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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Port guide
Porto Rotondo — at a glance
24 boats are available to book in Porto Rotondo from 3 bases; the largest are Punta Nuraghe (19), Punta Asfodeli (3), Marina di Porto Rotondo (2). The fleet is 14 sailing boats, 9 catamarans and 1 motor yacht. The most common models are Dufour 56 Exclusive (3), Bali 5.4 (2), Bali 4.8 (2), Dufour 530 (2), Dufour 470 (2) — 18 models in all. Built 2004–2027, 11.3–26.9 m long, 3–7 cabins, up to 13 guests. Day rates start from €93; the typical boat here is around €325 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Porto Rotondo is a resort village on a round bay at the southern end of the Costa Smeralda, twenty minutes from Olbia airport, with a charter fleet in its marina: Tavolara is to the south, Porto Cervo half an hour north and the La Maddalena archipelago a day.
Charter bases in Porto Rotondo
- Punta Nuraghe 19 boats
- Punta Asfodeli 3 boats
- Marina di Porto Rotondo 2 boats
Getting there
By air. Olbia Airport (OLB) is about 18 km — 20 minutes by taxi. By road. From Olbia on the Costa Smeralda road; paid parking at the marina.
Porto Rotondo before you cast off
The village is a designed piazza and a granite amphitheatre above the harbour; Porto Cervo is 20 minutes by road, Olbia 15.
Supermarket in the village; the marina has fuel, chandlery and restaurants.
A week from Porto Rotondo
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 Porto Rotondo
- Sailing boats 14 boats · from €93 per day
- Catamarans 9 boats · from €371 per day
- Motor yachts 1 boat
Ports near Porto Rotondo
Portisco (225 boats · 1 km) · Golfo Aranci (28 boats · 7 km) · Cannigione (70 boats · 12 km) · Porto Cervo (3 boats · 12 km) · Poltu Quatu (5 boats · 13 km) · Porto Pollo (4 boats · 25 km) · San Teodoro (3 boats · 30 km) · Cagliari (36 boats · 205 km) · All boats in Italy
Porto Rotondo · prices
What a charter in Porto Rotondo actually costs
Adriavela lists 24 boats leaving from Porto Rotondo. 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 €3,217 and the cheapest boat on the list is €654. 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 11.8–17.2 m · 5 cabins · built 2021 | Boats14 | Guests6–13 | From€654 | Average€1,962 | |
| Catamaran & trimaran 11.3–16.8 m · 6 cabins · built 2022 | Boats9 | Guests9–13 | From€2,600 | Average€5,030 | |
| Motor yacht 26.9–26.9 m · 3 cabins · built 2007 | Boats1 | Guests7–7 | From— | Average— |
| Charter length | Available for a trip type | Share of fleet |
|---|---|---|
| One day | Available for a trip type 1 | Share of fleet4% |
| Two days | Available for a trip type 1 | Share of fleet4% |
| Three days | Available for a trip type 1 | Share of fleet4% |
| Four days | Available for a trip type 2 | Share of fleet8% |
| One week | Available for a trip type 24 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under €1,500 | Boats3 14% | Sleeps8 | Typical size15 m | Mostly3 sailing boats | |
| €1,500 – €3,000 | Boats10 45% | Sleeps10 | Typical size16 m | Mostly9 sailing boats, 1 catamaran & trimaran | |
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats7 32% | Sleeps12 | Typical size15 m | Mostly6 catamaran & trimarans, 1 sailing boat | |
| €6,000 – €12,000 | Boats2 9% | Sleeps11 | Typical size17 m | Mostly2 catamaran & trimarans |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Porto Rotondo cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €93 and the typical boat is around €325 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €654. 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 Porto Rotondo?
24 boats are available to book in Porto Rotondo: 14 sailing boats, 9 catamarans and 1 motor yacht. The most common models are Dufour 56 Exclusive, Bali 5.4, Bali 4.8, Dufour 530.
Which marinas do charters leave from in Porto Rotondo?
Charters in Porto Rotondo leave from 3 bases: Punta Nuraghe (19 boats), Punta Asfodeli (3 boats), Marina di Porto Rotondo (2 boats).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 1 boat 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?
2 of the 24 boats in Porto Rotondo 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 Porto Rotondo?
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.
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