The Amalfi Coast stretches for 50 kilometres between Sorrento and Salerno, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape of sheer limestone cliffs, terraced lemon groves and pastel-coloured villages that are most dramatic seen from the water. A charter yacht transforms the coast from a traffic problem into a private itinerary, with every cove, sea cave and beach club accessible directly from the sea.
Positano anchors the northern section with its cascading coloured houses and pebbly beach front. Amalfi town provides the central deep-water anchorage and best provisioning on the coast. Ravello, 350 metres above sea level, rewards the steep climb with Villa Rufolo and panoramic views. Capri lies 22 nautical miles northwest and completes most circuits.
At 125,000 euros per week, Amalfi Coast charter yachts reach the 50-metre-plus range with full crew of six to eight. The advance provisioning allowance of around 37,500 euros covers fuel, provisions, premium wines and berth fees at Positano and Amalfi. Unspent funds are returned at the voyage end.
The season runs from May through October, with July and August the most sought-after weeks. The coast’s exposure to southerly swell is managed by timing anchorages carefully; a professional crew makes these calls seamlessly. Early booking is advisable for the best yachts in this category.
