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Johannes
September 2024
Amalfitana very beautiful, Amalfi and Positano completely overcrowded and lots of rip-offs. Seeing them once is enough. Marinas very expensive and poorly equipped, hardly any and then bad sanitary facilities.
JO
Johannes
September 2024
Amalfitana very beautiful, Amalfi and Positano completely overcrowded and lots of rip-offs. Seeing them once is enough. Marinas very expensive and poorly equipped, hardly any and then bad sanitary facilities.
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Laurent
September 2024
Climbing the Vulcano Watching Stromboli at night from the sea Sunset in Panarea Port of Lipari Anchoring in Salina Be careful, buoys and berths are expensive here (count from €120 to €240 per night)
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Outi
Outi
Traveled in June 2026 · 3 people · 1 day
We had an amazing time with Ciro and Simona sailing to Amalfi and back. I can highly recommend this beautiful experience in their very well equipped boat. Ciro and Simona are wonderful, easygoing hosts who knew the best spots and were great at creating unforgettable experiences also for my teenagers. This sailing trip was the perfect way to complete our Napoli adventure. Grazie mille ️
Alexander
Alexander
Traveled in June 2026 · 6 people · 1 days
We had an amazing trip with Fabrizio. He customized the whole experience to our group and gave great recommendations. Thanks and regards, Alex
Tamara
Tamara
Traveled in May 2026 · 4 people · 1 days
3 friends and I had an amazing day with Fabrizio on his sailboat. Communication and organization was quick and easy, historical information provided was informative, and we were blessed with wind allowing us to sail! He generously provided us with arranged transportation back to our accommodation as well as a dinner recommendation and reservation that was the best we have had in Sicily. This was our favorite day in Palermo!
Spencer
Spencer
Traveled in April 2026 · 1 person · 1 days
Fabrizio is a great captain and a great host! We sailed around the bay, caught some wind, and saw the sites along the way. Afterward, he brought me to a locals’ food spot, and we sampled most of everything. Highly recommended!
Maria
Maria
Traveled in March 2026 · 2 people · 1 days
It was very pkeasent trip, Massimo is very kind and helpfull person, we enjoy a lot our time and his company.
Florin
Florin
Traveled in September 2025 · 8 people · 1 week
The best charter company I ever rented a boat from. Boat was in great shape, interaction with the staff was really good - Ionut was fantastic and clarified every technical question for the boat as well as navigation in the area and things to see. Checkout went absolutely without a hitch. Highly recommend.
Florin
Florin
Traveled in September 2025 · 8 people · 1 week
I had an extraordinary experience with Sailing in Italy Charter – without a doubt the best charter company I have ever sailed with. The check-in and check-out process was by far the smoothest and most professional I have experienced since I started sailing. The Sailing in Italy Charter team is fantastic: they communicate clearly, are always ready to help, and handle everything with the highest level of professionalism. The boat we had, Melusina, was absolutely wonderful – very well maintained and in excellent condition. Everything worked perfectly, and we didn’t encounter a single issue throughout the trip. I would especially like to mention the amazing people at the marina: Nicole at the office, Claudio, and especially Ionut, who were incredibly helpful and made the whole experience even better. The service provided by the entire team is exemplary and highly professional. I definitely recommend Sailing in Italy Charter – a top company with extraordinary people and impeccable boats.
Gints
Gints
Traveled in September 2025 · 6 people · 1 days
We absolutely loved our experience ! It was a beautiful day on the sailboat, with pasta, snorkelling (and gear was provided) and beautiful beaches and coves. Gaspare was super friendly and a great host, you can tell he’s passionate about sailing. He spoke Italian and French, but we managed with google translate just fine. The sailboat is on an older side, but we loved our experience nonetheless.

