Yacht charter and Boat rental in Sardinia

Yacht charter and boat hire in Sardinia are best planned around one coast. Olbia, Porto Rotondo and Cannigione open La Maddalena, Costa Smeralda and Tavolara; Cagliari gives a separate southern choice between Villasimius to the east or Pula, Chia and Teulada to the west. These are distinct one-week cruising grounds.

Sardinia suits qualified bareboat crews and visitors booking a skipper. May, June and September balance warmth with lower berth pressure. The trade-off is exposure: the mistral can make the west coast, northern headlands and Strait of Bonifacio unsuitable while a sheltered gulf remains workable.

Boat Types Available in Sardinia

Sailing yachts

A sailing yacht in Sardinia suits active passages between Costa Smeralda anchorages or a southern circuit from Cagliari. Monohulls generally need less berth width than multihulls and perform efficiently under sail, but they heel and give less level living space. Compare reefing, cockpit shade and tankage against the route.

Catamarans

Catamarans in Sardinia offer a level saloon, wide cockpit and separated sleeping areas for families or two couples. Shallower draught can expand the choice of suitable water but never overrides protected-area rules. Greater beam and windage affect stern-to handling, buoy availability and marina cost around the busy north-east.

Motorboats

Motorboats in Sardinia fit day trips from Olbia, Cannigione or Cagliari when cabins are secondary. They connect nearby stops quickly, but comfort changes sharply with wind and short chop. Check operating area, fuel, skipper and licence terms on the listing; the regional no-licence filter is not general permission.

Motor yachts

Motor yachts in Sardinia add accommodation, range and weather protection for multi-day cruising. Larger offers often include crew, but fuel, meals, harbour charges and tender use remain listing-specific. Higher speed does not make an exposed Bonifacio or west-coast passage comfortable, so compare consumption and inclusions.

Power catamarans

Power catamarans in Sardinia combine multihull space and stability with engine-led passages for groups prioritising living space over sailing. They retain a wide berth footprint and can use substantial fuel. Check berth availability, realistic consumption and whether the base shortens the intended northern or southern route.

Gulets

Gulets in Sardinia are specialised group offers centred on deck space and service rather than hands-on sailing. Listings normally supply professional crew, yet meals, drinks, fuel, port charges and air-conditioning hours can differ. Compare the inclusion list and cabin layout instead of assuming a standard package.

Boat Rental Prices in Sardinia

These are the current usual or starting daily prices shown for Sardinia by boat type. Dates, trip length, boat size and included services can change the final price.

Sailing yacht charter prices

Sailing yacht charter in Sardinia usually costs €58 per day. A popular 9-berth sailing yacht is shown at €93 per day.

Catamaran charter prices

Catamaran charter in Sardinia usually costs €135 per day. A popular 9-berth catamaran is also shown at €135 per day.

Motorboat rental prices

Motorboat rental in Sardinia usually costs €80 per day. A popular 8-person motorboat is shown at €180 per day.

Power catamaran charter prices

Power catamaran charter in Sardinia starts at around €902 per day.

Charter Options in Sardinia

Bareboat charter gives the customer temporary possession and responsibility for their conduct. Italian rules require an appropriate qualification beyond six nautical miles and for certain engines nearer shore. Foreign qualifications can be used within recognised limits, subject to vessel flag, operator and insurer acceptance. Send the certificate before paying, keep it aboard and confirm the radio certificate required for the equipment.

A skippered charter puts navigation, harbour manoeuvres and weather decisions in professional hands around La Maddalena's zones. The contract can remain a lease or be a crewed service, so check responsibility, insurance and whether meals, fuel and marinas are included.

For a customer-operated boat, “no licence needed” applies only when the vessel, engine and permitted area meet limits confirmed by the operator.

Main Charter Bases and Sailing Areas

Olbia, Porto Rotondo and Portisco

Olbia yacht charters simplify airport logistics, while Porto Rotondo boat rentals and Portisco shorten access to Golfo Marinella and Costa Smeralda. Portisco preserves a choice between La Maddalena north and Tavolara south. After a late handover, use a confirmed nearby berth or permitted Gulf of Cugnana anchorage instead of committing to Bonifacio.

Cannigione and the northern archipelago

Cannigione yacht charters start inside the sheltered Gulf of Arzachena and reduce the first leg towards Palau and southern La Maddalena. The example seven-day northern Sardinia itinerary helps compare legs, but the forecast and park rules decide the stops. La Maddalena requires current pleasure-boating authorisation; entry, buoy use and overnight stays are not automatically included.

Cagliari and southern Sardinia

Cagliari boat rentals suit a separate southern week. Choose east towards Villasimius and Capo Carbonara or west through Pula, Chia and Teulada after checking the wind. The city offers provisioning and a short airport rail connection; a late check-in favours the Gulf of Angels instead of a fixed first evening in Villasimius or Teulada.

Sailing holidays and itineraries

Sailing in Sardinia divides into two practical weeks. From Olbia or Portisco a northern itinerary works through La Maddalena, Caprera and the smaller islands on short legs, with a national park permit charged per day and per boat length. From Cagliari the southern route runs west towards Carloforte and Sant'Antioco, with longer passages and fewer sheltered stops. Mistral from the north-west decides both plans, so keep one spare day.

Practical Sailing Information for Sardinia

May, June and September balance warm cruising with less pressure than July and August. Peak summer is hottest and berth competition increases. Early October can suit flexible crews, but shorter daylight, changing weather and reduced seasonal services make a rigid itinerary less dependable.

Use the official marine forecast and gale warnings, not a city app. Mistral matters most on the west coast, exposed northern headlands and the Strait of Bonifacio. Keep a return buffer and a shorter option inside the Gulf of Arzachena, Cugnana or Angels; the Alghero–Asinara route remains weather-sensitive in strong north-westerlies.

From 1 June to 30 September in 2026 and 2027, La Maddalena sets 7 knots within 500 metres of the coast and 10 knots between 500 and 1,000 metres in displacement mode. Anchor only on sand or mud outside emergency corridors, never on Posidonia or other sensitive habitat. Confirm current permit, buoy and overnight conditions before departure.

Tavolara–Punta Coda Cavallo, Capo Carbonara and Asinara apply separate zoning rules. Keep out of Zone A unless expressly authorised; elsewhere navigation, speed, anchoring and mooring depend on the mapped zone and seabed. Carry current charts and use provided moorings where required. Olbia Airport serves north-east bases, while Cagliari serves the south. Confirm transfers for late arrivals.

Book a Sardinia Yacht Charter with Boataround

Choose the coast first: north-east for compact island-hopping, Cagliari for a southern circuit, or a current east, north-west or south-west base for its own weather-led coast. Then compare the six categories and filter live Sardinia listings by dates, capacity and charter format. Check certificate acceptance, marina, permits, fuel, deposit and mandatory charges before booking.

Yacht charter and Boat rental in Sardinia

Charter a yacht and explore Sardinia! Prices start from 642 kr per day. Choose from the largest selection of sailboats, motor boats, catamarans, motor yachts, power catamarans and gulets.

Popular cities are Porto Rotondo, Olbia, Cannigione, Cagliari, Golfo Aranci, Cala Gonone, La Maddalena, Porto Cervo, Santa Reparata, Carloforte, Poltu Quatu, Arbatax, Porto Pozzo, Teulada, Torre Grande, Porto Pollo, Villasimius, Palau, Alghero, Golfo di Marinella, Santa Margherita di Pula and Santa Maria Navarrese.