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BROkER RECOMMENdATIONS 3 

We have asked some of the world’s leading charter brokers to share their highlights 

of Sardinia and Corsica 

CRuISING ITINERARY 4 

➤ dAY Of ARRIVAL: Calvi, Corsica 5 

➤ dAY 1: Calvi to Girolata 6 

➤ dAY 2: Girolata to Ajaccio 6 

➤ dAY 3: Ajaccio to Bonifacio 7 

➤ dAY 4: Bonifacio to Porto-Vecchio 8 

➤ dAY 5: Porto-Vecchio to Maddalena Islands 9 

➤ dAY 6: Maddalena Islands to Baja Sardinia 10 

➤ dAY 7: Baja Sardinia to Porto Rotondo 11 

➤ dAY 8: Porto Rotondo to Cala Di Volpe / Porto Cervo 11 

➤ dAY 9: Porto Cervo 12 

➤ dAY 10: Porto Cervo and disembark 12 

THE YACHTS 14 

Choose from our stunning selection of yachts available to charter this summer 

on Sardinia and Corsica 

wHERE TO STAY 28 

fEATuREd EVENTS 32 

NEEd TO kNOw 

T R A V E L E R 

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➤ MARINAS 33 

➤ PRIVATE jET TERMINALS 34 

➤ ExCLuSIVE TRANSPORT 34 

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PORTO CERVO 

MOTOR YACHT CAPRI 

HOTEL PITRIZZA 

SAILING YACHT ELENA

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maDDalena islanDs 

JOhn CiChanOwiCz 

BUrGess miami 

Phone: +1 305 672 0150 

Email: miami@burgessyachts.com 

Bonifacio, Corse-Du-Sud 

The medieval old town of Bonifacio is the 

oldest and perhaps the most stunningly 

beautiful town in Corsica. When approached 

from the sea it is awe inspiring and a vision 

to behold. Perched above the natural harbor 

on the site of a 9th century citadel, the old town 

sits in a spectacular setting atop whitewashed 

limestone cliffs. From the port, take a walk 

up the Escalier du Roi d’Aragon (King of 

Aragon’s Steps), the 187 stairs that lead up 

to the haute ville. Enjoy your day strolling the 

cobbled streets and back alleys while shopping 

and dining. For a bit more adventure take a boat 

ride to the caves or a walk through the tunnel 

inside the citadel walls. Evenings come alive 

along the waterfront with seaside dining and late 

night bars along the Caveau. Bonifacio is one of 

the most memorable ports I have visited in the 

Western Mediterranean. 



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Tamsin PriesTley 

yCO 

Phone: +44 20 7584 1891 

Email: tamsin.p@ycoyacht.com 

Corsica 

The beauty of chartering a yacht is that you really can have it all. 

Embarking at the Côte d’Azur means an easy flight and transfer and 

access to some of the most iconic ports in the world. Just as you tire 

of the whirl of restaurants, shopping and beach bars, a short overnight 

cruise will take you to the beautiful island of Corsica where the 

island’s coastline changes from rugged mountains to rocky cliffs and 

wild beaches. Step ashore in Calvi for fresh seafood at Bout du Monde 

followed by drinks at Chez Tao. Just 27 nautical miles south is the 

pretty fishing village of Girolata. Visit in the early evening and watch 

the sun set over the red cliffs. 

At the southern tip of Corsica, the perilously-perched Bonifacio 

offers more sophistication. Cantilevered out of the limestone cliff, the 

town overlooks the cafe-lined harbor below. The southern coastline 

of Corsica is dotted with beaches with impossibly blue water, and 

the nearby Îles Lavezzi is the perfect place to relax and unwind. 

From here, cruise into Italian waters and spend a peaceful night’s 

anchorage at the beautiful Maddalena Islands before you step ashore 

to the hustle and bustle of Porto Cervo on Sardinia. 

CiTaDel OF BOniFaCiO

CRUISING ITINERARY 

Whether you’re seeking true extravagance or pure relaxation, we have chosen the perfect ten-day itinerary that has it all 

Two islands, perfectly in the center of the 

West Mediterranean, have as much to 

allure elite travelers as their neighboring 

coastlines. On the shores of Corsica and 

Sardinia you will find chic beach clubs to 

rival those of Saint-Tropez, coastlines as 

impressive as Amalfi and offshore islands as 

empty as the Tuscan Archipelago. Culture, 

too, reflects mainland influences: Corsica, 

having been sold to Paris by Genoa in 1769 

shows a degree of French influence, not 

only in language but also in cuisine and 

Sardinia, Italy’s largest island, is popular with 

holidaying Italian celebrities. But as much as 

mainland similarities can be drawn, these 

Scandola 

Girolata 

Sassari 

Iglesias 

Calvi 

Les Calanches 

de Piana 

CORSICA 

Ajaccio 

Bonifacio 

Oristano 

Porto 

Vecchio 

SARDINIA 

Cagliari 

Bastia 

Lavezzi Islands 

Dorgali 

Maddalena Islands 

Baja Sardinia 

Porto Cervo 

Porto Rotondo 

Olbia 

Tortoli 

➤ Arrive in Calvi, Corsica 

Day 1: Calvi to Girolata 

Day 2: Girolata to Ajaccio 

Day 3: Ajaccio to Bonifacio 

Day 4: Bonifacio to Porto-Vecchio 



islands are also dramatically different 

and independent in their culture, cuisine 

and landscape. 

