10 guests · 4 cabins €4,500 / day
Private Yachting from Porto Cervo to the Maddalena Islands
Luxury Yacht Charter in Sardinia
From compact day boats to superyachts, each charter is matched to the waters you want to cover and the pace of the group on board, with day-rate and fuel costs set out plainly before you hire or book.
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One harbour. A different boat for every occasion.
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8 guests · 4 cabins €12,500 / day
How charter works
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Choose your yacht
Browse the Sardinia fleet by type and open the yacht you want.
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Send a request
Tell us dates and boarding point via form or WhatsApp — we confirm availability.
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Board with the crew
Meet the crew at the marina in Sardinia; timing is confirmed once availability is locked.
What every charter includes
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24/7 support
Full operator support for the entire rental, not only at handover.
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Clear day rates
Published day rate up front — fuel and APA explained before you confirm.
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Professional crew
Skipper and crew are included on most of the fleet.
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Crypto accepted
Pay by card or crypto — whichever suits you.
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Confirmed model
Exact specs shared before you confirm.
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Your language
A manager who speaks your language — EN, ES, RU, FR and more.
Concierge
Why Charter With Sardinia Yacht Hire
Vessel Matched To Your Group, Not A Fixed Package
Our fleet ranges from compact day boats to superyachts, and we match size, layout and route to who is actually on board — a sheltered Maddalena circuit for a family, or a longer Costa Smeralda run for guests chartering for distance and pace.
Day-Rate And APA Figures Set Out Before You Book
We break down what the quoted rate covers against the separate APA for fuel, provisioning and crew, so the cost of your luxury yacht rental is clear before departure from Porto Cervo or Palau.
Skippers Who Adjust For The Afternoon Maestrale
Rather than holding a fixed plan regardless of conditions, our skippers brief guests on the afternoon wind and shift anchorage choice when the Sardinian Strait turns, keeping the day on schedule and comfortable.
Multi-Day Routes Planned With Customs In Mind
For itineraries crossing the Bonifacio Strait into Corsica, route planning accounts for clearance requirements at Bonifacio, so a crewed yacht charter extending beyond Sardinian waters is arranged with the right paperwork in hand.
Provisioning Coordinated Around Where You Depart
Porto Cervo's marina supermarket suits short trips, but longer passages are provisioned through Olbia or Palau instead, matching supply runs to whether you hire a motor yacht for a day or a week-long itinerary.
Sardinia / Italy
Granite Coasts, Park Waters and Afternoon Wind
Sardinia's northern coastline is granite rather than sand — weathered rock shelves and low island chains that create the sheltered, emerald-coloured bays the island is known for. The Maddalena Archipelago National Park alone takes in seven main islands and more than sixty smaller ones, lying roughly 10 to 20 nautical miles from Porto Cervo or Palau. Parts of the park are regulated: certain anchorages require permits booked through the park authority, and Budelli's pink beach may only be viewed from the water, with no landing permitted.
The island's yachting identity is concentrated around the Costa Smeralda, where Porto Cervo marina, developed under the Aga Khan, is regarded as the Mediterranean's leading superyacht berth. The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda hosts major regattas there, including the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in September, when premium berths are at their tightest. Guests arranging a luxury yacht charter in Sardinia during July and August should expect berths in the prestige marinas to be committed months ahead.
One practical fact shapes almost every day on the water here: the Maestrale, the north-west wind that can build quickly across the Sardinian Strait, most often during summer afternoons. It is the reason experienced skippers choose anchorages by shelter rather than by postcard appeal, and why morning starts suit the busier bays. May and October usually bring calmer conditions and easier access to permit anchorages, which is worth weighing when you plan when to rent a yacht and which stretch of coast to explore.
Q & A
Charter Planning Questions
A quick read of what most charter clients ask before booking.
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What determines the cost of a luxury yacht charter in Sardinia?
Pricing is built from a day-rate plus an APA, an advance provisioning allowance that covers fuel, provisioning and crew costs during the charter. Rates are broken down before booking so you understand exactly what the day-rate covers and what the APA settles separately, with departures typically arranged from Porto Cervo or Palau.
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Can a multi-day itinerary include a crossing to Corsica, and does that involve customs?
Yes, longer itineraries can extend across the Bonifacio Strait, roughly 11 nm north to Corsica, where French customs clearance applies on arrival at Bonifacio. This kind of route suits a crewed yacht charter carrying proper clearance papers, so multi-day planning factors in paperwork alongside anchorage choices and sea conditions.
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Do I need a boating licence to charter or rent a yacht here?
It depends on whether you choose a crewed charter or a bareboat yacht rental. A crewed charter requires no licence from guests, since a professional skipper handles navigation, while bareboat hire generally requires a recognised sailing qualification and relevant experience matched to the vessel's size and the planned route.
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Can the skipper change the route once we are already out on the water?
Yes, routes are planned to stay flexible rather than fixed in advance. Skippers brief guests on the afternoon Maestrale, the north-west wind that can build suddenly across the Sardinian Strait, and adjust anchorage choice accordingly, a consideration that matters most during July and August afternoons.
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How many guests can a yacht carry, and does that number change overnight?
Guest capacity is set per vessel and can differ between day cruising and overnight stays, since cabin count limits how many guests can sleep aboard compared with how many can be carried on a day trip. Confirm both figures for the specific yacht you are considering before settling on a group size.
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How far ahead should I book, and is last-minute availability ever possible?
Availability shifts with the season, with Porto Cervo berths booked months ahead through July and August and especially tight during the September Loro Piana Regatta week. Outside peak dates, including the April repositioning period, last-minute enquiries are sometimes workable, so it is worth asking directly about open dates close to departure.
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What range of yachts can I actually charter, from smaller boats to larger vessels?
The fleet spans from compact day boats to superyachts, so the right choice depends on group size, pace and whether you want a sheltered Maddalena circuit or a longer Costa Smeralda run. Matching vessel to guest profile is part of planning a private yacht charter rather than offering one fixed itinerary.
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