# French Riviera or Amalfi Coast for a Yacht Charter? 2027 > French Riviera or Amalfi Coast for a yacht charter in 2027? Compare ports, scenery, beach clubs, berths, VAT and weekly prices, with sample routes… URL: https://naveliacharters.com/french-riviera-or-amalfi-coast-yacht-charter --- [Home](https://naveliacharters.com/) / [Mediterranean](https://naveliacharters.com/mediterranean-yacht-charter) / Riviera or Amalfi Coast France or Italy · compared # 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. [West Mediterranean yachts](https://naveliacharters.com/multi-day-yacht-charters?region=West%20Mediterranean) 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 [ ★★★★★ 5.0 Top Rated Service verified by Trustindex ](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5722900167677418895) French Riviera and Amalfi Coast compared for a yacht charter 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](https://naveliacharters.com/itinerary/7-day-riviera-grand-tour) [Naples, Capri and Positano](https://naveliacharters.com/itinerary/7-day-amalfi-coast-capri-yacht-charter-itinerary) 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](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/french-riviera) or the [South of France overview](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter-france). 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](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/amalfi-coast) and the [Capri guide](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/capri). Week charters and superyachts ## Yachts for charter in France and Italy A live selection from the West Mediterranean fleet, by size. Rates are per week, plus expenses. [Browse the full fleet](https://naveliacharters.com/multi-day-yacht-charters?region=West%20Mediterranean)[The 10 best charter yachts in the South of France →](https://naveliacharters.com/post/best-charter-yachts-south-of-france) Keep exploring ## Where to go next [ Destination French Riviera Saint-Tropez to Monaco. → ](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/french-riviera)[ Destination Amalfi Coast Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. → ](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/amalfi-coast)[ Destination Sardinia The third classic of the West Mediterranean. → ](https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/sardinia-costa-smeralda)[ Region All of the Mediterranean Every cruising ground compared. → ](https://naveliacharters.com/mediterranean-yacht-charter) 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. Reply in about 10 minutes ## Three yachts *for your dates* Tell us your dates and your group. We send three available yachts with written prices and a suggested route. [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/33687497053?text=Hello%20Nav%C3%A9lia,%20I%27d%20like%20to%20plan%20a%20yacht%20charter.) Figures from the Navélia fleet · updated 12 November 2026