Sardinia's Costa Smeralda is the Italian Riviera's answer to Saint-Tropez. Discover how to extend your French Riviera charter to Sardinia's emerald waters.
At a glance
Fleet figures updated
- Destination
- Saint-Tropez yacht charter
- Best season
- May to October, with peak season in July and August. June and September offer beautiful weather with fewer crowds.
- Typical duration
- 7-day charters allow exploration of the entire Gulf and neighbouring Porquerolles. 10 to 14 days extend to Cannes, Monaco, or Corsica.
- Yachts, West Mediterranean region
- 538 crewed yachts, 326 of 24m and above
- Weekly rate, 24m and above
- $7,600 to $3,400,000 per week, typical $85,000 (USD, October 2026)
- Reading time
- 1 minutes
Sardinia: The Mediterranean's Emerald Isle
Sardinia's northeast coast, the Costa Smeralda, offers some of the Mediterranean's most spectacular water. Named for its emerald colour, this coastline of granite bays, white sand beaches, and exclusive ports rivals the French Riviera for yacht charter appeal.
Getting There from the French Riviera
Two main options from the Côte d'Azur:
- Via Corsica: The scenic route, Monaco → Corsica → Sardinia over 4 to 7 days
- Direct: Fly into Olbia (2hr from Nice) and board your yacht in Sardinia. We arrange yacht positioning
Top Sardinian Destinations
- Porto Cervo: Sardinia's Saint-Tropez, designer boutiques, fine dining, superyacht marina
- La Maddalena Archipelago: Seven islands with pink sand beaches and crystal water
- Cala di Volpe: The bay that defined Costa Smeralda's legend
- Gulf of Orosei: Dramatic sea caves and beaches accessible only by yacht
Pricing
- Weekly charter (20 to 30m): EUR 30,000 to EUR 80,000 + APA (generally 15 to 20% below French Riviera prices)
- Superyacht (30m+): EUR 80,000 to EUR 300,000 + APA
- One-way delivery: EUR 5,000 to EUR 15,000 if combining with a French Riviera charter
Contact Navélia to plan a luxury Sardinia charter, whether standalone or as part of a cross-Mediterranean voyage.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Plan this charter
- DestinationSaint-Tropez yacht charterGlamour, Beaches & Coastal Escapes
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- DestinationPortofino & Italian Riviera yacht charterLigurian Charm, Cinque Terre & Refined Italian Elegance
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- GuideYacht charter cost guideFull pricing breakdown
- FleetWest Mediterranean yachts for charterBrowse the fleet with weekly rates
Written by
Charter Broker, EU
Olivia designs bespoke yacht itineraries across Saint-Tropez, Monaco, and Cannes, delivering seamless charters with a balance of elegance and comfort. As our primary content author, she shares insider knowledge from hundreds of charters along the French Riviera.
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