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Cannigione, Italy

Sardinia Yacht Charters

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Sardinia Yacht Charter FAQs

What is the best route to sail Sardinia?

Our Sardinia sailing itinerary takes you to Italy’s stunningly beautiful Maddalena Archipelago National Park and Marine Reserve and the world-famous Emerald Coast, well known for its superb beaches and myriad of coves and bays. 

On longer cruises you can sail northward to the island of Corsica, France, or transit the Strait of Bonifacio and head south down the northwestern side of the island of Sardinia, where it’s a little less expensive than on the Emerald Coast and much more laid-back. Typically, though, sailors focus on the exquisite cruising in the Maddalena Islands and the bays and harbors of Sardinia’s Emerald Coast, with upscale Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo as the centerpiece. 

How easy is it to island hop in the Tyrrhenian Sea?

The Tyrrhenian Sea has so many incredible wonders to discover, with many islands being very easy to get to. From Sardinia. A short sail north from Sardinia is the Maddalena Archipelago National Park and Marine Reserve, comprised of seven main islands:

  • Maddalena
  • Caprera
  • Santo Stefano
  • Spargi
  • Budelli
  • Razzoli
  • Santa Maria

Across the Strait of Bonifacio in Corsica, France, which is also very easy to get to!

How many days in Sardinia is enough?

The duration of your Sardinian adventure entirely depends on how much exploring and sightseeing you plan on doing. Whether you spend a week in Sardinia before exploring other parts of Italy, or you take a couple of weeks to relax and soak up the sun on some of Sardinia’s divine beaches, it’s your choice.

Our Sardinia itinerary is based on a 1-week yacht charter which gives you plenty of time to explore islands, ports, beaches, coves, archaeological sites and also relax on the golden beaches. If you follow our itinerary, you will visit:

  • Porto Cervo
  • Porto Rotondo
  • Mortorio Island
  • Caprera Island
  • Maddalena Island
  • Cannigione

Want to discover what else Italy has to offer? Take a look at our Procida itinerary and Sicily itinerary.

What are the best things to do in Sardinia?

While you are in Sardinia take the opportunity to visit these breathtaking cultural attractions:

  • The Gulf of Arzachena, which reaches so deeply into the mainland that it seems like a fjord, ends in a sensational lagoon that is well worth the visit
  • Go scuba diving or snorkeling in the exquisite turquoise waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. In order to save you from carrying extra luggage, The Moorings provides snorkeling equipment: flippers, mask and snorkel for your use. The equipment is stored in the office. Just ask the customer service representative for the sizes needed for you and your crew. Learn more about our water sports options.
  • If you’re a fan of history, take a trip to the Temple of Antas, an ancient Carthaginian-Roman temple
  • The Nuraghe Palmavera is a fascinating archaeological site containing a cluster of large limescale structures, dating back over 3,500 years. Offering you a slice of history, you can learn all about the Nuragic civilization

Sardinia also offers numerous opportunities for fishing either inland on the countless lakes and rivers, or on the coast off the rocks and jetties. You can even see the locals catching octopi and taking them home for dinner!

Some hotels in the north of the island offer trips on The Poseidon, a 14m sport fishing boat with excellent equipment, a very comfortable cabin and sundeck. Inland near to Mandra Edera Farm is Lake Omodeo with stunning scenery and coarse fishing. There is also fishing on the lakes and lagoons that surround Oristano on the west coast. In the south there is excellent fishing at Cala Carbonara where there is an abundance of marine life.

When is the best time to sail Sardinia

The sailing season in Sardinia runs from April-October, with the best times to visit and channel your inner sailor generally considered to be April-May and September-October. This is very similar to our other Mediterranean yacht charter destinations in Greece and Croatia! Our Moorings base is closed between early-November to mid-March so if you’re looking for a Winter yacht charter, take a look at our Caribbean destinations.

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Don Greggain Cannigione

Great boats, great skippers, very accommodating support throughout. This time we also had a chef and that was a fabulous addition to our experience

Karen Kittle Cannigione

I’ve done over 12 moorings/sunsail trips and loved them all

Jeff & Kathy Troutner Cannigione

Moorings staff was professional and supportive from the moment we entered into contract to sail in Sardinia until our trip was over. Lorenzo our captain was exceptional making us feel safe, comfortable aboard, and guided us to many sensational destinations.

David Bullard Cannigione

We loved our charter in Sardinia! We’ve enjoyed each of our previous charters as well.

Terance Haid Cannigione

Easy to schedule, well maintained boats, excellent base staff

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