A one-week catamaran sailing journey through Procida, Ischia, Capri and the Amalfi Coast, combining relaxed island hopping, scenic coastal navigation and authentic Mediterranean culture.
Explore one of Italy’s most iconic sailing regions aboard a comfortable cruising catamaran. This itinerary combines the colorful villages of the Amalfi Coast with the volcanic beauty of the Phlegraean Islands, creating a balanced mix of sailing, swimming, local culture and relaxed evenings ashore.
Departing from Procida, the route follows a circular navigation through Ischia, Capri, Positano and Amalfi, with daily sailing legs designed to maximize time spent exploring rather than long offshore passages. Along the way, guests can anchor in secluded bays, swim in crystal-clear waters, discover historic coastal towns and enjoy traditional Campanian cuisine in waterfront restaurants and village trattorias.
The experience is typically operated aboard a Fountaine Pajot sailing catamaran or a similar catamaran of equivalent standard. Fountaine Pajot is one of the world's leading catamaran builders, known for spacious outdoor living areas, stable sailing performance and comfortable cabin layouts designed specifically for coastal cruising and island hopping. Their catamarans are particularly appreciated for generous cockpit spaces, panoramic saloons and easy access to the sea, making them ideal for relaxed Mediterranean cruising.
Life onboard follows the rhythm of the sea. Mornings often begin with a swim before breakfast, followed by short sailing passages between islands, coastal villages and protected anchorages. Evenings alternate between peaceful nights at anchor and lively walks through historic harbors, creating a sailing holiday that combines nature, culture and authentic local experiences.
Embarking: Procida Island at 17:00:00
Disembarking: Procida Island at 10:00:00
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The Elba 45 carries inverted bows, a raised helm station integrated into the cockpit bimini and a flybridge lounge, a layout sequence that Fountaine Pajot introduced across its range and that Yachting World described as excelling at offering big volumes for living on the water. The result is a boat where the outdoor areas are organized in distinct functional zones that allow different members of a group to occupy different spaces simultaneously without getting in each other's way.
The cockpit is the social center, with sofas, a sunbed and a long dining table that seats a full group comfortably. Above it, the fly lounge on the bimini adds a separate reclining and sunbathing area at a height that connects naturally to the helm station below while offering a different vantage point over the water. The foredeck sunpads extend the outdoor living sequence forward, and an optional electrically operated bathing platform spanning the full width between the hulls simplifies tender launch and recovery at anchor without requiring davits on the stern.
Below deck, the saloon is one of the most frequently cited strengths of the boat. Panoramic windows wrap around the coachroof, opening for natural ventilation and flooding the interior with natural light throughout the day. Owners who have crossed oceans on the Elba 45 consistently note the generous and luminous spaces, the layout suited to extended cruising and the stability underway that generates very little noise even in lively conditions. The galley is well positioned and equipped for provisioning over extended periods, and storage throughout the interior is practical and well distributed.
The Elba 45 is available in two configurations. The Maestro version places an owner's suite in the port hull with a large bathroom and separate heads, and two guest double cabins in the starboard hull each with ensuite bathrooms. The Quatuor version offers four double cabins with four ensuite bathrooms suited to charter use. The exact configuration will be confirmed before departure while maintaining the same standard of onboard comfort and space.