Potter past Corsica’s wild west coastline 

and watch, from the deck of your yacht, the 

dramatic red cliffs that make the cruise as 

exciting as the destination. Ancient cliff-top 

towns and pretty fishing villages decorate 

the less dramatic parts of the coastline, 

and be sure to visit their local restaurants 

and sample Corsica’s mythical delicacies, 

such as wild boar, suckling pig, foie gras, 

endless cheeses and fresh daily catches. 

Cross the straights of Bonifacio, and its 

Day 5: Porto-Vecchio to Maddalena Islands 

Day 6: Maddalena Islands to Baja Sardinia 

Day 7: Baja Sardinia to Porto Rotondo 

Day 8: Porto Rotondo to Cala Di Volpe / 

Porto Cervo 

Day 9: Porto Cervo 

Day 10: Porto Cervo and disembark 

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deserted islands, and find yourself in one of 

the most exclusive enclaves on the planet: 

the Costa Smeralda. This is yachting Mecca. 

Translated as the Emerald Coast, this northeastern 

corner of Sardinia has some of the 

Mediterranean’s finest beaches along with 

some of the slickest marinas, most iconic 

hotels and liveliest nightclubs. 

These varied qualities and theatrical 

contrasts between the two islands make 

Sardinia and Corsica a yachting haven and a 

holiday to remember. Relaxation, hedonism 

and sightseeing have been combined here 

into an unforgettable ten-day itinerary. 

ajaccio 

BREaKFaST oNBoaRD SaiLiNG yacHT ELENa

CRUISING ITINERARY DAY Of ARRIvAl 

aRRiVE iN caLVi, coRSica 

FLy To caLVi SaiNTE-caTHERiNE aiRPoRT aND TRaNSFER To 

caLVi’S MaRiNa, PoRT XaViER, WHERE yoUR yacHT aWaiTS 

Calvi is a picturesque gateway to Corsica’s dramatic west coast. At its 

center is the imposing citadel and its battle-scarred walls shelter the 

marina where you board your yacht. After you have unpacked, Calvi’s 

winding streets make for an attractive evening stroll; this seafaring town 

was the supposed birthplace of Christopher Columbus in 1451 and also 

the battleground where Nelson lost an eye in 1794. With many harborside 

restaurants serving award-wining cuisine, Calvi is also very much 

the culinary capital of north Corsica. 

La TaBLE DE BaSTioN 

WHAT TO DO DURING THE DAY 

GaLERiE MaRiE Ricco 

VIP contact: Anne-Cécile Satta 

Phone: +33 49 539 4818 / +33 68 324 9458 

Email: info@galeriemariericco.com 

Address: 3 Boulevard Wilson, Calvi, Corsica 

Website: www.galeriemariericco.com 

If it comes as a surprise that Corsica is an island with great artistic talent, 

then Galerie Marie Ricco will astonish you even more. Located in the center 

of Calvi, this gallery showcases a variety of pop art and hyper-realism from 

international players such as Arman and Robert Combas. To complement 

these are exhibitions from emerging artists from which you might buy a 

canvas as an alternative souvenir. 



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WHAT TO DO DURING THE NIGHT 

WHERE TO DINE 

ciTiDEL oF caLVi 

La TaBLE DE BaSTiEN 

Phone: +33 49 565 1010 

Email: reservation@hotel-lavilla.com 

Address: Hôtel La Villa, Chemin Notre Dame 

de la Serra, Calvi, Corsica 

Website: www.hotel-lavilla.com 

Cuisine: Mediterranean with Corsican influence 

Style / Ambiance: La Table de Bastien’s recently 

acquired new chef, Sébastien Sevellec, has been a 

valuable asset to the venue, not only does he use 

only fresh and local ingredients but, in the process 

he has earned a Michelin star. As well as Corsica’s 

finest meats, cheeses, wines and seafood, the 

restaurant also offers one of the finest views of 

Calvi, with a clear view of the citadel that is even 

more impressive when lit up at night. 

iNTERioR, La TaBLE DE BaSTioN 

cHEZ Tao 

Phone: +33 49 565 0073 

Address: Rue St François, Calvi, Corsica 

This piano bar is not only Calvi’s coolest spot to listen to live music; 

it also has a legendary history. Chez Tao literally means ‘the home of 

Tao’, and indeed it was Tao Kanbey de Kerekoff, a Russian emigrant, 

who founded this institution in a 16th century former bishop’s palace 

in the 1930s. The grand following that it once had has changed little in 

over 70 years and Chez Tao remains popular with locals and tourists 

who seek good cocktails and a lively music scene. For a memorable 

pre-cruise drink, arrive at Chez Tao early and grab a table on the 

terrace, undoubtedly Calvi’s finest spot for a sundowner.

