Arrival and airport access
Nearest airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
Ground access
Olbia, Cagliari and Alghero airports can support different parts of the island.
Discover the destination
Welcome to Sardinia
Sardinia is a premier Mediterranean yacht island with Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, turquoise anchorages and strong luxury charter appeal.
Superyacht Guide Award
Superyacht Guide Destination Star
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good yachting destination
Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. Sardinia has recognised yachting merit but has not yet been assessed for a higher Destination Star rating.
Preliminary Listing
Mediterranean Destination
Editorial Review Pending
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026
Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.
Destination intelligence
Key facts at a glance
The essentials for planning a visit, cruising or shore-side operations.
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Local area
- Sardinia
- Country
- Italy
- City / area
- Porto Cervo / Cagliari / Alghero
- Type
- Large island cruising region
- Cruising area
- Western Mediterranean / Sardinia and Corsica
- Best season
- May to September
- Nearest airport
-
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
OLB - Charter appeal
- Very high
- Marinas
- 7 marinas in the destination area
Explore Sardinia
The destination guide
Sardinia is one of the Mediterranean’s premier yacht cruising islands, known for turquoise water, granite coastlines, beaches, anchorages, luxury resorts, strong summer yacht culture and access to the Maddalena Archipelago.
The northeast coast and Costa Smeralda are the most famous yacht areas, but the wider island offers varied cruising from Cagliari and Villasimius in the south to Alghero and the rugged west coast. Porto Cervo remains the best-known luxury hub.
For yachts, Sardinia combines glamorous marina life with outstanding natural anchorages. It works well with Corsica, the Balearics, mainland Italy and longer Western Mediterranean itineraries.
Superyacht highlights
- Premier Mediterranean island cruising
- Porto Cervo, Costa Smeralda and Maddalena Archipelago
- Turquoise water, anchorages and luxury resorts
- Cagliari, Alghero and southern Sardinia routes
- Strong combination with Corsica and Western Mediterranean cruising
Plan the visit
Travel, berthing and planning
Operational details and access information for the destination.
Marina and yacht access
Marina access
Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo, Cagliari and other harbours support yacht itineraries.
Berthing
Excellent in the northeast, especially around Costa Smeralda, with planning required in peak season.
Planning details
Best time to visit
June and September are excellent for cruising; August is peak social season.
Coordinates
39.213000, 9.115000
The waterfront
Marinas and berthing
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Porto Rotondo Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Porto Rotondo , Italy
- Max length
- 80.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Marina di Olbia
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Olbia , Italy
- Max length
- 80.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Marina di Cagliari
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Cagliari , Italy
- Max length
- 55.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Marina del Sole Cagliari
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Cagliari , Italy
- Max length
- 35.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Marina di Villasimius
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Villasimius , Italy
- Max length
- 35.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Marina di Teulada
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Teulada , Italy
- Max length
- 35.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Marina di Alghero
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Alghero , Italy
- Max length
- 50.00 m
Time ashore
Hospitality and experiences
Hotels and accommodation
Hotel Cala di Volpe; Hotel Pitrizza; Hotel Romazzino; Forte Village; Capo d’Orso
Restaurants
Porto Cervo dining, beach clubs, Cagliari restaurants and Sardinian coastal venues
Attractions and places
Costa Smeralda; Maddalena Archipelago; Cagliari; Alghero; beaches; Nuragic sites
Events
Yacht Club Costa Smeralda regattas, Sardinian summer season and Mediterranean yacht events.