Discover the dazzling Costa Smeralda and Maddalena Archipelago on a Sardinian flotilla charter. Launching from our base in Cannigione, catch the stout winds of the Tyrrhenian Sea on a group tour of some of Italy’s most prestigious island-hopping spots. Immerse yourself in unique Sardinian culture, relax on sun-soaked beaches and explore craggy islets frequented by the rich and famous.

2023 Departure Dates:

  • May 13, 2023**
  • June 17, 2023** 
  • July 8, 2023**
  • August 26, 2023**
  • September 9, 2023**
  • September 30, 2023**

2024 Departure Dates:

  • May 11, 2024
  • June 15, 2024
  • July 6, 2024
  • Aug 31, 2024
  • Sep 14, 2024
  • Sep 28, 2024

*The program may be changed due to weather conditions or particular/unforeseen events.

**The cost of participation is €240 per person, which includes lead yacht, assistance, fuel, welcome drink and happy hour. Cost of yacht, mooring fees and restaurants are not included.

To book a Sardinia Flotilla charter, call 0330 332 1206.

Sardinia - one week Flotilla

7
Days

Highlights

  • Glamorous coastlines
  • La Maddalena beaches
  • Authentic Sardinian cuisine
  • Rugged landscapes and hiking
  • Lavezzi Islands’ Nature Reserve
Day 1

Cannigione

The day's sailing

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Nautical miles
0 hr
Sailing time

To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.

Suggested activities

  • Sunbathing Sunbathing
  • Shopping Shopping
  • Exploring Exploring
Sunsail base Cannigione

Begin your flotilla charter with a warm welcome and refreshing local drink at our base in bustling Cannigione, nestled in the northeast corner of Sardinia. Spend your first day getting to know your yacht and your new flotilla companions at our base before having the chance to explore the prosperous city, originally established as a fishing village in 1800. Tonight, you’ll sleep on board your vessel and begin your morning with a detailed yacht briefing.

Discover Cannigione

Houses in Cannigione Village

Cannigione Village

The promenade near to port is a popular place to relax and unwind while eager snorkelers and divers can take advantage of a beautiful seabed that slopes gently into the ocean.

Day 2

Canigione to Caprera/Budelli

The day's sailing

13
Nautical miles
3 hr
Sailing time

To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.

Suggested activities

  • Sunbathing Sunbathing
  • Shopping Shopping
  • Exploring Exploring
People bathing at Lavezzi beach

Head towards caprera and stop off for lunch at Cala Portese before heading onto Budelli to anchor overnight. Budelli is one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Located just south of Razzoli, Budelli is especially renowned for its Spiaggia Rosa, a gorgeous pink beach on the southeast coast whose unique coloring comes from microscopic fragments of corals and shells.

Discover Caprera

Budelli beach from above

Hike the Monte Budello Path

A viewpoint not to be missed in Budelli is the Monte Budello path, the highest point on the island (88 meters). To reach the mountain, take the path that starts from the caretaker's house and climb up until you reach the top. Once you get to the top you will have a breathtaking view of La Maddalena and the Straight di Bonifaccio.

Day 3

Caprera/Budelli to Lavezzi/Bonifacio

The day's sailing

13
Nautical miles
3 hr
Sailing time

To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.

Suggested activities

  • Sunbathing Sunbathing
  • Shopping Shopping
  • Exploring Exploring
People bathing at Lavezzi beach

Sail towards Lavezzi with a stop off for lunch at Cala Ghiuncu before heading to Bonifacio, where we will be moored in port overnight. This medieval town, or City of Cliffs, is perched on a white limestone crag on the southern coast of Corsica. Known for its ecological preservation efforts of wild birds and other incredible flora and fauna, Bonifacio offers visitors timeless charm with delightful cafes, ancient houses, and sheer rock faces.

Discover Lavezzi/Bonifacio

Yachts anchoring at Lavezzi beach

A Beach Haven

With numerous beaches to choose from, find your favorite one and create your own private nook in paradise. There are markers to help direct, no matter which way your curiosity leads you, and dazzling fish greet you when your feet hit the warm waters.

Plage du Petit Sperone

Plage du Petit Sperone

Treasured for its shallow turquoise waters and lagoon, this small beach gives you easy access to a flat walk to Piantarella, where you can explore the ancient remains of a Roman villa. This splendid coastal destination is also Corsica’s kitesurfing hot-spot.

Grain de Sable Coastline

Grain De Sable

Cruise by and admire this famous sight-seeing spot, which presents itself as a massive protrusion of limestone cliff that took a plunge into the sea.

Day 4

Lavezzi/Bonifacio to Razzoli/Porto Madonna

The day's sailing

13
Nautical miles
3 hr
Sailing time

To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.

Suggested activities

  • Sunbathing Sunbathing
  • Shopping Shopping
  • Exploring Exploring
Flotilla

Sail to the bay of Paragnanu with a stop off for lunch before heading to Razzoli, part of the Maddelena archipelago, characterised by authentic, sculptural granite cliffs, unspoilt vegetation and marine fauna. We will then be anchored overnight at Porto Madonna.

Discover Razzoli/Porto Madonna

Explore the hidden coves

Cala Cappello, Cala Noce, and Cala Lunga are hidden coves only accessible by sea and are perfect for snorkellers due to the rich marine fauna and flora.

Day 5

Spargi

The day's sailing

8
Nautical miles
3 hr
Sailing time

To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.

Suggested activities

  • Sunbathing Sunbathing
  • Shopping Shopping
  • Exploring Exploring
View on La Maddalena Town

Sail towards Spargi, passing passed the pink beach of Budelli. Then we go to dock in the marina of La Maddalena, which is a quaint, slow-paced town of La Maddalena to moor overnight. For breathtaking panoramic views of the Strait of Bonifacio, meander the labyrinth of city streets to the Guardia Vecchia viewpoint.

Discover La Maddalena

Isola Giradinelli

Isola Giardinelli

Treat yourself to a stroll or sit back and relax on the beautiful Isola Giardinelli, where sunbathing and exploring are both top-notch.

View on Cala Corlotto Island

Suggested lunch spots

To the west of La Maddalena, anchor at Cala Corlotto, a breathtaking spot to swim amidst the scenic backdrop of Sardinia.

Day 6

Santo Stefano/Caprera

The day's sailing

6
Nautical miles
1.5 hr
Sailing time

To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.

Suggested activities

  • Sunbathing Sunbathing
  • Shopping Shopping
  • Exploring Exploring

Santo Stefano is the fourth largest island in the Maddalena archipelago and the only island with traces of prehistoric settlements dating from 2500-2000 B.C. Being part of the National Park, nature is abundant with unspoilt flora and fauna. Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of these must-see stop.

Santo Stefano/Caprera

Explore Porto Palma

Porto Palma is an inlet on the island of Caprera with a beach about 1 km long, particularly protected from the winds on two sides, to the west by Monte Fico and to the east by Punta Rossa. Near the beach, continuing in the direction of Punta Coda, you reach the Caprera Sailing Center, founded in 1967 by the Milanese section of the Italian Naval League and the Italian Touring Club.

Day 7

Cannigione

The day's sailing

5
Nautical miles
1 hr
Sailing time

To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.

Suggested activities

  • Sunbathing Sunbathing
  • Shopping Shopping
  • Exploring Exploring
Sunset over Cannigione, Costa Smeralda

We will head back to Cannigione for our last night and finish with a group dinner. As you make way, admire the active lighthouse Capo Ferro, which marks the southern entrance to the Strait of Bonifacio and to the Maddalena archipelago.