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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina guide
Cala dei Sardi — at a glance
100 boats are available to book from Cala dei Sardi — 45% of the boats in Portisco (223 in all). The fleet is 58 catamarans, 40 sailing boats and 2 motor boats. The most common models are Lagoon 46 (11), Lagoon 42 (10), Lagoon 43 (6), Oceanis 40.1 (4), Oceanis 46.1 (4) — 51 models in all. Built 2007–2027, 9.5–23.8 m long, 2–6 cabins, up to 14 guests. Day rates start from €146; the typical boat here is around €555 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Cala dei Sardi is the second marina of the Cugnana gulf, next to Portisco and twenty minutes from Olbia airport: a purpose-built charter base with the Costa Smeralda outside the gulf and the La Maddalena archipelago a morning’s sail to the north.
The marina
WhereLocalità Cala dei Sardi, Cugnana, 07026 Olbia — the Cugnana gulf, 20 km from Olbia Airport.
Berths & boatsSea berths on pontoons in a sheltered gulf; sailing yachts and catamarans of the Costa Smeralda charter fleets.
ServicesWater and electricity, fuel nearby at Portisco, toilets and showers, laundry, technical services, restaurant, Wi-Fi.
Check-inSaturday to Saturday; late-afternoon handover and 9:00 check-out — times on the boat page.
ProvisioningSupermarkets in Portisco village and on the Olbia road; the marina bar for basics.
ParkingPaid parking at the marina for the charter week.
Other bases in Portisco
- Marina di Portisco 123 boats
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Olbia Airport (OLB), about 15 km from the base as the crow flies; Figari Sud-Corse Airport (FSC) is about 65 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 Portisco page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Catamarans 58 boats · from €347 per day
- Sailing boats 40 boats · from €146 per day
- Motor boats 2 boats · from €1,912 per day
Ports near Portisco
Porto Rotondo (24 boats · 1 km) · Golfo Aranci (24 boats · 8 km) · Cannigione (71 boats · 11 km) · Poltu Quatu (5 boats · 12 km) · Porto Cervo (3 boats · 12 km) · Porto Pollo (4 boats · 24 km) · San Teodoro (3 boats · 31 km) · Cagliari (37 boats · 206 km) · All boats in Italy
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from Cala dei Sardi cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €146 and the typical boat is around €555 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,024. 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 Cala dei Sardi?
100 boats are available to book from Cala dei Sardi: 58 catamarans, 40 sailing boats and 2 motor boats. The most common models are Lagoon 46, Lagoon 42, Lagoon 43, Oceanis 40.1.
How many boats are based at Cala dei Sardi?
100 of the 223 charter boats in Portisco are based at Cala dei Sardi. The other bases in Portisco are Marina di Portisco (123).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 15 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?
6 of the 100 boats from Cala dei Sardi 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 Cala dei Sardi?
The nearest airport is Olbia Airport (OLB), about 15 km away as the crow flies; Figari Sud-Corse Airport (FSC) is about 65 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.
Do we need a permit for the La Maddalena archipelago?
Yes. The national park charges a daily or weekly fee per boat, bought online before entering; anchoring is restricted to sand patches and buoys to protect the seagrass, and rangers check.
Can we sail to Corsica from Portisco?
Bonifacio is about 12 nm across the strait from the archipelago; most charter companies allow it within the week, with a customs formality on arrival. Check the boat page or ask before booking.
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