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Western Mediterranean Yacht Charter

Glamorous coastlines, azure waters, and timeless Riviera style.

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When To Go

May – October

High Season

July – August

Cruising Area

Western Mediterranean

Local Currency

€ Euros

Western Mediterranean Yacht Charter

The Western Mediterranean is the busiest charter region in the world, and the reasons are simple: a reliable climate, a run of beautiful coastlines, and centuries of history and culture packed into a short stretch of sea. In a single week you can take in the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, the beach clubs of the Côte d’Azur, the white-sand beaches of Corsica, and the quieter side of Sardinia. Add the food, the wine, and the water, and it is a hard region to beat.

Ready to plan one? Contact our Moran team and we will help you put it together.

Still comparing cruising grounds? Explore all Mediterranean yacht charter regions, or see our Eastern Mediterranean yacht charters for Greece, Croatia, Montenegro, and Turkey.

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Italian Riviera

The Italian Riviera, or Ligurian Riviera, has drawn the rich and famous for a long time. This narrow strip between the Côte d’Azur and Tuscany takes in Portofino, Cinque Terre, Bordighera, San Remo, and Genoa. The colorful coastal towns and old fishing villages are the draw, along with the upscale marinas and the views back across the Mediterranean. There is history at almost every port of call.

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Cote d’Azur

Also known as the French Riviera, the Côte d’Azur is a center of gravity for superyachts and charter. Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Nice, Antibes, and the principality of Monaco all sit along this sun-drenched coast, long the playground of the rich and famous. Summer brings the Cannes Film Festival and a nightlife that runs into the early hours. It was also one of the first stretches of coast anywhere to be treated as a resort area, on the strength of its weather and its landscapes.

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Corsica

Corsica sits about 160 km off the French mainland, and its culture is a mix of the many nations that have held the island over the centuries. The capital, Ajaccio, is the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, the island’s best-known son. Corsica has roughly 1,000 km of coastline, much of it reachable only by boat, which is part of what makes it such a good fit for a yacht charter. Dramatic cliffs and mountains cover much of the interior, and the national parks and uninhabited islands offer a wilder side to explore.

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Sardinia

Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean and a long-standing charter favorite. The Costa Smeralda, or Emerald Coast, is known for its turquoise water, rugged landscape, and exclusive resorts. Between the beaches, the scenery, the nightlife, and the hidden grottos, it is ideal for island hopping along the western Med.

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Sicily

Sicily, the fabled land of Persephone and Aphrodite, has been drawing visitors for centuries. It sits in the center of the Mediterranean, just off the toe of Italy, and has been home in turn to Greeks, Romans, Spanish, Arabs, Normans, and Italians. That history shows in the architecture and in the people. You can walk ancient ruins thousands of years old, or head to the nearby Aeolian Islands for volcanic landscapes and clear water. For history, culture, and scenery in one place, Sicily is hard to top.

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Spain & The Balearics

The Spanish Mediterranean coast and the Balearic Islands mix old-world culture, lively nightlife, good scenery, and excellent food. A charter here can take you down to Ibiza, Mallorca, and Menorca for sun, hidden bays, and quiet beaches. Get off the beaten path for the real character of the islands: old fishing villages with good tapas and seafood, or the exclusive beach clubs and marinas that have made the Balearics one of the Med’s top charter spots.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The region has some of the best cruising grounds anywhere. Popular stops include the Amalfi Coast for its cliffs and coastal towns, the Côte d’Azur for its beach clubs and glamorous ports, Sardinia for clear water and beaches, Sicily for ancient ruins and history, and Spain’s Balearic Islands for nightlife and island hopping. Many guests also add Corsica’s rugged coastline or the Aeolian Islands off Sicily for volcanic scenery and quieter anchorages.

Yes, and it is one of the best things about chartering here. Guests often pair the Côte d’Azur and Sardinia, or the Amalfi Coast and Sicily, on one island-hopping itinerary. The distances between stops are short enough to cover a lot of ground in a week. Our team can build a multi-stop route around your interests and dates.

It depends on the size of the yacht, the itinerary, and the time of year. As a rough starting point, expect at least US$200,000 per week for a decently sized luxury crewed motor yacht, while the largest superyachts and mega yachts can run over a million per week. Rates peak in the summer and ease in the shoulder seasons. Contact the charter brokers at Moran Yacht & Ship for a quote based on your plans.

It is one of the top superyacht regions in the world, so the choice is wide: luxury yachts for charter here include motor yachts, sailing yachts, expedition boats, catamarans, and superyachts and mega yachts from the leading European yards. Whatever type you are after, Moran Yacht & Ship can match you to the right one.

There is something here for most tastes:

  • Swim in clear water
  • Explore ancient ruins and historic cities
  • Dine at Michelin-starred restaurants
  • Relax at exclusive beach clubs
  • Get out on the water with jet skis and snorkeling

The scenery, from the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast to the empty islands off Corsica, is best seen from the deck of a yacht. Our charter brokers can put together an itinerary around what you want to do.

It depends on where your charter starts:

  • Nice Côte d’Azur Airport for charters starting on the French Riviera
  • Naples International Airport for the Amalfi Coast and Sicily
  • Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona-El Prat for Spain and the Balearics
  • Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport for Sardinia

Most of these have private jet terminals. Our charter brokers can help arrange travel to and from the yacht.

We’ll Chart the Course, You Soak Up the Sun

Our charter brokers have cruised the Western Mediterranean themselves, from the Côte d’Azur and Amalfi Coast to the Balearics and beyond. They know which marinas run the best service, where the quiet anchorages are, and which towns are worth an extra night ashore. From matching you with the right yacht and crew to building the itinerary, the team handles the detail so you can enjoy the trip.

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