Sardinia and Corsica Yacht Charter Itinerary: 7 Days (2026–2027)
The Maddalena archipelago between Sardinia and Corsica has the clearest water in the Mediterranean and the granite to go with it. Add Bonifacio on the Corsican side and you have a week that does not need to travel far to feel varied.
Sardinia and Corsica charter itinerary at a glance
| Region | Mediterranean |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 nights |
| Embark | Olbia |
| Disembark | Olbia |
| Season | May to October, with August the peak |
| Suits | Families, couples and groups up to 12 guests overnight |
The route, day by day
Day 1: Olbia and Porto Cervo
Board in Olbia and run up the Costa Smeralda to Porto Cervo, the centre of Sardinian yachting.
Day 2: La Maddalena
Into the archipelago — Spargi and Budelli, with its famously pink sand beach, which you view from the water rather than walk on.
Day 3: Bonifacio
North across the Strait to Bonifacio, a Corsican citadel built on white cliffs above a fjord-like inlet. One of the most dramatic harbour entrances anywhere.
Day 4: Lavezzi
The Lavezzi islands in the middle of the strait, a nature reserve of granite and sand with exceptional snorkelling.
Day 5: Santa Teresa and Cala Coticcio
Back to the Sardinian side, with the walk in to Cala Coticcio on Caprera if your crew can arrange it.
Day 6: Tavolara
South past Olbia to the sheer limestone island of Tavolara for a last swim and a quiet anchorage.
Day 7: Olbia
The short run back into Olbia to disembark.
La Maddalena needs a permit
The La Maddalena archipelago is a national park and entering it requires a paid permit, priced by the metre of yacht length. Your broker arranges this before you sail — it is not something to sort out on the day, and the larger the yacht the more it matters to the budget. The same applies to the mooring fields inside the park, which are limited and allocated in advance.
Which yachts suit this itinerary
Most of this route works on anything from a 45ft catamaran to a 200ft motor yacht — the difference is comfort, speed and how much of the week you spend under way rather than at anchor. Catamarans sit shallower and are steadier at anchor, which matters in the Mediterranean. Motor yachts cover the longer legs faster and give you more time ashore.
Browse the yachts we have available on our Sardinia and Corsica charter page, or search the full fleet by size, guest count and budget. You can also browse by shipyard if you have a preference.
Planning notes
Two things are worth settling early. First, dates — the best yachts on this route are booked months ahead for peak weeks, and the good ones go first. Second, your priorities: diving, beaches, food ashore, and nightlife pull an itinerary in different directions, and it is easier to build the week around two of them than to chase all four.
We have been arranging charters since 1992 and we have been on these boats. Tell us roughly what you want and we will tell you honestly which yachts fit and which do not.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need for a Sardinia and Corsica yacht charter?
Seven nights is the standard charter week and the length this itinerary is built around. It covers the route without rushing. Ten to fourteen nights lets you add the quieter anchorages and wait out weather rather than sailing through it; a long weekend works but you would cut the itinerary roughly in half.
When is the best time to charter in the Sardinia and Corsica?
The season runs May to October, with August the peak. Shoulder weeks either side of peak are materially cheaper and noticeably less crowded at the popular anchorages, and the weather is usually just as good.
Is this itinerary fixed?
No. It is a plan, not a schedule. Your captain will reorder or substitute days based on wind, sea state and what is actually open or available that week — which is the advantage of a crewed charter over a fixed cruise. Tell us what matters most to you and we will make sure that part survives any reshuffle.
What does a charter on this route cost?
Rates depend on the yacht rather than the route. Across our fleet the weekly base rate starts at around €10,000 for a smaller yacht and runs well into six figures for a large superyacht, before expenses. On top of the base rate you pay an Advance Provisioning Allowance covering fuel, food, drinks, dockage and local taxes — usually 25–35% — plus crew gratuity. Our charter cost guide sets out the detail.
Plan your Sardinia and Corsica charter
Send us your dates and party size and we will come back with real availability and real numbers. Start a charter inquiry or call 1-561-463-6840.