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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
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Golfo Aranci — at a glance
25 boats are available to book in Golfo Aranci from 3 bases; the largest are Mare Fun Charter & Marina (12), Marina dell'Isola (10), Porto di Golfo Aranci (3). The fleet is 17 catamarans, 4 sailing boats, 3 motor boats and 1 motor yacht. The most common models are Bali Catsmart (4), Bali 5.4 (3), Bali 4.2 (2), Lagoon 46 (2), Bavaria Sport 37 (1) — 17 models in all. Built 2008–2027, 10–22.5 m long, 1–7 cabins, up to 13 guests. Day rates start from €382; the typical boat here is around €794 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Golfo Aranci is the fishing and ferry town at the tip of the Olbia gulf, twenty minutes from the airport, with a charter fleet on its marina pontoons: Tavolara is in view across the water, the Costa Smeralda begins around the cape, and the La Maddalena archipelago is a day to the north. A quieter start than Portisco for the same cruising ground.
Charter bases in Golfo Aranci
- Mare Fun Charter & Marina 12 boats
- Marina dell'Isola 10 boats
- Porto di Golfo Aranci 3 boats
Getting there
By air. Olbia Airport (OLB) is about 20 km — 20–25 minutes by taxi. By ferry and rail. Ferries from Livorno and Civitavecchia land at Golfo Aranci itself; the railway from Olbia ends at the port.
Golfo Aranci before you cast off
The town has beaches on both sides of its cape and a walk to the lighthouse; Olbia is 20 minutes, Porto Cervo 40. Dolphins are regular in the gulf.
Supermarkets in the town within walking distance of the marina; the marina has fuel and restaurants.
A week from Golfo Aranci
Saturday — Portisco → Porto Cervo or Cala di Volpe (8 nm). North along the Costa Smeralda for a first night at anchor in Cala di Volpe or on the quay at Porto Cervo.
Sunday — Porto Cervo → La Maddalena, Cala Gavetta (12 nm). Into the archipelago (a park permit is bought online for the boat) and the town quay of La Maddalena.
Monday — La Maddalena → Spargi / Budelli (6 nm). The islands of the park: Cala Corsara on Spargi, the pink beach of Budelli seen from the water, Santa Maria for the night.
Tuesday — Santa Maria → Bonifacio, Corsica (12 nm). Across the strait to Bonifacio’s harbour inside the limestone cliffs; a customs formality but no visa.
Wednesday — Bonifacio → Lavezzi → Caprera (14 nm). The Lavezzi islands for a swim, then back into the park to the anchorages of Caprera.
Thursday — Caprera → Tavolara (20 nm). South past Olbia to the anchorage under Tavolara’s cliffs.
Friday — Tavolara → Portisco (10 nm). A short leg back to the marina; refuel on the way in.
Types of boats in Golfo Aranci
- Catamarans 17 boats · from €382 per day
- Sailing boats 4 boats · from €567 per day
- Motor boats 3 boats · from €650 per day
- Motor yachts 1 boat · from €4,842 per day
Ports near Golfo Aranci
Porto Rotondo (23 boats · 7 km) · Portisco (219 boats · 8 km) · Porto Cervo (3 boats · 16 km) · Cannigione (73 boats · 18 km) · Poltu Quatu (5 boats · 18 km) · San Teodoro (3 boats · 25 km) · Porto Pollo (4 boats · 31 km) · Cagliari (37 boats · 204 km) · All boats in Italy
Golfo Aranci · prices
What a charter in Golfo Aranci actually costs
Adriavela lists 25 boats leaving from Golfo Aranci. 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 €8,265 and the cheapest boat on the list is €2,678. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catamaran & trimaran 11.8–16.8 m · 4 cabins · built 2024 | Boats17 | Guests6–13 | From€2,678 | Average€7,229 | |
| Sailing boat 14.4–17.5 m · 4 cabins · built 2018 | Boats4 | Guests4–12 | From€3,971 | Average€5,735 | |
| Motor boat 10–12 m · 2 cabins · built 2011 | Boats3 | Guests2–4 | From€4,550 | Average€7,525 | |
| Motor yacht 22.5–22.5 m · 4 cabins · built 2015 | Boats1 | Guests9–9 | From€33,900 | Average€33,900 |
| Charter length | Available for a trip type | Share of fleet |
|---|---|---|
| One day | Available for a trip type 5 | Share of fleet20% |
| Two days | Available for a trip type 5 | Share of fleet20% |
| Three days | Available for a trip type 5 | Share of fleet20% |
| Four days | Available for a trip type 5 | Share of fleet20% |
| One week | Available for a trip type 25 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €1,500 – €3,000 | Boats1 5% | Sleeps8 | Typical size12 m | Mostly1 catamaran & trimaran | |
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats11 50% | Sleeps8 | Typical size13 m | Mostly8 catamaran & trimarans, 2 sailing boats, 1 motor boat | |
| €6,000 – €12,000 | Boats6 27% | Sleeps9 | Typical size14 m | Mostly4 catamaran & trimarans, 1 motor boat, 1 sailing boat | |
| Over €12,000 | Boats4 18% | Sleeps10 | Typical size17 m | Mostly3 catamaran & trimarans, 1 motor yacht |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Golfo Aranci cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €382 and the typical boat is around €794 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €2,678. 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 Golfo Aranci?
25 boats are available to book in Golfo Aranci: 17 catamarans, 4 sailing boats, 3 motor boats and 1 motor yacht. The most common models are Bali Catsmart, Bali 5.4, Bali 4.2, Lagoon 46.
Which marinas do charters leave from in Golfo Aranci?
Charters in Golfo Aranci leave from 3 bases: Mare Fun Charter & Marina (12 boats), Marina dell'Isola (10 boats), Porto di Golfo Aranci (3 boats).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 5 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?
3 of the 25 boats in Golfo Aranci 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 Golfo Aranci?
The nearest airport is Olbia Airport (OLB), about 15 km away as the crow flies; Figari Sud-Corse Airport (FSC) is about 70 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.