Amalfi Coast, Flegree & Pontine Islands
Capri, Ponza, Ventotene, Ischia, Procida, Positano & Amalfi
A sailing holiday tour in one of our yachts along the Amalfi Coast, renowned worldwide for its beauty and playground for the international Jet Set. Capri, possibly the most beautiful place on Earth; the relaxing Ischia with its thermal spas; Ponza and Ventotene, famous for their crystal-clear blue water and rugged beauty and finally the pretty Island of Procida. A combination of pretty villages growing out of the rocks, beautiful gardens, olive and lemon groves hanging on the mountainside, a coastline steeped in history which drops steeply into a beautiful blue sea and of course, the world-renowned cuisine!
Base: Port of Salerno, Molo Manfredi, Saturday to Saturday.
Saturday:welcome on board with a toast in the afternoon, time to pack your gear away in your cabin, and a quick briefing on the week’s itinerary, the ship’s instruments and the purchase of supplies. 3-hour sail to Positano where we arrive in the evening. Dinner on board or alternatively in a restaurant in the bustling Piazzetta. After dinner, a walk around the small town to visit its art galleries and its colorful “Moda Positano” boutiques. Positano has hosted painters and writers for years and continues today to be one of the “Jet Set’s” favorite venues. Overnight stay at anchor.
Sunday:After breakfast on board, we set sail for the wonderful Island of Capri. On arrival at Capri, time for a relaxing swim and lunch by the Faraglioni, two spectacular rocks that jut straight out of the cristal-blue sea. After lunch, we sail around the island, stopping for a swim at the Arco Naturale and Grotta Bianca after which, we set sail for the Island of Ischia. On arrival in the late afternoon we visit the Rock of St. Angelo with its famous castle and fishing village. Dinner on board or alternatively in one of the fish restaurants in the pretty village. Overnight stay at anchor.
Monday: Breakfast on board, a relaxing swim in the thermal waters of the Bay of Sorgeto, just to the West of St.Angelo and then we set sail for the Island of Ponza. After arriving at dusk, “happy hour” and a fresh-fish dinner and then on to the chic Piazzetta to savor the night-life in one of the clubs or Discos. Overnight stay at anchor.
Tuesday: Breakfast in the Neapolitan cake shop on the main street, sail around the island, stopping at the beautiful Chiaia di Luna Bay for a swim and lunch and then on to the Island of Ventotene where we arrive in the early evening. After mooring in the Porto di Cala Rossano, dinner on board or in one of the pretty restaurants in the Porto Romano.
Wednesday: Breakfast on the Island followed by a sail around the Island, stopping for a swim and snorkeling in the Riserva di Santo Stefano where the colorful sea-life is unmatched anywhere in the Mediterranian. After lunch, we set sail for the Island of Procida, where we arrive in the early evening. Time to visit the fishing village of La Chiaiolella where its colorful houses, the fishermen mending their nets on the quayside, the silence and the smell of the sea all contribute to creating a unique and unforgettable atmosphere. Dinner on board or in one of the island’s restaurants overlooking the sea. Overnight stay in the Port of La Chiaiolella.
Thursday: Breakfast on board, a sail around the island with a stop for a swim and then we set sail across the bay of Naples to Capri. On arriving at Capri in the early evening, aperitif and dinner on board or alternatively, a drink at one of the bars in the famous “Piazzetta”, dinner in a restaurant, followed by a walk amongst Capri’s luxurious designer shops. To end, “Capri by Night” in one of Capri’s exclusive clubs. Overnight stay at anchor.
Friday:Breakfast on board, and then set sail across the bay ofNaples towards Positano. As we give our final farewell to Mount Vesuvious, we pass by the Punta Campanella Nature reserve, where the waters of the Bay of Naples mix with those of the Gulf of Salerno. By lunchtime we reach the historical town of Amalfi. A visit to the Arabo/Romanic cathedral with its Chiostro del Paradiso and the Basilica del Crocefisso is a must. Try the local Limoncello (lemon liqueur) and the Sfogliata di Santa Rosa (a delicious local pastry) at a bar in the piazza. After our visit to Amalfi, we set sail for Salerno with arrival in the Port of Salerno in the late afternoon. Dinner on board or alternatively in the medieval town centre followed by a visit to Salerno’s late-night “movida” which is second to none. Overnight stay on board in the Port of Salerno.
Saturday: Breakfast on board. After breakfast, guests are asked to leave the boat by 10.00am.
N.B. The itinerary is subject to change in the case of adverse weather conditions.
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Capri, Ischia and Procida - The Flegree Island