{"id":9603,"date":"2026-06-11T20:30:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T20:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/mediterranean-yacht-charter-itineraries-2026-7-to-21-days\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T20:34:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T20:34:33","slug":"mediterranean-yacht-charter-itineraries-2026-7-to-21-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationalyachtscharterandbrokerage.com\/en\/blog\/yacht-destinations\/mediterranean-yacht-charter-itineraries-2026-7-to-21-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Mediterranean Yacht Charter Itineraries 2026 \u2014 7 to 21 Days"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Mediterranean concentrates in a single body of water what the rest of the world offers across multiple continents \u2014 the French Riviera and its legendary events, the Balearics and their turquoise waters, Italy and its cultural and gastronomic richness, Greece and its infinite islands. A yacht charter<\/a> in the Mediterranean allows you to sail from one destination to another without ever packing your bags \u2014 the yacht moves, you remain on board. <\/p>\n\n

This guide presents the best Mediterranean charter itineraries in 2026 \u2014 from the classic week on the French Riviera<\/a> to the 21-day Grand Tour covering the entire western basin. Each itinerary is designed and tested by the International Yachts Charter and Brokerage XXIII<\/strong> team with our fleet available in the Mediterranean<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n

Why the Mediterranean in 2026<\/h2>\n\n

The Mediterranean remains the world’s premier yacht charter destination \u2014 and 2026 is no exception. Several trends reinforce its appeal this season: <\/p>\n\n

An exceptional events season<\/strong> \u2014 Cannes Film Festival<\/a> in May, Monaco Grand Prix<\/a> in June, Cannes Lions<\/a> in June, Monaco Yacht Show<\/a> in September, Voiles de Saint-Tropez<\/a> in October \u2014 the 2026 season is particularly rich in high-traffic yacht events.<\/p>\n\n

The rise of Greece<\/strong> \u2014 Greece<\/a> confirms its position as the world’s third luxury charter destination. The Greek islands attract a rapidly growing international clientele \u2014 Cyclades, Dodecanese, Ionian. <\/p>\n\n

The Balearics in shoulder season<\/strong> \u2014 Ibiza<\/a> and Formentera<\/a> in September offer the best sailing conditions of the entire season at rates 20 to 30% lower than August.<\/p>\n\n

How to Choose Your Itinerary<\/h2>\n\n

Before choosing an itinerary, three parameters determine everything:<\/p>\n\n

Available duration<\/strong> \u2014 7 days allow you to cover one destination in depth. 14 days allow you to combine two. 21 days allow a complete Grand Tour. <\/p>\n\n

Group profile<\/strong> \u2014 a family with children seeks shallow coves and water toys. A corporate group seeks lively ports and events. A couple seeks authenticity and gastronomy. <\/p>\n\n

Season<\/strong> \u2014 May-June for the French Riviera and events. July-August for high season everywhere. September-October for the Balearics, Greece and Voiles de Saint-Tropez. <\/p>\n\n

7-Day Itineraries<\/h2>\n\n

Itinerary 1 \u2014 The Classic Riviera \u2014 7 Days<\/h3>\n\n

Destinations:<\/strong> French Riviera<\/a> \u2014 Cannes<\/a> \u00b7 Monaco<\/a> \u00b7 Saint-Tropez<\/a> Recommended yacht:<\/strong> ASCENSION<\/a> \u2014 37m, 25 knotsProfile:<\/strong> Events, gastronomy, prestige Best period:<\/strong> May to October<\/p>\n\n

