Sardinia's craggy coasts and sandy beaches, as well as its magnificent marine areas, are ideal for an ideal boat rental. The opportunity of sailing the waters of the Bocche di Bonifacio Marine Reserve, the Asinara National Park, the Protected Area of Tavolara Island, and the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park serves as a strong motivation to visit this island and charter a boat in this area. Imagine being able to anchor your boat alongside the yacht of a famous VIP! Sardinia is the preferred destination for Italian VIPs, and Costa Smeralda is the most well-known of all the locations.

During peak season, the cost of renting a boat in Sardinia ranges from 1500€ to 3000€ per week. During the offseason, the cost is much lower and ranges from 100€ per day to 800 € per week, depending on the boat.

Sardinia has a wide range of boat rental options, from Cagliari to Santa Teresa di Gallura, San Teodoro to Alghero. Here you can discover more than 50 boat rental offers on the island! Read on to know more!

Where to hire a boat in Sardinia?

• Southern part of the island:
- In the Gulf of Cagliari, you can rent a sailboat with cabins, a bathroom, and a tender that can accommodate a maximum of 6 passengers (possibly even alone if you have a nautical license). Alternatively, a cruising yacht can accommodate 8-10 people, ideal for a family or a group of friends, and has GPS, Autopilot, and a tender. If you do not own a nautical licence, you will need a skipper. The beautiful beach of Campulongu is a recommended excursion for those sailing from Cagliari. Located in the famous tourist resort of Villasimius, it is in the Marine Protected Area of Capo Carbonara. We also recommend the week-long sailing trip, which allows you to reach Costa Rei, Carloforte (San Pietro Island), to admire the beautiful sunset at La Caletta.

• Northern region: Without question, the north side has the most options.
- Costa Paradiso: If you want to sail from the Costa Paradiso, you may rent a 40 HP boat at Vignola. It can carry up to four people. You can sail with complete liberty, snorkel, and visit the Li Cossi beach or the bays of Porto Leccio, natural wonders of the Costa Paradiso, without the need for a skipper.

- Sailing from Cannigione, Palau, or La Maddalena, in the heart of the Costa Smeralda, you may spend a day, a weekend, or even a week sailing throughout the entire La Maddalena archipelago. Here, you can rent a catamaran and snorkel or scuba dive on the high seas to enjoy the spectacular underwater flora and fauna of the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park.

- On the Costa Smeralda, in Poltu Quatu, you can hire a magnificent and lavish boat and anchor it alongside a VIP's yacht to experience luxury and elegance. Youngsters can opt for dinghy training or sailing boats. For the older crowd, a sailing trip to strengthen bonds with coworkers (teambuilding) is ideal.

- For just 1½ hours, you can book a private boat - the Robalo model, with a skipper in Golfo Aranci, a little town near Olbia. On board, you can have a delightful aperitif based on local food and wine. You can also see gorgeous creatures like dolphins against the backdrop of the setting sun with this choice.

- In the extreme north, in the Asinara National Park in Stintino, you may hire a spectacular catamaran, complete with a skipper or entire crew, to enjoy celebrations like New Year's Eve, a fun weekend, or have a quiet day. Alternatively, classes are held on the 'Optimist', a small sailing boat that allows you to learn the basics in total safety, are available for the younger crowd.

• Eastern Sardinia:
In San Teodoro, you'll find a fleet of inflatable boats that can accommodate up to 8 people (and are also available for hire without a license). San Teodoro dinghy excursions are great because you can swiftly reach the majestic granite promontory of Capo Coda Cavallo, a protected marine area.

In the Gulf of Orosei, more precisely in Dorgali, you can rent a 5-metre 40-horsepower dinghy, which can also be driven without a licence. With the option of setting sail from Cala Gonone, you may enjoy a boat journey with your loved ones while taking in the breathtaking scenery of the Gulf of Orosei and Gennargentu National Park.

Whether you want to rent a sailing boat, a catamaran, a yacht, or a dinghy, the boat rental centres in Sardinia can accommodate you. You can also choose to sail in a crewed sailing boat or rent a yacht with a skipper; however, people without a license can rent a small dinghy. What are you waiting for? The Sardinian coasts and islands offer beautiful scenery where you can dock and watch a spectacular sunset over the sea. Sounds ideal, doesn't it? Rent a motorboat in Sardinia now!