, skippered or crewed)
• Yacht type (catamaran or monohull)
• Itinerary
• Day-to-day costs and spending money

Start building your quote for one of our fantastic charters and watch your dream vacation take shape.

Sail the seas of mythical heroes and legendary stories from the helm of a bareboat charter from Procida and follow the string of islands each with their own secrets for you to discover. Start a new journey in Sardinia where 475 miles of sea stretch before you revealing an array of photo-worthy towns and harbors along the way. Aboard a Sicilian yacht charter, volcanoes, scenic anchorages, and pristine sailing await throughout the Aeolian Islands, where unspoiled wonder abounds.

Unlike the Caribbean, which is the ideal winter getaway destination, Italy enjoys sizzling hot summers and mild wet winters. With an average annual temperature of around 66.2 °F and 300 sunny days a year, you couldn’t choose a more perfect destination for a summer sailing vacation! For average temperatures, wind speeds and precipitation levels for each of our Moorings bases, take a look at the following:

• Sicily cruising conditions
• Procida cruising conditions
• Sardinia cruising conditions

In Italy, you can expect the mooring fees to range between 35 Euros to 210 Euros. 

When it comes to mooring up and exploring the beautiful Aeolian Islands, mooring fees will differ depending on the duration and season of your Italy yacht charter, as well as the size and type of boat you choose. For example, if you moor up in Capri on our Moorings 4200 catamaran during the high season, you could expect to pay 170 Euros per night, but less competitive marinas may charge less. 

Get in touch with us today with any questions about the cost of your Italy yacht charter.

At The Moorings, we offer Italy yacht charters with durations of 5 nights to 14 nights. While all of them feature opportunities to hop between awe-inspiring islands and explore the local culture, you may find that the time it takes to sail Italy to your heart’s content completely depends on what you want to do!

For example, if you want to spend lots of time on land hiking, shopping and eating out, you may find you’re still not satisfied after two weeks! If you would rather spend your vacation sailing at a leisurely pace, swimming and sunbathing on quiet beaches, you may only need a week to make the most of your charter. 

Start building your quote now to explore our charter options.