Mondello Bay
Mondello Bay provides an anchorage for yachts departing Palermo, and it features on the Western Sicily round-trip route from La Cala.
Palermo · Italy
Palermo Yacht Charter: Yachts, Marinas & Cruising Routes
Start your private yacht charter from Palermo in Italy.
Explore gulets, motor yachts and motor sailers, discover nearby cruising areas, understand embarkation arrangements and request tailored charter options for your preferred dates.
- Private charter enquiries
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- Final availability and pricing confirmed before booking
Palermo at a Glance
Yacht Cloud lists 6 private charter yachts from Palermo: 3 gulets, 2 motor yachts and 1 motor sailer. The charter season runs from May to October.
- Port
- Palermo
- Country
- Italy
- Fleet
- 6 yachts
- Guests
- 6-12 guests
- Cabins
- 3-6 cabins
- Yacht Types
- Motor Yacht, Gulet
Find your yacht
Explore Yacht Charters Departing from Palermo
Search 6 yachts operating from Palermo. Dates filter by availability, and final terms are confirmed before booking.
Explore the fleet
Discover Yachts Available for Charter from Palermo
Rates are published weekly base fees, not totals. The exact boarding marina is confirmed per yacht.
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Discover Palermo
Why Start Your Yacht Charter in Palermo?
A Palermo yacht charter begins at La Cala, where water and power reach every berth. Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) is 40 minutes by road from boarding. A reception office, fuel supply and nearby supermarkets help organise the first moments aboard.
From this harbour, the Western Sicily round trip brings Mondello Bay, Ustica, Trapani, Favignana, Levanzo, Marettimo and Castellammare del Golfo into one 7-night plan. The Palermo to the Aeolian Islands route follows Alicudi, Filicudi, Salina, Lipari, Vulcano, Panarea and Stromboli.
Explore the Italy charter guide for wider planning, then return to La Cala for Palermo-specific boarding, marina details and routes across Western Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Read the Italy yacht charter guide.
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TRANSFER
40 minutes by road
A road transfer connects the airport with La Cala boarding in 40 minutes.
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MARINA
Up to 370 berths
La Cala has water and power at every berth, alongside fuel supply and a reception office.
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ROUTE
7-night round trip
The Western Sicily route returns to Palermo via named anchorages, berthing and harbour stops.
Getting there
Getting to Palermo for Your Yacht Charter
Board at La Cala after 40 minutes by road from Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO). The marina combines a reception office, fuel supply, water and power at every berth, plus supermarkets within walking distance.
- 40 minutes by road
- La Cala: up to 370 berths
- Water at every berth
- Power pedestals at every berth
- Fuel supply
- Supermarkets within walking distance
Departure checklist
Find your style
Which Yacht Type Suits Your Palermo Charter?
Gulet
Traditional wooden yachts with a large shaded aft deck and a crewed, unhurried rhythm.
Often suits
- Private group and family holidays
- Long meals on deck and lots of swimming stops
- Guests who prefer character over speed
Worth knowing
- Many gulets motor more than they sail
- Cabin sizes and bathroom layouts vary a lot between yachts
- Meals may be included, sold as a package or charged separately
Motor Yacht
Contemporary yachts powered by engines, with facilities that depend entirely on the individual vessel.
Often suits
- Covering more coastline in a week
- Guests who want modern interiors
- Shorter transfers between stops
Worth knowing
- Fuel can be a significant extra
- Higher published base fees
Motor Sailer
A blend of sailing-yacht character and motor-powered cruising. How often a yacht actually sails depends on the vessel and the weather.
Often suits
- Guests who want sails up when conditions allow
- Groups wanting a sleeker profile than a classic gulet
- Week-long coastal cruising
Worth knowing
- Sailing time is never guaranteed
- Layouts range from classic to contemporary
- Check APA and fuel terms per yacht
Where you can sail
Explore the Coast Around Palermo
Routes from Palermo link Western Sicily, the Aeolian Islands and Syracuse itineraries, with anchorages, harbours and berthing stops identified across the map.
