French Riviera or Amalfi Coast for a Yacht Charter
Choose the French Riviera for beach clubs, events and easy logistics: more ports, more berths and Nice airport close to everything. Choose the Amalfi Coast and Capri for scenery and food: vertical villages, islands and long lunches, with fewer berths and deeper anchorages. Both cost around €65,000 for a typical week.
- Typical week
- Around €65,000 in both
- Season
- May to October
- France VAT
- 20 percent
- Italy VAT
- 22 percent
- Yachts listed
- 360+ in the West Med
Side by side
The two coasts compared
| French Riviera | Amalfi Coast and Capri | |
|---|---|---|
| Main bases | Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Antibes, Monaco | Naples, Sorrento, Capri |
| Airport | Nice | Naples |
| Scenery | Capes, bays, red rock coast | Cliffs, vertical villages, islands |
| Shore life | Beach clubs, events, nightlife | Restaurants, villages, culture |
| Berths | Many ports, still tight in August | Few and small, mostly at anchor |
| Sand beaches | Pampelonne and others | Very few |
| Charter VAT | 20 percent | 22 percent |
| Extend to | Corsica, Sardinia, Portofino | Ischia, Ponza, Aeolian Islands |
| Classic route | Riviera week | Naples, Capri and Positano |
Choose the French Riviera if
You want a scene and an easy week
The Riviera is the social capital of yachting. Lunch at Pampelonne, an evening in Monaco, the Cannes festival and the Grand Prix all happen along 60 miles of coast, and every port has the services a large yacht needs.
Read the full French Riviera guide or the South of France overview.
Choose the Amalfi Coast if
You want drama and a slower rhythm
Positano, Amalfi and Capri are best seen from the water, which is the only place the whole coast is visible at once. Days revolve around swimming below the cliffs and long lunches at restaurants reached by tender.
Read the full Amalfi Coast guide and the Capri guide.
Yachts for charter in France and Italy
A live selection from the West Mediterranean fleet, by size. Rates are per week, plus expenses.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Is the French Riviera or the Amalfi Coast better for a yacht charter?
The Riviera is better for beach clubs, events and logistics. The Amalfi Coast is better for scenery, food and a slower pace. Prices are similar.
Can I combine both in one week?
No. They are about 350 nautical miles apart. With two weeks, a one way charter from the Riviera to Naples by Corsica and Sardinia is possible.
Which has more berths?
The French Riviera. On the Amalfi Coast most nights are spent at anchor, with a few berths in Capri, Amalfi and Sorrento booked well ahead.
Which is better for families?
The Riviera, for its sandy beaches and shorter transfers. The Amalfi Coast suits older children and adults.
When is the best time for either?
June and September, when both coasts are warm and far less crowded than in July and August.
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