--- title: "America's\tCup\tNaples\t2027: Private Boat, Heli & Transfers" date: 2026-09-15T06:29:00+02:00 author: Francesca Cacace canonical_url: "https://sorrentovoyage.com/en/ads/americas-cup-naples-2027-private-boat-heli-transfers" section: Listing --- # America's Cup Naples 2027: Private Boat, Heli & Transfers [Private Transfer](https://sorrentovoyage.com/en/private-transfer) America's Cup 2027 in Naples: The Insider's Guide to Watching from the Water America's Cup Naples 2027: How to Watch the World's Oldest Sporting Trophy from a Private Yacht, a Helicopter, or the Best Seat on the Amalfi Coast ![Americas Cup World Series](https://sorrentovoyage.com/en//static.sorrentovoyage.com/l/Americas_Cup_World_Series.avif) ## Logistics, Transfer, Boat Experience to see it, Helicopter Tour to see it, Yacht and Boat Tours For 175 years the America's Cup has never been raced in Italy. That changes in the summer of 2027, when the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup arrives in the Gulf of Naples with the race course set between Castel dell'Ovo and Posillipo, Vesuvius filling the horizon and Capri twenty miles to the south. If you have ever watched the Cup on television and told yourself you would be there one day, this is the edition to pick. The setting is unlike anything the event has seen in Valencia, San Francisco, Bermuda, Auckland or Barcelona. And unlike those venues, this one sits within a short boat ride of Sorrento, Positano, Capri and Ischia, which means you can watch AC75s foil at 50 knots in the afternoon and eat dinner on a terrace above the Amalfi Coast the same evening. This guide covers everything a discerning traveler needs: confirmed dates, how the regatta works, where the racing actually happens, the honest truth about watching from shore versus water, and how Sorrento Voyage can put you on a private spectator yacht, in a helicopter above the course, or in a chauffeured Mercedes between your hotel and the Race Village. **Dates fill fast for private yachts during the Match week.** [**Request availability for your America's Cup dates**](https://sorrentovoyage.com/en/contacts) **and we will hold a boat for you.** Quick facts: the 38th America's Cup at a glance Event | Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Host city | Naples, Italy (first time in Italian waters) Preliminary Regatta | September 24–27, 2026, Gulf of Naples Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Selection Series) | Starts May 22, 2027 with fleet racing; match racing from May 26 America's Cup Match | July 10–18, 2027 (reserve day July 19) Format | First to 7 wins, best of 13 Race course | Between Castel dell'Ovo and Posillipo, off the Naples seafront Team bases | Bagnoli, western Naples Public Race Village | Viale Francesco Caracciolo, Naples waterfront. Free entry Defender | Emirates Team New Zealand Challenger of Record | Athena Racing (GB1), Royal Yacht Squadron Boats | AC75 foiling monohulls, 5 sailors, speeds above 50 knots ## Program Tour ### Private yacht spectator tour from Sorrento, Capri or Naples ### Helicopter tour over the race course, Capri and Vesuvius ### Private transfers: airport, hotel, marina, helipad ## FAQ ### When is the America's Cup 2027 in Naples? The America's Cup Match runs July 10–18, 2027, with July 19 as a reserve day. The Louis Vuitton Cup, which decides the challenger, starts May 22, 2027. A Preliminary Regatta is raced in Naples on September 24–27, 2026. ### Where does the race take place? On a course set between Castel dell'Ovo and Posillipo, off the Naples seafront in the Gulf of Naples. The teams are based at Bagnoli, in the western part of the city. ### Can I really see the racing from a boat? Yes. Every America's Cup has an official spectator fleet positioned along the course boundary. Our captains place your yacht at the edge of the zone with the racing in front of you. From shore the boats are often a mile away; from the water you follow the whole race. ### Which ports can I depart from? Naples, Sorrento (Marina Piccola), Capri, Positano and Amalfi. Marina di Stabia, Ischia and Procida on request. From Sorrento the course is about 45 minutes on a fast cruiser; from Capri roughly one hour. ### What boats are available? Gozzo Sorrentino for couples and small groups, sport cruisers and motor yachts from 40 to 80+ feet for families and corporate hospitality. See our fleet at sorrentovoyage.com/en/our-fleet. Larger yachts can be arranged for groups above 12 guests. ### What happens if racing is postponed for lack of wind? Race days depend on conditions and the official schedule. We hold your boat against a deposit and adjust the date with you if the organizers postpone. If racing is cancelled on your day, you still have a full private day on the Gulf and we help you rebook for the next race day where availability allows. ### Can you organize private transfers to and from the marina? Yes. Our chauffeurs in Mercedes V-Class and S-Class collect you at Naples or Rome airports and at your hotel in Naples, Sorrento, Positano or Amalfi, and drive you to the marina and back. On race days the Naples seafront closes to traffic; our drivers know the alternative routes. ### Can I combine the boat tour with a helicopter flight? Yes. Our concierge team arranges private helicopter tours over the Gulf of Naples, Capri, Vesuvius and the Amalfi Coast, and can build a full-circle day: helicopter in the morning, yacht at the course in the afternoon. Airspace rules over the race course during racing are set by the aviation authorities, and flights are planned around them. ### Is lunch included? Welcome drinks and snacks are included. A private chef on board, a curated menu or a reservation at a waterfront restaurant on Capri or in Nerano can be added through our concierge service. ### How far in advance should I book? Match week (July 10–18, 2027) is the first to sell out. We recommend reserving before the end of 2026. Louis Vuitton Cup dates in May and June have more availability and calmer crowds. ### Do you handle the spectator zone regulations? Yes. Exclusion areas and Coast Guard rules for the event are published by the organizers and the Naples Port Authority before racing. Our licensed captains take care of it; you never have to think about where the boundary is. ### Can you organize the whole week, not just the boat? That is what our luxury concierge team does. Hotels and villas, transfers, helicopter flights, restaurant tables, Pompeii and Amalfi Coast excursions on non-race days. Tell us your dates and your group and we send a complete plan within 24 hours. Call our US line +1 646 347-5128 or WhatsApp +39 329 79 74 830.