Jour 1 \u2014 Embarquement Cannes. Mouillage \u00celes de L\u00e9rins.\nJour 2 \u2014 Cannes. Antibes Cap d'Antibes le soir.\nJour 3 \u2014 Navigation Monaco (1h30). Port Hercule.\nJour 4 \u2014 Monaco. Casino, Palais, Le Louis XV.\nJour 5 \u2014 Monaco \u2192 Saint-Tropez (1h30). Pampelonne.\nJour 6 \u2014 Saint-Tropez. Club 55. Vieux port.\nJour 7 \u2014 Retour Cannes. Coucher de soleil aux L\u00e9rins.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n
Why this itinerary<\/strong> \u2014 The Classic Riviera is the most requested itinerary in the entire Mediterranean. ASCENSION<\/a> at 25 knots covers distances in under 2 hours \u2014 maximum time at dock, minimum cruising.<\/p>\n\n
Itinerary 2 \u2014 Ibiza & Formentera \u2014 7 Days<\/h3>\n\n
Destinations:<\/strong> Balearics<\/a> \u2014 Ibiza<\/a> \u00b7 Formentera Recommended yacht:<\/strong> RILASSATA<\/a> \u2014 49.8m, 2.25m draft Profile:<\/strong> Beaches, beach clubs, social life Best period:<\/strong> June to September<\/p>\n\n
Jour 1 \u2014 Embarquement Ibiza. Dalt Vila le soir.\nJour 2 \u2014 Cala Conta. Blue Marlin Ibiza.\nJour 3 \u2014 Es Vedr\u00e0. Coucher de soleil face au rocher.\nJour 4 \u2014 Transit Formentera (45 min). Ses Illetes.\nJour 5 \u2014 Formentera. Juan y Andrea d\u00e9jeuner.\nJour 6 \u2014 Retour Ibiza. Cala Salada. Ushua\u00efa.\nJour 7 \u2014 Es Vedranell. D\u00e9part en fin de matin\u00e9e.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n
Why this itinerary<\/strong> \u2014 RILASSATA<\/a> with its 2.25-meter draft accesses the shallow coves of Formentera impossible for standard superyachts. Ses Illetes at exclusive anchorage \u2014 an experience impossible to replicate from land. <\/p>\n\n
Itinerary 3 \u2014 Sardinia & Costa Smeralda \u2014 7 Days<\/h3>\n\n
Destinations:<\/strong> Sardinia<\/a> \u2014 Porto Cervo \u00b7 Maddalena Archipelago Recommended yacht:<\/strong> ANNAMIA<\/a> \u2014 43m, 12 guestsProfile:<\/strong> Prestige, HNWI social life, beach clubs Best period:<\/strong> June to September<\/p>\n\n
Jour 1 \u2014 Embarquement Porto Cervo. Sottovento.\nJour 2 \u2014 Cala di Volpe. D\u00e9jeuner face \u00e0 la baie.\nJour 3 \u2014 Archipel Maddalena. Cala Corsara.\nJour 4 \u2014 Cala Coticcio \u2014 \"La Tahiti de la M\u00e9diterran\u00e9e\".\nJour 5 \u2014 Caprera. R\u00e9serve naturelle int\u00e9grale.\nJour 6 \u2014 Porto Cervo. Billionaire. Phi Beach sunset.\nJour 7 \u2014 Baia Sardinia. D\u00e9part en matin\u00e9e.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n
Why this itinerary<\/strong> \u2014 Costa Smeralda in July-August is the meeting point for the most discerning international HNWI clientele. ANNAMIA<\/a> with its 12 guests and flybridge is perfectly calibrated for Porto Cervo evenings.<\/p>\n\n
Itinerary 4 \u2014 Capri & Amalfi Coast \u2014 7 Days<\/h3>\n\n
Destinations:<\/strong> Capri<\/a> \u00b7 Amalfi & Positano<\/a> Recommended yacht:<\/strong> RAY<\/a> \u2014 32m explorer, shallow draft Profile:<\/strong> Culture, gastronomy, couples Best period:<\/strong> May to October<\/p>\n\n
Jour 1 \u2014 Embarquement Naples ou Capri.\nJour 2 \u2014 Capri. Faraglioni. Grotta Azzurra. La Piazzetta.\nJour 3 \u2014 Capri. Marina Piccola. Il Riccio d\u00e9jeuner.\nJour 4 \u2014 Transit Positano (30 min). Mouillage face au village.\nJour 5 \u2014 Positano. Chez Black. Fiordo di Furore.\nJour 6 \u2014 Amalfi. Cath\u00e9drale. Ravello en taxi.\nJour 7 \u2014 Praiano. Criques secr\u00e8tes. D\u00e9part.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n