CRUISING ITINERARY DAY 1 – 2 

Day 1: caLVi To GiRoLaTa 

28 NaUTicaL MiLES 

As soon as Calvi’s citadel slips from view Corsica’s dramatic west coast 

begins to build and red rocks start to jut sporadically skywards out of the 

sea the further south you sail. The crescendo surfaces in Scandola nature 

reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983 and home to some truly 

bizarre spectacles that could resemble the landscape of Mars. These rock 

formations are best seen from the water, but to explore more intimately, 

have the crew take you closer in the yacht’s tender. Just within the park 

is Girolata, a tiny village in a vast bay protected by cliffs of the same red 

rock. It is the perfect refuge on Corsica’s west coast and a safe anchorage 

in which to spend the night. In the evening have dinner alfresco so you can 

watch the sun go down and witness the dramatic red hues of the rocks that 

change with the light from the sunset. 

ÎLES SaNGUiNaiRE 

WHERE TO DINE 

PaLM BEacH 

Phone: +33 49 552 0103 

Email: hotel@palm-beach.fr 

Address: Rte des Îles Sanguinaires, Ajaccio, Corsica 

Website: www.palm-beach.fr 

Cuisine: Corsican gastronomic 

Style / Ambiance: A joint combination between the 

chef de cuisine, Julien Allano, and the chef pâtissier, 

Philippe Riquier, earned Palm Beach a Michelin 

star in 2010. Gastronomic cuisine is served, almost 

literally, on the beach where diners have prime view 

of the beautiful bay of Ajaccio and a spectacular 

sunset. Tasting menus make exotic use of Corsica’s 

traditional ingredients and are matched with some of 

the region’s finest wines. 

ajaccio’S BEacH 

aRBoUSiER aT 

HoTEL LE MaQUiS 



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coaST oF ScaNDoLa 

Day 2: GiRoLaTa To ajaccio 


Rather than sail directly from the remote bay of 

Girolata to Corsica’s capital, cruise gently down 

the west coast pausing, if you so wish, along 

the way. The drama of the red granite continues 

as you pass Les Calanques de Piana, and then 

there are Îles Sanguinaires, four small islands 

in the Gulf of Ajaccio that are known as the 

‘blood-red islands’, after the color of their 

rocks at sunset. Finally Ajaccio, the birthplace 

of Napoleon Bonaparte and Corsica’s laid back 

capital, is your elegant destination for the night. 

aRBoUSiER 

Phone: +33 49 525 2015 / +33 49 525 0555 

Email: info@lemaquis.com 

Address: Hotel Le Maquis, Porticco, Ajaccio, Corsicax 

Website: www.lemaquis.com 

Cuisine: Mediterranean gastronomic with Corsican ingredients 

Style / Ambiance: One of the finest views of Ajaccio can be had from the terrace of Arbousier, restaurant 

of the Le Maquis hotel. The views of Corsica’s jagged west coast are hard to beat but here they are 

surpassed by Arbousier’s gastronomic cuisine. Chef Gérard Lorenzoni puts great effort into the sourcing 

of his products, so expect such regional classics as spider crabs, rock lobster, wild boar, local berries and 

chestnuts, plus a variety of locally produced vegetables. Its not often that a chef can combine both the best 

game and seafood dishes on one gastronomic menu, but Lorenzoni manages to pull this off with dishes 

such as ‘orn young pigeon and truffle-flavored chestnut cream soup’ followed by ‘langoustines sautéed with 

virgin olive oil, served with brocciu cheese soufflé and clementine flavor’.

CRUISING ITINERARY DAY 3 


SPERoNE GoLF cLUB 

VIP contact: Yves Tozzi, Director 

Phone: +33 49 573 1713 

Email: yves.tozzi@sperone.com 

Address: Domaine de Sperone, Bonifacio 

Website: www.sperone.com 

The appeal of Sperone and its distinction from many other coastal courses is 

twofold: it has been rated as one of Europe’s most challenging courses, and 

secondly the views stretching across the Bonifacio straits to Sardinia and the 

Maddalena Islands are some of the most phenomenal to be had from any fairway. 

There are 18 holes in total and 11 to 17 give the course its challenging reputation – 

as perched on a cliff top the sea is an ever-present danger to stray golf balls. 

