Mediterranean Yacht Charters

The popularity of the Mediterranean as a cruising destination lies in as much in the ideal climate as in the beauty of its shores and variety of sailing conditions. The sunny Mediterranean enjoys an average of 315 cloudless days each year. During the most popular yacht-chartering season, April through October, blue skies and warm weather prevail. As the days lengthen, sailors especially enjoy the typical long evening period before sunset, when winds and seas become quiet and still.

COTE D’ AZUR - FRENCH RIVIERA

Just the mention of the French Riviera evokes images of white sandy beaches while offshore, fabulous charter yachts ply the Mediterranean's incredibly blue waters.  Not only is summer the time for yachting –

it is the season for art exhibits, concerts, festivals, fireworks and revelry. Visit the chic resort towns of St. Tropez and Cannes, spend several days in the lovely Iles d'Hyeres or venture further along the coast to glamorous Monaco and San Remo. As always, food and wine are essential elements of your South of France experience. Depending on your port of call, you'll find elegant restaurants, stylish bistros, or intimate cafes and in all of them, you'll savor marvelous wine and superb cuisine.

With the Alps playing bodyguard against inland winds and the sultry Mediterranean warming the breezes, the Cote d'Azur, or French Riviera, is pampered by a nearly tropical climate. There is excellent cruising May through September, with sunny, warm, dry weather

THE ITALIAN RIVIERA

Enjoy the glamour of San Remo, explore historic Genoa, immerse yourself in the resort towns of Portofino and Santa Margarita; hike along the magnificent tiered gardens of Cinque Terre; swim in the crystalline waters of the island of Elbe. The Italian coast offers endless opportunity for those with a wide range of interests.

                                                           CORSICA & SARDINIA

 

Corsica, the "Scented Isle" is the most mountainous in the Mediterranean and a spectacular yacht charter destination. You will find picturesque villages, crystal-clear water, and an array of splendid cruising itineraries. The west coast of Corsica is the most physically dramatic with many small towns and harbors, rocky bays and sandy beaches, some with no roads or houses in sight-and often no other yachts, even in August. The east coast of Corsica is less dramatic in terms of mountains and less populated with small harbors and villages but it has a charm of its own, with long stretches of deserted beaches, ancient towns and cathedrals. With over 600 miles of coastline to sail, the island of Corsica lures people from all over with an almost perpetually sunny and dry climate with warm westerly winds in the summer months. The harbor of Bonifacio sits on the islands south coast, one of the most dramatic entries from the sea in the entire Mediterranean. Enjoy shopping in the historic walled city, or the nightlife of the harbor district before setting sail to Sardinia, just a few miles south.

The island of Sardinia is noted for its red coral, it's monk seals, and fantastic wineries (not necessarily in that order)! Steeped in history, Sardinia features Medieval villages, steep cliffs, Romanesque churches, walled cities, extraordinary caves and grottos to explore, and nearly endless stretches of white sand beaches and harbors continuously lapped by the crystalline waters of the Mediterranean sea.  Whether you prefer the resort life of the Costa Smeralda or the quiet solitude and natural beauty of the Maddalena Archipelago, a group of islands preserved as a National Park, Sardinia appeals to a vast array of interests.

SOUTHERN ITALY - TYRRHENIAN SEA

The Tyrrhenian islands are a yachting paradise, offering sheltered coves, rocky bays and hidden golden beaches, where you can sail, relax, swim, snorkel, admire fish gliding under the keel, the deep blue crystal clear waters, magnificent grottos, the archaeological and historical ruins along with the culture, unforgettable food and wines, and the warm hospitality of the people.  

Capri - the queen of the Tyrrhenian sea, renowned for its blue Grotto and the Faraglioni rocks – to Procida with its spontaneous architecture, fine snorkeling and romantic fishermen's harbour pass, to Ischia - the “green” island known for its luxuriant pine tree forests, highly varied agriculture and the richness of its gardens, the abundance of hot mineral springs, fumaroles and hot submarine springs who’s therapeutic value has been known since antiquity and has given Ischia's tourism its special character. The chalk white of the island houses which gives the scene the magic touch of man's presence can be glimpsed among the limpid green of the vineyards, the bluish green of the olive groves and the dark green of the orange and lemon groves. Divided into three territories, Ischia Porto is especially distinguished by the rock on which the Aragonese Castle was built, where the typical fishermen houses can still be seen. Empedocles' four elements - water, fire, air and earth - can be found on the island of Ischia; an incredibly beautiful island lying under a blue sky in the middle of a still unspoiled azure sea, held up by the fires of its dormant volcano (Epomeo), which makes its presence felt via the many 'geysers' and the mineral springs found all over the island.

THE BALEARICS

Floating dreamily between Spain and the North African Coast, lie the Balearic Islands. The four main islands – Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera each maintains a character distinct from the rest of Spain and from each other. The Balearics are perfect for everyone; whether you are interested in partying the night away, secluded anchorages, hiking in the mountains, snorkeling in clear blue waters or just basking in the relentless Mediterranean sunshine. Beyond the lively cultural scene that have made these islands famous, are Gothic cathedrals, aristocratic mansions, Stone Age ruins, secluded coves, rugged mountain peaks, limestone caves, untouched landscapes, sandy beaches and crystalline wate