Forte dei Marmi sits on the northern Tuscan coast where the Apuan Alps, the source of the famous Carrara marble, descend almost to the sea. The coastal winds here are shaped by this geography: the Tramontane from the north is channelled by the Alps, while the Libeccio from the southwest produces good sailing conditions for a broad reach south toward Elba. A sailing yacht charter based at Forte dei Marmi offers the pleasure of an elegant resort town combined with real coastal sailing on a stretch of the Mediterranean that sees far fewer charter yachts than the more crowded southern Italian summer.
Sailing yachts available for Forte dei Marmi charters span from 18m coastal cruisers to 30m ocean-capable ketches. The practical range of the Ligurian Riviera and Tuscan coast, combined with the overnight option of Elba and the day-sail option of Cinque Terre, suits vessels of any size in this fleet.
Weekly charter rates for sailing yachts around Forte dei Marmi start from approximately 16,000 euros for a modest monohull, rising to 60,000 euros for a larger, more capable vessel. The advance provisioning allowance adds around 25 percent. Viareggio marina provides full berthing and services throughout the season.
From Forte dei Marmi, sailing itineraries connect naturally to Elba to the south and to the Cinque Terre and Portofino to the north, with Corsica accessible for a longer downwind passage across the Ligurian Sea from this point on the Italian coast.
