Alfa
70 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €700,000 per week
Costa Smeralda and La Maddalena
Yacht charter in Sardinia
The Costa Smeralda and the La Maddalena archipelago are Sardinia's 2 main cruising grounds. A crewed charter here links Porto Cervo with the coves of Spargi and the anchorages of Caprera.
- Charter season
- May to September
- From Cannes
- 217 nm to Porto Cervo
- Embarkation ports
- Porto Cervo, Cannigione
Cruising in Sardinia
La Maddalena Archipelago National Park covers 180 km of coastline and more than 60 islands of granite and schist. The bottlenose dolphin is the most common cetacean here. The Spargiotello and Washington shoals draw divers.
The Costa Smeralda was transformed in the 1960s under the guidance of Prince Karim Aga Khan. Porto Cervo is now home to the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. The marinas of Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo and Portisco welcome yachts along this coast. To the north, Bonifacio in Corsica lies 7 nm from the northern tip of Sardinia.
Where to go
Porto Cervo
The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is based in Porto Cervo and runs a superyacht regatta.
Spargi
Cala Corsara and Cala Granara on Spargi have soft white sand and shallow, clear water. These 2 coves in the La Maddalena archipelago are well suited to a swim from the yacht.
Caprera
Garibaldi spent the last 26 years of his life on Caprera, and his house is open to visitors. Cala Coticcio and Cala Portese are 2 coves on Caprera.
Budelli and the Spiaggia Rosa
The Spiaggia Rosa owes its pink colour to the shells of a red foraminiferan.
Tavolara
Tavolara is an island of limestone and granite. It rises to 560 metres and stretches for 4 km, at the centre of a marine protected area.
Cala Goloritzè
Further south, Cala Goloritzè lies in the Gulf of Orosei on the east coast. The cove has been recognised as an Italian national monument since 1995. Guests view it from the sea, without landing.
When to go to Sardinia
- Janoff season
- Feboff season
- Maroff season
- Aprshoulder season
- Mayshoulder season
- Junshoulder season
- Julpeak season
- Augpeak season
- Sepshoulder season
- Octshoulder season
- Novoff season
- Decoff season
The season runs from May to September. May, June and September bring mild temperatures and quieter anchorages. July and August bring the heat, steady sea breezes and lively marinas.
April and October also suit guests who prefer quieter anchorages. The Mistral blows from the north-west, mostly in winter and spring.
7 days in Sardinia, day by day
The captain chooses each anchorage according to the wind.
From Cannigione
A 7-day loop through the Costa Smeralda and the La Maddalena archipelago.
- Day 1
Porto Cervo
Guests embark in Cannigione before an 8 nm passage to Porto Cervo, at the heart of the Costa Smeralda.
- Day 2
Porto Rotondo
The yacht heads for Porto Rotondo marina, 10.5 nm from Porto Cervo.
10.5 nm from the previous stop
- Day 3
Mortorio
The yacht spends the day at anchor off the island of Mortorio.
- Day 4
Caprera
The yacht cruises along the coast of Caprera, passing Cala Coticcio and Cala Portese. Garibaldi's house can be visited ashore.
14 nm from the previous stop
- Day 5
La Maddalena
The yacht calls at Cala Gavetta, on the island of La Maddalena.
- Day 6
Cannigione
The yacht returns to Cannigione.
- Day 7
Cannigione
Guests disembark in Cannigione in the morning.
Cruising distances
| Cannes to Porto Cervo | 217 nm |
|---|---|
| Bonifacio to Northern tip of Sardinia | 7 nm |
| Porto Cervo to Porto Rotondo | 10.5 nm |
| Mortorio to Caprera | 14 nm |
Good to know
Budelli's Spiaggia Rosa is a fully protected area. Guests view the beach from the sea, staying seaward of the buoy line, which lies some 70 metres offshore.
Yachts in the Western Mediterranean
The yachts shown here cruise the Western Mediterranean in summer, including Sardinia. Our broker checks availability and prepares the itinerary with you.
Vassa
68.8 m12 guestsFeadship
From €595,000 per week
Loon
67.5 m13 guestsIcon Yachts
From €550,000 per week
Vertigo
67.2 m12 guestsAlloy Yachts
From €360,000 per week
Calex
67 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €680,000 per week
Triumph
65.4 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €650,000 per week
Artisan
63 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €645,000 per week
Lemon Tree
61.5 m14 guestsSanlorenzo
From €485,000 per week
Entourage
60 m12 guestsAmels
From €485,000 per week
Come Together
60 m14 guestsAmels
From €490,000 per week
Pink Shadow
58.3 m12 guestsDamen Yachting
From €510,000 per week
Illusion V
58 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €350,000 per week
Drumbeat
53 m11 guestsAlloy Yachts
From €210,000 per week
Upstream
33 m10 guestsCustom Line
From €135,000 per week
Pause
27.6 m8 guestsSanlorenzo SL90A
From €55,000 per week
Theotokos VI
26.8 m10 guestsSirena Yachts
From €75,000 per week
Vinci II
26.7 m9 guestsSanlorenzo SX88
From €65,000 per week
Sedna
23 m8 guestsJet Tern Marine
From €36,000 per week
Frequently asked questions
Ask another questionWhen is the best time for a Sardinia yacht charter?
The season runs from May to September and peaks in July and August. May, June and September bring mild temperatures and a quieter pace. April and October also suit guests who prefer a calmer atmosphere.
Can we sail to Sardinia from Cannes?
Yes. Porto Cervo lies 217 nm from Cannes. Some itineraries also link the French Riviera, Corsica and Sardinia, starting with an overnight passage to Corsica.
Can we combine Sardinia and Corsica?
Yes. Bonifacio lies 7 nm from the northern tip of Sardinia, so one charter can link the La Maddalena archipelago with southern Corsica. To enjoy both islands properly, we recommend more than a week.
Where do charters start in Sardinia?
The marinas of Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo and Portisco welcome yachts on the Costa Smeralda. The itinerary on this page starts in Cannigione, 8 nm from Porto Cervo.
Which airport should we fly into?
In the north-east, Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport serves the Costa Smeralda and its marinas. For a charter in the south of Sardinia, Cagliari Elmas is the largest airport on the island.
Your Sardinia charter enquiry
The cruising area is set. Tell us your dates and the number of guests. Our broker will check availability and come back to you with suitable yachts.
Maxime Delattre, broker+33 6 08 48 67 99
