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 appear most dramatic from the water. A charter yacht transforms the coast from a gridlocked road 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 pebble beach front. Amalfi town provides the central deep-water anchorage and the best provisioning on the coast. Ravello, 350 metres above sea level, rewards the steep climb with Villa Rufolo and panoramic views that stretch to Capri. The island of Capri lies 22 nautical miles northwest and forms the natural bookend to most Amalfi circuits.
At 50,000 euros per week the Amalfi Coast charter fleet includes well-maintained motor and sailing yachts in the 35 to 40-metre range with a professional captain and crew. An advance provisioning allowance of around 15,000 euros covers fuel, food, harbour dues and drinks, with unspent funds returned at the voyage end.
The season runs from May through October. July and August are peak months, when the coast receives maximum visitor numbers and the corniche road becomes impassable. A charter yacht sidesteps land traffic entirely, delivering guests directly to coves and beach clubs that are simply inaccessible any other way.
