Yacht Charter in Sardinia, From Day Boats to Superyachts

Guest numbers depend on the vessel. Across the fleet, many motor yachts and catamarans carry up to 12 guests for both day charters and overnight cruising, with sleeping capacity typically matching the day-guest limit on crewed yachts of this size. Larger superyachts and smaller day-boats sit outside that range, so tell us your group size and we'll match you to a vessel with the right layout rather than the nearest available boat.

Not on a crewed charter. A qualified captain and crew run the vessel, so no licence is required from guests. Bareboat charters, where guests skipper the boat themselves, follow different licensing rules depending on vessel size and flag state — if that's the format you're considering, tell us in advance so we can check requirements for the specific yacht.

Charters are usually quoted as a base rate covering the yacht and crew, with fuel and an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) charged separately to cover consumables such as food, drink and dockage. The APA is settled against actual spend, not a flat fee, so it varies with route length and guest preferences. A short Maddalena circuit from Porto Cervo, for example, runs 30–40 nautical miles and is comparatively fuel-light next to a Bonifacio round trip or a longer multi-day route — we'll break down the base rate and APA estimate for your specific itinerary before you commit.

June through September is peak season, with warm water and the fullest fleet availability, though anchor fields in the Maddalena archipelago and beaches such as La Pelosa get busy by mid-morning in high summer. May and October offer a quieter trade-off: fewer boats at anchor, more room to book preferred permit areas, and the Maestrale — the north-west wind that can build suddenly in the Sardinian Strait, particularly on summer afternoons — is less frequent. September also brings the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta at Porto Cervo, when premium berths tighten considerably.

Yes, and route choice makes the difference. The Maddalena archipelago's shallow, sheltered anchor fields suit swimming and tender use for younger guests, and half-day or full-day formats keep things manageable without committing to an overnight passage. We ask about children's ages when planning so the captain can favour calmer anchorages and appropriate mooring over more exposed stretches of coast.

Sometimes, depending on the season and the vessel category you want. Availability is tightest in July and August, especially for larger yachts and around events like the September regatta at Porto Cervo, when berths and premium boats are booked well ahead. Outside peak weeks, and particularly in the shoulder months, last-minute options are more realistic — get in touch with your dates and we'll check what's actually free rather than guessing at a fixed window.

Both are part of normal route planning. Multi-day itineraries can combine anchorages such as the Maddalena islands, the Costa Smeralda coastline between Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo, or a run south towards Cala Luna, with an overnight stop built into the plan; crossing to Bonifacio in Corsica involves French customs clearance, so that leg needs to be confirmed early. For day charters, crew are briefed on the boat's toy inventory and on timings for coastal club stops near Costa Smeralda before guests board, so the vessel and route are set up for tender use, swim platforms or a club stop rather than a single fixed anchorage. Tell us what matters most for the day and we build the plan around it.