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Johannes
Johannes
Pozzuoli ·
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Amalfitana very beautiful, Amalfi and Positano completely overcrowded and lots of rip-offs. Seeing them once is enough. Marinas very expensive and poorly equipped, hardly any and then bad sanitary facilities.
Amalfitana sehr schön, Amalfi und Positano völlig überlaufen und viel Nepp. Einmal gesehen reicht. Marinas sehr teuer und schlecht ausgestattet, kaum und dann schlechte sanitäre Anlagen.
Johannes
Johannes
Pozzuoli ·
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Amalfitana very beautiful, Amalfi and Positano completely overcrowded and lots of rip-offs. Seeing them once is enough. Marinas very expensive and poorly equipped, hardly any and then bad sanitary facilities.
Amalfitana sehr schön, Amalfi und Positano völlig überlaufen und viel Nepp. Einmal gesehen reicht. Marinas sehr teuer und schlecht ausgestattet, kaum und dann schlechte sanitäre Anlagen.
Laurent
Laurent
Capo d'Orlando ·
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Climbing the Vulcano Watching Stromboli at night from the sea Sunset in Panarea Port of Lipari Anchoring in Salina Be careful, buoys and berths are expensive here (count from €120 to €240 per night)
Ascension du Vulcano Regarder le Stromboli de nuit depuis la mer Coucher de soleil à Panarea Port de Lipari Mouillage à Salina Attention les bouées et places de port sont chers ici (comptez de 120 à 240 € la nuit)
Arne
Arne
Capo d'Orlando ·
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Stromboli, Panarea and Salina are important destinations. A start from Palermo with a city tour before and after the sailing trip is recommended. The relaxed and inexpensive journey by (new) train to Capo d'Orlando is also recommended. By taxi or shuttle you would pay up to €400 per trip. By train it is only €14 per person. There are even taxis that cooperate with the port and take sailors to and from the port for €5 per person.
Stromboli, Panarea und Salina sind wichtige Ziele. Ein Start von Palermo mit Stadtbesichtigung vor und nach dem Segeltörn sind empfehlenswert. Ebenso die entspannte und günstige Anreise mit dem (neuen) Zug nach Capo d‘Orlando ist zu empfehlen. Per Taxi oder Shuttle würde man pro Fahrt bis zu 400€ zahlen. Mit der Bahn sind es nur 14€ pro Person. Es gibt sogar Taxis die mit dem Hafen kooperieren und Segler für 5€/Person dann vom und zum Hafen bringen.
Luis
Luis
Marina d'Arechi ·
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The place is wonderful. You have to take into account where you spend the night. The marinas are few and small. When the forecast is bad they fill up. The staff at MY Charter kindly assists with reservations. I recommend planning your routes well in order to enjoy both the sailing and the night to the fullest. Positano at night and Nerano are not to be missed. Be careful with the lines if you stop in Positano.
El lugar es maravilloso. Hay que tener en cuenta dondemosar la noche. Las marinas son pocas y pequeñas. Cuando el pronóstico es malo se llenan. El staff de MY Chárter asiste con las reservas amablemente. Recomiendo planificar bien las derrotas para poder disfrutar al máximo tanto de las navegaciones como de las noches. Imperdibles Positano por la noche y Nerano. Cuidado con las líneas si se quedan en Positano.
Johannes
Johannes
Pozzuoli ·
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Amalfitana very beautiful, Amalfi and Positano completely overcrowded and lots of rip-offs. Seeing them once is enough. Marinas very expensive and poorly equipped, hardly any and then bad sanitary facilities.
Amalfitana sehr schön, Amalfi und Positano völlig überlaufen und viel Nepp. Einmal gesehen reicht. Marinas sehr teuer und schlecht ausgestattet, kaum und dann schlechte sanitäre Anlagen.
Johannes
Johannes
Pozzuoli ·
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Amalfitana very beautiful, Amalfi and Positano completely overcrowded and lots of rip-offs. Seeing them once is enough. Marinas very expensive and poorly equipped, hardly any and then bad sanitary facilities.
Amalfitana sehr schön, Amalfi und Positano völlig überlaufen und viel Nepp. Einmal gesehen reicht. Marinas sehr teuer und schlecht ausgestattet, kaum und dann schlechte sanitäre Anlagen.
Laurent
Laurent
Capo d'Orlando ·
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Climbing the Vulcano Watching Stromboli at night from the sea Sunset in Panarea Port of Lipari Anchoring in Salina Be careful, buoys and berths are expensive here (count from €120 to €240 per night)
Ascension du Vulcano Regarder le Stromboli de nuit depuis la mer Coucher de soleil à Panarea Port de Lipari Mouillage à Salina Attention les bouées et places de port sont chers ici (comptez de 120 à 240 € la nuit)
Arne
Arne
Capo d'Orlando ·
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Stromboli, Panarea and Salina are important destinations. A start from Palermo with a city tour before and after the sailing trip is recommended. The relaxed and inexpensive journey by (new) train to Capo d'Orlando is also recommended. By taxi or shuttle you would pay up to €400 per trip. By train it is only €14 per person. There are even taxis that cooperate with the port and take sailors to and from the port for €5 per person.
Stromboli, Panarea und Salina sind wichtige Ziele. Ein Start von Palermo mit Stadtbesichtigung vor und nach dem Segeltörn sind empfehlenswert. Ebenso die entspannte und günstige Anreise mit dem (neuen) Zug nach Capo d‘Orlando ist zu empfehlen. Per Taxi oder Shuttle würde man pro Fahrt bis zu 400€ zahlen. Mit der Bahn sind es nur 14€ pro Person. Es gibt sogar Taxis die mit dem Hafen kooperieren und Segler für 5€/Person dann vom und zum Hafen bringen.
Luis
Luis
Marina d'Arechi ·
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The place is wonderful. You have to take into account where you spend the night. The marinas are few and small. When the forecast is bad they fill up. The staff at MY Charter kindly assists with reservations. I recommend planning your routes well in order to enjoy both the sailing and the night to the fullest. Positano at night and Nerano are not to be missed. Be careful with the lines if you stop in Positano.
El lugar es maravilloso. Hay que tener en cuenta dondemosar la noche. Las marinas son pocas y pequeñas. Cuando el pronóstico es malo se llenan. El staff de MY Chárter asiste con las reservas amablemente. Recomiendo planificar bien las derrotas para poder disfrutar al máximo tanto de las navegaciones como de las noches. Imperdibles Positano por la noche y Nerano. Cuidado con las líneas si se quedan en Positano.

