A yacht charter in Tuscany trades the region’s famous rolling vineyards for an equally beguiling seascape – the Tuscan Archipelago, a chain of seven islands scattered between the mainland and Corsica, where Elba’s iron-ore beaches glow russet at dawn and Giglio’s underwater meadows of posidonia sway in water so clear it verges on Caribbean. The Monte Argentario peninsula, connected to the mainland by two slender sand spits, shelters the elegant harbour of Porto Santo Stefano – the most popular embarkation point for Tuscan island-hopping. Capraia, the archipelago’s wildest island, remains a protected nature reserve where anchorages are blissfully uncrowded even in high summer. Boatcrowd lists motor yachts from 68’ to 98’, superyachts above 100’, and luxury catamarans from 55’ for Tuscan charters, drawing from Italy’s fleet of over 180 vessels with additional visiting yachts each season.
Peak season runs July through August, when the anchorages off Elba’s south coast and Giglio’s Campese Bay are busiest; June and September deliver warm seas, lighter winds, and far fewer yachts at anchor. Charter rates start from €4,000 per day on a catamaran, from €4,800 per day on a 68’–78’ motor yacht, and from €13,900 per day on a superyacht, plus Italian IVA and APA. Tuscany is the rare destination where a morning wine tasting at a hillside estate flows seamlessly into an afternoon dive over a Roman shipwreck.
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The yachts above are available for charter across Tuscany’s coastline and archipelago, from 55’ luxury catamarans and 68’–98’ motor yachts to superyachts exceeding 100’. Weekly rates start from approximately €28,000 on a catamaran, from €33,600 on a modern motor yacht, and from €97,300 on a superyacht, plus Italian IVA and APA. Filter by yacht type, capacity, length, or daily rate to find your perfect vessel – or ask Boatcrowd’s charter specialists for a tailored recommendation based on your group size and preferred island itinerary.
Peak-season charters in July and August should be booked five to seven months ahead, particularly for the most popular motor yachts in the 78’–98’ range. Shoulder-season weeks in May, June, or September are frequently available with three to four months’ notice, and can offer savings of 20–30% compared with high-season rates.
A 68’–78’ motor yacht typically provides four cabins – ideal for eight guests – with comfortable saloon and deck space for group dining and lounging. If your party values wide open-air areas and shallow-draught anchoring near Elba’s quieter coves, a 60’–70’ luxury catamaran offers a spacious alternative with excellent stability at anchor.
Standard water toys on Tuscan charters include a tender, paddleboards, snorkelling gear, kayaks, and towable inflatables. Larger yachts frequently carry jet skis, SeaBobs, and diving equipment – particularly useful around Elba’s marine reserve, where underwater visibility regularly exceeds 25 metres. Confirm the full toy list with your broker when shortlisting vessels for your voyage.
Tuscany connects beautifully with several neighbouring cruising grounds. Head north along the Ligurian coast towards Portofino and the Cinque Terre, or sail south to the Pontine Islands and the Amalfi Coast. Corsica lies just a short passage west of Elba, making a Tuscan–Corsican loop an outstanding ten-day itinerary that spans two countries and countless anchorages.
