How far in advance should I book an Italy yacht charter?

William Mc Nally
Yacht charter broker, DMA Yachting

For the best yacht choice in Italy, we recommend booking 6 to 12 months in advance. For July and August in Sardinia, the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Sicily, and the Italian Riviera, 9 to 12 months gives you a much stronger selection.

Last-minute charters can happen, but the tradeoff is yacht choice. The best crewed yachts, preferred cabin layouts, and prime embarkation ports are often gone by then.

If your dates are fixed, inquire early. If your dates are flexible, we can sometimes use that flexibility to find a better yacht, better route, or better value.