Sailing WeeklyItaly (Sardinia) bareboat & catamaran charter guide
A bareboat week in Sardinia costs about €2,000–3,500 for a 35–40 ft monohull in shoulder season and €3,500–5,000 in high season. A 40–42 ft catamaran runs €4,000–6,000 in shoulder season and €6,000–9,000 in high season. The La Maddalena archipelago and the Costa Smeralda. Yachtic says Italy is generally 10–20% more expensive than Croatia or Greece, mostly because of marina fees and VAT, and that Sardinia is one of its priciest areas.
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What a week costs
Weekly charter fee for the whole boat, before extras. Charter prices change constantly. These are published ranges, not quotes.
| Boat | Shoulder | High season | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monohull, 35–40 ft | €2,000–3,500 | €3,500–5,000 | [Yachtic] |
| Monohull, 42–46 ft | €3,500–5,000 | €5,000–7,000 | [Yachtic] |
| Catamaran, 40–42 ft | €4,000–6,000 | €6,000–9,000 | [Yachtic] |
| Catamaran, 45–50 ft | €6,000–10,000 | €10,000–15,000 | [Yachtic] |
- On the live market snapshot (20 Oct 2026, departures in the next 8 weeks), the median advertised week across 230 Sardinia boats was €4,390. For 12–14 m catamarans it was €5,280, and for 12–14 m monohulls €3,190. [Velamari]
- Marina fees run €50–200 a night, and a skipper costs €1,400–2,000 a week plus meals. [Yachtic]
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When to go
- The best season is May to September. [WI Yachts]
- July and August are peak season, with the highest prices and crowded marinas. The Mistral can bring sudden strong gusts. In September prices drop by 15–25%. [Yachtic]
See every month for Italy & Sardinia at a glance in our free best time to sail calendar.
What you need: licence or skipper
- For a bareboat, Italy requires a recognised licence on boats over 10 m or 40 hp: an ICC, RYA Coastal/Yachtmaster or equivalent. With a hired skipper you don't need a licence. [Yachtic]
Requirements vary by charter company. Always check with yours before you book.
Main charter bases
- North-east Sardinia: Olbia, Portisco, Cannigione and Porto Rotondo. [Yachtic]
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Before you book, read how to read a charter deal.
Sources
- Yachtic, Yacht Charter Italy and Sardinia 2026 (last updated Feb 2026)
- Velamari, Sardinia charter prices by boat class and length (live market page) (snapshot 20 Oct 2026, departures in the next 8 weeks)
- WI Yachts, Sardinia Yacht Charters (re-checked 26 Oct 2026)