Porto Pollo twin bays on Sardinia north coast provide an unusually calm starting point for a family yacht charter, with the La Maddalena National Park beginning almost immediately across the water. The national park regulated anchorages and enforced speed limits create a safe environment for families with children, and the shallow sandy bottoms of most park coves allow snorkelling without currents or depth concerns. Family yachts departing from this part of Sardinia range from motor catamarans suited to younger children to larger flybridge motor yachts with separate cabin configurations for mixed-age groups. Most carry at least four crew, a fully equipped galley, and a tender with an outboard for beach transfers. Watersports equipment covering snorkelling, kayaks and paddleboards is typically included in the charter inventory. Charter rates for family yachts here range from around 60,000 to 500,000 euros per week before expenses. The advance provisioning allowance of roughly 30 percent covers fuel, provisioning from Palau market, and any national park mooring fees. Families who travel in June or the first two weeks of September benefit from lower rates, warmer sea temperatures than early spring, and much shorter queues at beaches like Budelli. A week from Porto Pollo for a family naturally divides between islands. Day one typically brings the lagoon between La Maddalena and Caprera, where calm water allows children to swim freely. Budelli pink beach is the mid-week destination, with a dinghy approach across the shallows. The granite channels at Spargi Cala Corsara offer snorkelling. By the end of the week, Santa Maria island and its sandbar provide a final memorable stop before returning to base.
