Amalfi Coast Yacht Charter Itinerary: 7 Days (2026–2027)
The Amalfi Coast is the most photographed stretch of water in Italy, and the only sensible way to see it is from the sea. The towns are built into near-vertical cliffs, the roads are slow and crowded, and the best swimming is in bays you cannot reach on foot.
This is the route as we would actually plan it, and it matches the week set out on our Amalfi Coast charter page. It is a starting point, not a fixed schedule — your captain sets the final plan around weather and berths.
Amalfi Coast itinerary at a glance
| Region | Mediterranean |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 nights |
| Route | Round trip |
| Embark | Salerno |
| Disembark | Salerno |
| Distance | about 70 nm in all |
| Season | June and September are the best weeks; July and August are hottest and busiest |
The route, day by day
Day 1: Salerno to Amalfi · about 10 nm
Board at Marina d’Arechi in the afternoon and run west along the coast to Amalfi. Dinner ashore in the town, with the cathedral steps lit above the square.
Day 2: Amalfi to Positano · about 8 nm
Swim stops along the coast on the way, then a night at anchor off Positano with the town stacked and lit above you.
Day 3: Positano to Capri · about 13 nm
A morning swim at the Li Galli islands, then on to Capri. Your captain arranges the berth in advance — Capri is not a port you turn up at.
Day 4: Capri · at anchor
The Faraglioni by tender, the Blue Grotto early before the crowds, and the evening in Capri town or up in Anacapri.
Day 5: Capri to Nerano · about 8 nm
Across to the Sorrento peninsula for a long lunch on the water at Nerano, and a quiet night in the bay.
Day 6: Nerano to Amalfi · about 20 nm
Back along the coast, with an afternoon ashore at Ravello above Amalfi — the best outlook on the whole coastline.
Day 7: Amalfi to Salerno · about 10 nm
A last swim, then a short run back to Salerno to disembark.
Which yachts suit this route
This week works on anything from a 45ft catamaran to a large motor yacht — the difference is comfort, speed and how much of the day you spend under way. Catamarans sit shallower and stay steadier at anchor. Motor yachts cover the longer legs faster and leave more of the afternoon for the shore.
See what we have available on our Amalfi Coast page, search the full fleet by size and budget, or browse by shipyard.
Planning notes
Two things are worth settling early. Dates first — the best yachts on this route book months ahead for peak weeks. Then your priorities: diving, beaches, food ashore and nightlife pull a week in different directions, and it is easier to build around two of them than to chase all four.
We have been arranging charters since 1992 and we have been aboard these boats. Tell us roughly what you want and we will tell you honestly which yachts fit and which do not.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need for a Amalfi Coast charter?
Seven nights is the standard charter week and the length this route is built around. Ten to fourteen nights lets you add the quieter anchorages and sit out weather rather than sailing through it. A long weekend works but cuts the route roughly in half.
When is the best time to charter in the Amalfi Coast?
June and September are the best weeks; July and August are hottest and busiest. Shoulder weeks either side of peak are materially cheaper and noticeably quieter at the popular anchorages, with weather that is usually just as good.
Is this itinerary fixed?
No. It is a plan, not a schedule. Your captain reorders or substitutes days based on wind, sea state and berth availability, which is the advantage of a crewed charter over a fixed cruise. Tell us which part matters most and we will make sure it survives any reshuffle.
What does a charter on this route cost?
Rates depend on the yacht rather than the route. Across our fleet the weekly base rate starts around €10,000 for a smaller yacht and runs into six figures for a large superyacht, before expenses. On top sits an Advance Provisioning Allowance covering fuel, food, drinks, dockage and local taxes — usually 25–35% — plus crew gratuity. Our charter cost guide has the detail.
Plan your Amalfi Coast charter
Send your dates and party size and we will come back with real availability and real numbers. Start a charter inquiry or call 1-561-463-6840.