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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina guide
Porto di Golfo Aranci — at a glance
3 boats are available to book from Porto di Golfo Aranci — 12% of the boats in Golfo Aranci (25 in all). The fleet is 1 sailing boat, 1 catamaran and 1 motor yacht. The boats are Maiora 20S, Hanse 575 and Bali 5.4. Built 2015–2022, 16.8–22.5 m long, 2–5 cabins, up to 10 guests. Day rates start from €1,222; the typical boat here is around €2,534 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
The marina
Where
Piazza dei Pescatori 1, Golfo Aranci, Italy.
40.9966° N, 9.6228° E
Fleet
3 boats: 1 sailing boat, 1 catamaran, 1 motor yacht. Charters are handed over at the base; check-in and check-out times are on each boat’s page.
Nearest airport
Olbia Airport (OLB), about 15 km as the crow flies; Figari Sud-Corse Airport (FSC), about 70 km.
In the city
3 charter bases in Golfo Aranci with 25 boats in all; the city page lists them.
Other bases in Golfo Aranci
- Mare Fun Charter & Marina 12 boats
- Marina dell'Isola 10 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 Porto di 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 at this marina
- Sailing boats 1 boat · from €1,222 per day
- Catamarans 1 boat · from €2,534 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
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from Porto di Golfo Aranci cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €1,222 and the typical boat is around €2,534 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €8,554. 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 Porto di Golfo Aranci?
3 boats are available to book from Porto di Golfo Aranci: 1 sailing boat, 1 catamaran and 1 motor yacht. The boats are Maiora 20S, Hanse 575, Bali 5.4.
How many boats are based at Porto di Golfo Aranci?
3 of the 25 charter boats in Golfo Aranci are based at Porto di Golfo Aranci. The other bases in Golfo Aranci are Mare Fun Charter & Marina (12), Marina dell'Isola (10).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 3 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.
How far is the airport from Porto di 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.