BoNiFacio 



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ciTaDEL oF BoNiFacio 

WHERE TO DINE 

Day 3: ajaccio To BoNiFacio 


Bonifacio’s citadel, perched precariously on 

Corsica’s southern tip, is the island’s most 

iconic image and a spectacular sight from sea 

and cliff alike. Below this citadel and barely 

visible through the crack in the limestone cliffs 

is Bonifacio’s sheltered little harbor. Once at 

anchor or moored to the quay, step ashore to 

explore this ancient town: inside the walled 

city a maze of narrow lanes wind their way 

up to the citadel that you saw from the sea. 

Leading down again to the sea is the Escalier 

du Roi d’Aragon, a sheer staircase built into 

the limestone cliff that is said to have been 

constructed by Aragonese troops who were 

attempting to take the town. 

jaRDiN D’a cHEDa 

VIP contact: Yannick Tetrel, Maître d’ 

Phone: +33 49 573 0382 

Email: acheda@acheda-hotel.com 

Address: A Cheda, Cavallo Morto, Bonifacio, Corsica 

Website: www.acheda-hotel.com 

Cuisine: Mediterranean gastronomic 

Style / Ambiance: You have to go a little way out of Bonifacio for 

gastronomic cuisine, but it is worth it as the stylish Jardin d’A Cheda 

is situated within its own herb and vegetable garden on a hill above 

the town. Here, Chef Lionel Lebrun runs the restaurant according to 

his own rules; he is native to the region and has therefore, over the 

years, built up an address book filled with the best local food suppliers. 

Fish comes from the local fisherman Damien Catoire, fresh bread is 

brought daily from Boulangerie Faby, bulging and olives are supplied 

by Domaine de Marquiliani and organic veal is produced by L’altri Cari. 

Combined with Lebrun’s deep understanding of gastronomy these 

ingredients are combined into marvelous dishes, such as ‘local blue 

lobster with celeriac remoulade, apple granny and beetroot coulis’ and 

‘confit of black pork cheek, foie gras with spices and red onion compote’. 


BaR LoUNGE B’52 

Phone: +33 49 573 0003 

Email: restaurant.la.caravelle@wanadoo.fr 

Address: Quai Comparetti, Bonifacio, Corsica 

Website: www.hotelrestaurant-lacaravelle-bonifacio.com 

From your yacht’s deck you are sure to notice the glamorous crowd 

gathering on the quay outside Hotel La Caravelle towards dusk. This is 

B’52, located within Hotel La Caravelle, it is one of Bonifacio’s liveliest 

lounges and it to visit it you need only step ashore and follow the crowds. 

Inside its cavern-like interior resident DJs play electric beats to a mixed 

dance floor of locals and visitors.

CRUISING ITINERARY DAY 4 

Day 4: BoNiFacio To PoRTo-VEccHio 


Porto-Vecchio is one of the West Mediterranean’s great understated 

destinations; it is Corsica’s most fashionable town, its liveliest resort 

and its culinary hub with more Michelin stars than anywhere else on 

the island. But its location on the island’s east coast means it also has 

some of the finest beaches – Palombaggia Beach is regularly voted as 

one of the Mediterranean’s finest. Head inland a little and the scene 

changes entirely as smart resorts are replaced with the Alta Rocca 

massif rising towards Corsica’s interior. The way of life in Corsica’s 

inland villages heralds back to another time and a short drive, hike or 

horseback ride to the 1,200 meter-high Col de Bavella pass leaves you 

with breathtaking views back across the Mediterranean. 

aLFRESco DiNiNG aT caSaDELMaR 

WHERE TO DINE 

caSaDELMaR 

Phone: +33 49 572 3434 

Email: resa@casadelmar.fr 

Address: Route de Palombaggia BP 93, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica 

Website: www.casadelmar.fr 

Cuisine: Gastronomic 

Style / Ambiance: Executive Chef Davide Bisetto is no stranger to Mediterranean 

cuisine - before working at Casadelmar he spent over five years in restaurants 

in France and Italy. His love of gastronomy was discovered at its home, in Paris 

where he was awarded his first Michelin star at the Carpaccio Restaurant. 

Bisetto now holds two Michelin stars at Casadelmar. This, he modestly claims, 

is partly down to the raw ingredients that are so readily available in Corsica, so 

expect the menu to have a strong seasonal influence and no shortage of fresh 

products. But it is the preparation of these ingredients that has earned Bisetto 

his two stars. The element of gastronomy is flawless in dishes such as absintheflavored 

foie gras, cherry-apricots and aniseed brioche, as a starter, or veal 

cheek braised in Prosecco and sweet potato cream with 50-year-old balsamic 

vinegar as a main course. 



