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Olbia — at a glance
84 boats are available to book in Olbia from 5 bases; the largest are Marina di Olbia (64), Marina Golfo Cugnana (14), Molo Brin (4). The fleet is 56 catamarans, 22 sailing boats, 4 motor yachts, 1 motor boat and 1 gulet. The most common models are Lagoon 46 (8), Lagoon 42 (5), Oceanis 51.1 (5), Oceanis 46.1 (5), Dufour Catamaran 48 (4) — 44 models in all. Built 2006–2027, 8–39 m long, 3–6 cabins, up to 14 guests. Day rates start from €286; the typical boat here is around €931 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Olbia is Sardinia’s north-eastern port and its airport city: Marina di Olbia and the pontoons of the inner gulf hold a charter fleet ten minutes from the runway, with Tavolara across the bay, the Costa Smeralda half an hour to the north and the La Maddalena archipelago a day. It is the most convenient start in Sardinia — and the only one where the boat can be reached on foot from a hotel in town.
Charter bases in Olbia
- Marina di Olbia 64 boats
- Marina Golfo Cugnana 14 boats
- Molo Brin 4 boats
- LNI Olbia 1 boat
- Mavalmare Marina di Cugnana 1 boat
Getting there
By air. Olbia Airport (OLB) is about 5 km from the marina — ten minutes by taxi, the shortest transfer in Sardinia. By ferry. Ferries from Livorno, Genoa, Civitavecchia and Piombino land at Olbia’s Isola Bianca terminal, five minutes from the marina. By road. The SS131 and SS125 roads end in Olbia; paid parking inside the marina.
Olbia before you cast off
Olbia’s pedestrian centre, the Romanesque basilica of San Simplicio and the waterfront cafés are a walk from the marinas; Tavolara’s cliffs fill the view across the gulf. Porto Cervo and the Costa Smeralda are 30 minutes by road, the beaches of San Teodoro 25 minutes south.
Supermarkets within a short taxi of the marina and in the town centre; the marina has a fuel dock, chandlery, mini-market and restaurants; Olbia’s market for fresh food.
A week from Olbia
Saturday — Olbia → Tavolara (8 nm). Out of the gulf to the anchorage under Tavolara’s 500-metre cliffs, or the quay at Porto San Paolo.
Sunday — Tavolara → Porto Cervo (20 nm). North up the Costa Smeralda to Porto Cervo or Cala di Volpe.
Monday — Porto Cervo → La Maddalena (12 nm). Into the archipelago; the town quay of La Maddalena.
Tuesday — La Maddalena → Spargi / Santa Maria (6 nm). The park islands: Cala Corsara, Budelli, Santa Maria for the night.
Wednesday — Santa Maria → Bonifacio (12 nm). Across the strait to Corsica’s cliff-top harbour.
Thursday — Bonifacio → Caprera (14 nm). Back into the park to Caprera’s anchorages.
Friday — Caprera → Olbia (25 nm). South down the coast to the marina by the afternoon.
Types of boats in Olbia
- Catamarans 56 boats · from €557 per day
- Sailing boats 22 boats · from €286 per day
- Motor yachts 4 boats · from €1,393 per day
- Motor boats 1 boat
- Gulets 1 boat · from €4,714 per day
Ports near Olbia
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Olbia · prices
What a charter in Olbia actually costs
Adriavela lists 84 boats leaving from Olbia. 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 €12,265 and the cheapest boat on the list is €2,002. 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 11.7–23.8 m · 4 cabins · built 2024 | Boats56 | Guests6–14 | From€3,905 | Average€14,382 | |
| Sailing boat 10.5–17.1 m · 4 cabins · built 2023 | Boats22 | Guests6–12 | From€2,002 | Average€3,489 | |
| Motor yacht 15.2–27 m · 4 cabins · built 2021 | Boats4 | Guests6–12 | From€9,751 | Average€27,234 | |
| Motor boat 8–8 m · built 2017 | Boats1 | Guests— | From— | Average— | |
| Gulet 39–39 m · 6 cabins · built 2006 | Boats1 | Guests12–12 | From€33,000 | Average€33,000 |
| Charter length | Available for a trip type | Share of fleet |
|---|---|---|
| One day | Available for a trip type 12 | Share of fleet14% |
| Two days | Available for a trip type 12 | Share of fleet14% |
| Three days | Available for a trip type 12 | Share of fleet14% |
| Four days | Available for a trip type 12 | Share of fleet14% |
| One week | Available for a trip type 84 | 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 | Boats9 12% | Sleeps8 | Typical size12 m | Mostly9 sailing boats | |
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats20 27% | Sleeps12 | Typical size14 m | Mostly10 sailing boats, 10 catamaran & trimarans | |
| €6,000 – €12,000 | Boats27 36% | Sleeps10 | Typical size14 m | Mostly24 catamaran & trimarans, 2 sailing boats, 1 motor yacht | |
| Over €12,000 | Boats19 25% | Sleeps10 | Typical size19 m | Mostly15 catamaran & trimarans, 3 motor yachts, 1 gulet |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Olbia cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €286 and the typical boat is around €931 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €2,002. 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 Olbia?
84 boats are available to book in Olbia: 56 catamarans, 22 sailing boats, 4 motor yachts, 1 motor boat and 1 gulet. The most common models are Lagoon 46, Lagoon 42, Oceanis 51.1, Oceanis 46.1.
Which marinas do charters leave from in Olbia?
Charters in Olbia leave from 5 bases: Marina di Olbia (64 boats), Marina Golfo Cugnana (14 boats), Molo Brin (4 boats), LNI Olbia (1 boat), Mavalmare Marina di Cugnana (1 boat).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 12 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?
9 of the 84 boats in Olbia 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 Olbia?
The nearest airport is Olbia Airport (OLB), under 10 km away as the crow flies; Figari Sud-Corse Airport (FSC) 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.