Motor yacht charter in Sorrento places a group at the northern point of the Amalfi Coast with immediate access to Capri, the Bay of Naples, Ischia and Positano, all reachable within an hour under power. Sorrento sits on a flat clifftop above the water, and the view from an anchored yacht looking back at the lemon groves and whitewashed buildings defines the idea of the Italian summer.
The Italy fleet carries around 36 motor yachts ranging from sporty 30-metre dayboats to wide-beam 60-metre vessels with beach clubs and helipads. For a Sorrento-based charter, vessels in the 30 to 50-metre range are most practical given the busy anchorages at Capri and the narrow approaches to Positano. A crew of six typically includes a chef who knows the local produce well.
Base rates for a Sorrento motor charter run from approximately 50,000 euros per week for a 30-metre yacht to well over 150,000 euros for a 50-metre with full amenities. The advance provisioning allowance of around 30 percent covers fuel, provisioning and marina fees. July and August carry a premium; early June and September offer the same access at reduced cost.
A standard Sorrento circuit takes in the Blue Grotto and the Faraglioni at Capri, the thermal baths at Ischia, the cliff villages of Positano and Ravello by tender from the Amalfi coast road, and a day anchored off the volcanic island of Vivara near Procida.
