A sailing vacation in Sardinia to discover the island from its most beautiful vantage point: the sea. The week’s winds will determine our course: north to Porto Rotondo or south to the Gulf of Orosei. Setting sail from the Costa Smeralda, we’ll navigate the sunniest stretch of the northeastern coast, alternating between anchorage stops, dips in crystal-clear waters, and moments to savor at a leisurely pace. Aperitifs at sunset await us on deck, dinners in the cockpit accompanied by the sound of the sea, spontaneous conversations, and star-filled skies. We’ll also go ashore to stroll through coastal towns like San Teodoro, Portisco, or Porto Rotondo, or Budoni and Orosei further south, soaking in the summer atmosphere and sitting down to savor local flavors—from a plate of fregola with seafood to a glass of Vermentino di Gallura. Then we’ll return on board, cast off, and set sail again, letting ourselves be guided by the wind and the beauty of a week that combines the sea, new encounters, and that pleasant sensation of experiencing one of summer’s most beloved destinations from a different, quieter, and more personal perspective, lulled by the waves.
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Program
First day
Boarding in San Teodoro and First Anchorage
We board in the morning in San Teodoro, one of the iconic towns of Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda, known for its crystal-clear waters, La Cinta, and the landscape overlooking Tavolara. Once we’ve stowed our luggage and met the crew, we immediately settle into the rhythm of the week: we cast off, get acquainted with the boat, and head toward a sheltered cove for our first swim, an aperitif at sunset, and our first dinner in the cockpit. This is the moment when we truly breathe in the vacation. The wind this week will decide our course: north to Porto Rotondo or south to the Gulf of Orosei?
Second day
A Sail Through Crystal-Clear Bays
The day begins with breakfast overlooking the sea and our first real taste of sailing. If the wind takes us north, we hoist the sails and glide along the colorful stretch of coastline facing Capo Coda Cavallo, one of the most recognizable granite headlands in this part of Sardinia. Here the landscape changes constantly: coves, clear water, smooth rocks, and perfect spots for swimming or snorkeling. In the afternoon, we choose a new anchorage to spend the night, with plenty of time for another swim before dinner.
Third day
Between the sea and an evening ashore
After waking up at anchor, we set sail northward, keeping an eye on the weather and sea conditions. The route may take us to Portisco, a small harbor ideally situated for exploring this stretch of coastline, or to Porto Rotondo, one of the most famous towns in Gallura, with a well-equipped marina and an elegant town center overlooking the sea. It’s the perfect day to alternate between swimming and sailing with an evening stroll ashore, perhaps followed by a traditional Sardinian dinner featuring seafood, fregola, or a glass of Vermentino di Gallura.
Fourth day
Long Live Sardinia
Today we’re sailing near one of the most striking landscapes of the week:the island of Tavolara, with its unmistakable silhouette, and the Molara rocks, withinthe Tavolara–Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area. It’s a quintessential “Sardinia by boat” day: sparkling, clear water, stops for swimming, lunch on board, and the pleasure of spending hours in a stretch of sea that alone is worth the trip. In the evening, if the sea is calm, the bay offers one of the most beautiful moments of the week.
Fifth day
The Colors of San Teodoro
A short boat ride takes us to Cala Brandinchi, one of the most famous beaches in the San Teodoro area, often noted for its exceptionally light-colored sand and shallow, crystal-clear waters. Along this stretch of coastline, the sea truly takes on the hues you seek on a summer vacation in Sardinia: you swim, you anchor in the bay, you sunbathe on board, and you let the day unfold at a leisurely pace. In the afternoon, we head toward a new sheltered cove where we’ll spend the night.
Sixth day
Return to La Cinta and a final evening in San Teodoro
Our finalboat ride takes us back to San Teodoro and La Cinta, the town’s most famous beach—a long stretch of white sand that opens onto the sea on one side and the lagoon on the other. It’s a beautiful day to reflect on the trip without letting the vacation end: another swim, a final lunch on the boat, some music, and the chance to go ashore for a walk or some last-minute shopping. In the evening, we fully savor the joy of a week spent together—the kind that almost always comes naturally on a boat.
Seventh day
After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye. We disembark with the silhouette of Tavolara etched in our minds, the bays of Capo Coda Cavallo, the white sands of Cala Brandinchi, the evenings spent at anchor, and that simple rhythm that only a week on a boat can provide. More than just a vacation to “go on,” it was an experience of Sardinia to be lived: the sea, the wind, the people we met, the perfect stops along the way, and the pleasure of simply letting ourselves be carried along.
overnight stay in double cabins with private bathroom
skipper and hostess/cook.
health and baggage insurance
use of the tender
final cleaningTravel to the embarkation point, any tourist tax, entrance fees to marine parks, and anything not listed under “Included.” Estimated costs for provisions, fuel, gas, and marina fees are approximately €35–45 per person per day.
San Teodoro (OT)
An 18-meter sailboat with 4 cabins, all with private bathrooms. The crew has its own cabin with a separate bathroom.
Capacity: 8 people.
San Teodoro is easily accessible by plane to Olbia from various Italian cities. The airport is just a few kilometers from the port of embarkation, and a convenient shuttle bus service with several daily departures is available by reservation.
You can reach Olbia by ferry from Livorno, Genoa, and Civitavecchia.
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