2. AUGUST - Adventure Sailing ITALY! (Sardinia) – 7 Days & 6 Nights

Sail aboard a comfortable yacht exploring the best of Sardinia, with the exact route shaped by weather and the group’s preferences. Together, you will help plan each day, blending longer passage-style legs with stops in stunning bays, harbours, and beaches, making it ideal for building sea miles and gaining practical sailing experience.

This hands-on holiday invites everyone to take part in helming, sail handling, cooking, and daily life onboard. It’s perfect for those looking to learn, refresh skills, or gain confidence in a relaxed setting without the pressure of formal assessments.

The itinerary is flexible, adapted to conditions, and the actual boat may differ from photos. The skipper, a qualified and commercially endorsed Yachtmaster Instructor, provides guidance and tuition throughout, supporting the group in planning and executing the voyage while ensuring an active and rewarding sailing experience.

Draft Plan (Subject to weather)

Day 1 – Arrival, Olbia:
Arrive mid-afternoon, meet the skipper, settle in, briefing, and short sail. Welcome dinner onboard or ashore.

Day 2 – La Maddalena Archipelago:
Explore northern islands with swimming, anchoring practice, and relaxed sailing.

Day 3 – North Coast / Caprera & La Maddalena Town:
Sail around Caprera, explore quieter anchorages, optional evening ashore in La Maddalena town.

Day 4 – Costa Smeralda:
Sail south to Porto Cervo or Porto Rotondo. Time ashore, restaurants, and marina experience.

Day 5 – Tavolara Island & Surrounds:
Sail east. Swim, explore beaches, and practise navigation and sail handling.

Day 6 – Cala Brandinchi / San Teodoro Coast:
Short coastal sailing day with multiple swim stops, paddleboarding, and relaxed beach time. Keep distances short and enjoyable.

Day 7 – Return to Olbia:
Easy sail back with final swim stop. Last evening onboard or ashore.

Day 8 – Olbia:
Disembark by mid-day.

Flights: Guests should fly in and out of Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB). From there, transfer approximately 10–15 minutes to Olbia Marina, the main hub for charter yachts in northern Sardinia. Most international flights connect via major European cities such as Rome or Milan.

Booking Information & Notes:

Select the dates and cabin option that best suit your plans. An additional €300 cash per person is required for the onboard kitty, which covers fuel, docking and boat provisions. Any remaining balance can be shared among the crew or offered to the skipper as a tip.

Pillows, sheets, blankets and snorkelling gear are provided. Please note that the actual boat may differ from the photos shown.

Please do not book flights until your trip is within 14 days of departure, as we are unable to compensate for flight costs.

As each trip is a one off experience, we are unable to offer rescheduling. Boats are chartered based on confirmed bookings, so cancellations by guests cannot be accepted and payments are non refundable. In the unlikely event that we need to cancel a trip, a full refund of all payments will be provided.