Merak

Yes — every boat on charter.boats is insured by its operator; we require it. The policy covers the vessel for fire, collision and third-party liability. You're only responsible for damage it doesn't cover, and that's capped at the security deposit. Operator terms: Boat delivered with kasko (fully comprehensive) insurance for Mediterranean up to total loss with deductible covered by security deposit, and third party civil liability insurance. Charterer recommended to cover skipper personal liability, deposit, and travel cancellation.

The skipper needs a valid sailing licence and VHF certificate, ideally issued by their country of residence (an ICC is widely accepted).

The recommended cruising area is between North East Sardinia and South Corsica, with charts provided for that area. If you plan to sail beyond it, or anywhere between 12 and 50 nautical miles from the coast, please tell us when you book so we can adjust the safety equipment, at your cost.

No, animals of any kind are not allowed on board.

The boat is for your private pleasure use only. Carrying goods or passengers commercially, taking part in regattas, and towing or being towed (except in a genuine emergency) are not permitted.

You must follow any port authority orders and not sail in seas above force 6, or whenever forecasts warn of dangerous conditions. Plan your itinerary so you can return on time, coming back early if bad weather is expected.

Yes. We may ask the skipper for their boating credentials, and if we judge their knowledge or ability insufficient for the boat and the safety of those aboard, we can decline handover unless you find another suitable skipper. You're also asked to contact us at least once a week to report the boat's position.

Sitting right at the gateway to the Costa Smeralda, Marina di Portisco is built entirely from local Sardinian granite and cuts a striking figure in the Gulf of Cugnana. Read more →

May–October, warm and settled in summer; July–August are hottest and busiest, with afternoon thermal breezes common.