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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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Piombino — at a glance
32 boats are available to book in Piombino from 2 bases; the largest are Salivoli (18), Marina Arcipelago Toscano (14). The fleet is 26 sailing boats and 6 catamarans. The most common models are Dufour 41 (4), Dufour 48 (3), Lagoon 42 (2), Tanna 47 (1), Dufour 425 (1) — 26 models in all. Built 2000–2027, 10.3–17 m long, 2–8 cabins, up to 14 guests. Day rates start from €264; the typical boat here is around €431 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Piombino is the ferry port for Elba on the Tuscan coast, and Marina di Salivoli beside it is the closest charter base to the island: Portoferraio is six miles across the channel, an hour’s sail. The Tuscan archipelago — Elba, Capraia, Giglio and the Argentario — is the week, with Pianosa and Montecristo seen from the water. Pisa airport is an hour and a half away.
Charter bases in Piombino
- Salivoli 18 boats
- Marina Arcipelago Toscano 14 boats
Getting there
By air. Pisa Airport (PSA) is about 100 km — an hour and a half by taxi or transfer; Florence (FLR) about 170 km. By rail. Piombino Marittima station is at the ferry port, reached from the Pisa–Rome line via Campiglia Marittima; the marina is a short taxi. By road. The SS1 Aurelia exit Venturina, then the Piombino road; paid parking at the marina.
Piombino before you cast off
Piombino’s old town on its promontory looks straight at Elba; the Etruscan town of Populonia and the Baratti gulf are 15 minutes north. Elba itself is the destination.
Supermarkets in Salivoli and Piombino near the marina; the marina has a fuel dock, chandlery and restaurants.
A week from Piombino
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 Piombino
- Sailing boats 26 boats · from €264 per day
- Catamarans 6 boats · from €497 per day
Ports near Piombino
San Vincenzo (25 boats · 18 km) · Puntone (26 boats · 21 km) · Punta Ala (24 boats · 22 km) · Cecina (5 boats · 40 km) · Castiglioncello (47 boats · 52 km) · Talamone (3 boats · 65 km) · Livorno (5 boats · 69 km) · Bocca di Magra (4 boats · 131 km) · All boats in Italy
Piombino · prices
What a charter in Piombino actually costs
Adriavela lists 32 boats leaving from Piombino. 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 €3,102 and the cheapest boat on the list is €1,850. 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 10.3–17 m · 4 cabins · built 2019 | Boats26 | Guests7–13 | From€1,850 | Average€2,797 | |
| Catamaran & trimaran 12–14.8 m · 6 cabins · built 2020 | Boats6 | Guests8–14 | From€3,485 | Average€4,383 |
| Budget / week | Boats | Sleeps | Typical size | Mostly | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €1,500 – €3,000 | Boats13 50% | Sleeps8 | Typical size13 m | Mostly13 sailing boats | |
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats13 50% | Sleeps10 | Typical size14 m | Mostly8 sailing boats, 5 catamaran & trimarans |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Piombino cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €264 and the typical boat is around €431 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,850. 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 Piombino?
32 boats are available to book in Piombino: 26 sailing boats and 6 catamarans. The most common models are Dufour 41, Dufour 48, Lagoon 42, Tanna 47.
Which marinas do charters leave from in Piombino?
Charters in Piombino leave from 2 bases: Salivoli (18 boats), Marina Arcipelago Toscano (14 boats).
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?
6 of the 32 boats in Piombino 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 Piombino?
The nearest airport is Elba Airport (EBA), about 30 km away as the crow flies; Pisa Airport (PSA) is about 85 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.
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