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WHERE TO DINE 

PoRTo-VEccHio 

GRaND HÔTEL DE caLa RoSSa 

Phone: +33 49 571 6151 

Email: info@hotel-calarossa.com 

Address: Porto-Vecchio, Corsica 

Website: www.cala-rossa.com 

Cuisine: Corsican 

Style / Ambiance: There is a good reason why all the best restaurants in Corsica 

strive to harness the best of the island’s seasonal flavors rather than import 

exotic recipes from the east or west. As Chef Pascal Cayeux will tell you, the 

reason is that Corsica has some of the very best ingredients off its shores, on 

its farms and in its wildernesses. For the Michelin-starred Grand Hôtel de Cala 

Rossa’s restaurant, Cayeux therefore sources the finest red mullet, spider crab 

and crayfish from local fishermen, obtains the freshest wild game and boar 

from hunters and buys only traditional milk-fed lamb, veal and suckling pig. 

DESSERT aT caLa RoSSa


caRiTa SPa © DESiGN HoTELS 


LE PaTio 

Phone: +33 49 528 0699 

Address: 2 Impasse Ettori, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica 

Le Patio is all about understatement. You would never know that within 

Porto-Vecchio’s old quarter, through its cobbled lanes and terracotta roofs 

is one of the town’s most stylish bars. This vodka bar is hidden away in its 

own courtyard; during the evening its candle lit tables provide a superb 

setting for light tapas and cocktails. But as the night progresses and the 

DJ steps up to his podium, Le Patio becomes alive with Porto-Vecchio’s 

party-ready crowd. Many who frequent Le Patio use it as stepping stone 

before heading to the more intense Via Notte. 

Day 5: PoRTo-VEccHio To 

MaDDaLENa iSLaNDS 


Between Corsica and Sardinia the straits 

of Bonifacio act as a giant wind tunnel, 

supplying perfect sailing conditions to the 

Maddalena Archipelago. On the way, visit 

the extraordinary Lavezzi Islands –these 

tiny islands have been sculpted by the 

winds into a semi-moonscape environment, 

where boulders rise sporadically out 

of turquoise lagoons. Moving on to the 

Maddalena islands, spend the night on 

the largest island, La Maddalena, or 

neighboring Santo Stefano, leaving the 

remaining seven islands and 55 ‘isolotti’ 

for further exploration the following day. 

LaVEZZi iSLaNDS 



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WHERE TO BE PAMPERED 

caRiTa 

Phone: +33 49 572 3434 

Email: info@casadelmar.fr 

Address: Route de Palombaggia BP 93, 

Porto-Vecchio, Corsica 


Treatment and facilities: If the views from Hotel 

Casadelmar’s terrace over the gulf of Porto- 

Vecchio are not enough to put you at ease then 

the long menu of massages, essential oils and 

beauty therapies on offer at the hotel’s spa, 

Carita, are sure to do so. 

Signature treatment: The beauty treatments, 

designed to rejuvenate and awaken the senses, 

are divided between the two main products 

that the spa uses: Carita and [Comfort Zone]. 

In addition there are a range of massages on 

offer, including the Duet Massage, which is 

especially designed for two in the spa’s new 

cabin overlooking the sea. 

Via NoTTE 

Phone: +33 49 572 0212 

Address: Route de Porra, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica 

Website: www.vianotte.com 

Porto-Vecchio does not seem like the sort of town where you would find 

Europe’s biggest outdoor nightclub, but, set within its own complex, 

Via Notte outdoes its mainland rivals with seven bars, open air swimming 

pools, fountains, multiple lounges and a restaurant – not to mention the 

one enormous open-air dance floor. By day the restaurant resembles a 

sprawling Roman villa, but in the hours of darkness brilliant lights and 

resident DJs transform this venue into hedonistic heaven.


WHERE TO DINE 

MoMENTo 

VIP contact: Sonia Proietti, Director of La Maddalena Hotel & Yacht Club 

Phone: +39 078 979 4273 

Email: Sonia.proietti@lamaddalenahyc.com 

Address: La Maddalena Hotel & Yacht Club, Piazza Faravelli, 

Località Moneta, Isola La Maddalena, Sardinia 

Website: www.lamaddalenahyc.com 

Cuisine: International and Mediterranean 

Style / Ambiance: La Maddalena Hotel & Yacht Club was designed as 

the ultra modern host of Italy’s 2009 G8 summit. However, despite the 

summit being moved out of sympathy to the earthquake-struck L’Aquila, 

La Maddalena Hotel & Yacht Club – a sleek glass and steel box overlooking 

the modern marina – remains an outpost of contemporary design in a 

very old town. Momento is the hotel’s restaurant where Mediterraneaninspired 

traditions and international cuisine are meticulously merged by 

the executive chef Fabrizio Crespi. Views here encompass La Maddalena’s 

most beautiful bays through large wrap-around glass walls. 