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Naples
The buzzing gateway to the coast — pizza, palazzi and a quick run out to Capri and the Sorrentine peninsula.
Best for: Charter starts, city and culture, easy flights.
Explore NaplesPopular stops and cruising ideas
Cala Santa Maria, Ustica
Cala Santa Maria, Ustica offers an anchorage. From Mondello, the journey takes about 5 hours by sailing catamaran or 3 hours by motor yacht.
Trapani waterfront
Trapani waterfront provides berthing for yachts on the Western Sicily round-trip route, adding a berthing stop among the named anchorages.
Cala Rossa, Favignana
Cala Rossa, Favignana is an anchorage included on the Western Sicily round-trip route, giving Favignana a designated anchorage within this itinerary.
Cala Dogana, Levanzo
Cala Dogana, Levanzo has a small harbour and features on the Western Sicily round-trip route alongside Cala Minnola.
Cala Minnola, Levanzo
Cala Minnola, Levanzo is an anchorage on the Western Sicily round-trip route, paired with Cala Dogana as another Levanzo stop.
Marettimo town
Marettimo town is an anchorage on the Western Sicily round-trip route, offering the route a named anchorage at Marettimo.
Castellammare del Golfo
Castellammare del Golfo offers an anchorage or marina berth on the Western Sicily round-trip route for yachts using the Palermo return.
Lingua, Salina
Lingua, Salina has harbour facilities and is included on the Palermo to the Aeolian Islands route within the route’s Salina call.
Sottomonastero, Lipari
Sottomonastero, Lipari forms a sheltered anchorage for the Palermo to the Aeolian Islands route, complementing the Lipari call on this itinerary.
Marina Corta, Lipari
Marina Corta, Lipari offers a sheltered anchorage within the Palermo to the Aeolian Islands route for yachts routing through Lipari.
Porto Levante, Vulcano
Porto Levante, Vulcano is a safe bay on the Palermo to the Aeolian Islands route, providing a named Vulcano stop for the itinerary.
Porto Ponente, Vulcano
Porto Ponente, Vulcano is also a safe bay on the Palermo to the Aeolian Islands route, offering another named Vulcano stop.
Ginostra, Stromboli
Ginostra, Stromboli is a harbour included in the Palermo to the Aeolian Islands route, connecting the Stromboli call with a harbour stop.
Plan your route
Discover Cruising Ideas from Palermo
Route ideas to start a conversation. The captain shapes the final plan around your yacht, dates and the weather.
7 nights
Western Sicily Circuit
Leave Palermo for Mondello Bay, Ustica, Trapani, Favignana, Levanzo, Marettimo and Castellammare del Golfo, then return to Palermo on this 7-night Western Sicily round-trip itinerary.
Aeolian Island Passage
This route travels from Palermo through Alicudi, Filicudi, Salina, Lipari, Vulcano, Panarea and Stromboli, with Palermo or Naples as the recorded finishing point for this passage.
Syracuse Passage
This itinerary connects Palermo with Mondello, Cefalù, Capo d’Orlando, Taormina and Catania, before continuing to Syracuse and Marzamemi through its named stops on the route.
Best routes from Palermo
7 nights
Western Sicily — Palermo Round-Trip
This 7-night circuit departs Palermo, calls at Mondello Bay, Ustica, Trapani, Favignana, Levanzo, Marettimo and Castellammare del Golfo, then returns to Palermo.
Suits: A full Western Sicily circuit
Palermo to the Aeolian Islands
Departing Palermo, this route moves through Alicudi, Filicudi, Salina, Lipari, Vulcano, Panarea and Stromboli, with Palermo or Naples recorded as the return point for this itinerary.
Suits: Island-focused route planning with flexible finish
Palermo to Syracuse
The route leaves Palermo via Mondello, Cefalù, Capo d’Orlando, Taormina and Catania, then continues to Syracuse and Marzamemi as its named destinations on this passage.
Suits: Stops extending to Syracuse and Marzamemi
Share your dates and interests; the captain shapes the final plan.
