America's Cup Naples by Boat

The America's Cup comes to Naples from 24 to 27 September 2026, on a race course laid between Castel dell'Ovo and Posillipo. The best seat is on the water, and Seaside Napoli runs daily trips out to the spectator zone: their Joker Boat Clubman 28, a Neapolitan skipper, engine off in the area allowed to spectator boats while the AC40s race.

The day runs from 12:30 to 17:00. You board at Borgo Marinari, sail out to the course, stop for the racing between 14:10 and 16:00, then come back without rushing. The skipper chooses the route according to the wind and the instructions from the organisers.

The four days are not the same. Thursday 24 is official practice: no points at stake, but the boats are out and you see everything. Friday 25 and Saturday 26 have three fleet races each, and Saturday is the busiest day both on the water and ashore. Sunday 27 closes with two races and the one-on-one final between the two leading boats.

Everything is included, as on the other Seaside tours: skipper and guide, fuel, aperitif with Neapolitan taralli and nuts, beer, prosecco, limoncello, soft drinks and fresh fruit. The rate is the same for children. Places are limited and bookings close the evening before.