Day 6: MaDDaLENa iSLaNDS To 

Baja SaRDiNia 


A yacht in the Maddalena Islands allows 

infinite possibilities of exploration – sail to the 

uninhabited island of Spargi and find pristine 

beaches such as Cala Soraya. The northern 

islands of Budelli, Razzoli and Santa Maria 

offer a true Robinson Crusoe paradise where 

you can claim whole bays entirely to yourself. 

Budelli is famous for its beach, Spiaggia Rosa, 

which literally translates as ‘pink sand’, so 

called because of the faded pink color of the 

shore that featured in Antonioni’s movie 

Il Deserto Rosso. Eventually cruise south for 

an evening at Baja Sardinia, the gateway to 

the Costa Smeralda, Sardinia’s answer to the 

French Riviera. Anchor just off Phi Beach to 

have your yacht admired by the partygoers 

and celebrities who frequent this fashionable 

beach club. 




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WHERE TO DINE 

La MaDDaLENa HoTEL & yacHT cLUB 

oTTaVa iSoLa 

VIP contact: Enzo Barretta, Ship Owner 

Phone: +39 338 491 9198 

Email: ottavaisola@gmail.com 

Address: Isola Santo Stefano, Sardinia 

Website: www.ottavaisola.it 

Cuisine: Seafood 

Style / Ambiance: Ottava Isola is a seafood restaurant with a dramatic 

difference – it is anchored, quite literally, in the habitat of its cuisine. 

The venue is a converted fishing boat moored off the island of Santo 

Stefano in a perfect turquoise bay with views across to La Maddalena. 

Though the novelty of floating dining may have worn off, the cuisine 

offered at Ottava Isola will certainly surprise. With recipes passed down 

the generations of the Barretta family, traditional cuisine is nowhere 

more authentic. Among their secretly-guarded recipes is the lobster in 

salad ‘a la Ottava Isola’; it is so secret in fact that during its preparation 

the kitchen has to be emptied of all but Barretta family members. 

MaDDaLENa iSoLiTTi 

PHi BEacH 

VIP contact: Sessi 

Phone: +39 032 9176 7568 

Email: info@phibeach.com 

Address: Baja Sardinia, Sardinia 

Website: www.phibeach.com 

Scattered among smooth granite rocks and white sands, Phi Beach is a beach club to rival any of those 

found in Saint Tropez. Anchor off its shores amid a plethora of other superyachts and ferry ashore as the 

sun sets to join a crowd of celebrities and jetsetters. Come here for dinner and choose between dining in 

Bedouin tents, spread in between the rocks, or alfresco in Phi’s immaculate garden. As darkness falls the 

beach becomes brilliantly illuminated and the party scene ever more ostentatious: helicopters and yacht 

tenders arrive, magnum champagne bottles are passed around and famous DJs often make an appearance.


THE EMERaLD coaST 

Day 8: PoRTo RoToNDo To caLa Di VoLPE / 

PoRTo cERVo 


Days flow into each other when holidaying on the Costa Smeralda. 

With little history or grandeur, there is much time left to simply relax 

in luxury amid beautiful surroundings. This day’s itinerary leaves little 

option to deviate from the previous: cruise up the coast stopping at 

emerald beaches, dining in exquisite restaurants and using the yacht’s 

onboard water sports equipment. With all this laid back glamour you 

may be tempted to spend the night in the quiet bay of Cala di Volpe or 

round the headland into the sleekest marina of them all, Porto Cervo. 

PoRTo cERVo 


PEVERo GoLF cLUB 

Phone: +39 078 995 8000 

Email: reception@golfclubpevero.com 

Address: Cala di Volpe, Porto Cervo, Sardinia 

Website: www.golfclubpevero.com 

Carved out of the rugged Costa Smeralda cliffs, the work of renowned 

designer Robert Trent Jones Sr, Pevero is a beautifully maintained par 

72 course and its 18 holes will take you on a spectacular journey between 

the bay of Pevero and the bay of Cala di Volpe. With many pools, bunkers and 

patches of rough to challenge even the professionals, this demanding course 

has won high acclaim among the golfing elite. Adding to this worldwide 

reputation are the memorable views back across the Costa Smeralda’s bays, 

beaches, and emerald waters. 



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Day 7: Baja SaRDiNia To PoRTo RoToNDo 


The seventh day’s cruise will take you from the beginning of the Costa 

Smeralda to the end. Built almost entirely by the Aga Khan in the 1960s, it 

was designed as a yachting haven – and with a name that literally translates 

as ‘Emerald Coast’ and some of the Mediterranean’s finest beaches it is 

not hard to see what attracts celebrities and elite travelers back year after 

year. Indeed, with its Caribbean-quality beaches combined with European 

glamour some even go so far as to declare it the most beautiful corner of 

the Mediterranean. Spend the day stopping off at some of these legendary 

beaches: Liscia Ruja is the largest and the place to be seen, Spiaggia del 

Principe is apparently the Aga Khan’s favorite, and other classics include 

Romazzino, Spiaggia Pevero and Capriccioli. Anchor for the night in one of 

these coves or in Porto Rotondo, the Aga Khan’s purpose-built marina. 

