Catamaran Charters in Italy

A crewed catamaran gives you a wide, stable platform for a week spent in the water: two hulls, a shaded cockpit big enough for the whole group, and a swim platform you step straight off into the sea.

In Italy they come into their own around the La Maddalena archipelago in Sardinia and the Aeolian Islands off Sicily, where the islands sit close together and the days are about anchoring, swimming, and long lunches on board rather than moving port to port.

Why Charter a Catamaran in Italy?

• More space for the money: the beam spreads living space across two hulls, so a catamaran feels bigger than a motor yacht of the same length
• Stable and easy: flat at anchor and under way, which suits families and anyone who wants the boat to feel like a villa
• Built for the island groups: shallow draft and easy water access make La Maddalena and the Aeolians its natural home
• Relaxed rather than formal: smaller crews and an informal style, which is exactly what many clients want

How Much Does a Catamaran Charter in Italy Cost?

Crewed catamarans in Italy run from around €20,000 to €90,000 per week, depending on size, layout, crew, and season. On top of the weekly charter fee, budget for:

• APA: 25-30% for fuel, food, drinks, and port fees, lower than a motor yacht because you burn less fuel
• Italian VAT: 22% on the charter fee
• Crew gratuity: 5-15%, based on service

See our full Italy yacht charter costs guide →

Where to Go on a Catamaran Charter in Italy

La Maddalena in Sardinia is the strongest fit: a granite archipelago of short hops, clear water, and anchorages a shallow-draft boat reaches easily. The Aeolian Islands off Sicily are the other, with seven volcanic islands close enough together that you never need a long passage. The Amalfi Coast is possible but marina-heavy and busy, which is not where a catamaran is at its best: for that week we would put you on a motor yacht. If you want a catamaran’s space with more speed between the islands, a power catamaran sits between the two.

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