Catamaran hire in Italy with or without skipper

Hire a Catamaran in Italy with Oceans Evasion

Italy is a country renowned for many reasons including a rich gastronomy, beautiful beaches, and a claim to being the home of what was once one of the most powerful ancient empires in the world. Nowadays there are any number of places in Italy that are perfect tourist destinations and with a catamaran hire in Italy, you can visit many of them in one go. Visit gorgeous islands such as Sicily and Sardinia or one of the cities situated along the coast, making sure to stop off at the museums and art galleries and sample the local dishes.

How much does it cost to hire a catamaran in Italy?

The price of hiring a catamaran in Italy can vary greatly depending on a number of different factors. A few of these factors include the size and model of the boat, the number of people on board, how long you want to rent for, the season, and whereabouts in Italy you want to hire a catamaran. In general though, hiring a catamaran in Italy should cost you about £2209 per week in high season and £1227 per week in low season.

Do you need to hire a catamaran with a skipper in Italy?

No, in Italy you can hire a catamaran with or without a skipper. However, you will need to do some research before leaving if you plan on a catamaran hire without a skipper as you will need to make sure you have the appropriate boating licence before setting off, so you don’t break any laws and end up with a hefty fine.

If you have the appropriate boating licence, there is nothing to stop you from enjoying a bareboat catamaran hire in Italy, with total freedom to stop off at all the places you want. If you don’t have a boating licence, you can instead enjoy a relaxing holiday, where a professional skipper guides your Italian catamaran hire to all the best spots while you have nothing more to worry about than perfecting your tan.

What are the weather and sailing conditions like in Italy?

You will actually encounter many different climates across Italy, depending on where you go, but in general, the climate on the coast and in the islands surrounding Italy is a Mediterranean one. July and August are usually the hottest and sunniest months, but along the coast, you will typically encounter very good weather with nice temperatures for swimming, sailing and nautical activities from mid-April until mid-October.

When is the best time to go sailing in Italy?

Although the weather is generally best in July and August, the heat during these months can be a little intense, especially for those who aren’t used to it. For this reason, we would actually suggest sailing either from May to June or from September to October, when the heat is a little more tolerable. As an added bonus, there will also be fewer tourists and lower boat prices.

What are the best sailing areas in Italy?

There are many amazing places where you can go sailing in Italy, but our top ten are:

• The Phlegraean Islands, Naples
• The Amalfi Coast, Salerno
• The Pontine Islands, Rome
• The Maddalena Archipelago, Sardinia
• The Tuscan Archipelago
• Lake Garda
• Aeolian Islands
• Tremiti Islands, Vieste
• Trieste
• The Italian Riviera, including Portofino and Cinque Terre

What are the most popular harbours and marinas in Italy?

There are so many amazing sailing areas in Italy that it can be difficult to comprise a short list of the best harbours and marinas. However, here is a list of some of the top harbours and marinas in some of the prime boating locations in the country:

In Venice:

• Vento di Venezia
• Marina di Lio Grande
• San Giorgio Maggiore Marina

In Sardinia:

• Marina di Porto Cervo
• Marina dell’Orso Poltu Quatu
• Marina di Olbia
• Marina di Portisco
• Porto di Alghero
• Marina di Porto Rotondo
• On the Amalfi Coast:
• Marina di Capri
• Porto di Amalfi Coppola Marina Dock
• Marina di Ischia
• Marina di Stabia

In Naples:

• Marina Molo Luise
• Porto Marina di Cassano
• Porto di Torre del Greco
• Porticciolo di Marina di Equa

What to see in Italy?

With around 4660 miles of coastline, it’s no wonder that there are so many things to see in Italy. Here is a list of our top picks:

• The Cinque Terre area
• The beaches at the foot of Mount Cerreto
• Positano
• Cala Corsara
• Castelsardo
• Elba Island
• Cefalù
• Capri
• Grotta Azzurra
• Polignano a Mare
• Levanzo
• Cala Tramontana
• Ischia
• Salento
• Otranto
• Santa Cesarea Terme