On the water · ITALY YACHT CRUISES
Good italy yacht cruises fill up weeks ahead and the best hulls go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Lampedusa’s Sciatumia yacht tour, with turquoise-water swim stops, island stories, fresh fish lunch, safety, and practical tips.
“I ragazzi di Sciatumia sono eccellenti, cordiali, precisi e simpatici. Per ogni tappa che facevamo ci raccontavano la sua storia. Il cibo è stato ottimo!”
Review of the La Maddalena yacht tour from Palau, with Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, swimming stops, seafood pasta, and drinks.
“Fabulous day spent swimming, visiting beautiful beaches and shopping La Maddalena. The crew (Josie, Fabio and Alessia) were outstanding. Our 20 y.o daughters loved every minute of their time on board. Josie prepared the most delicious food the entire day. A robust charcuterie board to start, fresh pasta with seafood for lunch and a tray of fresh fruit and locally baked sweets to finish. Drinks were provided- wine, beer, soft drinks, and other Sardinian specialties. I cannot overstate how helpful , kind and entertaining our crew was… we were immediately at ease once on board. Please book this excursion if you want a really wonderful, full day La Maddelena island…”
Review of Ischia’s Rocca Corsa yacht tour, with swim stops, seafood lunch, grottoes, limoncello, and practical booking advice.
“A 'beautiful experience, you can not ask for more. Everything is perfect. Raffaella, captain and Simone were very kind and attentive to everyone's needs. The aperitif is lunch of fish and grilled prawns was delicious. We had lots of baths in the coves and danced on the boat. In short, a wonderful day of pampering. Thank you very much.Auto-translated”
Review of Lake Como’s one-hour Invictus yacht cruise, covering villas, stops, price, guides, service concerns, and booking advice.
“It was the highlight of our visit to Lake Como. Luca was a great tour guide and boat was beautiful. Very fun time and the scenery was amazing!”
Cruise Cefalù’s coast on a mini yacht with swimming, snorkeling, Sicilian aperitivo, music, and sunset views for $52.
“Alex with his wife were the best attraction. Pure love. 100% recomended!”
Cruise Pantelleria by yacht for a full day of coves, caves, swimming stops, aperitivo, lunch, fruit, dessert, and local passito.
“Felice e super soddisfatto del tour in tutto e per tutto. Equipaggio perfetto: disponibile, simpatico e preparato. Tour dell'isola con tanti bagni nelle calette più belle senza premura. Aperitivo, pranzo, dolce, frutta, passito non fanno mancare niente ed è stato tutto buonissimo. Yacht comodo e spazioso.”
Review of a private Amalfi Coast yacht trip from Sorrento or Naples, with Positano, Amalfi, swimming stops, lunch, drinks, and hotel pickup.
“Excellent tour! Would 100% go again. Anna and the captain were awesome. The provided us with excellent snack and drinks. Lots of time to stop but don’t be late because we had to pick up other guests that were not on time and we left.”
Review of Solevento’s La Maddalena sailing cruise, with Sardinian food, swimming stops, local wine, small groups, pricing, and practical tips.
“Francisco and Paula are lovely people, worked very hard to make our experience delicious, warm, and fun. It was a day to be always remembered!”
Review of a three-hour Lake Como cruise from Como to Bellagio, with villa views, swimming, Nesso, practical tips, and value advice.
“Highly recommend!!!! The crew was a lot of fun and very knowledgeable about the sites. We did the 3 hour tour, with a stop in Bellagio, and it was perfect! If they give you an option for appetizers (at an additional cost), don’t hesitate to do it. What they had prepared was fabulous and really added to our experience.”
Review of a private two-hour Lake Como cruise on the Invictus yacht, with villa views, a captain-led route, prosecco, and flexible pickup.
“The boat tour was great! We got to see monuments, cool buildings, and some prosecco to go with the trip. The boat had shaded side as well so you could avoid the sun if needed. George the captain was great. Highly recommend!”
Cruise Lake Como by private yacht from Como to Cernobbio, Laglio, Torno, and Blevio, with villas, views, and a captain-led tour.
“Our captain was very nice and knowledgeable! We enjoyed the history and stories he told us. The views were breathtaking and the music was wonderful. However, I am unable to give it 5 stars because our tour started 30 minutes late. It was explained that there were technical difficulties but when the boat arrived there was another group finishing their tour and food from their trip was left behind when we started our tour. It also felt rushed when we were brought on to the boat, which could have been due to the late start but it made it feel less than relaxed. The description noted that prosecco and water…”
Review of Capri’s semi-private yacht tour from Sorrento, with grotto stops, swimming, lunch, drinks, and four hours to explore Capri.
“**Avoid This Excursion at All Costs – Deceptive and Overcrowded Experience** I have never felt compelled to write a review before, but my experience with this excursion leaves me no choice. I want to provide an accurate account of what you can actually expect: 1. **MisleRead more”
Review of a private Capri yacht day from Sorrento, with sea caves, swimming gear, prosecco, shopping, costs, timing, and practical advice.
“Awesome team great communication throughout super kind and courteous and respectful took us everywhere. We wanted on an amazing yacht.!! Could not have asked her better. Totally worth it.!!!”
Review of Pantelleria’s private yacht tour, with coastal coves, Arco dell’Elefante, onboard food, weather notes, price, and booking advice.
“Make sure it exists, you allowed me book and pay for it but it was closed and doesn’t go till later in the season”
Cruise Cefalù’s coast by mini yacht with swimming, snorkeling, caves, an aperitif, and sunset views for a relaxed three-hour outing.
“Marlo was a great guide with just two other couples on our sunset trip. A wonderful way to wrap up another day in Cefalù”
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