
How do I plan a sailing route in Italy?
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Campania is a strong base for catamaran charter in Italy. Board in Naples, Castellammare di Stabia, Sorrento, or Salerno. Hops are short and the scenery is varied. Expect busy ferry lanes. Plan early starts and aim for shelter by mid-afternoon in summer.
Choose bareboat or a crewed catamaran. We plan routes, moorings, and park permits. Briefings cover traffic schemes, Posidonia rules, and fallback harbors. Book berths in July and August. Arrive early.

Sail past Nerano and Marina del Cantone for lunch on a buoy. Positano uses managed mooring fields with shore boats to town. Depths drop fast, so avoid anchoring close to shore. Amalfi offers town quays and shore power when booked ahead. Conca dei Marini works as a calm swim stop in settled weather. The Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area sets anchoring limits over seagrass. Follow the zone map and use marked moorings.

Capri’s Marina Grande has limited space and premium rates. Book early or plan a short stay. Marina Piccola is a day stop only in settled weather with a careful watch on swell. Keep clear of the Faraglioni swim zones. The Blue Grotto is reached by local boats when sea state allows. Li Galli is private and protected. Stay outside marked limits and keep speeds low near shore.

Ischia has full-service marinas in Casamicciola and Forio. Sant’Angelo offers moorings and a quiet evening. Thermal springs and sand patches make easy swim stops. Procida gives you Marina di Procida for services and Chiaiolella for a relaxed overnight. Visit Corricella by tender for a walk and dinner. The Regno di Nettuno Marine Area sets speed limits and anchoring rules. Use mooring fields where shown and avoid Posidonia.