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Flotilla Smeralda: La Maddalena Archipelago with Velasquez - MEN'S SEATS ONLY

Italy:

Northern Sardinia

Duration:

7 days - 7 nights

Max number of spots:

34

Available:

August

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

N.B

  • FOR THE DATE 8/08 THE LAST MAN'S SEAT REMAINED AVAILABLE

  • FOR THE DATE OF 15/8 THE LAST MEN'S SEAT REMAINED AVAILABLE


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 -

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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

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4.6/5

out of

56

reviews

Skipper

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Destination

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Flotilla Smeralda: La Maddalena Archipelago with Velasquez - MEN'S SEATS ONLY

07/24/2026

Donato F.

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IT

Claudio was an attentive and caring skipper but at the same time nice and fun! It was a pleasure to sail with him in the Maddalena archipelago and through the Strait of Bonifacio, with an eye always attentive to the weather conditions to do everything safely! Super recommended!
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Flotilla Smeralda: La Maddalena Archipelago with Velasquez - MEN'S SEATS ONLY

07/24/2026

Stefano Carlo V.

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IT

Fantastic holiday Wonderful boat and prepared and engaging skipper ... holiday 🔝

Flotilla Smeralda: La Maddalena Archipelago with Velasquez - MEN'S SEATS ONLY

09/8/2025

Davide G.

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IT

Fantastic holiday

Flotilla Smeralda: La Maddalena Archipelago with Velasquez - MEN'S SEATS ONLY

08/29/2025

Roberta P.

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IT

I was not new to flotilla holidays, while it was the first experience on a sailing boat for my friend Titti and I was a bit anxious ... and it was wonderful! We had a lot of fun, thanks to the organization of Admiral Claudio, the skipper Paolo and the fantastic company of our crew. A wonderful itinerary, enchanting sea and beaches, blue lagoon coves ... At every sunset, the moonrise, magical nights in the roadstead under the starry sky. Memories that will remain forever in our hearts. To be redone ... and to be recommended, absolutely! Roberta and Tweety

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