Yacht Charter in Sardinia — Common Questions

Corporate charters are arranged around the group's needs, with catering, timing and privacy requirements confirmed yacht by yacht rather than assumed as standard. Vessels in the fleet range from compact day boats to superyachts, so galley capacity, crew service and dining space vary; share guest numbers and the occasion so the right yacht and catering arrangement can be matched.

A licence is only required for bareboat charters, where you skipper the vessel yourself; crewed charters come with a professional skipper or crew, so no licence is needed from the guest. Confirm which format applies to the yacht you are considering, since the fleet spans small day boats to superyachts with different crewing setups.

Multi-day itineraries can extend to the Bonifacio Strait, roughly 11 nm north, where French customs clearance applies at Bonifacio before guests go ashore. This works for crewed yachts carrying the right clearance papers, and is typically planned as part of a longer Sardinia–Corsica route rather than a single-day outing. Confirm the crossing with your broker when building a multi-day plan.

Charter pricing is typically quoted separately from running costs such as fuel, berthing and provisioning, covered through an APA, an advance provisioning allowance set aside for the trip. Distance affects fuel use — a Maddalena circuit from Porto Cervo runs 30-40 nm round trip, a Bonifacio crossing adds about 22 nm. Ask for a cost breakdown specific to your yacht and route.

The Maddalena Archipelago's sheltered anchorages suit families, with calm, shallow water around islands like Spargi that make swimming and tender transfers easier to manage with children on board. Conditions change with the season and wind, so routes and anchor choices are planned around the group's age range and comfort rather than a fixed itinerary. Discuss ages and swimming ability when planning the day.

June through September is peak season, with Maddalena anchorages filling and beaches such as La Pelosa busy by mid-morning, so early starts matter. May and October offer calmer conditions, with the Maestrale wind less frequent and permit anchorages easier to access, though some venues and services operate on a shorter calendar outside summer. Choose based on whether you prioritise availability or quieter water.

Toy inventory varies by yacht, so it's confirmed before guests board rather than assumed as standard across the fleet, which ranges from compact day boats to superyachts. Shallow anchor fields such as those in the Maddalena suit tenders and swim platforms, while stops near Costa Smeralda's coastal clubs can be arranged separately. Specify the toys or club access you want when planning.