Porto Rotondo · Costa Smeralda · Sardinia
Rent a private boat with skipper for the day and discover the La Maddalena archipelago and the Costa Smeralda at your own pace — the whole yacht for you, up to 11 guests, no crowds, no fixed schedule.
Why book a private day charter
A day charter from Porto Rotondo is the most beautiful — and most relaxed — way to experience northern Sardinia. Instead of crowded group tours on fixed timetables, you have the entire yacht reserved for your party: you choose where to swim, where to have lunch, and how long to linger in each cove.
Our base in Porto Rotondo is perfectly placed: within an easy cruise you reach the protected waters of the La Maddalena National Park, the glamorous bays of the Costa Smeralda and the wild marine reserve of Tavolara. An experienced local skipper handles everything, so the only thing you have to plan is when to jump in.
Only your group on board — families, friends or couples. Up to 11 guests in complete exclusivity, never shared.
A captain who knows every cove and the day's weather. You relax; the itinerary adapts to the sea and to you.
Swim stops, snorkelling, lunch in a cove or at a famous seaside restaurant, a sunset aperitif — built around your wishes.
Where you can go
We tailor the route to the weather and to what you want to see. The most loved itineraries:
The archipelago's marine park: Spargi and Cala Corsara, Budelli and the Pink Beach, Cala Coticcio (the "Tahiti" of Caprera). Caribbean-like water about an hour away.
From Porto Cervo to Cala di Volpe and Liscia Ruja — the most stylish coves of the coast and the jet-set atmosphere of the Costa Smeralda.
A dramatic mountain-island and marine reserve off Olbia: untouched nature, spectacular seabeds and great snorkelling.
Send your date and group size on WhatsApp.
We plan the itinerary and any extras (lunch, aperitif).
Meet your skipper at the marina and set off.
A full day of coves, swimming and Costa Smeralda style.
Rates & what's included
No weekend surcharge. Half day (4h) from €1,070 and sunset (3h) from €850. Seven consecutive days: one day free.
In short
A day charter from Porto Rotondo is a private trip on Don Chris, a 13.8 m Uniesse 42 Open, with the owner at the helm. You board at the main pier of the Marina di Porto Rotondo; there are four fixed formats, so you always know when you leave and when you are back.
Real sailing distances (nautical miles, along the route): Liscia Ruja 3.9 · Mortorio 5.6 · Porto Cervo 7.1 · Tavolara 12.1 · Cala Coticcio (Caprera) 12.5 · Spargi 17.5 · Budelli 19.6. A half day comfortably covers the Costa Smeralda beaches and Mortorio; La Maddalena and Tavolara are full-day routes.
Booking a week? Seven consecutive day charters = one day free.
Day charter · from €1,700
Skipper included · fuel separate · up to 11 guests. We reply on WhatsApp the same day.
Request your date on WhatsAppOperated by Costa Smeralda Yachts · +39 393 932 8808
FAQ
Season 2027 (1 May–30 Sep), whole yacht with skipper: full day €1,700 in May, €2,000 in June and from 23 August to 30 September, €2,600 from 1 July to 22 August. Half day from €1,070, sunset from €850. No weekend surcharge; fuel charged on consumption.
Up to 11 guests including crew; comfortable for 8–10.
No — the charter is fully skippered. An experienced captain drives the boat; you just enjoy the day.
From Porto Rotondo marina, on the Costa Smeralda in north-east Sardinia.
Yes, from the boat — landing is forbidden to protect it, but we anchor nearby for a swim.
A welcome drink is included. Aperitif and catering on board are available on request, or we stop at a cove restaurant.
The skipper adapts the route to find sheltered coves; if conditions are unsafe we reschedule or refund the deposit.
May to October. July–August are peak; June and September offer great weather with lower rates.