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Emerald Flotilla: La Maddalena Archipelago with Velasquez

Italy:

Northern Sardinia

Duration:

7 days - 7 nights

Max number of spots:

34

Available:

-

Suitable for travellers:

25 - 55 years

Boarding from:

Portisco

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

Velasquez

Member since 2015 -

Organisation

Italian

English

This experience, in a nutshell

The Velasquez Flotilla in Sardinia is an invitation to let yourself be carried away by the wind and the magic of the sea.

With unfurled sails and light hearts, we'll sail between white sandy beaches and turquoise waters that have made the north of the island famous, often called "the Caribbean of Italy".

Every day will be a mosaic of emotions: unforgettable baths, carefree dives, aperitifs at sunset and festive evenings under the stars, alternating with sports sailing and moments of pure immersion in nature.

Our Flotilla is a journey made up of several boats sailing together, creating a unique atmosphere made up of conviviality and friendships that arise spontaneously. We propose a proven itinerary that encompasses nature, sailing and fun. The north of Sardinia offers beautiful roadsteads, perfect winds for navigation and seascapes among the most evocative in the Mediterranean. During the cruise we will be equipped with the privileged ticket to anchor and visit the beaches of the Maddalena Archipelago, so as to experience the most exclusive places.

We will sail among the most iconic islands: Caprera, Spargi, Budelli, Razzoli, Santa Maria, where you will find breathtaking beaches and blue sea. We will visit the historic town of La Maddalena, sharing a dinner all together, and we will point the bow towards South Corsica, between Bonifacio, Porto Vecchio and the incredible natural pools of the area. Each landing will be an opportunity to discover authentic places and experience the truest part of the Mediterranean together.

On board you will be part of the crew: you will be able to learn the secrets of sailing, listen only to the wind and the sea, and experience the freedom of a holiday that combines nature, sport and new friendships. At Velasquez, we take care of every detail with passion: our flotilla is warm, fun and united, an experience that remains in the heart.

We are waiting for you on board to write your unforgettable summer together. Join the Velasquez Flotilla: sea, sailing and new friendships await you.


⚠ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠

What are the detailed operating hours?
Saturday: arrival at the Marina di Cala dei Sardi with mandatory time by 12 noon, registration of participants, free lunch - Briefing at 3 pm, Galley at 4 pm/6 pm, at 7 pm on board.
We set sail on Sunday morning at 10 am (at 9 am all aboard) – the arrival of the participants on Saturday is essential, in order to proceed with the recording operations, briefing, galley.
Return to port on Friday at the Marina di Cala dei Sardi at 6:00 pm, overnight on board and disembarkation on Saturday at 8:00 am

How to get to the boarding base in Cala dei Sardi?
Our embarkation base is CALA DEI SARDI, about 2km from Portisco.
PLANE: Flights to Olbia, landing by 12 noon + transfer on request to be quoted or autonomous taxi (about 30 minutes)
FERRY: Ferry to Olbia, with boarding on Friday evening, arrival in Olbia on Saturday morning at about 8 am, + transfer on request to be quoted or autonomous taxi (about 30 minutes)
CAR: independently reaching Cala dei Sardi (province of Olbia) – Suggested weekly parking in the Marina, on request: 130€/car/week (by reservation)

No Departures available

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Boat & Classes of Service

Oceanis 51.1, Oceanis 46.1, Oceanis 45, Bavaria 46 -

Type

Sailboat

Toilets

2

Cabins

4

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Portisco.

Check-in: 12:00 PM

Our trip ends here:

Portisco.

Check-out: 7:00 AM

Leg 1

Sunday - Costa Smeralda

Departure from Cala dei Sardi and swim in a roadstead of the Costa Smeralda - Sail to the island of Caprera, and landing at anchor in Cala Portese in Caprera, descent to land, aperitif at the beach bar, and night in a continental roadstead

Sunday - Costa Smeralda

Leg 2

Monday - Caprera

It will be a spectacle to see the sunrise for those who want and at about 7 we will be the first to reach the wild Cala Coticcio (called Tahiti) which can only be visited at that time, still deserted. At 10 am we will set sail for the sailing circumnavigation of Caprera and La Maddalena, with a stop for swimming and lunch in a beautiful bay in the area. We will land at 5 pm at the port of La Maddalena, walk and aperitif through the streets of the town center, and dinner all together at the restaurant of Cala Gavetta. Overnight in port

Monday - Caprera

Leg 3

Tuesday - Cala Corsara/Spargi

Wake up and breakfast on land for those who want, at the bar, or on the boat - 9:30 a.m. All aboard - 10 a.m.: we set sail northbound - Stop at anchor at Cala Corsara in Spargi, 10 a.m. sailing around the islands and swimming in another roadstead on the island of Santa Maria or Budelli, night at anchor in a continental roadstead.

Tuesday - Cala Corsara/Spargi

Leg 4

Wednesday - Bonifacio, Corsica

Wake up and breakfast at anchor - navigation swimming in another roadstead (North Coast or Lavezzi) 12 noon sailing towards the south of Corsica, towards Bonifacio; mooring in the port of Bonifacio at 4 pm and descent and evening ashore with free evening at the B52 disco: night in the marina of Bonifacio - if the winds of these days are too strong (over 30 knots) and the passage in the Strait of Bonifacio is not possible, you stay in the area of the Maddalena archipelago or sail on the east side of Corsica towards Rondinara or Porto Vecchio

Wednesday - Bonifacio, Corsica

Leg 5

Thursday - Isola Piana, Corsica

Wake up in the port in Bonifacio and breakfast; 10 a.m. we set sail towards Isola Piana, south-east Corsica; swim in the bay, descent ashore and return by boat: navigation to Cala G. Marino, in the pool between the 3 islands Razzoli, Santa Maria and Budelli Aperitif at sunset and dinner on the boat at anchor with night in a continental roadstead

Thursday - Isola Piana, Corsica

Leg 6

Friday - Cala del Principe

Wake up and breakfast at anchor - Swim and sail south to approach the return area with a stop at the petrol station for refuelling the boat; navigation and anchorage in Cala del Principe on the Costa Smeralda and swimming from the boat or on land, lunch and navigation to the Marina di Cala dei Sardi and return to the port by 6 pm; overnight on a boat in port, dinner on the boat or on land at the crew's choice

Friday - Cala del Principe

Leg 7

Saturday - Marina Cala dei Sardi

8 a.m.: descent from the boat, breakfast all together at the marina bar, group photo and greetings

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

What's included in the price

Onboard staff

    Skipper

What you'll have to pay during the experience

Below are the additional expenses you will incur during the experience.

