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Italy sailing cruises

Pristine waters, picturesque villages and Roman ruins – sailing the Mediterranean offers everything you can imagine and then some

Cruising around the rugged Italian coastline, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve somehow stumbled onto the set of a Brigitte Bardot movie. If you're looking for an Italy travel experience where you can sail past the pastel-colored villages of the Amalfi Coast, rub shoulders with the locals while drinking martinis on the famous Isle of Capri, or hot-foot it to Pompeii to learn about its explosive past, you've come to the right place. While the cerulean waters and heavenly sunshine will tempt you to laze around on deck all day, with so much to see and do you won’t want to stay put!

Sailing the Mediterranean with Intrepid Travel

Italy sailing highlights

The Blue Grotto of Italy's Capri Coast
Capri's Blue Grotto
Perhaps the Isle of Capri’s most alluring attraction is the iridescent Blue Grotto (or ‘Grotta Azzurra’ to the locals). When sunlight passes through this natural underwater cavity, it creates a stunning blue reflection that illuminates the cavern. Only accessible when the tide is calm, it is an enigmatic and dazzling experience you won’t want to miss.
Piazza de Duomo off the Amalfi Coast, Italy
Amalfi
It’s easy to see why the entire Amalfi Coast was named after this gorgeous gem. Wandering through Amalfi’s clusters of pastel-washed dwellings set atop steep cliffs makes for a thoroughly enchanting afternoon. However, Amalfi offers more than just pretty sights. The historic centre of town, the Piazza del Duomo is a must-see, as are the various paper-mills showcasing the town’s industrious history.
A sunny day in Sorrento, Italy
Sorrento
It would be a colossal injustice to visit Sorrento and leave without sampling its world-famous Limoncello. Made from alcohol, sugar, water and lush lemon rinds – of a size only found only in Sorrento – this Italian digestivo is a tangy and refreshing experience in itself. Perhaps the best thing about this liquor is the colourful characters who have been making it for centuries (who are more than eager to share the tricks of their trade).
Aragonese Castle, in the Gulf of Naples, Italy
Ischia
Sitting pretty in the Gulf of Naples, the island of Ischia is essential on any sailing adventure in Italy. It has a rich volcanic past – unsurprising given is sits in the shadow of the looming Mt Vesuvius – and visitors can unwind in the various ocean hot springs dotted around the island. Spiaggia dei Pescatori (or Fisherman’s Beach), with its picturesque views of the Aragonese Castle, is our pick for the best beach on offer.

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4.6 out of 5 based on 55 reviews submitted.
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Stephen · Traveled October 2023
This trip was so much fun! We got to see Capri and the Amalfi coast from an exciting perspective that made us feel really special.
Review submitted 06 Oct 2023

Marlene · Traveled September 2023
This was a trip of a lifetime. Alex our captain was awesome. He made the trip so much more enjoyable!!! Would definitely recommend it if anyone!!!
Review submitted 21 Oct 2023

Jennifer · Traveled September 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed our sail. The weather didn’t cooperate most of the time and rather than diminishing it added a sense of adventure, battling the elements as it were. Our skipper was an absolute delight, He gave us context and was very capable (we had no experience and were little help!)
Review submitted 27 Sep 2023

Jill · Traveled September 2023
Amazing trip, would highly recommend!
Review submitted 26 Sep 2023

Heather · Traveled September 2023
Review submitted 26 Sep 2023
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