Our Top 15 Private Yacht Charters in Italy

2.2H Private Cruise Lake Como Tender yacht Invictus 6 pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · whole boat $902, up to 6

Set out from Como on a private two-hour Invictus yacht cruise for up to six people. Captains George or Luca guide you past Villa Olmo, Villa Erba, Villa d’Este, Villa Oleandra, Isola Comacina, Nesso, and grand lakeside homes. Expect music, shaded seating, villa stories, and possible prosecco, with pickup and drop-off at the Como pier.

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3.1H Private Cruise Lake Como Tender Yacht Invictus 6 pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · whole boat $445, up to 6

Set out from Como on a private one-hour Invictus tender yacht for up to six people. Your captain guides you past Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Laglio, Torno, and Blevio, with views of Villa Erba, Villa Fontanelle, Villa Oleandra, and Villa Pliniana. English service, mobile tickets, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure make this an easy short cruise.

“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…”

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4.Capri Exclusive Premium Semi-Private Luxury Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $344 a seat

Cruise from Sorrento toward Capri aboard a yacht shared by only six or eight people. Your captain and host guide you past grottoes, Faraglioni, Casa Malaparte, and quiet coves, with swimming gear, drinks, an aperitif, and about four hours to explore Capri on foot.

“Fantastic day on the water! Andrea and Martin were the perfect captain and first mate with lots of knowledge of the area and sights to see. Highly recommend.”

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5.A Classy Capri Tour: a day on a luxury private yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · whole boat $3,425, up to 12

Set out from Sorrento on a private yacht for up to 12 people, with stops at Bagni Regina Giovanna, Capri’s White, Green, Blue, and Coral grottos, Punta Carena Lighthouse, and three hours on Via Camerelle. Your English-speaking crew provides towels, snorkeling gear, soft drinks, snacks, and prosecco, while the route can be adjusted to suit your group.

“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.!!!”

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6.7-Hour Private Yacht Tour on the Island of Pantelleria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $80 a seat Best value

Set out from Lungomare Paolo Borsellino at 10:00 am for about seven hours on a private yacht around Pantelleria. The captain chooses the route and swimming stops according to sea conditions, with Arco dell’Elefante as the main highlight. The crew handles the day from boarding to return, including a well-regarded meal onboard.

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7.Capri Private Yacht Tour from Sorrento, Capri & Positano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $622 a seat

Spend about eight hours aboard a private Itama 38 from Sorrento with skipper Raffaele and possibly Michaele. Cruise Capri’s grottoes, Faraglioni rocks, Marina Piccola, and coastal viewpoints, with time for Anacapri and the Piazzetta. Snorkeling gear, towels, drinks, snacks, and swimming stops are included, while fuel and some port and grotto fees cost extra.

“Amazing four Raffaele and Michaele were very hospitable Helpful and fun The boat was large , clean and we enjoyed the Italian music they played I highly recommend this activity and these two guys They are excellent They even helped us w the restaurant reservations”

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8.Tour of Ischia in Private Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · whole boat $902, up to 10

Explore Ischia by private yacht with a crew that may include Emanuele, Adrian, Pietro, or Fabio. Swim at Sorgeto, Sant’Angelo, Varulo, and other coves, see the Aragonese Castle from the water, and enjoy an Ischia aperitif, brunch, music, towels, and onboard restroom. The route lasts about 3 to 6 hours and changes with sea conditions.

“Such a fun experience! Emmanuel and his partner brought us around the entire island of Ischia and showed us the most beautiful swimming spots. They even cooked up the most amazing bruschetta and pasta for lunch!! We had a wonderful time on this boat trip!”

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9.3H Private Cruise Lake Como Tender yacht Invictus 6 pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · whole boat $1,322, up to 6

Spend three hours on a private Invictus yacht for up to six people, guided by Luca around Lake Como. From Como, you’ll pass grand villas, Isola Comacina, Villa del Balbianello, Bellagio, Nesso, and quiet swimming water near Punta Spartivento. Rosé, music, and hotel pickup may be available, but confirm what is included before booking.

