Meet the People Behind Your Private Boat Tour
Powerboat Charter is the private charter division of Powerboat Italia, a Naples boating company established in 1980. With our own boats and a local team, we create private boat tours to Capri, the Amalfi Coast, Ischia and Procida, shaped around the people traveling with us.
Carlo helps you plan your experience. Viviana and Alessandra look after onboard hospitality and special requests, while our skippers Armando, Enzo, Angelo, Nicola and Francesco welcome you at sea. From your first inquiry to your return, you have a direct connection with the people preparing and delivering your day on the water.
Our Story: A Family Connection to the Sea Since 1980
Powerboat Charter is the private charter division of Powerboat Italia srl, the Naples boating company founded by Carlo Andrea Pelli’s family in 1980. Our background brings together marina services, boatyard operations and a family connection with American powerboats.
Carlo began working full-time in the company in 2014 before developing its private charter division. Today, that technical background and personal approach shape private boat tours for couples, families and groups of friends exploring Capri, the Amalfi Coast, Ischia and Procida.
We own and operate our fleet. Our in-house boatyard team handles maintenance and day-to-day preparation, while our skippers are direct employees who know the boats they operate. For you, this means a direct relationship with the people responsible for your boat, your itinerary and your time aboard.
Our charter operations are supported by appropriate insurance and the required safety equipment. Your skipper plans each outing according to the weather and sea conditions on the day.
Meet Carlo Andrea Pelli, Your Personal Contact
I’m Carlo Andrea Pelli. I was born in Washington, D.C., in 1979 and grew up in Naples, in a family whose work and passion connected Italy with the world of American powerboats.
After graduating in Business Administration from the University of Naples Federico II, I gained international experience in the automotive industry, including training with BMW in Munich. That background helped shape my approach to hospitality: listen carefully, prepare thoroughly and take responsibility for the details.
When you contact Powerboat Charter, I help you choose your boat and shape your itinerary. Together with our team, I can arrange a waterfront restaurant, a birthday cake, a special bottle of wine, snorkeling or paddleboarding during your swimming stops.
Tell us what matters to you. We’ll explain what is possible, confirm any additional costs and help turn your plans into a day you can enjoy.
Meet Viviana, the Person Behind the Details
Viviana looks after the details that make a boat feel welcoming from the moment guests step aboard. Carlo Andrea Pelli’s wife and part of the Powerboat Charter team, she brings the attention to comfort and presentation associated with a five-star hotel to a private day at sea.
She oversees the selection and arrangement of everything that shapes the onboard experience: beach towels, cabin linens, bathroom towels, soaps, cushions, drinks and the finishing touches throughout each boat. Materials, colors, quality and presentation all matter, as does how comfortable and practical everything is to use.
Her work begins before departure. From the way towels are presented to the arrangement of the seating areas and the preparation of refreshments, she brings these details together so that each space feels welcoming and ready to enjoy.
Together with Alessandra, Viviana also coordinates guests’ special requests, working with Carlo and the crew to prepare the agreed arrangements. A favorite drink, a birthday surprise or a personal touch for a special occasion becomes part of the planning, with availability and any additional costs confirmed in advance.
Her contribution is often felt in the small things: something thoughtfully prepared, a preference remembered, a comfortable place to relax. These touches help make the experience feel personal, from the first welcome to the end of the day.
Meet the Skippers Who Welcome You Aboard
Meet Armando, Enzo, Angelo, Nicola and Francesco, the skippers who welcome our guests aboard. They are direct employees of Powerboat Italia srl and work closely with Carlo, Viviana, Alessandra and our team ashore.
Their experience around Capri, the Amalfi Coast, Ischia and Procida combines navigation skills with local knowledge of swimming spots, coastal sights and waterfront restaurants. They know the boats they operate and bring the same care to welcoming guests, explaining the day’s plans and helping everyone feel comfortable aboard.
Before your tour, we help you choose your boat, discuss your itinerary and confirm your meeting arrangements. Tell us about your children’s ages, any mobility requirements, food preferences and special requests, so we can discuss a suitable plan for your group.
On board, your skipper introduces the boat and its safety arrangements, then adapts the day’s stops to your preferences, available time and sea conditions. Our team ashore supports the agreed arrangements throughout your outing. At the end of the day, we coordinate your return and remain your point of contact for questions and feedback.
Private Boat Tours, Shaped Around You
Whether you’re traveling as a couple, with children or with a group of friends, your private boat tour is planned around the people on board. We help you balance sightseeing, swimming, time ashore and a waterfront lunch, according to your preferences and the conditions on the day.
Your tour includes exclusive use of the boat, a professional skipper, still and sparkling water, soft drinks, beer, white wine, Prosecco and a selection of snacks. Beach towels, pool noodles, snorkeling equipment, Wi-Fi and a Bluetooth sound system are also included. Every boat has an onboard toilet, the required safety equipment and appropriate insurance. All applicable boat charter taxes are included.
For a celebration or a more personalized experience, we can arrange birthday cakes, premium beverages, special catering and restaurant reservations. You can also request paddleboarding during your swimming stops or add a SEABOB to your tour. We confirm availability, suitable arrangements and any additional costs before your trip.
We welcome guests from the United States and around the world. Our team can discuss your plans in English or Italian, helping you prepare your day at sea before you travel.
Check your selected tour for the exact inclusions. Some Half Day services, such as our courtesy car, may not be available. America’s Cup experiences may have different inclusions and conditions.
Our Home in Naples, Your Gateway to the Islands
Our boats are based at Marina Powerboat Italia in Santa Lucia, within the Borgo Marinari beside Castel dell’Ovo. This is where we prepare each boat and welcome guests joining us in Naples, on one of the city’s most recognizable stretches of waterfront.
Naples is our home base, but your experience does not have to begin there. Boarding can also be arranged in Capri, Positano and other locations along the Amalfi Coast, as well as Ischia and Procida, depending on your boat, itinerary and availability. We confirm your meeting point and any additional costs before you book.
If you are joining us in Naples, our team will help you plan your arrival. Reserved parking is available within our secure area; please contact us to coordinate access. For arrivals from a hotel, cruise terminal or railway station, we can explain the available transfer options and confirm which services are included in your booking.
What Our Guests Say About Powerboat Charter
The coastline brings guests here. In their reviews, they also describe the people who helped make the day special: clear communication before booking, thoughtful planning, well-kept boats and skippers who make families and friends feel welcome.
Read their experiences to discover how those details come together, from the first conversation with Carlo Andrea Pelli and our team to a day exploring the islands and coastline.
Explore Our Boats, Destinations and Private Experiences
Now that you know the people behind Powerboat Charter, explore our company-owned fleet and find the experience you would like us to help you plan.
Choose a private boat tour to Capri, the Amalfi Coast, Ischia or Procida, or combine highlights of Capri and the Amalfi Coast in one day. Browse our tours and itinerary ideas, then tell us which places and experiences matter most to you.
Our boats are based in Naples, with boarding in other destinations available by arrangement. Our team will help you balance cruising, swimming, lunch and time ashore around your preferences.
Let’s Plan Your Day at Sea
Tell us who you are traveling with, where you would like to go and what would make the day special for you. Carlo Andrea Pelli and the Powerboat Charter team will help you choose a boat, discuss your itinerary and confirm the details before you book.
You can book directly online or contact our team for a personalized proposal.