Plan your budget
How Much Does a Yacht Charter in Palermo Cost?
Choice of Catamaran, Gulet, Motor Sailer or Motor Yacht shapes the indicative weekly pricing. Budgeting should also account for Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), fuel, food and beverages, port and mooring fees, communications, VAT / taxes and crew gratuities within the charter plan.
Potentially included
- Yacht and onboard equipment
- Professional crew
Potential additional charges
- Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA)
- Fuel
- Food and beverages
- Port and mooring fees
- Communications
- VAT / taxes
- Crew gratuities
Categories to ask about, not universal contract terms.
When to go
When Is the Best Time for a Palermo Yacht Charter?
The charter season runs from May to October. Departure dates can be selected in May, June, July, August, September or October, aligning boarding plans with the preferred route and yacht type from La Cala for each charter.
May
First listed charter season month
June
La Cala charter season month
July
Season month for La Cala departures
August
Included in La Cala charter season
September
Palermo charter season month
October
Final listed charter season month
Is it right for you?
Is Palermo the Right Departure Area for Your Group?
A decision guide, not a sales pitch.
Group Charters
Groups of 6-12 guests can select yachts with 3-6 cabins for a La Cala departure.
Airport Arrivals
Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) is 40 minutes by road from boarding.
Western Sicily Routes
The 7-night round-trip joins Mondello Bay, Ustica, Trapani, Favignana, Levanzo, Marettimo and Castellammare del Golfo.
Aeolian Islands
The island route includes Alicudi, Filicudi, Salina, Lipari, Vulcano, Panarea and Stromboli from Palermo.
Marina-Focused Guests
Water, power, fuel supply, a reception office and supermarkets support boarding at La Cala.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions About Palermo Yacht Charters
What types of yacht can I charter from Palermo?
Yacht Cloud lists 6 yachts from Palermo: 3 gulets, 2 motor yachts and 1 motor sailer. Availability is confirmed for your dates before booking.
When is the best time to charter?
The charter season runs from May to October. Departure dates can be selected in May, June, July, August, September or October, aligning boarding plans with the preferred route and yacht type from La Cala for each charter.
How do guests reach boarding in Palermo?
Guests can reach boarding from Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) in 40 minutes by road. La Cala has a reception office, while water and power are available at every berth at the marina for charter guests.
How long is a Palermo round trip?
The Western Sicily round-trip is set at 7 nights. It calls at Mondello Bay, Ustica, Trapani, Favignana, Levanzo, Marettimo and Castellammare del Golfo before returning to Palermo as part of its circuit from La Cala.
What is included in a Palermo charter?
The charter includes the yacht and onboard equipment plus a professional crew. Extra costs include Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), fuel, food and beverages, port and mooring fees, communications, VAT / taxes and crew gratuities for planning the charter budget.
Stops and itinerary planning
Where can you sail from Palermo?
You can sail towards Western Sicily, the Aeolian Islands or Syracuse from Palermo. Named stops include Mondello Bay, Ustica, Trapani, Favignana, Levanzo, Marettimo, Alicudi, Filicudi, Salina, Lipari, Vulcano, Panarea, Stromboli, Cefalù, Capo d’Orlando, Taormina, Catania and Marzamemi.
How many nights does the round-trip need?
The Western Sicily round-trip needs 7 nights. Its plan starts and ends in Palermo, visiting Mondello Bay, Ustica, Trapani, Favignana, Levanzo, Marettimo and Castellammare del Golfo as named stops on this route.
Do routes return to Palermo or elsewhere?
Both return and alternative finishes are included. The Western Sicily round-trip ends in Palermo, while the Aeolian Islands route names Palermo or Naples, and Palermo to Syracuse continues through Syracuse and Marzamemi as named route points.
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Plan your charter
Find the Right Yacht for Your Palermo Holiday
Share your travel dates, guest count and preferred cruising area. Yacht Cloud can help you explore suitable private charter options and request confirmed, yacht-specific availability and pricing.
Board in Palermo for routes across Western Sicily and the Aeolian Islands.
- 40 minutes by road
- Water at every berth
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