WHERE TO DINE 

caLa RESTaURaNT 

caLa RESTaURaNT 

VIP contact: Mario Lutzoni, Maitre d’ 

Phone +39 078 997 6111 

Email: caladivolpe@luxurycollection.com 

Address: Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, Sardinia 

Website: www.caladivolpe.com 

Cuisine: Mediterranean 

Style / Ambiance: Before sitting at your table, take a moment to explore Hotel 

Cala di Volpe’s iconic architecture – the pink colored walls and white stucco 

arches make a unique backdrop to the Cala Rrestaurant. Executive Chef Franco 

Guardone delights in the fresh and the local: over a wood fire fresh fish is grilled 

to perfection, pasta is prepared daily and then there are the deserts: homemade 

gelatos, fruit compotes and cakes flavored with Sardinian honey and almonds.


Day 9 – 10: PoRTo cERVo 

At the very heart of Costa Smeralda lies Porto Cervo, a town designed 

for the sole purpose of hosting superyachts. Every summer some of 

the largest and most extravagant yachts make their homage to this 

unique town built in rustic Sardinian style in the 1960s by the Aga Khan. 

It is like a purpose-built Monaco without the grandeur, or Saint Tropez 

with the celebrities but without the crowds. Yacht crews specially 

prepare their boats to be admired by spectators while their guests slip 

ashore to explore the town’s legendary fashion boutiques, gourmet 

restaurants and renowned nightclubs, which are never short of famous 

faces. During the day yachts, or their tenders, can whisk guests to 

neighboring beaches before returning for an evening spent enjoying 

Porto Cervo’s lavish night scene. 

WHERE TO DINE 

GiaNNi PEDRiNELLi’S 

VIP contact: Gianni Pedrinelli, Restaurant Owner 

Phone: +39 078 992 436 

Email: giannipedrinelli@tiscali.it 

Address: Piccolo Pevero, Porto Cervo, Sardinia 

Website: www.giannipedrinelli.it 

Cuisine: Classic traditional 

Style / Ambiance: Gianni Pedrinelli is a name known to all who frequent 

Porto Cervo. Having set up his restaurant on the headland overlooking 

Golfo Pevero nearly forty years ago, each summer from March to October 

more and more diners make their way to sample Pedrinelli’s brilliant 

cuisine. The large white restaurant sits overlooking a semi-tropical garden 

through large curtained arches. Modernity bedecks this interior while the 

garden, when lit up by candlelight during a summer’s evening, becomes a 

truly special place to dine. For further exclusivity there is a private dining 

room seating 50 people, and for those who wish to sample this unique 

Sardinian cuisine, but don’t have time to factor Pedrinelli into their itinerary, 

the restaurant can make deliveries onboard yachts and private jets. 

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PoRTo cERVo aND THE yccS cLUBHoUSE 

aQUa LoUNGE aND RESTaURaNT 

VIP contact: Antonio Pischedda, Maitre d’ 

Phone: +39 078 990 2294 

Email: baraqua@yccs.it 

Address: Piazza Azzura, Porto Cervo, Sardinia 

Website: www.aqualounge.it 

Cuisine: Innovative Sardinian with spicy, eastern influences 

Style / Ambiance: This recent addition to Porto Cervo’s restaurant scene, 

opened this year, is already one of the most fashionable places to have a 

table. Aqua Lounge is managed by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) 

who ensure impeccable service and exclusivity. Its stunning pool terrace 

overlooking the marina is a popular place where yacht owners and guests 

can enjoy a cocktail while surveying their vessels below. The day scene is 

relaxed with a menu offering light brunches and lunches using simple and 

fresh ingredients. Tables overlooking the marina make a special setting for 

romantic diners, and then from about 8pm DJs turn the lounge into a lively 

summer party scene. Aqua Lounge also provides a catering service for 

those who want to dine on their yacht. 

aQUa LoUNGE aND RESTaURaNT


BiLLioNaiRE cLUB 

WHERE TO SHOP 

MaiN SHoPPiNG aREaS 

Porto Cervo is brand heaven and in such a beautiful town it is no hassle 

simply to stroll from your yacht into a few of the famous designer 

boutiques. Piazza del Principe is a modern complex based on traditional 

Sardinian architecture and around its center piazza you can find Bottega 

Veneta, Céline, Chloé, Hermès, Fendi and Sergio Rossi among others. 

La Passeggiata is another traditional array of streets to the north of 

the main marina where you can find Fratelli Rossetti, Gucci, Iceberg, 

Louis Vuitton, Malo, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, Tod’s and Versace. 



