SUMMER & SMOKE

 


With its sheer cliffs, rugged shores and cobalt blue waters, the Amalfi Coast has long been synonymous with romance, beauty and charm. The 30-mile stretch of Italian coastline is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and endures as one of the most popular yacht charter destinations in the Mediterranean. A nine-day charter from Naples to Palermo in Sicily is the perfect opportunity to also explore the volcanic drama of the Aeolian archipelago. 


DAY 1: NAPLES TO ISCHIA (15 MILES)
Step onboard your yacht at Marina di Stabia and enjoy a cooling Acqua e Menta or a Spritz as you cruise through the Bay of Naples to the islands of Procida and Ischia. Visit the boutiques and restaurants in the picturesque fishing village of Sant’Angelo and unwind in the hot springs and natural thermal spas of this volcanic island.

DAY 2: ISCHIA TO CAPRI (14 MILES)
Capri is both serene and glamorous, with chic boutiques selling hand-made sandals, and characterful bars and restaurants lining its narrow lanes. Explore the majestic Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto) or step ashore to the beautiful hilltop village of Anacapri, on the slopes of Monte Solaro. The single-seater chairlift to the peak promises epic views.

DAY 3: CAPRI TO POSITANO (11 MILES)
Cruise back across the Bay of Naples to the mainland. Anchor beneath the cliff- side village of Positano, where elegant pastel-hued buildings appear to cascade into the sea. Enjoy an afternoon of water sports before stepping ashore to dine at the famous Il San Pietro di Positano – think limoncello and some of the world’s finest Scialatielli ai frutti di mare!

DAY 4: POSITANO TO AMALFI (6 MILES)
Further down the coast is Amalfi, a traditional fishing village that boasts past glories as the seat of a maritime republic between the 9th and 11th centuries. Discover the imposing old cathedral or venture inland to the extraordinary ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

DAY 5 AND 6: AMALFI TO STROMBOLI (110 MILES)
Following an overnight cruise, awake in the crystal-clear waters surrounding the volcanic black sand beaches of Stromboli. The perfect opportunity to enjoy tenders and toys as the active volcano on this island puffs plumes of smoke.

DAY 7: STROMBOLI TO PANAREA (10 MILES)
It’s a short cruise to Panarea, the smallest island in the Aeolian archipelago and
one that attracts the jet set for its boho- chic atmosphere. Anchor off the islet of Panarelli for an afternoon of water sports, before stepping ashore to eat and drink around the pretty port of San Pietro.

DAY 8: PANAREA TO LIPARI (9 MILES)
Lipari is the largest of the Aeolian Islands, where the fortified walls of Lipari town rise protectively above its two ports. Visit the town for sweet Malvasia wine and local capers, and then retreat to view the stunning coastline from the deck of your yacht.

DAY 9: LIPARI TO PALERMO (75 MILES)
Cruise to Sicily, disembark in Palermo’s splendid natural harbour and discover the city’s medieval charm. Alternatively, disembark in Milazzo on the northeast tip of Sicily – the closest port to the Aeolian Islands.

Contact our charter team for summer ideas and itineraries at charter@cecilwright.com



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