SARDINIA

7-Day Yacht Charter Itinerary  Sardinia and Corsica

Olbia/Portisco

Departure and arrival: Portisco or Olbia, Sardinia

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

Cruising speed: 8-12 knots

Daily navigation time: 3-4 hours

Total estimated distance: 150-170 nautical miles

Departure time: 6:00 PM

Day 1 Departure from Portisco (evening sail) to Cala di Volpe. Anchorage overnight.

Day 2 Navigation to Bonifacio, Corsica. Mooring at Bonifacio Marina.

Day 3 Sail to the Lavezzi Islands, an untouched marine paradise. Anchorage overnight.

Day 4 Journey to Porto-Vecchio, Corsica. Mooring at Porto-Vecchio Marina.

Day 5 Navigate south to Santa Giulia Bay, a stunning anchorage. Anchorage overnight.

Day 6 Return to Sardinia, stopping in La Maddalena. Mooring at La Maddalena Marina.

Day 7 Final sail back to Portisco/Olbia with a farewell evening in the marina.

Day 1 Portisco – Cala di Volpe (12 NM, 2 h – Evening sail)

Departure from Portisco or Olbia at 6:00 PM, heading north along the Costa Smeralda to Cala di Volpe.

Activities: Sunset navigation, anchoring in the bay, and dinner onboard.

Anchorage: Overnight in Cala di Volpe Bay.

Dining: Hotel Cala di Volpe Restaurant – A Michelin-recommended fine dining experience.

Day 2 Cala di Volpe – Bonifacio (28 NM, 4 h)

Crossing the Bocche di Bonifacio to reach Bonifacio, Corsica.

Activities: Explore the historic citadel, visit the King of Aragon’s Staircase.

Mooring: Bonifacio Marina.

Dining: Cantina Doria – Authentic Corsican charcuterie and seafood dishes.

Day 3 Bonifacio – Lavezzi Islands (10 NM, 1.5 h)

Short sail to the Lavezzi Islands, a protected nature reserve.

Activities: Snorkeling, paddleboarding, and swimming in secluded coves.

Anchorage: Overnight at Cala di Giunco.

Dining: Dinner onboard – fresh grilled fish and local Corsican wines.

Day 4 Lavezzi – Porto-Vecchio (20 NM, 3 h)

Sailing east to Porto-Vecchio, a vibrant coastal town.

Activities: Boutique shopping and sunset cocktails.

Mooring: Porto-Vecchio Marina.

Dining: Le Belvédère – A refined restaurant with exquisite seafood.

Day 5 Porto-Vecchio – Santa Giulia Bay (10 NM, 1.5 h)

Short cruise to Santa Giulia Bay, a top Corsican beach spot.

Activities: Sunbathing, snorkeling, and watersports.

Anchorage: Overnight in Santa Giulia Bay.

Dining: U Santa Marina – Beachfront restaurant with excellent seafood.

Day 6 Santa Giulia – La Maddalena (28 NM, 4 h)

Returning to Sardinian waters at La Maddalena.

Activities: Explore the historic center and relax at the marina.

Mooring: La Maddalena Marina.

Dining: Ristorante L'Avventura – Sardinian and Corsican fusion cuisine.

Day 7 La Maddalena – Portisco/Olbia (20 NM, 3 h)

Final sail back to Portisco or Olbia.

Activities: Relax at the marina, farewell dinner.

Mooring: Portisco or Olbia Marina.

Dining: Ristorante Su Cubone – Sardinian seafood and traditional cuisine.