Yacht charter in Sardinia, matched to who's actually on board

Sardinia's north coast gives a charter guest something rare: variety inside a short run. Out of Porto Cervo or Palau, the Maddalena Archipelago sits 10 to 20 nautical miles off, its granite islets and shallow bays sheltered enough for a family day of swimming stops. Head the other way along the Costa Smeralda and the same afternoon can turn into 30 nautical miles of villa-lined coast past Porto Rotondo and Cala di Volpe, better suited to guests who want distance and a faster pace. The fleet spans that range too, from compact day boats for a half-day out to superyachts such as the 56-metre Oceanco The Wellesley for a week afloat with guests who never need to touch land.

Booking here is not a single template stretched to fit every group. A day-rate and APA breakdown is set out before departure so it is clear what covers fuel, provisioning and crew, whether the trip is a half-day loop or a multi-day run with stops for restocking in Olbia or Palau. Charters can run from a few hours to a week or more, sleeping capacity and guest numbers vary by vessel — the Princess 64 Fly and Tecnomar Lamborghini 63 carry 10 guests, larger yachts up to 12 — and skippers plan around the season, tighter berth availability in July and August, and the afternoon Maestrale that can reshape an anchorage choice on the day.