A family charter yacht along Italy Adriatic coast offers something genuinely different from the well-trodden routes of the Amalfi Coast or Sardinia. The Tremiti Islands, the sea caves of the Gargano, the olive-grove backdrop of the Puglia coast and the walled old towns of Otranto and Gallipoli give a family itinerary real variety without the summer crowds that have made parts of the Tyrrhenian coast feel congested. Children who have never snorkelled the Adriatic are often surprised by the clarity of the water and the richness of marine life in protected areas like the Tremiti National Park.
Family yachts available for East Coast Italy charters are primarily motor vessels in the 35m to 55m range, with multiple cabins, generous deck space and a range of water toys that can be deployed off the Tremiti islands or in the sheltered bays along the Puglia coast. A good crew familiar with the Adriatic will manage the practical side of the itinerary while families focus on the experience and the exceptional food of the region.
Weekly rates for family-configured charter yachts on this coast range from approximately 60,000 to 180,000 euros, plus advance provisioning allowance of around 30 percent. Ancona and Bari are the most convenient embarkation ports for an East Coast Italy family charter.
The east coast itinerary works particularly well for families who want to combine beach days with cultural visits to Alberobello trulli, the baroque streets of Lecce, or a day trip to Matera from the Taranto anchorage.
