Sardinia – Costa Smeralda Catamaran Cruise

Vessel

Bali 5.4

Comfort and generous space combined with excellent sailing characteristics without heeling. Aboard this spacious catamaran you will find room and privacy not only in the double cabins with private bathroom. Saloon and cockpit merge into a generous open-air saloon. Favourite spots are the sun loungers on the flybridge and the airy cockpit with benches and sun loungers on the foredeck. A bimini provides shade from the sun. The Bali 5.4 combines Catana's typically purist design with outstanding sailing qualities. The model was awarded Multihull of the Year at her market launch in 2019. She is well equipped with watermaker and generator.

Length

16.80 m

Width

8.74 m

Cabins

6 double cabins, each with private bathroom - maximum 12 guests

Crew

Skipper + cook/deckhand

Working language

English and French

Dress

sporty and relaxed

Watersports

stand-up paddles + tandem kayak + snorkelling equipment

On board

Relaxed yacht holiday

Simply enjoy. Plenty of space on the flybridge, in the cockpit, on the trampoline net and in the saloon. Cabins with private bathroom, partially air-conditioned.

Atmosphere on board

You and your fellow guests share a relaxed time together. The professional crew (skipper and cook/bosun) look after the well-being and safety of the guests. You are a guest and are free to unwind – you are not expected to lend a hand. The aim: a relaxed time with fine memories. The catamaran is typically under way two to four hours per day.

Activities

• Swimming from the platform at anchorages
• Shore excursions or going ashore on your own
• Water sports: kayaks or SUP, snorkelling
• Relaxation on board during the passage to the next anchorage
• Time on the beach

Seafaring adventure

Gliding on the trampoline net above the waves. On this cruise aboard a sailing catamaran there is no entitlement to the vessel proceeding under sail – in unfavourable winds she will also proceed under engine.

Simply arrive and unwind.

Cabins

Modern, light-filled cabins aboard the Bali 5.4

She offers 6 cabins for 12 guests. Each cabin has a private bathroom with shower and WC. Standard cabins are located amidships in the hulls. The Superior Cabins are positioned forward or aft in the hull, are slightly larger and brighter.

Route

The markers show possible anchorages. The skipper selects the specific places on site, depending on current conditions. Route, stops and order may change at the skipper's discretion. No mutual claims arise from route adjustments. Claims are not excluded where the route change is wilfully caused by the guest.

1. 1

   Olbia - Cala Spalmatore (Tavolara)

2. 2

   San Teodoro - Ira Bay

3. 3

   Caprera - La Maddalena

4. 4

   Spargi - Budelli (Pink Beach)

5. 5

   Bonifacio (Corsica)

6. 6

   Lavezzi - Porto Cervo

7. 7

   Costa Smeralda beaches - Olbia

8. 8

   Olbia, Marina DYC

Day by day

How your route could unfold:

1. Day 1

   Olbia - Cala Spalmatore (Tavolara)

   Day 1: Embarkation at Marina DYC Olbia. Passage to Cala Spalmatore on Tavolara. Should the bay be crowded, an alternative anchorage at La Saline. Dinner and overnight at anchor.

2. Day 2

   Tavolara - Molara - San Teodoro - Ira Bay

   Day 2: In the morning, swimming in the bay or exploration of the island of Tavolara. After 2 nm to the "swimming pools" of Molara with turquoise water. Onward to Cinta di San Teodoro - a narrow golden strip of sand between sea and lagoon. Lunch at Capo Coda Cavallo. In the afternoon north to the Bay of Ira. Optional: by tender into the lively Porto Rotondo, a VIP hotspot.

3. Day 3

   Ira Bay - Caprera - La Maddalena

   Day 3: On to Caprera, in the La Maddalena archipelago - Cala Coticcio ("Tahiti") is a paradise of emerald water and white sand. Lunch on board. Depending on the weather, calls at Cala Napoletana, Spiaggia del Polpo or Cala Garibaldi. In the evening La Maddalena in Cala Mangiavolpe.

4. Day 4

   La Maddalena - Spargi - Budelli (Pink Beach)

   Day 4: In the morning a walk through the town of La Maddalena. Passage to Spargi at Cala Corsara or Cala dell'Amore for lunch. In the afternoon to the island of Budelli and the Pink Beach - the sand shimmers pink thanks to tiny coral and shell fragments. Onward to Spiaggia del Cavaliere and Porto della Madonna. Overnight, depending on the weather, at Razzoli (Cala Lunga) or Spargi (Cala Ferrigno).

