A crewed sailing yacht is the quiet way to see Italy. Where a motor yacht is built for port-hopping, a sailing yacht suits the stretches of the Italian coast where the point is the water itself: the Aeolian Islands off Sicily, the La Maddalena archipelago in Sardinia, and the passage across to Corsica.
The Italian crewed sailing fleet is small, so options move fast. Tell us your dates early and we will tell you honestly what is worth having.
Broker insight
Sailing yachts are a minority choice in Italy and we are honest about that. Most of our clients here want Amalfi, Capri, and dinner ashore, which is a motor yacht week. But if you actually want to sail, the Aeolians and the run between Sardinia and Corsica are as good as anything in the Mediterranean, and the fleet that does it well is small enough that we can tell you exactly which boats are worth your week.
Yanna Pristas
Senior Charter Broker, Active CYBA Member
Crewed sailing yachts in Italy start at around €20,000 per week and run to €90,000 and beyond for the larger performance yachts. Because you sail rather than motor, the APA sits at the lower end of the range. On top of the base rate, budget for:
The Aeolian Islands off Sicily are the standout: seven volcanic islands close enough together for real day sails, with Stromboli erupting on the horizon at night. In the north, La Maddalena in Sardinia and the crossing to Corsica give you sheltered water and granite anchorages. The Amalfi Coast is possible but marina-heavy, which is not where a sailing yacht is at its best.
No. Every yacht we book is fully crewed, with a captain and chef or stew as a minimum. Take the helm if you want to, or leave it entirely to the crew.
Fewer than in Greece or Croatia, and they book early. If a sailing yacht is what you want, come to us with dates rather than a specific boat and we will show you what is genuinely available.
A monohull sails better and suits guests who want the sailing itself. A catamaran gives more deck space and stays flat at anchor: see our catamaran charters in Italy.
From around €20,000 per week to €90,000 and up, plus 25-30% APA, 22% Italian VAT, and gratuity. See the full Italy cost guide.
June and September for steady conditions and fewer boats. July and August are hot, busy, and priced at peak, though the sailing itself is still good.
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