Why this itinerary<\/strong> \u2014 The most culturally rich Southern Italy itinerary in the entire Mediterranean. RAY<\/a> with its shallow draft accesses the Fiordo di Furore \u2014 a rock crevasse inaccessible to deeper vessels.<\/p>\n\n
14-Day Itineraries<\/h2>\n\n
Itinerary 5 \u2014 French Riviera & Balearics \u2014 14 Days<\/h3>\n\n
Destinations:<\/strong> French Riviera<\/a> week 1 \u2192 Balearics<\/a> week 2 Recommended yacht:<\/strong> ASCENSION<\/a> \u2014 Monaco \u2192 Ibiza in 18h Profile:<\/strong> Prestige + beaches + social life Best period:<\/strong> June to September<\/p>\n\n
Week 1 \u2014 Riviera:<\/strong> Cannes<\/a> \u2192 L\u00e9rins Islands \u2192 Monaco<\/a> \u2192 Cap Ferrat \u2192 Saint-Tropez<\/a> \u2192 Pampelonne<\/p>\n\n
Transit:<\/strong> Monaco<\/a> \u2192 Ibiza<\/a> in 18h with ASCENSION<\/a> at 25 knots \u2014 overnight passage, morning arrival.<\/p>\n\n
Week 2 \u2014 Balearics:<\/strong> Ibiza<\/a> \u2192 Cala Conta \u2192 Es Vedr\u00e0 \u2192 Formentera \u2192 Ses Illetes \u2192 return Ibiza<\/a><\/p>\n\n
Why this itinerary<\/strong> \u2014 The most requested combination of the season. Two weeks, two atmospheres, zero redundancy. ASCENSION<\/a>‘s speed makes this transit perfectly comfortable in one night.  <\/p>\n\n
Itinerary 6 \u2014 French Riviera & Italy \u2014 14 Days<\/h3>\n\n
Destinations:<\/strong> French Riviera<\/a> week 1 \u2192 Portofino<\/a> + Sardinia<\/a> week 2 Recommended yacht:<\/strong> RILASSATA<\/a> \u2014 4,000 NM range Profile:<\/strong> Grand prestige tour Best period:<\/strong> June to September<\/p>\n\n
Week 1 \u2014 Riviera:<\/strong> Cannes<\/a> \u2192 Monaco<\/a> \u2192 Saint-Tropez<\/a> \u2192 Giraglia \u2192 Portofino<\/a><\/p>\n\n
Transit:<\/strong> Portofino<\/a> \u2192 Porto Cervo in 15h \u2014 overnight passage with RILASSATA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
Week 2 \u2014 Sardinia:<\/strong> Porto Cervo \u2192 Cala di Volpe \u2192 Maddalena Archipelago \u2192 Cala Corsara \u2192 Cala Coticcio \u2192 Baia Sardinia<\/p>\n\n
Itinerary 7 \u2014 Complete Southern Italy \u2014 14 Days<\/h3>\n\n
Destinations:<\/strong> Portofino<\/a> \u2192 Capri<\/a> \u2192 Amalfi<\/a> \u2192 Sicily<\/a> Recommended yacht:<\/strong> RILASSATA<\/a> or ANNAMIA<\/a> Profile:<\/strong> Culture, gastronomy, adventure Best period:<\/strong> May to October<\/p>\n\n
Jours 1-3  \u2014 Portofino \u00b7 Cinque Terre \u00b7 Camogli\nJours 4-6  \u2014 Capri \u00b7 Faraglioni \u00b7 Grotta Azzurra\nJours 7-9  \u2014 Positano \u00b7 Amalfi \u00b7 Ravello \u00b7 Praiano\nJours 10-14 \u2014 Sicile \u00b7 \u00c9oliennes \u00b7 Stromboli \u00b7 Panarea<\/code><\/pre>\n\n
Why this itinerary<\/strong> \u2014 The most comprehensive itinerary in the Italian Mediterranean \u2014 4 distinct destinations, 4 radically different atmospheres, 14 days unlike anything else.<\/p>\n\n
The 21-Day Itinerary \u2014 The Mediterranean Grand Tour<\/h2>\n\n
Itinerary 8 \u2014 Western Mediterranean Grand Tour \u2014 21 Days<\/h3>\n\n
Destinations:<\/strong> French Riviera<\/a> \u2192 Balearics<\/a> \u2192 Italy<\/a> \u2192 Greece<\/a> Recommended yacht:<\/strong> RILASSATA<\/a> \u2014 4,000 NM, 499 GTProfile:<\/strong> Ultimate Mediterranean experience Best period:<\/strong> June to September<\/p>\n\n
