Italy · yacht charter
Sardinia.
Cruising from Porto Cervo across the Costa Smeralda, with passages to the Maddalena archipelago and Corsica.
Overview
What to expect.
Sardinia is the Mediterranean’s largest charter-focused island and the operational anchor of the Costa Smeralda: a thirty-kilometre coast of pink granite, sheltered coves, and a fleet of marinas built to handle the superyacht business. Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo are the principal embarkation ports.
The season runs mid-June through mid-September. The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in late August / early September draw the largest fleet of the year; the Maddalena archipelago, north of the Costa Smeralda, remains quieter throughout. Onward cruising to Corsica and the Italian mainland is standard.
Fleet
Yachts currently open in Sardinia.
Season
When to cruise.
- Best months
- June to September
- Prevailing winds
- Maestrale · light afternoon breeze
- Typical base ports
- Porto Cervo Marina · Marina di Porto Rotondo
Mid-June through mid-September. The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in early September draw the largest fleet of the season; the Maddalena archipelago remains quieter throughout.
Ports
Marinas and anchorages.
Porto Cervo Marina
The principal Costa Smeralda harbour. The private superyacht facility with international fleet coverage in peak weeks.
Marina di Porto Rotondo
The secondary Costa Smeralda port: quieter than Porto Cervo, used for embarkation on northbound routings.
Maddalena anchorages
The protected coves across the archipelago. The standard cruising ground north of the Costa Smeralda.
Frequently asked
Practical questions.
- When is the cruising season in Sardinia?
- Mid-June through mid-September. The Costa Smeralda fleet peaks in late July and August; the Maddalena anchorages remain quieter throughout.
- Where do charters depart from?
- Porto Cervo Marina is the principal port; Marina di Porto Rotondo is the alternative. Both accommodate superyacht embarkation.
- Can charters extend to Corsica or the Italian mainland?
- Yes — the Strait of Bonifacio, the Lavezzi islands and southern Corsica are within reach. The Amalfi Coast and Sicily are arranged for longer cruises.
- What events shape the calendar?
- The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in September draw the largest fleet of the season. Berthing tightens in those weeks — book early.
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Marinas & ports
- Porto Cervo Marina
- Marina di Porto Rotondo
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Field notes
Related reading.
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