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Port guide
Cagliari — at a glance
36 boats are available to book in Cagliari from 2 bases; the largest are Marina di Cagliari (27), Marina di Bonaria (9). The fleet is 24 sailing boats, 11 catamarans and 1 motor boat. The most common models are Dufour 470 (4), Bavaria Cruiser 46 (2), Bali 4.1 (2), Lagoon 42 (2), Dufour 360 Grand Large (2) — 29 models in all. Built 2004–2025, 10.3–17.5 m long, 3–6 cabins, up to 13 guests. Day rates start from €257; the typical boat here is around €533 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Cagliari is Sardinia’s capital and its southern charter base: Marina di Sant’Elmo and the pontoons of the city harbour hold a fleet ten minutes from the airport, with Villasimius and the Capo Carbonara marine reserve two hours east, the Sulcis islands of Sant’Antioco and San Pietro to the west, and quieter water and lower prices than the Costa Smeralda.
Charter bases in Cagliari
- Marina di Cagliari 27 boats
- Marina di Bonaria 9 boats
Getting there
By air. Cagliari Airport (CAG) at Elmas is about 8 km — 15 minutes by taxi or the airport train to the central station. By ferry. Ferries from Civitavecchia, Naples and Palermo land in the city port.
Cagliari before you cast off
The Castello quarter on its hill, the cathedral and the bastion terrace look down on the harbour; Poetto beach runs for 8 km east of the city. Nora’s Roman ruins are 40 minutes south-west, the flamingo lagoons on the edge of town.
The San Benedetto market is one of the largest in Italy; supermarkets are near the harbour and the marinas have fuel docks.
A week from Cagliari
Saturday — Cagliari → Villasimius (22 nm). East along the coast to the marina at Villasimius and the Capo Carbonara reserve.
Sunday — Villasimius → Costa Rei / Porto Corallo (20 nm). North up the east coast to the beaches of Costa Rei and the harbour at Porto Corallo.
Monday — Porto Corallo → Villasimius, Porto Giunco (20 nm). Back to the anchorages of Capo Carbonara.
Tuesday — Villasimius → Cagliari, Poetto (22 nm). A swim off Poetto and a night in the city.
Wednesday — Cagliari → Pula / Chia (25 nm). South-west to the anchorages off Nora and Chia’s beaches.
Thursday — Chia → Carloforte, San Pietro (35 nm). West to the Ligurian-speaking town of Carloforte on San Pietro.
Friday — Carloforte → Cagliari (50 nm). The long leg home; leave at dawn, or shorten the week by returning from Chia.
Types of boats in Cagliari
- Sailing boats 24 boats · from €257 per day
- Catamarans 11 boats · from €426 per day
- Motor boats 1 boat · from €592 per day
Ports near Cagliari
Carloforte (11 boats · 70 km) · San Teodoro (3 boats · 181 km) · Golfo Aranci (28 boats · 204 km) · Porto Rotondo (24 boats · 205 km) · Portisco (225 boats · 206 km) · Cannigione (70 boats · 213 km) · Poltu Quatu (5 boats · 217 km) · Porto Cervo (3 boats · 217 km) · All boats in Italy
Cagliari · prices
What a charter in Cagliari actually costs
Adriavela lists 36 boats leaving from Cagliari. What separates one price from another is the type of boat, its size, and the base it leaves from — not the month you go.
The average week is €3,924 and the cheapest boat on the list is €1,799. Figures are list prices for a 7-night bareboat charter, refreshed nightly; the exact total for your dates is confirmed on the boat’s own page before you book.
| Boat type | Boats | Guests | From | Average | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sailing boat 10.3–17.5 m · 4 cabins · built 2020 | Boats24 | Guests6–13 | From€1,799 | Average€3,413 | |
| Catamaran & trimaran 11.7–14.7 m · 5 cabins · built 2021 | Boats11 | Guests8–13 | From€2,985 | Average€5,077 | |
| Motor boat 12–12 m · 3 cabins · built 2004 | Boats1 | Guests6–6 | From€4,150 | Average€4,150 |
| Budget / week | Boats | Sleeps | Typical size | Mostly | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €1,500 – €3,000 | Boats10 29% | Sleeps7 | Typical size12 m | Mostly9 sailing boats, 1 catamaran & trimaran | |
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats21 62% | Sleeps10 | Typical size14 m | Mostly14 sailing boats, 6 catamaran & trimarans, 1 motor boat | |
| €6,000 – €12,000 | Boats3 9% | Sleeps12 | Typical size14 m | Mostly3 catamaran & trimarans |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Cagliari cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €257 and the typical boat is around €533 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,799. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter in Cagliari?
36 boats are available to book in Cagliari: 24 sailing boats, 11 catamarans and 1 motor boat. The most common models are Dufour 470, Bavaria Cruiser 46, Bali 4.1, Lagoon 42.
Which marinas do charters leave from in Cagliari?
Charters in Cagliari leave from 2 bases: Marina di Cagliari (27 boats), Marina di Bonaria (9 boats).
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
2 of the 36 boats in Cagliari are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.
How far is the airport from Cagliari?
The nearest airport is Cagliari Airport (CAG), under 10 km away as the crow flies; Alghero Airport (AHO) is about 175 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat in Italy?
For a sailing yacht or any boat with a larger engine, yes: a recognised skipper’s licence is checked at handover. Small motorboats with engines under 40 hp can be hired without one. Without a licence, a skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page.
What day do charters start?
Weekly charters run Saturday to Saturday: handover in the late afternoon and return to the base the evening before check-out at 9:00. Day charters start in the morning from the same pontoons.
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