Where to Book: The 4 Best Luxury Yacht Charters in Italy

1.1H Luxury Cruise Como Lake Tender Yacht Invictus 9 Pax

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $108Our pick

Cruise Lake Como aboard the Invictus luxury tender from Como with a skipper such as Luca or Giorgio. In one hour, you pass Cernobbio, Villa Erba, Villa d’Este, Villa Fontanelle, Moltrasio, Laglio, Villa Oleandra, Torno, and Blevio. Expect close villa views, music, and possibly Prosecco, with service quality worth confirming before departure.

“Easy to book. Personable captain pointed out the villas of famous people during the trip around Lake Como. Glass of Prosecco included. Highly recommend!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Set out from Sorrento on a private yacht for a 7 to 8 hour Capri day. Your English-speaking crew takes you past Bagni Regina Giovanna, the White, Green, Blue, and Coral Grottos, and Punta Carena Lighthouse, with snorkeling gear, towels, drinks, prosecco, and snacks aboard. You also get about three hours for Via Camerelle.

“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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3.VIP Private Luxury Boat Tour – Riva Aquariva Yacht Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours on a private Riva Aquariva yacht with an English-speaking assistant or driver. See St. Mark’s, San Giorgio Maggiore, Poveglia, Lido, La Certosa, Vignole, and Murano. At the glass factory, you’ll watch a master glassblower at work. Hotel pickup and refreshments, including Prosecco and espresso, are included.

“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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4.Yacht excursion Shalimar IV

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $108

Join Egadi Explorer aboard Shalimar IV for an eight-hour sea day from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo. You will swim and snorkel in sheltered coves, eat a simple Trapanese lunch with wine, and spend about two hours ashore in Favignana. The boat carries up to 28 people and offers a covered lounge, sun mattresses, and snorkeling gear.

“We were a group of 11 friends and family on a day trip from Trapani to Favignana. Overall, the trip was well-organised and the boat itself was nice and comfortable. The crew was friendly and attentive, especially Marianna, who really stood out for her kindness, smiles, and ability to make everyone feel welcome. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the captain. While he was definitely professional and made us feel safe throughout the journey, his attitude was unwelcoming and a bit arrogant. He never smiled, didn’t really engage with the passengers, and his overly serious approach created a slightly uncomfortable atmosphere. On a leisure day trip like this, one…”

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