5. Day 5

   Razzoli - Bonifacio (Corsica)

   Day 5: Passage through the Strait of Bonifacio to Capo Petrusato for a lunchtime stop beneath the Corsican cliffs. In the afternoon into the magnificent harbour of Bonifacio with its medieval fortress on the chalk cliff. Optional: the 187-step staircase of King Alfonso of Aragon, cut into the rock.

6. Day 6

   Bonifacio - Lavezzi - Porto Cervo (Costa Smeralda)

   Day 6: In a mild Mistral, exploration of the Lavezzi Islands or Ile Cavallo. Crossing back through the Strait of Bonifacio, lunchtime stop at Santa Teresa di Gallura. In the afternoon south into the Golfo del Pevero, depending on the wind overnight there or at exclusive Porto Cervo - the centre of the Costa Smeralda with boutiques, bars and nightlife.

7. Day 7

   Costa Smeralda beaches - Olbia

   Day 7: Stops at Liscia di Vacca or Romazzino Beach (named after the Aga Khan, the founder of the Costa Smeralda). Further iconic beaches: Cala di Volpe, Liscia Ruja, Petra Bianca and Petra Niedda with pale pink sand between pink granite rocks. Final swim stop at Cala Moresca in the Golfo Aranci. Overnight at the Olbia base.

8. Day 8

   Olbia, Marina DYC

   Day 8: Disembarkation at 09:00.

Included

Included in the price

• Berth in the cabin with overnight stay on board in the chosen category
• Full board on board (breakfast, light lunch, multi-course dinner)
• 1 cocktail per guest per evening (depending on location), table beverages (approx. ½ litre of wine per guest per day), water, coffee, tea, juices
• Service crew (skipper and cook/bosun)
• Vessel running costs (diesel, fuel, water)
• Bed linen, final cleaning
• Interim cleaning of the communal areas
• Use of snorkelling equipment and non-motorised water sports gear subject to availability

Optional with surcharge

Please ask for your individual quote.

• Superior Cabin at the bow or stern with even more light and air
• Single cabin
• Transfer from airport to marina
• Excursion package
• Special diets (to be registered at least two weeks before departure)
• Later arrival or earlier departure

Not included in the price

• Further beverages on board apart from those mentioned
• Shore excursions that have not been pre-booked
• Flights and transfers to the vessel
• Gratuities (customary recommendation 5-10 % of the travel price)
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance

Mandatory flat-rate destination fee

Paid separately on site and includes:

• Provisioning
• Mooring fees
• Fuel and gas for cooking
• National park fees
• Tourist taxes and clearance fees on the islands
• Topping up water
• Replacement of small items lost (e.g. broken crockery)

Region: North-eastern Sardinia/Costa Smeralda and southern Corsica

North-eastern Sardinia – the Costa Smeralda

The Costa Smeralda – the Emerald Coast – is one of the most spectacular coastlines in the Mediterranean. Striking cliffs and small islands, whose red granite glows in the sun, combine with the lush green of the forests and the turquoise tones of the sea to form a unique interplay of colours. The finest sandy beaches are accessible only from the sea.

At Porto Cervo and Cala di Volpe the largest luxury yachts in the Mediterranean lie at anchor; the pedestrian zones are lined with boutiques, cafés and restaurants. Just offshore lie the enchanting islands of the La Maddalena archipelago with Cala Coticcio (also known as „Sardinia’s Tahiti“) and a lively, colourful underwater world. The fine pink sand on Budelli is unique – finely ground coral and shell fragments give it its characteristic colouring.

In the summer months, between the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta and the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the jet set of the yachting world gathers at the Costa Smeralda with the most spectacular vessels.

As the home of Pecorino Sardo, Sardinia is worth a journey for the magnificent cheese alone.

Southern Corsica – Bonifacio and the Lavezzi Islands

Only a short passage away lies southern Corsica. The Strait of Bonifacio separates the two islands through one of the most impressive sea areas of the Mediterranean. The cliff-top town of Bonifacio is perched on white limestone cliffs directly above the harbour. The famous staircase of King Alfonso, cut into the rock, is the most striking structure of the medieval fortress town.

The offshore Lavezzi Islands belong to a nature reserve – shallow turquoise water, large granite boulders, sheltered anchorages. Cavallo is characterised by rounded granite formations on the beach reminiscent of the Seychelles. Around Isola Piana stretches shallow turquoise water.

Climate and season

The cruising season runs from May to October. In May/June and September/October the temperatures are pleasant (22-28°C), and the water is good for swimming from June onwards. July and August are hot (28-35°C). The wind generally blows from the north-west. Between the two large islands the Mistral can be brisk.

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