North-East Sardinia · Costa Smeralda
The complete guide to a private day at sea in north-east Sardinia — and the easy way to book one. La Maddalena, the Costa Smeralda and Tavolara, on a private yacht with skipper.
Where to go by boat
North-east Sardinia has the most spectacular coastline in the Mediterranean: the protected La Maddalena archipelago, the glamorous Costa Smeralda and the wild Tavolara reserve, all within an easy day's cruise of Porto Rotondo. A private day charter is the best way to see it — the whole boat for your group, an expert skipper and the freedom to choose where to swim and where to have lunch.
Use this guide to pick your route and book the right experience. Whether you want the turquoise coves of La Maddalena, the style of Porto Cervo or a relaxed family day, we'll tailor it to the weather and to you.
Spargi, Budelli's Pink Beach and Cala Coticcio — Caribbean-like water in a national marine park.
La Maddalena boat tour →Cala di Volpe, Liscia Ruja and the most exclusive bays of the coast.
Porto Cervo yacht charter →The classic full-day private trip with skipper, up to 11 guests.
Day charter Porto Rotondo →A dramatic mountain-island and marine reserve off Olbia, great for snorkelling.
Book with Costa Smeralda Yachts →Prices
Private, whole boat, skipper included, fuel separate. No weekend surcharge; half day from €1,070, sunset from €850.
In short
The 2027 season runs from 1 May to 30 September. May (€1,700/day) is the quietest month, with long days and empty anchorages. June and late August–September (€2,000/day) have warm sea and fewer boats — in Sardinia September is worth as much as June. 1 July–22 August (€2,600/day) is peak season: book early.
Budelli's Pink Beach is a zone A of the La Maddalena National Park: no landing and no swimming, you admire it from the boat. Mortorio and Soffi are an integral reserve: swimming and anchoring in the permitted band, no landing. Anchoring on Posidonia meadows is forbidden everywhere — we anchor on sand or use buoys. The skipper knows the zoning and plans the route accordingly.
From €1,700 / day
Skipper included · fuel separate · up to 11 guests. Best season May–October. We reply on WhatsApp the same day.
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FAQ
Season 2027 (1 May–30 Sep), whole yacht with skipper: full day €1,700 in May, €2,000 in June and from 23 August to 30 September, €2,600 from 1 July to 22 August. Half day from €1,070, sunset from €850. No weekend surcharge; fuel charged on consumption.
La Maddalena (Spargi, Budelli Pink Beach, Cala Coticcio), the Costa Smeralda (Porto Cervo, Cala di Volpe) and Tavolara.
A full day is about 7–8 hours; half-day and sunset cruises are also available.
No — charters are skippered; an experienced captain drives the boat.
May to October. June and September offer great weather with lower rates than July–August.