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Italy Gulet Destinations — Glamour, Heritage & Coastline Drama

The Italian coast is a land of dualities where historically significant landmarks and polarized urbanity converge to create an ambiance of contradiction. Italy's coastline also tells stories in the peaks of its volcanic islands (like Sicily, with its black sand beaches) and the emerald coves and granite islets of Sardinia. The Bay of Naples is a popular gateway to Capri and the Amalfi Coast with its pastel-coloured villages tumbling down sheer cliffs, stunning vistas around every curve. Gulet Yacht Charter Italy The Silver Screens Favorite Coast Travelling along the silver screens stunning coast line on a private, crewed gulet yacht charter in Italy.

You would take a traditional wooden yacht across blue waters, live that Italian food life prepared on board beneath starry skies and wake each morning to a brand new view of the ocean. All in all comfort luxury on the entire trip, not least thanks to large teak deck favouring sunbeds personal cabins with en suite facilities and personal crew. From one end of Italian waters to the other, all along its coastal waters something new and exciting awaits those who cruise. The voyage also mixes elegant civilisation with exotic culture and unspoilt vistas – thanks to its visits of bustling ports and tranquil anchorage spots. Step 1: Browse our selective fleet Look All Italy Gulet Yachts and begin arranging the best route around in Italy Gulet Itineraries.

“This guide is full of information about Sicily and Sardinia, and Naples through dedicated sections with local knowledge and knowledge on sailing in these regions as well as when to go.

Jump to: Sicily • Sardinia • Naples

Why Charter a Gulet in Italy?

Italy blends effortless style with deep tradition. On a gulet, the rhythm of the day follows the sea: morning swims in crystalline water, a lazy lunch under shade with crisp Vermentino, afternoon tender rides into postcard towns, and sunset aperitivo with Vesuvius or Stromboli on the horizon. Your captain and crew tailor everything — from secluded swim stops to restaurant reservations on shore — so each day feels curated, never scripted.

• World-class scenery: Aeolian and Egadi archipelagos, Costa Smeralda, Capri & Amalfi limestone cliffs.
• Cultural richness: Greek temples, Roman amphitheaters, Norman cathedrals, Baroque piazzas.
• Gastronomy: From Sicilian granita and arancini to Neapolitan pizza and Sardinian bottarga.
• Secluded anchorages: Hundreds of coves reachable only by boat; swim-in grottos and turquoise lagoons.

Climate & Best Time to Sail

Italy enjoys a classic Mediterranean pattern with warm, dry summers and mild shoulder seasons — perfect for gulet cruising.

• Season: May–October (sweet spots: late May–June and September for calmer marinas and gentle heat)
• Typical Summer Highs: 26–32 °C (79–90 °F); sea 22–27 °C (72–81 °F)
• Winds: Maestrale in Sardinia can freshen; Scirocco may bring warm haze to Sicily. Captains adjust routes accordingly.

Peak months (July–August) deliver vibrant energy and warm seas; early and late season offer softer light, easier moorings, and perfect conditions for cultural excursions ashore.

Suggested Italy Gulet Itineraries

• Aeolian Arc (7 nights): Milazzo/Taormina → Lipari → Vulcano → Panarea → Stromboli → Salina → Filicudi/Alicudi → Taormina
• Costa Smeralda & Maddalena (7–10 nights): Olbia/Porto Rotondo → Cala di Volpe → La Maddalena → Budelli → Caprera → Santa Teresa → (optional) Bonifacio, Corsica
• Bay of Naples & Amalfi (7 nights): Naples → Procida → Ischia → Capri → Positano → Amalfi → Nerano → Sorrento/Naples

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Sicily — Volcanic Energy, Timeless Culture

Sicily pairs wild geology with layered history. The Aeolian Islands scatter like stepping stones — Lipari’s pastel harbor, Vulcano’s crater rim, chic Panarea, and Stromboli’s glowing cone at night. To the west, the Egadi Islands offer gin-clear shallows; eastward, Taormina frames amphitheater views of Mount Etna above a cobalt sea.

Sailing tips: Your captain sequences island-hops for prevailing breeze and mooring availability. Expect relaxed passages of 1–3 hours, with tender rides to grottoes or beach clubs. Packed marinas are common mid-summer; anchoring offshore delivers tranquility.

Best season: June–September for warm seas; May and October for calm quays and cultural day trips.

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Sardinia — Emerald Coves & Granite Islets

Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda blends glossy marinas with bays so clear you can count ripples on the seabed. Just offshore, the Maddalena Archipelago — La Maddalena, Caprera, Budelli, Spargi — is a marine park of granite and neon-blue lagoons. Days unfold as a mosaic of short hops, cliff-backed anchorages, and barefoot strolls over powder-white sand.

Sailing tips: The Maestrale can freshen; your captain adapts routes, favoring lee coves and earlier starts. Some beaches have no-landing rules; your crew ensures access to the best views. For variety, cross to Corsica’s Bonifacio cliffs.

Best season: Late May–June and September for warmth and relaxed moorings; July–August for a Riviera-style buzz in Porto Cervo.

Sardinia Gulet Yachts | About Sardinia

Naples — Capri, Ischia & the Amalfi Drama

The Bay of Naples is a perfect stage for la dolce vita under sail. Set a course for Procida’s sherbet-colored marina, spa-rich Ischia, and glamorous Capri with its Faraglioni stacks and Blue Grotto. Eastward, the Amalfi Coast strings together cliffside villages — Positano, Amalfi, Ravello — each a postcard of Italian romance.

Sailing tips: Summer afternoons bring brisk breezes; morning passages ensure comfort. Captains often anchor off Capri or Positano and tender guests ashore for dinner reservations or cultural excursions. In high season, book restaurants early and enjoy quiet nights on deck.

Best season: May–June and September–October for dreamy light and fewer crowds; July–August for peak buzz and nightlife.

Naples Gulet Yachts | About Naples

Plan Your Italian Gulet Voyage

Whether it’s island-hopping under volcanoes in Sicily, sliding between sapphire coves in Sardinia, or arriving by sea to Capri and Amalfi’s most coveted tables, Italy is built for gulet travel. Tell us how you like to spend your days — quiet bays or buzzy marinas, wine tastings or spa afternoons — and we’ll craft a route that feels made for you.

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