Yacht Charter in Italy: available yachts for rent with a skipper or bareboat charter

The Italian coast is 7600 kilometers long and is world famous for its diverse breathtaking scenery. Surrounded by the Ionian, Tyrrhenian, Ligurian, Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas, Italy is one of most beautiful sailing destinations of Europe. Sailors from around the world are fascinated by the variety of its enchanting beaches, lovely coves and stunning bays.

When visiting Sardinia Island, sailing to the neighboring islands of Caprera and Spargi are a must if you enjoy scarcely populated or uninhabited islands.

To explore the charming attractions of Sicily, you can start your adventure from Capo d'Orlando or Furnary and then sail to the Reserve of Lakes Marinello.

Stopping at the Beach of Fornillo will be worth your while, if you are planning a sailing trip from Salerno or Amalfi traveling to Sorento.

Those who prefer privacy, the Italian west coast offers a multitude of secluded coves available for anchorage.

Out of 156 marinas throughout Italy, most popular among them are:

• Marina di Porrtisco is a modern port, known for its exquisite scenery and is conveniently located at the entrance to the Costa Smeralda. This marina can dock 500 yachts and offers a multitude of services to tourists and sailors.
• Marina d'Arechi- is a colossal modern tourist port, with superior quality yacht services. It has 1000 berths and can host yachts up to 100 meters long.
• Porta Rossa — a yacht marina, offering over 700 berths for yachts up to 35 meters long. An abundance of restaurants, hotels, bars and shopping centers are located nearby.
• Capo d'Orlando is a contemporary marina located near Punta Bagnoli. Yachts up to 40 meters long can easily be accommodated at one of the 533 available berths of this marina.
• Capo d'orlando marina has a big entertainment zone with restaurants, shops and bars.

How to rent a yacht in Italy?

To rent a yacht in Italy you need to do the following:

• Choose the duration and the starting date of your vacation. The most common duration of a boat rental in Italy is one week long, usually Saturday to Saturday.
• Pick a number of traveling party.
• Choose a yacht.
• On sailica.com send us a boat rental inquiry. A Sailica specialist will contact you shortly to confirm your reservation.

In Italy you can rent a bareboat, yacht with a skipper or fully crewed charter. To rent and operate a bareboat in Italy, you will need a skipper license or certificate, recognizable by Italian law- RYA, IYTcertificates are fine.

When renting a boat in Italy, the following should be considered

The peak of Italys' sailing season is from July to August, during which the demand for yacht rental is significantly higher and prices tend to increase. If you are planning to sail within that time period, it is recommended to secure a vessel at least 2 months in advance. This will increase your chances of reserving a yacht successfully.

The price of yacht rental depends upon vessel type, class and capacity.

In addition to the yacht rental, it's important to consider accompanying expenses such as fuel, skipper or crew services, insurance deposit, tourist and port taxes, as well as boat parking