Amalfi Coast & Capri: La Dolce Vita
Positano, Capri's Blue Grotto, and the finest Italian cuisine afloat
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Embarkation
- Naples (Marina di Stabia)
- Disembarkation
- Amalfi (Amalfi Marina)
- Best season
- May – October
- Total distance
- 95 NM
Overview
The Amalfi Coast is Italy's most iconic stretch of coastline — a UNESCO World Heritage Site where pastel-coloured villages cling to dramatic cliffs above the turquoise Tyrrhenian Sea. Combined with the legendary island of Capri, this 7-day itinerary offers the ultimate Italian yacht charter experience.
Highlights
- Capri's Blue Grotto
- Positano's colourful cliffside village
- Ravello's Villa Rufolo gardens
- Pompeii archaeological site
- Ischia's thermal springs
- Li Galli islands
Day by day
Day 1: Naples — Gateway to the Coast
Naples
Morning: Arrive at Naples International Airport and transfer to Marina di Stabia. Board your yacht with a welcome Prosecco reception.
Afternoon: Optional excursion to Pompeii or the Naples Archaeological Museum. Alternatively, explore Naples' vibrant Spaccanapoli district and taste the world's best pizza.
Evening: Dinner at Don Alfonso 1890 in Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, a two-Michelin-star restaurant with views over both the Bay of Naples and the Amalfi Coast.
Day 2: Procida — Colourful Gem
Naples → Procida · 15 nm
Morning: Cruise to Procida, the smallest and most authentic of the Bay of Naples islands. The pastel-coloured fishermen's houses of Marina Corricella are Italy's most photographed harbour.
Afternoon: Explore the island on foot — visit the Terra Murata citadel, swim at Chiaia beach, and wander the narrow streets lined with lemon trees.
Evening: Dinner at La Lampara in Corricella, with fresh seafood and views of the colourful harbour.
Day 3: Ischia — Thermal Paradise
Procida → Ischia · 8 nm
Morning: Short cruise to Ischia, the largest island in the Bay of Naples, famous for its thermal springs and lush gardens.
Afternoon: Visit the Giardini La Mortella, one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Europe. Enjoy a thermal spa treatment at one of the island's historic spas.
Evening: Dinner at Il Mosaico at the Terme Manzi Hotel, a two-Michelin-star restaurant serving creative Ischian cuisine.
Day 4: Capri — Island of Dreams
Ischia → Capri · 18 nm
Morning: Cruise to Capri, the legendary island of emperors and movie stars. Visit the Blue Grotto early to avoid the crowds — the ethereal blue light inside the cave is unforgettable.
Afternoon: Take the funicular to Capri town and explore the Piazzetta, Via Camerelle boutiques, and the Gardens of Augustus. Visit the Villa Jovis, Emperor Tiberius's palace.
Evening: Dinner at Da Paolino, a restaurant set in a lemon grove, or at Il Riccio, a Michelin-starred beach club restaurant.
Day 5: Li Galli & Positano
Capri → Positano · 12 nm
Morning: Cruise to the Li Galli islands, three tiny islands once owned by Rudolf Nureyev. Swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters around the islands.
Afternoon: Continue to Positano, the jewel of the Amalfi Coast. The cascade of pastel houses tumbling down to the sea is one of Italy's most iconic views. Explore the boutiques and ceramic shops.
Evening: Dinner at La Sponda at Le Sirenuse hotel, dining by the light of 400 candles with views over Positano.
Day 6: Amalfi & Ravello
Positano → Amalfi · 8 nm
Morning: Cruise along the coast to Amalfi, the historic maritime republic. Visit the magnificent Cathedral of St. Andrew and the Cloister of Paradise.
Afternoon: Drive up to Ravello, the 'City of Music' perched 350 metres above the sea. Visit Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone for the most spectacular views on the entire coast.
Evening: Dinner at Rossellinis at the Palazzo Avino in Ravello, a two-Michelin-star restaurant with panoramic terrace.
Day 7: Emerald Coast Farewell
Amalfi Coast
Morning: Final morning swim in the turquoise waters of the Amalfi Coast. Visit the Grotta dello Smeraldo (Emerald Grotto) by tender.
Afternoon: Leisurely lunch aboard as you cruise back along the coast, savouring every last view. Disembark at Amalfi Marina.
Evening: Transfer to Naples Airport or extend your stay at one of the coast's legendary hotels — Le Sirenuse, Palazzo Avino, or Hotel Santa Caterina.
Couples · Foodies · Honeymooners · Culture Lovers
Yachts cruising on the Amalfi Coast
- YERSIN — 77 m · Piriou · 18 guests · Home port: Bahamas | Nassau · Weekly charter rate from €350,269/week
- ETERNAL SPARK — 50 m · Bilgin · 12 guests · Home port: France | Antibes · Weekly charter rate from €337,590/week
- VICKY — 59 m · Baglietto · 12 guests · Home port: France | Cannes · Weekly charter rate from €250,000/week
- OKTO — 68 m · ISA Yachts · 12 guests · Home port: France | Port de Saint-Tropez · Weekly charter rate from €240,000/week
- MOKA — 42 m · Sanlorenzo · 10 guests · Home port: Mallorca | Port Adriano · Weekly charter rate from €191,583/week
- KING BENJI — 47 m · Other · 12 guests · Home port: Bahamas | Nassau · Weekly charter rate from €182,432/week
- MAYVA — 48 m · Baglietto · 12 guests · Home port: Monaco | Port Hercules · Weekly charter rate from €161,400/week
- YCM FIFTY — 50 m · Custom · 22 guests · Home port: Mallorca | Marina Port de Mallorca · Weekly charter rate from €141,167/week
- HIGHLANDER — 50 m · Feadship · 12 guests · Home port: Bahamas | Nassau · Weekly charter rate from €125,000/week
- IRAMA — 42 m · Marine Concepts · 12 guests · Home port: France | Antibes · Weekly charter rate from €112,500/week
- GHOST III — 49 m · Custom · 12 guests · Home port: Mallorca | Palma Bay, Club de Mar · Weekly charter rate from €110,000/week
- SOUTH — 33 m · Ferretti · 12 guests · Home port: Italy | Naples, Marina Di Stabia · Weekly charter rate from €100,000/week