Common Fund

€180 - €200 Per person

The common fund will be formed on board and will cover the out-of-pocket costs of ports and moorings, La Maddalena Park tickets, SUP, galley and various for boat management (estimated fee, which depends on the consumption chosen by the participants).

    Galley

    Food for the skipper

    Alcoholic drinks

    Mooring fees

    Access and/or stay in parks and marine protected areas

Starter Pack

€200 Per person

Also includes: gas bottle, water supply on departure, deposit insurance (flat rate fuel - 40€/pax - serves boat and tender).

    Final cleaning

    Tender and outboard

    Bedding kit

    Towels kit

    Embarkation and disembarkation mooring fees

    Fuel (boat/tender)

What's NOT included in the price

Below are the services that are not included in the price of the experience, including any available optional services that you may pay directly to the organiser (we advise you to inform the organiser prior to departure in case you wish to purchase such services and arrange the payment terms directly with him).

Excluded

    Meals/drinks consumed ashore

    Flights or Transfers from/to the destination

Optional Services

    Transfers from/to the airport • €60 per person

    Accident insurance • €50 per person

    Travel cancellation insurance • €130 per person

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

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Organised by:

Velasquez

Member since 2015 -

Organisation

Italian

English

4.6/5

out of

65

reviews

Skipper

Boat

Destination

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Emerald Flotilla: La Maddalena Archipelago with Velasquez

09/1/2026

Chiara F.

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IT

A memorable holiday, shared with special people and sea lovers. We saw beautiful corners, alternating evenings in port and at anchor. The organizer, the best!

Emerald Flotilla: La Maddalena Archipelago with Velasquez

08/29/2026

Valeria V.

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IT

The experience overall was very nice. Experiencing the sea directly from the boat offers a completely different perspective than the one you have from the mainland because the scenarios, the landscapes and the very way of experiencing the sea are really another experience and certainly represent the strength of the trip. However, there are some aspects of the flotilla organization that, in my opinion, could be improved. If the spirit of the flotilla is to get together, create a group and allow people from the different boats to get to know each other, I found it limiting that only one dinner was organized all together during the whole week. Another aspect concerns the management of travel. Often general times were communicated for the movement of boats from one location to another, but these times were not respected. This made it more difficult to organize the interior of the boat. An episode that I found particularly inconsistent with the indications received concerns the arrival of the first day. We have been emphasized on several occasions the need to arrive by a certain time, to the point that some people have bought a new plane ticket to be able to comply with this indication. Once we arrived, however, we stayed for several hours at the port, under the sun, waiting for the first meeting, which took place much later than the indicated time (+3h). A point that I think is also important to point out is that relating to the collaboration required of the people on board. At the time of booking, it was not, at least as far as I was concerned, sufficiently clear that, in the absence of a coskipper, specific cooperation would be required from the people on the boat. It is information that I believe is important to communicate explicitly already in the booking phase, so as to allow everyone to understand the type of holiday. Finally, two meetings were organized during the week that I personally found not very useful and rather uncomfortable. We stayed for about an hour crammed under a tent, on a lawn and with a temperature of about 33 degrees. Probably more comfortable ways and places could be found and, above all, make these moments shorter and more engaging. In conclusion, I still consider the trip a very positive experience, especially for the possibility of experiencing the sea and the people with whom you share the boat. The critical issues I have highlighted mainly concern organization and communication and, precisely for this reason, I think they are aspects that can be easily improved and that could make the experience even more pleasant for future participants.

Emerald Flotilla: La Maddalena Archipelago with Velasquez

08/29/2026

Rosa B.

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IT

total inadequacy of the skipper who led our holiday. In addition to not having demonstrated the necessary skills to handle the boat safely, his attitude was never reassuring, fueling stress on board instead of tranquility. His approximation unfortunately caused an accident in which I reported, fortunately, only bruises (it went well) . Safety at sea is a top priority and on this holiday it was lacking because of those who were supposed to protect us. The head skipper Claudio, on the other hand, made himself available to make us feel more "protected". The program of the trip was very nice; Maybe getting to know the crew before departure would have been ideal (with the creation of a WhatsApp group) but overall, apart from the skipper, a nice holiday. Our boat was smaller than the other two that sailed with us.
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Emerald Flotilla: La Maddalena Archipelago with Velasquez

08/28/2026

Fra R.

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IT

I spent an unforgettable week in Northern Sardinia, exploring La Maddalena and the Costa Smeralda, and I can't help but thank the organizers and skippers from the bottom of my heart. The kindness and helpfulness of the whole team were exceptional. From planning to execution, every detail has been professionally taken care of. Whenever a problem arose, the staff were able to resolve it promptly, ensuring that our experience was always enjoyable and smooth. The people we met along the trip were just lovely, making this trip not only an opportunity to explore beautiful places, but also to make meaningful connections. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to discover the beauties of Sardinia in the company of such an amazing team. Thanks again for everything! 💙

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