Italy sailing cruises
Pristine waters, picturesque villages and Roman ruins – sailing the Mediterranean offers everything you can imagine and then some
Cruising around the rugged Italian coastline, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve somehow stumbled onto the set of a Brigitte Bardot movie. If you're looking for an Italy travel experience where you can sail past the pastel-colored villages of the Amalfi Coast, rub shoulders with the locals while drinking martinis on the famous Isle of Capri, or hot-foot it to Pompeii to learn about its explosive past, you've come to the right place. While the cerulean waters and heavenly sunshine will tempt you to laze around on deck all day, with so much to see and do you won’t want to stay put!
Italy sailing highlights
Capri's Blue Grotto
Perhaps the Isle of Capri’s most alluring attraction is the iridescent Blue Grotto (or ‘Grotta Azzurra’ to the locals). When sunlight passes through this natural underwater cavity, it creates a stunning blue reflection that illuminates the cavern. Only accessible when the tide is calm, it is an enigmatic and dazzling experience you won’t want to miss.
Amalfi
It’s easy to see why the entire Amalfi Coast was named after this gorgeous gem. Wandering through Amalfi’s clusters of pastel-washed dwellings set atop steep cliffs makes for a thoroughly enchanting afternoon. However, Amalfi offers more than just pretty sights. The historic center of town, the Piazza del Duomo is a must-see, as are the various paper-mills showcasing the town’s industrious history.
Sorrento
It would be a colossal injustice to visit Sorrento and leave without sampling its world-famous Limoncello. Made from alcohol, sugar, water and lush lemon rinds – of a size only found only in Sorrento – this Italian digestivo is a tangy and refreshing experience in itself. Perhaps the best thing about this liquor is the colorful characters who have been making it for centuries (who are more than eager to share the tricks of their trade).
Ischia
Sitting pretty in the Gulf of Naples, the island of Ischia is essential on any sailing adventure in Italy. It has a rich volcanic past – unsurprising given is sits in the shadow of the looming Mt Vesuvius – and visitors can unwind in the various ocean hot springs dotted around the island. Spiaggia dei Pescatori (or Fisherman’s Beach), with its picturesque views of the Aragonese Castle, is our pick for the best beach on offer.
Our boats
Bavaria 51
The Bavaria 51 is a classic sailboat, combining timeless design, exceptional seaworthiness and unmatched comfort. A spacious, saloon with fully equipped galley kitchen, allows you to enjoy meals onboard. Equipped with 4 twin/double cabins and 3 shared bathrooms with hot water showers, the yacht fits a group size of 8 travellers. If you'd like to pick up some sailing skills, your skipper can show you how. If not, just relax, kick back on deck and soak up some ocean breezes. Reviews
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Sail Italy: Procida to Amalfi
Liz · Traveled August 2024
What an introduction to sailing! Naples to Amalfi was a perfect length trip, with plenty of brilliant stops and activities. The level of detail and organisation with Intrepid is second-to-none. Paolo was a fantastic trip leader. Highly recommend this company and the particular trip, we couldn't have asked for a better experience (though we would rethink timing - August was VERY hot for sleeping on a boat).
Review submitted 30 Aug 2024Sail Italy: Procida to Amalfi
Ava · Traveled August 2024
would really recommend this trip, it was so fun to meet new people and socialise with the group, the boat is nice but it can be tough without air con since it’s very hot but dipping in and out of the water helps and the spots we swam in were so unbelievably beautiful
Review submitted 21 Aug 2024Sail Italy: Procida to Amalfi
Desteny · Traveled August 2024
Raf was awesome and worked so hard to make a good experience for us! Definitely prepare for the heat in peak summer but otherwise such a unique and fun experience!
Review submitted 16 Aug 2024Sail Italy: Procida to Amalfi
Tia · Traveled August 2024
Incredible trip, from the views to the daytime excursions it is definitely something worth experiencing. Our skipper, Raf was just amazing and we had the best time. Only downside i can think of is that the boat needs some air conditioning haha
Review submitted 13 Aug 2024Sardinia & Corsica Sailing Adventure
Richard · Traveled August 2024
Excellent trip visiting lovely harbours and pretty bays. The yacht is very comfortable and well equipped. In August it was very hot! 🥵 I would have liked to have done more sailing.
Review submitted 21 Aug 2024