How long is a yacht charter season?

Yachting has two main seasons: summer (May to October) in the Mediterranean and winter (November to April) in the Caribbean, peaking at Christmas and New Year. Booking in the shoulder seasons offers crowd avoidance, flexible rates, and a wider selection.

Where can I charter a yacht?

With access to a global fleet of yachts for charter all over the world, Y.CO offers diverse yachting destinations. In the summer, the Mediterranean is a top choice, while the Bahamas and Caribbean draw many clients during the winter months.

How much does it cost to charter a yacht?

Charter rates are typically quoted by the week and prices vary depending on the model of the yacht, size, year built, and onboard amenities. Most yachts have higher rates during peak season (July, August, Christmas and New Year) with lower rates throughout the rest of the year.

How do I charter a yacht?

If you're a complete beginner when it comes to yacht charter, don't worry. Our team of experts will guide you through the entire process. From choosing the perfect yacht and negotiating the best rates to fine-tuning your exclusive itinerary, we've got you covered.

Prickly pear cacti frame a dramatic view of volcanic islands rising from the azure Mediterranean Sea under a bright blue sky.

Lipari

Lipari is big, bold and beautiful. An island where Mini Mokes serve as wedding cars. Where quad bikes will whiz you to wildlife reserves. Where parties on Spiaggia Bianca beach kick off at midnight. And rock until dawn.

Big, Bold & Beautiful

Boats bob gently in the turquoise water before a colorful Italian coastal village nestled against a verdant hillside.

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Yacht Charter Itineraries

Inspirational Itineraries in Lipari

Colorful houses cling to a dramatic cliffside overlooking the azure waters of the Italian Riviera.

7 Days

Coast Of Colour

Genoa to Portovenere. Charter a yacht on the Italian Riviera’s most colourful coastline for cliff dives, nightclub jives and Italian dinners on deck.

Sunlight dapples the crystal-clear turquoise waters lapping against a rugged, verdant coastline.

10 Days

Amalfi Coast. Only by Boat.

Naples to Naples. Circumnavigate around the Amalfi Coast. Visit secret islands, clifftop vineyards and Robinson Crusoe beaches - all solely accessible by sea.

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16 Days

Sardinia Circumnavigation

Bonifacio to Bonifacio. This itinerary begins and ends in Corsica, pouring French sparkle over La Dolce Vita and showcasing every island highlight.

Yachting itineraries to inspire

Crystal-clear turquoise waters gently lap a sandy shore dotted with rocks under a brilliant blue sky.

14 Days

The Beach Club

Calvi to the Costa Smeralda. Cruise via some of the best beaches in the world. Discover hidden dives and secret snorkel spots.

Your Corsica yacht charter itinerary awaits

Azure waters lap against a pristine white sand beach, with a historic tower standing sentinel on a nearby island.

14 Days

Corsica & Sardinia Tranquillamente

Corsica to the Costa Smeralda. Cruise to the Mediterranean’s most tranquil shores. This yacht charter is all about relaxation.

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Prickly pear cacti frame a stunning view of the turquoise Mediterranean Sea from a historic Italian coastal village.

9 Days

In The Shadow Of Volcanoes

Palermo to Catania. Cruise between Sicily’s two historic capitals. Hopping between the Aeolian Islands en route to black sand beaches, seismic fireworks and volcanic Jacuzzi baths.

Enjoy a delicious pizza with a breathtaking view of the colorful Positano coastline from a rustic balcony.

10 Days

Italia Deliziosa

Naples to Palermo. Travel around Italy’s top two culinary coastlines, in the company of food guides, Michelin stars and your own personal chef.

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Your Guide to Lipari

Italian Island Living

Colorful buildings line a charming cobblestone street in a Mediterranean town, where tourists stroll past shops and cafes.

Your Guide to Lipari

Capers & Currents

Take a RIB ride around Lipari’s protected 40km coastline. Morays and seastars guard seven significant scuba sites below. Like Pietra Menalda. Around this rocky pinnacle skinny barracudas parade like supermodels, while giant groupers nod dismissively like fashion editors from afar. Lipari’s restaurant terraces serve the fisherman's catch of the day. Such as pesce spada alla Siciliana: seared swordfish topped with island tomatoes and foraged capers.

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Rugged Coastlines

Too hyper? Jetski across to Vulcano. It’s Lipari’s eco-chic sister island next door. Float in prosecco fizz fumaroles, which jet up from the seabed. Warm up on Spiaggia di Sabbia Nera, a black sand beach. Then climb Vulcano's puffing peak. Your view? Marvel at the ultimate charter itinerary as the Aeolian Islands float on shimmering seas. Your reward? Laze in sulphur-rich mudbaths inside a volcanic crater. It’s planet earth’s most awesomely located spa.

Two hikers pause on a rocky volcanic slope overlooking the vast blue ocean.

Charming boats bob in the clear blue water before a picturesque Italian coastal town crowned by ancient fortifications.

Your Guide to Lipari

Passeggiata. Pavement Cafes.

Still too lively? Filicudi is the teenist, tiniest Aeolian Island. A wild and woody speck where falcons outnumber humans: the population is just 275. Best of all, Filicudi is covered by one giant Natural Reserve. The view is green canyons tumbling into topaz seas. The smell is sun warming fig leaves. The sound is ice clinking in an Aperol spritz on your anchored yacht.

Yacht Charter Destinations

More Destinations in Sicily

Palermo

Crossroads of civilisation.

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A verdant hillside dotted with yellow wildflowers overlooks the deep blue sea and distant volcanic islands under a bright sky.

Filicudi

Discover Filicudi's charm in the Aeolian archipelago. Surrender to its tranquil ambiance, breathtaking landscapes, and ancient allure, crafting memories in this Sicilian island sanctuary.

Explore Filicudi

Turquoise waters lap against rugged, sun-drenched cliffs dotted with sparse green vegetation.

Panarea

Volcanic hot spot.

Explore Panarea

Lush agave plants frame a dramatic view of volcanic islands rising from the deep blue sea under a clear sky.

Vulcano

Trek volcanic landscapes, soak in therapeutic hot springs, and surrender to the allure of black sand beaches on this Aeolian gem in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Explore Vulcano

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Syracuse

Unveil Sicily's Splendor. From ancient amphitheaters to Baroque treasures, explore history's tapestry against the sparkling Ionian backdrop. A captivating fusion of culture and coastal beauty awaits.

Explore Syracuse