5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina d'Arechi — at a glance
95 boats are available to book from Marina d'Arechi — 81% of the boats in Salerno (118 in all). The fleet is 52 catamarans, 37 sailing boats, 5 motor yachts and 1 gulet. The most common models are Lagoon 42 (5), Bali 4.2 (5), Lagoon Sixty 5 (4), Dufour Catamaran 48 (4), Oceanis 40.1 (4) — 51 models in all. Built 1992–2027, 10.3–28 m long, 2–8 cabins, up to 14 guests. Day rates start from €155; the typical boat here is around €734 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Marina d’Arechi is a large modern marina on the coast south of Salerno, fifteen minutes from the city and an hour from Naples airport — the eastern charter base for the Amalfi coast, Capri and the bay islands.
The marina
Other bases in Salerno
- Salerno 23 boats
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Salerno Airport (QSR), about 10 km from the base as the crow flies; Naples Airport (NAP) is about 50 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request, and a taxi from the airport is the usual alternative.
Getting to the area, what to see ashore and a week's itinerary from here are on the Salerno page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Catamarans 52 boats · from €230 per day
- Sailing boats 37 boats · from €155 per day
- Motor yachts 5 boats · from €1,428 per day
- Gulets 1 boat · from €1,917 per day
Ports near Salerno
Castellammare di Stabia (39 boats · 27 km) · Agropoli (7 boats · 38 km) · Naples (15 boats · 51 km) · Bacoli NA (4 boats · 63 km) · Procida (49 boats · 65 km) · Tarracina (3 boats · 146 km) · Rodi (9 boats · 169 km) · Rome (31 boats · 199 km) · All boats in Italy
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from Marina d'Arechi cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €155 and the typical boat is around €734 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,089. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter from Marina d'Arechi?
95 boats are available to book from Marina d'Arechi: 52 catamarans, 37 sailing boats, 5 motor yachts and 1 gulet. The most common models are Lagoon 42, Bali 4.2, Lagoon Sixty 5, Dufour Catamaran 48.
How many boats are based at Marina d'Arechi?
95 of the 118 charter boats in Salerno are based at Marina d'Arechi. The other bases in Salerno are Salerno (23).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 6 boats here accept a single-day booking. A day rate is quoted for the specific boat and date, so pick your day on the boat’s own page and the price comes back live.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
41 of the 95 boats from Marina d'Arechi are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.
How far is the airport from Marina d'Arechi?
The nearest airport is Salerno Airport (QSR), about 10 km away as the crow flies; Naples Airport (NAP) is about 50 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat in Italy?
For a sailing yacht or any boat with a larger engine, yes: a recognised skipper’s licence is checked at handover. Small motorboats with engines under 40 hp can be hired without one. Without a licence, a skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page.
What day do charters start?
Weekly charters run Saturday to Saturday: handover in the late afternoon and return to the base the evening before check-out at 9:00. Day charters start in the morning from the same pontoons.
Are there marinas on the Amalfi coast?
Small harbours only — Amalfi, Positano, Cetara and Maiori have quays and buoy fields that fill early in summer; a week here is on buoys and at anchor, with Salerno, Sorrento and Capri as the marina nights.
Read next
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