Rent a sailboat with or without captain in Italy

With Samboat, choose from a wide selection of sailboats, motorboats, RIBs, sailboats, yachts and canal boats. We offer a huge range of sailboats to hire from 50€/day. With the best offers, Samboat helps you to find the ideal sailboat charter for the perfect vacation. Italy is one of the most popular tourist nation around the world, you will have enough inventory of sailboat for your options.

Rent a sailboat in Italy

Italy is known for its historic monuments and its gastronomy, attracting tourists from all over the world every year. Italy also occupies long coast on both sides of the country with plenty famous beautiful beaches.  Italy’s featured coastal cities and long beaches have provided a great advantage for sailing lovers. In Italy, many cities are great for sailing a sailboat during vacations, such as Venice and Naples. Italy owns plenty of famous landmarks with various architecture styles. Renting a sailboat with your family or friends for a day or a week could be one of the best ways to discover the beauty of the country. Here you can find many sailboats rental options with Samboat to complete your holidays.

Pricing and Information for renting a sailboat in Italy

Renting a sailboat is no doubt a perfect way to enjoy your holidays by sailing in Italy. Samboat provides you with all types of sailboat rental services in Italy with the best price. The sailboat rental cost changes often depending on peak season or off season. Peak season in Italy is generally in July and August in summer. If you rent a sailboat in Italy during peak season, the sailboat rental costs usually 500 euros a day on average. The low season is from November to April in winter when it gets colder in Italy for sailing with an average price at 400 euros a day.

Here are the most famous yacht charter fleet operators in Italy: Spartivento, NSS Charter, Sailing Sicily, Kiriacoulis, Dream Yacht Charter..."

When is the best time to sail in Italy?

Italy is considered as one the most popular tourist nations in the world. The peak tourist season in Italy is usually in July and August during summer holidays. If you want to visit Italy and rent a sailboat to sail in the area with cheaper price and good weather. June and September are recommended by Samboat since these two months welcome less tourists compared with July and August. The off season is between November and Mars in winter. Sailing a sailboat will allow you to capture the stunning nature views under blue sky with comfortable weather conditions.

Do you need a license to rent a sailboat in Italy?

In Italy, there is no official list of recognized licenses. To charter a sailboat in Italy, a valid sailing license and a VHF license are needed often if you are renting a bare sailboat. Most of national captain qualifications are acceptable.

Here is the list of boat charter requirements in Italy:

  • Valid nautical certificate of competence (preferably ICC)
  • VHF radio certificate
  • Valid travel documents (passport and visas)
  • Charter insurance - not necessary but recommended

If you do not hold a valid license or do not have enough experience, you can charter a sailboat with a captain. A huge perk of having your own captain is they are locals and from the region. They will be able to give you some insight into the sailing area as well as showing you some of the hidden gems in Italy.

Samboat provides the best sailboat rental service for you. If you want to rent a boat in Italy, Samboat has prepared all options for you. You can also rent a catamaran in Italy and explore its coast.

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