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Costa Smeralda Yacht Charters

Established in 2003 STN Yacht Charters are agents specializing in Sardinian charters. We work with only carefully selected operators of well maintained vessels based on the island and can offer you the best choice of boats. And by sharing our agency commission with you, the client, we can also give you the very competitive prices. We have a great range of monohulls, catamarans and motor yachts available for bareboat or skippered charter. We would love to show you what we can offer so please contact us by email or use our enquiry form here

The Costa Smeralda is the nothern coastal area and popular tourist destination of the Italian island of Sardinia. The area is renowned for its white sandy beaches that run along its 34 mile length.

Portisco is the main yacht charter centre of the Costa Smeralda. The modern well equiped marina here is home to the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and a shipyard capable of servicing large luxury yachts. Other towns and villages in the area include Liscia di Vacca, Capriccioli and Romazzino.

We have boats in the following bases on the island; Alghero; Arbatax; Cagliari; Cannigione; Carolforte; Olbia; Portisco; Santa Teresa di Gallura

You can see all of our yachts available for charter on Sardinia here


Get a quote for your Costa Smeralda yacht charter here. Or contact us by email

Climate - Sardinia has a Mediterranean climate, with sunny, hot, dry summers and mild winters. See the following link for detailed information on the weather of Sardinia complete with monthly averages for air and sea temperatures, sunshine hours and UV Index

Charter Season - The main season generally runs from April to the end of October. Operators have varying charges throughout the year with pricing peaking for 2/3 weeks in August. July and August are the hottest months, tend to have lighter winds and many places are very crowded with holiday makers. April - June and September-October have a lot of plus points, the temperatures are more comfortable, those sailing are likely to getter better winds, it is not as expensive and while ashore you will avoid crowds of August.

How to Get There - Sardinia is served by several international airports. Click on the following link for airlines and carriers operating out of Sardinian airports. We recommend skyscanner.net for finding flights and comparing prices.

Airport Transfer - Where necessary we can normally arrange a transfer from the airport directly to your boat. You will be asked whether you require this service at time of booking

Provisioning - Most operators offer this service. You can pre-order with us and your shopping with then be delivered to the boat prior to embarkation

Experience & Qualifications - Normally the proposed skipper of a bareboat charter is required to hold a sailing license. In addition one member of the crew may need a VHF license. If you have any doubts as to whether you have the necessary qualifications please do not hesitate to contact us

Visa Requirements - Italy is part of the European Union. See the following link for EU Visa Regulations

Time Difference - GMT+1. And another hour for Central European Summer Time between late March and late October

Currency - Italy uses the Euro as its currency. All major credit cards are widely accepted and you will have no trouble obtaining money from an extensive network of ATMs

Language - Italian. English is widely spoken

Electricity - 220V

Cusine - Typically Mediterranean with great fish and seafood.

Terms & Conditions -These vary depending on the individual boat. Normally a deposit is required at the time of booking with the balance due 6 weeks before the date of your charter. Please contact us if you require further information.

Suggested Itineraries & Routes - Click the following link for a selection of suggested Sardinian yacht charter itineraries

Get a quote for your Sardinia yacht charter here. Or contact us by email