9 Days Cannes to Naples Yacht Itinerary

A large and colorful landscape, made of colors and flavors, which is reflected in the western Mediterranean Sea: This is what is waiting for you in this 9-day coast-to-coast itinerary aboard your sumptuous charter yacht that plows through the Tyrrhenian Sea and the western Mediterranean from Cannes to Naples.

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We will discuss a one-way trip involving two nations, two peoples, and infinite destination possibilities. This is an ideal route not only in the summer season, but also in spring and autumn, running along bays, islands, colors, and scents that characterize some of the most salient spots in the South of France and central Italy, from the French Riviera to the Amalfi Coast. It is a complete experience of millenary history and culture, distinguished by the beauty of many inimitable nautical destinations.

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Yacht Itinerary from Cannes to Naples – 9 Days Cruising

Day 1 -> Cannes – Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (one hour of navigation)

Are you ready to embark on this journey from the city known for its festivals? The Old Port and the New Port surrounding Croisette Bay are the refuges of your sumptuous charter yacht, waiting for you, ready to leave with the crew on board. Cannes makes an excellent starting point for this itinerary thanks to its serious yachting infrastructure and central position on the coast. If you’re still deciding between Cannes, Monaco, St Tropez or Nice as your embarkation port, see our full comparison of the four French Riviera ports. Here, you can get lost in the old town or the charming Rue d’Antibes, while the nearby Lérins Islands, such as Sainte-Marguerite, hide paradisiacal coves. The night berth will be in the exclusive port of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.

Day 2 -> Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat – Beaulieu-sur-Mer – Monaco (1 hour and 15 minutes)

During the morning, sail to Beaulieu-sur-Mer, a charming village surrounded by palm trees and architecture reminiscent of the styles of the Belle Époque. You can enjoy the sun or practice various water sports on its beaches: Plage des Fourmis, with its retro-style harbor, and Petite Afrique, framed by the mountains. In the afternoon, you can take a short cruise to Monaco, where you can have dinner and stop for the night to moor.

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Day 3 -> Monaco – Portofino – Santa Margherita – Rapallo (3 hours and 40 minutes)

Your catamaran offers all the comforts for a long voyage to the beautiful Portofino, located in Liguria, where pastel-colored houses overlook one of the world’s most famous harbors. You can snorkel to see the majestic Christ of the Abyss statue, while for a break, you can choose the postcard promenade of Santa Margherita Ligure. The sunset trip to Rapallo concludes this extraordinary day.

Day 4 -> Rapallo – Cinque Terre – Portovenere (1 hour and 30 minutes)

Lift anchor with your yacht to set sail for the Cinque Terre National Park, where you will be eager to choose which ancient villages to explore, including the beauty of Vernazza, Riomaggiore, Manarola, and Corniglia. Alternatively, in Monterosso, you can enjoy long beaches and a crystal-clear sea. The magnificent Portovenere and its islands are a few miles away, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as are the Cinque Terre.

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Day 5 -> Portovenere – Elba Island (3 hours)

Leave Liguria to sail to Tuscany. More precisely, in the direction of the Island of Elba: the choice of the nautical base between Portoferraio, the Enfola Beach, Marciana Marina, or Capoliveri – Porto Azzurro is up to you. It will be an extraordinary experience with its charming and colorful villages overlooking the blue sea, rich in diversified seabeds, perfect for snorkeling or simply enjoying a few dives in the sea.

Day 6 -> Elba Island – Giglio Island – Ponza (6 hours and 30 minutes)

Head south, and in just over an hour, you will reach the magnificent Isola del Giglio, famous for its natural beauty. Small but characteristic, the Giglio lends itself to be discovered by walking far and wide. Its isolated coves of extraordinary beauty frame an uncontaminated territory. In the afternoon, a long but comfortable journey to the picturesque island of Ponza will allow you to catch your breath and relax with onboard entertainment before heading ashore for dinner.

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Day 7 -> Ponza – Amalfi – Positano – Capri (4 hours and 40 minutes)

Relaxed navigation with your yacht towards Amalfi, the capital of the Amalfi Coast, allows you to enjoy magnificent landscape views, and to reach the nearby Positano, a postcard town perched overlooking the sea with a typical seafaring atmosphere. End your day by disembarking in Capri, the queen island of the Neapolitan archipelago that reserves a timeless charm. Before leaving, don’t forget to visit the marvelous Blue Grotto cave and admire the sunset over the infamous “Faraglioni,” a group of very characteristic, picturesque rocks.

Day 8 -> Capri – Sorrento – Ischia (45 minutes)

You have arrived on the last day of your tour aboard the sumptuous catamaran in the beautiful Sorrento, a place of history and culture among the scent of lemons that winds through the hills. In the afternoon, you can visit Ischia, famous for its thermal baths and full of diving spots.

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Day 9 -> Ischia – Naples (one hour)

Once at the port of Naples, say goodbye to your crew. Before concluding your luxury yacht charter, you can dedicate a few hours to visiting the city.

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