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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Port guide
San Vincenzo — at a glance
25 boats are available to book in San Vincenzo from Marina di San Vincenzo. The fleet is 21 sailing boats, 2 catamarans, 1 motor boat and 1 motor yacht. The most common models are Sun Odyssey 410 (3), Sun Odyssey 440 (2), Ferretti 70 (1), Oceanis 40.1 (1), Sun Odyssey 519 (1) — 22 models in all. Built 1997–2025, 10–21.4 m long, 2–5 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €185; the typical boat here is around €357 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
San Vincenzo is a resort on the Etruscan coast of Tuscany, halfway between Livorno and Piombino, with a charter fleet in its marina and Elba three hours across the water. It is a small, well-placed base for the Tuscan archipelago, an hour and a quarter from Pisa airport.
Getting there
By air. Pisa Airport (PSA) is about 80 km — an hour and a quarter by taxi or transfer. By rail. San Vincenzo station is on the Pisa–Rome coastal line, a short walk from the marina.
San Vincenzo before you cast off
The town has a long sandy beach and pine woods; Bolgheri and its vineyards are 20 minutes north, Populonia and the Baratti gulf 15 minutes south.
Supermarkets in the town within walking distance of the marina; fuel dock and restaurants at the marina.
A week from San Vincenzo
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 San Vincenzo
- Sailing boats 21 boats · from €185 per day
- Catamarans 2 boats · from €535 per day
- Motor boats 1 boat
- Motor yachts 1 boat
Ports near San Vincenzo
Piombino (32 boats · 18 km) · Cecina (5 boats · 23 km) · Puntone (26 boats · 31 km) · Castiglioncello (47 boats · 35 km) · Punta Ala (24 boats · 36 km) · Livorno (5 boats · 52 km) · Talamone (3 boats · 78 km) · Bocca di Magra (4 boats · 114 km) · All boats in Italy
San Vincenzo · prices
What a charter in San Vincenzo actually costs
Adriavela lists 25 boats leaving from San Vincenzo. 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 €2,580 and the cheapest boat on the list is €1,299. 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 10–15.8 m · 3 cabins · built 2015 | Boats21 | Guests5–11 | From€1,299 | Average€2,444 | |
| Catamaran & trimaran 12.9–13.7 m · 5 cabins · built 2015 | Boats2 | Guests11–12 | From€3,749 | Average€3,875 | |
| Motor boat 14–14 m · 2 cabins · built 2024 | Boats1 | Guests4–4 | From— | Average— | |
| Motor yacht 21.4–21.4 m · 4 cabins · built 1997 | Boats1 | Guests8–8 | From— | Average— |
| Charter length | Available for a trip type | Share of fleet |
|---|---|---|
| One day | Available for a trip type 2 | Share of fleet8% |
| Two days | Available for a trip type 2 | Share of fleet8% |
| Three days | Available for a trip type 2 | Share of fleet8% |
| Four days | Available for a trip type 2 | Share of fleet8% |
| One week | Available for a trip type 25 | 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 | Boats4 19% | Sleeps5 | Typical size11 m | Mostly4 sailing boats | |
| €1,500 – €3,000 | Boats12 57% | Sleeps8 | Typical size13 m | Mostly12 sailing boats | |
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats5 24% | Sleeps11 | Typical size14 m | Mostly3 sailing boats, 2 catamaran & trimarans |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in San Vincenzo cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €185 and the typical boat is around €357 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,299. 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 San Vincenzo?
25 boats are available to book in San Vincenzo: 21 sailing boats, 2 catamarans, 1 motor boat and 1 motor yacht. The most common models are Sun Odyssey 410, Sun Odyssey 440, Ferretti 70, Oceanis 40.1.
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 2 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?
4 of the 25 boats in San Vincenzo 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 San Vincenzo?
The nearest airport is Elba Airport (EBA), about 45 km away as the crow flies; Pisa Airport (PSA) 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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