“Luca took us on a beautiful day in the most gorgeous yacht. We enjoyed the rosé, water, music and sightseeing. We will repeat again, one day!”

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10.VIP Private Luxury Boat Tour – Riva Aquariva Yacht Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · whole boat $2,157, up to 5

Spend about four hours on a private Riva Aquariva yacht with hotel pickup and an English-speaking host. See St. Mark’s Square from the water, pass San Giorgio, Lido, Poveglia, La Certosa, and Vignole, then visit a working Murano glass factory. Prosecco and espresso are served on board.

“This was an amazing experience on a beautiful boat!! Worth it, 100%! There is no better way to see all that Venice has to offer along with its other islands without going out into the Lagoon. This experience was the highlight of our Venice trip, there is nothing like a Riva and these beautiful Italian islands!! Perfecto!!!”

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11.2H Private Cruise on Lake Como Tender yacht Invictus 9 pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · whole boat $1,205, up to 9

Share a private two-hour cruise on Lake Como aboard the Invictus yacht with up to nine people. Meet your captain at Como’s Lario bar pier, then pass Villa Olmo, Cernobbio, Villa d’Este, Moltrasio, Laglio, Isola Comacina, Nesso, Torno, and Blevio before returning to Como.

“We really enjoyed our boat trip on Lake Como. The Captain was passionate about his job and Lake Como and made it very interesting…………….”

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12.4H Private Cruise Bellagio Varenna Tender Yacht Invictus 6 Pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · whole boat $1,681, up to 6

You’ll cruise Lake Como aboard an Invictus yacht for up to six people, with a captain guiding you past grand villas, Como, Cernobbio, Nesso, Bellagio, Varenna, and Menaggio. The plan includes a 45-minute Bellagio stop and 30 minutes for a snack and swim. Villa entrances are not included.

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13.Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour from Sorrento, Positano & Capri

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $605 a seat

Spend about eight hours on a private boat from Sorrento, with departures also available from Positano and Capri. A multilingual skipper guide takes you past Cala di Mitigliano, Marina del Cantone, the Emerald Grotto, Amalfi, and Positano. You get swimming stops, snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, and time ashore in both main towns.

“Really wonderful trip with great crew. Swimming in the sea, stops at Almafi and Positano, and great service onboard.”

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14.Private Cruise to Capri and Amalfi Coast from Sorrento or Capri – yacht 50′

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · whole boat $3,725, up to 12

Spend about eight hours aboard a private 50-foot yacht with skipper Leonardo and host Bianca, sailing from Sorrento or Capri around Positano, Nerano, Amalfi, Li Galli, and Capri. Swim, snorkel, enjoy drinks and snacks, and choose your own pace. Lunch and Blue Grotto tickets cost extra.

“The captain was amazing leonardo and bianca very nice people realy liked the trip !! And the yatch 50 was beautiful”

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15.Private Cruise from Naples to Capri and Amalfi Coast – yacht 50′

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · whole boat $4,090, up to 12

Spend about eight hours aboard a private 50-foot yacht from Naples’ Mergellina harbor, visiting Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Li Galli, and Nerano. Your crew, including captains such as Leonardo or Marco when available, adjusts the day to your group, with swimming, snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, and live coastal commentary included. Lunch and Blue Grotto tickets cost extra.

“This day was a dream come true. From the moment we booked this excursion, Captain Roberto was in contact with us to customize our day. He made arrangements for us to be picked up at our cruise port, made reservations for us at an amazing restaurant in Nerano, Maria Grazia, for lunch and made sure we still had time to explore Positano and swim in Capri! Captain Roberto and his first mate, Stefano, went above and beyond to make sure we were treated like royalty. The yacht was beautiful and had everything on board we would need for a perfect day. It was the highlight of our trip and a…”

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