Choose an Italian yard by the size of yacht you want, because size decides the price more than the badge does. In our Italy catalogue, a typical high-season week runs from about €47,000 on an Azimut to about €250,000 on a Baglietto.
The ten Italian yards we charter fall into four groups:
- 70 to 100 feet, eight guests, two to four crew: Azimut, Pershing, Ferretti and Mangusta, about €47,000 to €65,000 a week.
- 80 to 120 feet, eight to ten guests: Riva and Sanlorenzo, about €67,500 to €90,000 a week.
- 120 feet and up, ten to twelve guests, seven or more crew: CRN, Benetti and Baglietto, about €160,000 to €250,000 a week.
- Sailing superyachts: Perini Navi, about €205,000 a week.
How do the ten Italian yacht builders compare?
| Yard | Style | Most common size | Typical guests | Typical high-season week | Yachts in our Italy catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azimut | Flybridge and sport yachts | 70 to 99 ft | 8 | €47,000 | 67 |
| Pershing | Fast open yachts | 70 to 99 ft | 8 | €52,000 | 22 |
| Ferretti | Flybridge cruisers | 70 to 99 ft | 8 | €65,000 | 69 |
| Mangusta | Fast open yachts | 70 to 129 ft | 8 to 9 | €65,000 | 58 |
| Riva | Sport yachts | 70 to 99 ft | 8 | €67,500 | 34 |
| Sanlorenzo | Custom motor yachts | 70 to 129 ft | 8 to 10 | €90,000 | 101 |
| CRN | Custom superyachts | 130 ft and up | 12 | €160,000 | 17 |
| Benetti | Superyachts | 100 to 165 ft | 10 | €175,000 | 78 |
| Perini Navi | Sailing superyachts | 130 ft and up | 12 | €205,000 | 17 |
| Baglietto | Superyachts | 130 to 164 ft | 10 to 12 | €250,000 | 19 |
The typical week is the middle rate of the yachts in our catalogue that cruise Italy, October 2026, before APA and VAT. Each yard’s guide has the full table by size and the yachts we have profiled.
Which Italian yard suits a family of eight?
For eight guests on the Amalfi Coast or in Sardinia, an Azimut or a Ferretti is the usual answer, with four cabins, three crew and a flybridge for lunch out of the sun. Azimut has the larger fleet to choose from, and Ferretti is built for comfort at cruising speed.
If the group wants more space and a quieter, more personal interior, step up to a Sanlorenzo of 80 to 100 feet.
Which Italian yard is the fastest?
Which Italian yards build superyachts?
Benetti, CRN and Baglietto build the superyachts, mostly 120 to 200 feet with ten to twelve guests and seven or more crew. Benetti has the largest fleet in our catalogue, CRN builds fully custom, and Baglietto’s charter fleet is the youngest.
Sanlorenzo spans both worlds, from 70 foot flybridge yachts to superyachts of more than 200 feet.
Which Italian yard is best if you want to sail?
Perini Navi, the Viareggio yard known for large sailing ketches with powered sail handling. A small crew sets and trims very large sails, so you sail with the space and service of a motor superyacht.
Which Italian yacht builders belong to the same group?
Several of these yards share an owner:
- Ferretti Group: Ferretti, Riva, Pershing, CRN and Custom Line.
- Azimut Benetti Group: Azimut and Benetti.
- The rest: Sanlorenzo and Baglietto are their own companies, Mangusta is built by Overmarine, and Perini Navi belongs to The Italian Sea Group.
A shared group means shared engineering and service networks, not identical yachts. A Riva and a Pershing feel nothing alike on board.
What are the pros and cons of each Italian yard?
| Yard | Choose it for | Think twice if |
|---|---|---|
| Azimut | The widest choice of 70 to 90 foot yachts at a fair price | You want a quiet, custom interior |
| Pershing | Speed, and day trips to Corsica or Ponza | You want a flybridge and interior space |
| Ferretti | A roomy flybridge cruiser for a family | Speed matters more than comfort |
| Mangusta | An open deck and real pace | Your fuel budget is tight |
| Riva | The look, and the newest fleet of any Italian yard | You want a large crew |
| Sanlorenzo | A personal interior from 80 to 120 feet | You want the lowest rate per foot |
| CRN | A fully custom superyacht for twelve | You want a yacht built in the last five years |
| Benetti | Volume, crew and a calm ride | You want speed |
| Perini Navi | Sailing with superyacht service | You want to motor fast between ports |
| Baglietto | A young superyacht of 130 to 165 feet | Your budget is under €150,000 a week |
Two pairs come up most often, and each has its own head-to-head: Azimut vs Ferretti and Riva vs Pershing.
How much does the yard change the cost of a charter?
Size first, yard second. A 100 foot yacht costs roughly twice what a 75 footer does, whichever badge it wears.
At the same size, newer builds and custom yards such as Sanlorenzo, CRN and Baglietto sit at the top of the range, and the larger fleets of Azimut and Ferretti at the bottom.
Every figure here is before expenses. Add about 30% for the APA and 22% Italian VAT on the charter fee, and our Italy yacht charter cost guide walks through every line.
To browse by type instead of yard, see our Italy motor yacht charter page and our best superyachts in Italy.
People also ask
What is the best Italian yacht builder to charter?
It depends on the group and the budget. For eight guests, Azimut and Ferretti; for a personal interior, Sanlorenzo; for a superyacht, Benetti; for speed, Pershing or Riva; to sail, Perini Navi.
Which Italian yacht builder is the most expensive to charter?
Baglietto, at about €250,000 a typical high-season week in our Italy catalogue, followed by Perini Navi and Benetti. Most of their yachts are over 130 feet.
Which Italian yacht brand has the lowest charter rates?
Azimut, at about €47,000 a typical high-season week, then Pershing at about €52,000. Both are mostly 70 to 99 foot yachts for eight guests.
Are Riva, Pershing and Ferretti the same company?
They belong to the same owner. The Ferretti Group also owns CRN and Custom Line, while Azimut and Benetti form the Azimut Benetti Group.
Do these figures include APA and VAT?
No. They are typical high-season charter fees; add about 30% APA and 22% Italian VAT for a week that starts in Italy.
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