Week 1 \u2014 French Riviera:<\/strong> Cannes<\/a> \u2192 L\u00e9rins Islands \u2192 Monaco<\/a> \u2192 Cap Ferrat \u2192 Saint-Tropez<\/a> \u2192 Est\u00e9rel<\/p>\n\n
Transit Riviera \u2192 Balearics:<\/strong> 18h cruising. Overnight passage. <\/p>\n\n
Week 2 \u2014 Balearics:<\/strong> Ibiza<\/a> \u2192 Cala Conta \u2192 Es Vedr\u00e0 \u2192 Formentera \u2192 Ses Illetes \u2192 Ibiza<\/p>\n\n
Transit Balearics \u2192 Sardinia:<\/strong> 24h via Spanish coast.<\/p>\n\n
Week 3 \u2014 Sardinia & Italy:<\/strong> Porto Cervo \u2192 Maddalena Archipelago \u2192 Portofino<\/a> \u2192 Capri<\/a> \u2192 Sicily<\/a><\/p>\n\n
Why this itinerary<\/strong> \u2014 The Mediterranean Grand Tour is the most ambitious and memorable itinerary available on the charter market. Only RILASSATA<\/a> \u2014 with its 4,000 NM range and 499 GT \u2014 allows you to cover these distances with the comfort of a floating palace. <\/p>\n\n
How to Choose the Right Yacht for Your Itinerary<\/h2>\n\n
Itinerary<\/th>Ideal yacht<\/th>Why<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Riviera 7 days<\/td>ASCENSION<\/a><\/td>25 knots, fast transit<\/td><\/tr>
Balearics 7 days<\/td>RILASSATA<\/a><\/td>2.25m draft, Formentera coves<\/td><\/tr>
Sardinia 7 days<\/td>ANNAMIA<\/a><\/td>12 guests, Porto Cervo prestige<\/td><\/tr>
Capri\/Amalfi 7 days<\/td>RAY<\/a><\/td>Explorer, Fiordo di Furore<\/td><\/tr>
Riviera+Balearics 14d<\/td>ASCENSION<\/a><\/td>Monaco\u2192Ibiza in 18h<\/td><\/tr>
Grand Tour 21 days<\/td>RILASSATA<\/a><\/td>4,000 NM range<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n
Events to Include in Your Itinerary<\/h2>\n\n
Planning your itinerary around an event transforms a charter week into an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n
Cannes Film Festival<\/a> \u2014 May 13 to 24<\/strong> \u2014 anchorage in Cannes Bay, tender to La Croisette in 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n
Monaco Grand Prix<\/a> \u2014 June 4 to 7<\/strong> \u2014 Port Hercule, direct view of the circuit.<\/p>\n\n
Cannes Lions<\/a> \u2014 June 22 to 26<\/strong> \u2014 corporate charter, brand hospitality.<\/p>\n\n
Giraglia Rolex Cup<\/a> \u2014 June<\/strong> \u2014 the largest regatta in the Mediterranean from Saint-Tropez.<\/p>\n\n
Monaco Yacht Show<\/a> \u2014 September 23 to 26<\/strong> \u2014 the world’s new builds in Port Hercule.<\/p>\n\n
Voiles de Saint-Tropez<\/a> \u2014 September 26 to October 4<\/strong> \u2014 250 classic sailing yachts in the Gulf.<\/p>\n\n
Rates by Itinerary<\/h2>\n\n
Itinerary<\/th>Duration<\/th>Yacht<\/th>Estimated rate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Classic Riviera<\/td>7 days<\/td>ASCENSION<\/td>\u20ac100,000 \u2013 \u20ac125,000<\/td><\/tr>
Ibiza & Formentera<\/td>7 days<\/td>RILASSATA<\/td>\u20ac210,000 \u2013 \u20ac385,000<\/td><\/tr>
Sardinia<\/td>7 days<\/td>ANNAMIA<\/td>\u20ac120,000 \u2013 \u20ac145,000<\/td><\/tr>
Capri & Amalfi<\/td>7 days<\/td>RAY<\/td>\u20ac90,000 \u2013 \u20ac120,000<\/td><\/tr>
Riviera + Balearics<\/td>14 days<\/td>ASCENSION<\/td>\u20ac200,000 \u2013 \u20ac250,000<\/td><\/tr>
Grand Tour<\/td>21 days<\/td>RILASSATA<\/td>\u20ac630,000 \u2013 \u20ac1,155,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n
Rates exclude APA (25-30% of base rate). <\/em><\/p>\n\n
Book Your 2026 Itinerary<\/h2>\n\n
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