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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina guide
Marina Cala de' Medici — at a glance
47 boats are available to book 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 €200; the typical boat here is around €385 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
The marina
Where
Viale Trieste 142, Castiglioncello, Italy.
43.4029° N, 10.4167° E
Fleet
47 boats: 41 sailing boats, 6 catamarans. Charters are handed over at the base; check-in and check-out times are on each boat’s page.
Nearest airport
Pisa Airport (PSA), about 30 km as the crow flies; Elba Airport (EBA), about 75 km.
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Pisa Airport (PSA), about 30 km from the base 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, and a taxi from the airport is the usual alternative.
Getting to the area, what to see ashore and a week's itinerary from here are on the Castiglioncello page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Sailing boats 41 boats · from €200 per day
- Catamarans 6 boats · from €446 per day
All 47 boats in Castiglioncello
Ports near Castiglioncello
Cecina (5 boats · 12 km) · Livorno (5 boats · 17 km) · San Vincenzo (24 boats · 35 km) · Piombino (30 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
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from Marina Cala de' Medici cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €200 and the typical boat is around €385 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,400. 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 from Marina Cala de' Medici?
47 boats are available to book from Marina Cala de' Medici: 41 sailing boats and 6 catamarans. The most common models are Oceanis 46.1, Hanse 460, Oceanis 51.1, Oceanis 35.1.
How many boats are based at Marina Cala de' Medici?
All 47 charter boats in Castiglioncello are based at Marina Cala de' Medici.
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?
2 of the 47 boats from Marina Cala de' Medici 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 Marina Cala de' Medici?
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.
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