7-days Sailing Itinerary around Amalfi Coast

About this program About the route Itinerary

What to Expect from Sailing the Amalfi Coast

This is a 7-day sailing trip starting from Salerno, Italy, meant for people who love exploring and have an adventurous spirit. The sailing route starts and ends on Saturday. When you find your yacht, you may want to choose a bareboat or skippered yacht charter, or even luxury yachts charter, to follow the route.

Please note that all restaurants and activities listed are only suggestions and are not included in the charter price. The trip can be changed according to your wishes and current weather, meaning stops can be added or removed.

We can arrange a transfer from Naples Airport to the marina for you. The Naples International airport is about 60 km away from all marinas in the area. The transfer is usually not included in the yacht charter price in Italy.

Rent a boat in Italy and explore the Amalfi coast

The Amalfi Coast is one of the most popular sailing destinations in Italy, and it’s easy to see why. With its dramatic cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and quaint villages, the Amalfi Coast is truly a sight to behold. And when you rent a boat in Italy, you can explore this stunning coastline at your own pace!

Itinerary

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7

Day 1

Exploring Salerno

Salerno is one of the best starting points for your Amalfi coast cruise. It is located in Gulf of Salerno on the Tirrenian sea. A charming ancient city with narrow streets, medieval churches and houses, offers chilling atmosphere and excellent Mediterranean food.

Activities

Go for a walk in the authentic historic city center, visit impressive Salerno’s cathedral

Get lost in Minerva gardens, green paradise of the city

Climbe to Castello di Arecchi for an impressive view of Gulf of Salerno

Gastronomy

Re Mauri – Michelin star restaurant with local food ingredients

Pizzeria La Smorfia

Osteria Angolo Masuccio serving mainly seafood and pasta

Day 2

Sorrento

While sailing from Salerno to Sorrento take a swim break in Sorrento’s sea cliffs and caves. Sorrento has a stunning cliff 55 meters above the sea level from which is growing this small town. Sorrento area is known as a land of citrus, which esquisit lemons are one of the most popular in Italy.

Activities

Take a guided tour to explore the city’s past

Support locals by buying arts & crafts from artisan shops

Visit nice pitoresque Marina Grande with colorful local fishing boats

Gastronomy

Try local dishes with fresh ingredients in Osteria dei Sapori. We recommend to have dinner there to enjoy the live music experience

Go on La Masseria family farm tour. Taste homemade products like limoncello, jams, olive oil and limoncello tiramisu

Try burgers in child friendly Corner’s Pub

Day 3

Island of Procida

Island of Procida is the only island ever to get the title „Italy’s capital of culture 2022“. It is the smallest island in Naples Gulf, with geographical size of just 4 square kilometres. It is famous for its houses in different lively colours. Although it is not one of the most popular places in Amalfi coast, it was the best movie scenery for Holywood’s The Talented Mr Ripley and Italian movie Il Postino.

Activities

Enjoy sunbathing on beach Chiaiolella with interesting volcanic rocks

Climb to Terra Murata, medieval fortress surrounded by walls

Take a tuk-tuk tour around Procida or explore Procida by bike

Gastronomy

Fish restaurant La Conchiglia. They deliver food on board

Try amazing Italian cuisine on a lovely lemon garden terrace „La Pergola“

Taste Procida’s sweet speciality „Lingue di Procida“, puff pastry stuffed with local sweet lemon cream

Day 4

Ischia

Ischia is the largest island in the Naples gulf. Most famous for attractive volcanic thermal spas, nice beaches and exquisite food. Besides idyllic colorful buildings and houses it has the nicest and longest sand beaches in Amalfi coast.

Activities

Visit The Giardini la Mortella, magic garden with exotic plants and flowers

Relax in Negombo Thermal Spa and nearby beach Di San Montano surrounded by large cliffs

Berth near Spiaggia San Pancrazio and swim in beautiful Grotta Verde (Green Cave). Due to sea reflections the cave is colored in a bright green color

Gastronomy

Do not miss the beautiful atmosphere and excellent seafood in Deus Neptunus Ischia restaurant

Do what the locals do – take a spritz and „Zingara“, Ischian sandwich in Bar Epomeo

Have an authentic Italian dinner in Il Giardino Mediterraneo with beautiful view on the city

Day 5

Capri

Capri is considered to be, with a full right, one of the most beautiful places on earth. It is on a must see list for every jet-setter and it does offer luxurious vacation with unique places to see. No wonder Roman emperor Tiberius built a series of villas there, including Villa Jovis, today ruins worth to visit. While sunbathing on nice beaches try some of the local province dishes.

Activities

Visit the island’s caves: green grotto, blue grotto and white grotto

Boat cruise around the Faraglioni Rocks

Check to see lively city ports Marina Piccola and Marina Grande

Visit famous 19th century villa „San Michelle“ with stunning garden once owned by Axel Munthe, writer of a masterpiece „The Story of San Michele“

Gastronomy

Restorant Da Giorgio with fabulous traditional Capri’s dishes

Fashionable D’amore restaurant recommended by Michelin

Enjoy food with a taste of lemon in Lemon tree garden in a Da Paolino restaurant. Besides fresh fish & seafood we recommend you to try the lemon pasta and ravioli caprese with lemon

Day 6

Amalfi

Amalfi town was once an antic Roman city and glorious medieval maritime republic and now a lovely trip destination full of heritage sites to see. It is easy to walk around the hilly city with characteristic white houses and villas. Enjoy sunbathing on some of the nicest beaches like Vine beach accessible by boat and Spiaggia Grande near the city center

Activities

Visit Amalfi Paper Museum

Rent a kayak to explore Amalfi’s rocky coastline

Visit cathedral Duomo di Sant’Andrea, World Heritage Site

Visit Chiostro del Paradiso, exceptional 13th century Moorish-style cloister

Gastronomy

Taverna Degli Apostoli, family owned restaurant with seafood specialities

Visit luxury arty Eolo restaurant with a stunning evening view of Amalfi town

Book your „Cooking Experience“ in Sensi restaurant and to cook your own dishes with a little help of a professional team

Day 7

Back to Salerno

Spend your last day in your home port of Salerno. Relax on a sand Thirrenean beaches and check the city’s highlights you missed before.

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Picking a boat type

Picking out the type of boat to go with will generally come down to your budget, the group size, and preferred method of sailing. Moreover, different sailboats available can be chartered independently or with a fully-staffed crew.

Find your yacht

sailing boat with full sails up and people on the side

Sailboat

2-12

Choose a Sailboat if you are an active traveler or you’re looking for a romantic getaway. Sailboat offer the classic sailing experience and tend to vary in size from 30 up to 64 feet

Starting from 160 EUR per day

Catamaran

2-12

Catamaran is a top choice if you’re looking for a smoother sailing experience compared to sailboats. Since the size ranges from 38 to 70 feet, this is a right vessel for bigger groups or families

Starting from 500 EUR per day

Motor yacht

2 – 12 people

Depending on what you’re looking for, you may find motor yachts from one up to five cabins and their size tend to range from 30 to 100 ft. These beautiful vessels are perfect for a luxurious touch on sailing vacation

Starting from 500 EUR per day

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