Portofino to Capri: The Yacht Route You Need to Take in 2025

The Italy one sees from the deck of a private yacht, with a Negroni in hand and the scent of salt in the air is a memory for ages.

The Amalfi Coast may have its fair share of crowds, but the truly discerning don’t drive it but sail it.

This summer, see Italy on a week-long yacht charter from Portofino to Capri, stopping at the most exclusive, secluded spots along the way.

First stop: Portofino. Arrive at dawn and watch the sun paint the pastel facades gold. Indulge in an espresso at Bar Mariuccia, then set sail south.

Next: The hidden beaches of Praiano. Here, the sea is electric blue, and the only way to reach these coves is by boat. Drop anchor, swim to shore, and let the afternoon stretch into an Aperol-soaked sunset.

Final stop: Capri’s private side. Yes, there’s the Piazzetta. But the real Capri? It’s found at Il Riccio, a clifftop seafood restaurant where locals feast on fresh ricci di mare. It’s at Casa Malaparte, the 1930s modernist villa perched above the sea, where you can now book a private tour. The real capri is also in an after-hours swim inside the Blue Grotto, when the tourist boats have long gone.