Sardinia stands as one of the Mediterranean most complete motor yacht charter destinations, combining the social scene of Porto Cervo and the Costa Smeralda with the protected wilderness of the La Maddalena National Park and the geological drama of the Tavolara Marine Reserve on the east coast. The island circle takes ten to fourteen days under power; a week is enough to cover one coast in depth. The motor yacht fleet available for charter in Sardinia ranges from sporty open 25-metre cruisers to 90-metre full-displacement flagships, with the majority of vessels sitting between 30 and 60 metres. Italian construction dominates, particularly Benetti, Sanlorenzo and Ferretti, reflecting the island proximity to the yards of Viareggio and La Spezia. Most carry six to twelve guests across five to eight cabins, with crew teams of four to twelve. Charter rates across Sardinia run from around 60,000 to over 1,200,000 euros per week before the advance provisioning allowance of roughly 30 percent. Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo command the highest berth fees; anchoring in the national park avoids these entirely. The season peaks in July and August; June and September offer the same stable weather at rates 10 to 20 percent lower and significantly less marina congestion. Sardinia itineraries divide naturally by coast and time. The north concentrates most of the fleet, with Porto Cervo, Portisco and Porto Pollo as departure points for the La Maddalena Archipelago circuit, covering Spargi, Budelli, Razzoli and Santa Maria. The south offers Cagliari and Villasimius as bases for calmer, less-visited sailing, with the Chia lagoon, the Sardinian silver coast, and Teulada headland forming a quieter but equally beautiful alternative.
