“
5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Port guide
Castiglioncello — at a glance
47 boats are available to book in Castiglioncello from Marina Cala de' Medici. The fleet is 41 sailing boats and 6 catamarans. The most common models are Oceanis 46.1 (6), Hanse 460 (4), Oceanis 51.1 (3), Oceanis 35.1 (2), Lagoon 42 (2) — 33 models in all. Built 2004–2026, 10.3–19.1 m long, 2–6 cabins, up to 13 guests. Day rates start from €185; the typical boat here is around €381 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Castiglioncello is a resort on the Tuscan coast south of Livorno whose marina, Cala de’ Medici at Rosignano, is the largest charter base on the Tuscan mainland: Elba is four hours across the channel, Capraia three, and the Tuscan archipelago — Giglio, Giannutri, the Argentario — a week. Pisa airport is 45 minutes away.
The Tuscan week has real sailing: a mistral that can blow for two or three days on this coast, longer legs than Sardinia, and quieter harbours. May to September is the season.
Getting there
By air. Pisa Airport (PSA) is about 45 km — 45 minutes by taxi or transfer; Florence (FLR) about 110 km, an hour and a half. By rail. Castiglioncello and Rosignano stations are on the Pisa–Rome coastal line; the marina is a short taxi from either. By road. The SS1 Aurelia and the A12 motorway exit Rosignano are minutes from the marina; paid parking inside.
Castiglioncello before you cast off
Castiglioncello is a pine-shaded promontory of villas and small coves; the Etruscan coast road south runs to Bolgheri’s cypress avenue and vineyards, 30 minutes away. Pisa and its tower are 45 minutes, Florence an hour and a half.
Supermarkets in Rosignano Solvay next to the marina; the marina has a mini-market, chandlers, restaurants and a fuel dock.
A week from Castiglioncello
Saturday — base → Elba, Portoferraio (25 nm). Across to Elba’s main harbour under the Medici walls.
Sunday — Portoferraio → Marciana Marina (10 nm). West along the north coast to the small harbour under Monte Capanne.
Monday — Marciana → Capraia (25 nm). North-west to the island of Capraia, a single village and a harbour in a national park.
Tuesday — Capraia → Elba, Porto Azzurro (35 nm). Back to Elba’s east coast and the harbour at Porto Azzurro.
Wednesday — Porto Azzurro → Giglio (30 nm). South to Giglio Porto and the castle village above it.
Thursday — Giglio → Giannutri → Talamone (20 nm). The islet of Giannutri for a swim, then the mainland harbour of Talamone under the Argentario.
Friday — Talamone → base (30–40 nm). The long leg back up the coast; leave early to be in by the afternoon.
Types of boats in Castiglioncello
- Sailing boats 41 boats · from €185 per day
- Catamarans 6 boats · from €357 per day
Ports near Castiglioncello
Cecina (5 boats · 12 km) · Livorno (5 boats · 17 km) · San Vincenzo (25 boats · 35 km) · Piombino (32 boats · 52 km) · Puntone (26 boats · 65 km) · Punta Ala (24 boats · 71 km) · Bocca di Magra (4 boats · 79 km) · La Spezia (16 boats · 90 km) · All boats in Italy
Castiglioncello · prices
What a charter in Castiglioncello actually costs
Adriavela lists 47 boats leaving from Castiglioncello. 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 €3,287 and the cheapest boat on the list is €1,299. 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 10.3–19.1 m · 4 cabins · built 2021 | Boats41 | Guests4–13 | From€1,299 | Average€3,084 | |
| Catamaran & trimaran 11.7–14.3 m · 4 cabins · built 2019 | Boats6 | Guests8–12 | From€2,499 | Average€4,424 |
| Charter length | Available for a trip type | Share of fleet |
|---|---|---|
| One day | Available for a trip type 6 | Share of fleet13% |
| Two days | Available for a trip type 6 | Share of fleet13% |
| Three days | Available for a trip type 6 | Share of fleet13% |
| Four days | Available for a trip type 6 | Share of fleet13% |
| One week | Available for a trip type 47 | Share of fleet100% |
Short charters are priced per boat and date rather than by the week, so no range is quoted here. Pick your days on a boat’s page and the rate comes back live.
| Budget / week | Boats | Sleeps | Typical size | Mostly | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under €1,500 | Boats1 3% | Sleeps4 | Typical size10 m | Mostly1 sailing boat | |
| €1,500 – €3,000 | Boats18 55% | Sleeps8 | Typical size13 m | Mostly17 sailing boats, 1 catamaran & trimaran | |
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats13 39% | Sleeps10 | Typical size14 m | Mostly9 sailing boats, 4 catamaran & trimarans | |
| €6,000 – €12,000 | Boats1 3% | Sleeps6 | Typical size19 m | Mostly1 sailing boat |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Castiglioncello cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €185 and the typical boat is around €381 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,299. 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 Castiglioncello?
47 boats are available to book in Castiglioncello: 41 sailing boats and 6 catamarans. The most common models are Oceanis 46.1, Hanse 460, Oceanis 51.1, Oceanis 35.1.
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 6 boats here accept a single-day booking. A day rate is quoted for the specific boat and date, so pick your day on the boat’s own page and the price comes back live.
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?
14 of the 47 boats in Castiglioncello 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 Castiglioncello?
The nearest airport is Pisa Airport (PSA), about 30 km away as the crow flies; Elba Airport (EBA) is about 75 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.
How far is Elba from the Tuscan mainland bases?
Portoferraio is about 25 nm from Castiglioncello and 6 nm from Piombino — four hours or one, depending on the base.
Read next
- Italy guide: when to go, where to sail, what a charter costs
- Yacht Charter in Sicily: Sailing the Aeolian Islands
- Amalfi Coast by Boat: Capri, Positano and the Bay of Naples
- Yacht Charter in Sardinia: La Maddalena, the Costa Smeralda and Beyond
- Yacht Charter in Italy: Costs, Bases and the Routes Worth Sailing