Italy · Tuscan Archipelago
Tuscany Bareboat Charter
Elba, Capraia and Giglio, with the Tuscan coast and its food a short hop away.
Yachts
Can I bareboat without a licence?
No. The skipper needs a licence the operator accepts, an ICC or an RYA Day Skipper for example, plus a VHF radio certificate. Without one, book the same yacht with a skipper.
What if something breaks?
Ring the base. Small fixes are yours to make on board; for the engine, rigging or sails the base sends help. The deposit covers damage your crew causes, and the operator's insurance covers the rest.
Do I get a briefing?
Yes. Before you leave the marina, the base takes you through the boat, its systems, the charts and the local rules. Every skipper on your crew list should be there.
What costs come on top of the weekly price?
The refundable deposit, fuel, marina nights, local tourist tax, and your food and drink. Each yacht's page lists its own deposit and paid extras, so you can add it up before you book.%.
Can I one-way?
Often, for a one-way fee the operator sets. Ask with your dates and route, and we check which yachts allow it.
Elba, Capraia and Giglio, with the Tuscan coast and its food a short hop away.
Sailing it yourself — licences, navigation and anchorages
On a bareboat charter you are the skipper. Someone aboard needs a licence the operator accepts, for example an ICC with VHF, an RYA Day Skipper or an ASA 104, plus the confidence to use it. If nobody has one, book the same yacht with a skipper.
At check-in the base goes through the local waters with you: where the wind funnels, where to anchor and where to pick up a buoy, where to shop, and a gentle route for a first week or a longer one for a seasoned crew.