Sailing yacht charter in Sorrento benefits from the classic southern Italian wind pattern: a morning calm that fills in from the south by midday, giving reliable afternoon sailing conditions across the Gulf of Naples and down the Amalfi Coast. The combination of a consistent breeze and spectacular scenery makes this one of the best sailing grounds in Italy.
Seven crewed sailing yachts in the Italy fleet are available for a Sorrento-based charter, ranging from performance monohulls suitable for two couples to fully-crewed ketches that accommodate eight guests across four or five cabins. Captains in this area know the tides in the Strait of Messina and the mooring fields off Capri, and chefs source from the daily markets in Sorrento and Positano.
Weekly rates for sailing yachts based in Sorrento run from around 20,000 euros for a 24-metre yacht to 75,000 euros for the largest crewed options. The advance provisioning allowance of 25 to 30 percent covers fuel, marina fees and provisioning. The shoulder season from mid-May through mid-June offers the best balance of sailing wind, warm water and competitive rates, with the anchorages at Capri and Positano still easy to access.
A standard sailing itinerary from Sorrento covers Capri in the first day, the Amalfi Coast on day two, Ischia and Procida on day three, and a return passage along the northern shore of the Gulf with an optional stop at Castellammare before returning to base.
