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One Week by Yacht on the Amalfi Coast
A sample seven-night crewed yacht itinerary around the Bay of Naples and the Amalfi Coast: Procida, Ischia, Capri, Li Galli, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, with Pompeii within reach.
Few stretches of coastline look better from the water than the Bay of Naples and the Amalfi Coast. Pastel towns climb straight out of the sea, Capri’s limestone stacks rise off the stern, and the only road along the coast is a narrow, winding cliff drive. On a yacht you skip the traffic entirely and simply move from one postcard to the next.
This sample week is a starting point for planning a crewed charter in summer 2027. Your captain will adjust it around the weather, the yacht’s speed and how much time you want at anchor rather than ashore. For more on the region as a whole, see our yacht charter in Italy page.
Why the Amalfi Coast works so well by yacht
The Amalfi Coast runs along the south side of the Sorrentine Peninsula, south of Naples, and takes its name from the town of Amalfi. UNESCO inscribed the “Costiera Amalfitana” as a World Heritage Site in 1997, describing towns such as Amalfi and Ravello as having “architectural and artistic works of great significance”. The protected area also takes in Positano, Praiano, Atrani, Furore, Cetara, Scala, Tramonti and Conca.
On land, the only route is the Amalfi Drive (SS 163), around 40 km of cliff road between Vietri sul Mare and Positano. From the water, the same distance is a gentle cruise, and the islands of the Bay of Naples – Capri, Ischia and Procida – are all within easy reach. Naples International is the main airport, which makes it a natural place to start and finish.
The week, day by day
Day 1 · Naples – board and settle in
Meet the yacht in Naples, unpack, and go through the week’s plan with the captain and chef. If the group arrives early, the evening is a good time for a first swim and dinner on board with Vesuvius on the skyline.
Day 2 · Procida
Start with the smallest and least crowded of the bay’s main islands. Procida, one of the Phlegraean Islands between Capo Miseno and Ischia, was named Italian Capital of Culture for 2022. Its harbours of brightly painted houses are ideal for a slow lunch ashore, and the short hop means plenty of time for swimming.
Day 3 · Ischia
A short cruise brings you to Ischia, the largest of the Phlegraean Islands, about 30 km from Naples. The island is known for its thermal spas and hot springs, including the Bay of Sorgeto, where hot water bubbles up by the sea. Don’t miss the Aragonese Castle at Ischia Ponte, built on a rocky islet and linked to the island by a stone bridge in 1441 under Alfonso V of Aragon.
Day 4 · Capri
Cross to Capri, at the western entrance to the Gulf of Naples and about 5 km from the Sorrento Peninsula. Approaching by sea gives you the best view of the Faraglioni, the famous sea stacks off the island’s south-east coast. The Blue Grotto, a sea cave on the north-west coast, is the classic stop. The tender can land you at Marina Grande, the island’s main port on the north coast. From there, explore Capri town or head up to Anacapri and Monte Solaro, the island’s highest point. History lovers can walk to Villa Jovis, the ruins of the Emperor Tiberius’s main villa and one of the best-preserved Roman villas in Italy.
Many guests like to spend the night nearby so they can enjoy Capri after the day-trippers have left.
Day 5 · Li Galli and Positano
Cruise east from Capri to Li Galli, a small private archipelago around 6 km south-west of Positano. In legend these islets are linked to the sirens. In the 20th century they belonged to the Neapolitan playwright Eduardo De Filippo and later his son. The islands are privately owned, so admire them from the water. The sea around them makes a beautiful swim stop.
Then on to Positano, where the town tumbles down the hillside to the beach. Your tender will take you ashore for an evening among the boutiques and terraces.
Day 6 · Furore, Amalfi and Ravello
Follow the coast east, pausing at the Fiordo di Furore, a narrow inlet cut into the cliffs. Continue to Amalfi, once the centre of a powerful medieval maritime republic. In the afternoon, take a short drive up to Ravello for the gardens and views at Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone, then return to the yacht for dinner at anchor.
Day 7 · Sorrento coast, with an optional visit to Pompeii
On the last full day, head back towards the Sorrento Peninsula. For a cultural day, Pompeii is within easy reach of the Bay of Naples. Buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, it is one of the most remarkable archaeological sites anywhere. Otherwise, it’s a lazy day of swimming and a farewell dinner on deck.
Day 8 · Disembark in Naples
After breakfast the yacht returns to Naples, convenient for flights home or a few extra nights in the city.
When to go and how to book
The main Mediterranean charter season runs from May to October. June and September are often the sweet spots, warm enough for swimming but quieter than the peak weeks of July and August. The Amalfi Coast and Capri are among the most in-demand areas in the Mediterranean, so the best yachts and the most popular weeks tend to go early. Our guide to booking a Mediterranean charter for 2027 early explains why, and how contracts and deposits work.
Crewed charters are usually quoted as a weekly charter fee, plus an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) for fuel, food, drinks and berthing, and VAT where it applies. Our plain-English guide to yacht charter costs explains each element before you commit.
If you’re starting from Malta, a week in the Bay of Naples also pairs well with Sicily. See our sample week from Malta to Sicily and the Aeolian Islands.
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