North Eastern Sardinia - 6 Day Yacht Charter Itinerary
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A 6-day private yacht charter itinerary visiting the stunning Portisco, Palau, Porto Vecchio, Bonifacio and La Maddalena.
Day 1: Portisco -> Cala Coticcio -> Palau
The first sailing will drive you from Portisco to the beautiful island of Caprera, to cast anchor in Cala Coticcio. The distance is 13 N.M., about 2 hours sailing between Soffi and Mortorio islands, and the well famous Cala di Volpe, natural shelter for small and big yachts. After the large rocks named Li Nibani you will be bearing for 320° straight to Cala Coticcio; this bay get two small beaches and the contrast between rocks colour and the deep blue of the sea water is very impressive. After your anchor weighing you will sail for 8 N.M., about one and a half hour, to reach the harbour of Palau.
Day 2: Palau -> Isola di Budelli -> Porto Vecchio
The second sailing day is the most exacting out of all week, so leaving early in the morning is a good advice. After the way out of the harbour on your left, there is the bay of Mezzo Schifo or “Nelson Bay”; here the famous English admiral used to cast anchor with all fleet and train the crews to sail in the narrow sounds between the islands. Sailing between Maddalena and Spargi you will reach the islands of Budelli, Razzoli and Santa Maria after 6 n.m., about one hour. In normal conditions, the best-sheltered anchorage is Cecca di Morto: we advice you to visit the pink beach and other small beaches with your tender. Porto Vecchio is 24 n.m. away, and buoys delimit its entrance: the path between them must be followed very strictly, particularly near the harbour entrance; of course, arriving in the day light is much better. The old town, surrounded by high town walls is at the top of a long gradient; very nice and typical to be visited for its restaurants and shops.
Day 3: Porto Vecchio -> Golfo di Rondinara
The gulf of Rondinara is a beautiful natural shelter 14 n.m. south of Porto Vecchio, about two and a half hours sailing. Depending on weather conditions, you can spend the night there; with calm wind and swell, you can moor wherever you want; with East quadrant winds and swells, the best-sheltered mooring is in the northern part of the gulf, between the reef and the beach. From this position you cannot sea the open sea, it seems to be in a lake.
Day 4: Golfo di Rondinara - Isola di Lavezzi - Bonifacio
The island of Lavezzi is 9 n.m. away from the gulf of Rondinara, you will sail about one and a half hour bearing south leaving on your right the island of Cavallò. The best bay here is Cala Lazarina in the South-West side of the island, read carefully the sea charts before approaching the spot. There are no inhabitants here but some cows and donkeys; they are no dangerous, even if bringing some kind of upset and confusion, especially among not well-informed tourists lying under the sun. On the back of the beach there is the cemetery where is buried the crew of the French frigate Semillante which sunk on these rocks on 1885. Lavezzi is one of the most beautiful islands of the whole area. Bonifacio is a huge natural fiord-harbour, sheltered with all weathers, and you will reach it after 6 n.m., about one hour sailing. Arriving from the sea the high white cliffs with the old town on top are the typical view of this sea village. As Porto Vecchio too, Bonifacio has its old town on top of the cliffs: from there you can have a superb sea view through Bonifacio sound on Sardinia.
Day 5: Bonifacio -> Isola Piana -> La Maddalena
The sailing toward Isola Piana is short, 5 n.m., less than one hour. After Punta di Sperono you can cast your anchor in the South West side of the island, in clear waters, with sandy bottom about 4-5 metres deep. The sandbank between the island and Corsica, about 1 meter deep, does not allow boats to cross it, and its shallow and crystal waters are lovely. Our advice is to go on land by tender. After weighing your anchor, you will leave on your left Lavezzi, then sailing between Spargi and Budelli you will be again into the Arcipelago Della Maddalena. After 14 n.m., about 2 and half hours, you will reach Cala Gavetta, the harbour of La Maddalena.
Day 6: La Maddalena - Isola di Mortorio – Portisco
The island of Mortorio is famous for its wild landscapes, the huge sea-gull colony and the many taken shots in the years. You will reach it after 15 n.m., about two and a half hours. The best bay is on the South West side of the island. Less than one hour sailing away there is Portisco.
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Client Testimonials
What our clients say about their charter experience.
An Amazing Experience: My company is VIP Yacht Charter Group where I offer Glatt Kosher Yacht charters. I transitioned from day to term charters and was looking for a company and broker that I could trust. I reached out to Trina and explained to here that I have a client that was looking to do a week Glatt Kosher charter in the South of France. I knew from our initial call that she was the right person to work with. Trina is extremely knowledgeable in the charter world. The Yacht she recommended was Zeemar a 100ft, 5 stateroom beauty, and there couldn't have been a better yacht and crew for this client. Trina went above and beyond to make sure that everything went perfectly from communicating with the client to Captain and even provisioner. She was always available to talk no matter what time it was. I am so grateful to Trina that this charter went way beyond the clients' expectations.
To the Reverie team: We want to say a huge thank you for everything you have done for us on this trip. You are the best crew we have ever had on a yacht, hands down. Everything has been flawless. Keith’s food has been healthy, tasty, voluminous, and so varied. The toys and tenders were always ready for us when we needed them, and we loved having 3 Sea-Bobs, 3 efoils and 2 jet skis. Always charged and ready to go, from the moment we woke until we went to bed. Our rooms were cleaned so fast we often wondered if there were fairies who appeared and did it. Our washing was done and returned so quickly we wondered if we dreamed it. Service was perfect (thanks Megan and team!) - always nearby when we needed it, and invisible when we didn’t. We aren’t sure how we will survive at home, and there won’t be a drink, a cold towel and a smile waiting for us. Shane - you found us the best anchorages - exactly where we wanted to be - out of the way, out of the wind, but close to everything. We wanted adventures, and you went out of your way to source e-bikes, which ended up being a highlight. We know it wasn’t easy to find or to get them on and off the boat. The smaller things: remembering everyone’s names; the printed AllTrails maps; taking our kids jet skiing. They have all been noticed and appreciated. We know that it isn’t easy to build a team that can create such an exceptional experience. Congratulations to everyone on board - including those behind the scenes we don’t get to see as much. We would love to come back again next year - only if the crew is the same! Thanks so much!
Hey Trina, the charter was perfect! The crew was very professional but always kind and accommodating. Beautiful boat. The captain had the right hookups wherever we went, so it was an amazing trip all around. Highly recommend this boat to your clients. Magical trip!
Sally, hi, the trip was amazing; we loved LIR. The crew were fantastic, and the chef came up with some fabulous meals. The itinerary was great, and the weather was almost perfect. We loved it so much we would definitely consider a repeat trip, maybe around Sicily, in the future.
Sally, Thank you guys for the most amazing week. Your kindness and expertise made all the difference. Can't wait to come back again! It was an amazing experience. Thank you! The crew were the best people in the world, we will miss them. Thank you for all you’ve done. This truly has been a life-changing week! Filled with so many unforgettable memories, laughs, and so many smiles. I can’t thank you all enough for making this a week to remember! This has been the BEST week of my life. You guys are amazing people; I’m so grateful.
Hi Sally, we had a great time! The crew were fantastic and really went above and beyond to ensure we had the best time. Thank you also for all your organizing and help. Kind regards, S.