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VIP contact: Domenico 

Phone: +39 339 254 2540 

Email: domenico@billionairelife.com 

Address: Via Rocce sul Pevero, Porto Cervo, Costa Smeralda, Sardinia 

Website: www.billionairelife.com 

The Billionaire Club is not only Porto Cervo’s most famous club, it has a 

worldwide following as one of the most popular summer celebrity magnates. 

As the brainchild of Flavio Briatore, the club is no stranger to celebrities 

and lavish spending. There are two restaurants, Cipriani and NOVE, and two 

discotheques with several dance floors and multiple VIP areas. But though 

it may seem a little ostentatious, Billionaire Club is actually located within 

a very traditional looking villa overlooking Porto Cervo – and the main pool 

terrace and rooftop dining room provide a perfect space for leisurely lunches 

and chilled-out evenings. 



iL PoRTico BaR 

Phone: +39 078 993 1621 

Email: cervo@Sheraton.com 

Address: Cervo Hotel, Porto Cervo, Sardinia 

Website: www.hotelcervocostasmeralda.com 

In the heart of Porto Cervo’s famous Piazzetta, Il Portico Bar is an unexpected 

upscale American cocktail lounge. With an outstanding drinks menu and 

perfect views over the marina from the terrace it’s no wonder that it attracts 

refined visitors and the odd celebrity on nightly bases.

the yachts 

Choose from our stunning selection of yachts available to charter this summer in Sardinia and Corsica 

Aime SeA 

AnjiliS 

length | 161ft (49.08m) 

number of guests | 11 

number of staterooms | 5 

Builder | Trinity Yachts 

Year of construction | 2009 

Cruising speed | 18 knots 

Weekly rate | $235,000 

Sophisticated and contemporary, Anjilis features 

Art Deco inspired architectural elements including 

exotic woods, custom parquetry and stone inlays to 

stunning effect. The spacious deck areas, main deck 

bar and state-of-the-art entertainment system, 

make her an ideal yacht for entertaining in style. 

Leisure and recreation: 21ft Novurania Custom Line 

650 with 190hp and 34ft Intrepid with Twin 250hp 

tenders; 2 x diving equipment, fishing gear, bicycles, 

treadmill, dumbells and folding exercise bench. 

8-person Jacuzzi, Quantum Zero-Speed stabilizers. 

Contact: Anne Sterringa 

Phone: +34 619 05 09 78 

Email: asterringa@camperandnicholsons.com 

Website: www.camperandnicholsons.com 



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Aime SeA 

length | 115ft (35.1m) 



Builder | Alloy Yachts 

Year of construction/refit | 1994/2011 


Draft | 12ft (3.7m) 


Aime Sea is flooded with natural light and finished 

in ‘tiger-maple’ with pale leather deckheads. 

Acres of teak and automatic sailing systems result 

in plenty of uncluttered deck space, while the 

transom opens to a large range of water toys. 

Leisure and recreation: 4’(4.26m) 60hp Novurania 

tender, 2 kayaks (1 double, 1 single), 1 x 

paddleboard, 2 x kitesurfers, 2 x SeaDoos, 2 sets 

of waterskis, kneeboard, wakeboard, snorkeling 

gear, 2 fishing rods with Penn reels, compressor 

and 4 tanks (rendezvous diving only), wetsuits. 

Contact: Sandra Atriach 

Phone: +34 971 403 311 

Email: sartiach@camperandnicholsons.com 


AnjiliS

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CD TWo 

length | 141ft (43m) 



Builder | nicolini 




The beautifully designed CD Two offers an elegant 

interior and fantastic deck areas. Cabins are well 

proportioned to accommodate guest in luxurious 

comfort. Up on deck, her exterior is equally 

spacious, providing numerous relaxation, dining 

and lounging areas. 

Leisure and recreation: 1 x Stinger 20ft RIB with 

140hp Suzuki 4-stroke outboard; 1 x Avion Cherokee 

16ft RIB with 75hp Yamaha outboard. 1 x Yamaha 

WaveRunner (2006), 1 x Yamaha jetski (2004), diving 

equipment & Bauer diving compressor, waterskis, 

towable toys, snorkeling equipment. 

Contact: Sussie Kidd 

Phone: +33 4 92 91 29 12 

Email: skidd@camperandnicholsons.com 


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DArlingS DAnAmA 




Builder | Crn 




CD TWo 

Boasting a combination of vast open areas 

and airy interiors, this is the ultimate 

entertainment yacht. Every inch has been 

styled to perfection. 

Leisure and recreation: 3 x tenders, 

2 x jet skis (license required), 2 x 

underwater scooters, Mono Ski, jet 

ski with Mono capability, wakeboard, 

kneeboard, trampoline, Aquaglide chill out 

platform, 2 x donuts, 4-person banana, 

diving equipment, gym with cross trainer, 

exercise bike, and treadmill. 

Contact: Tina Montzka 

Phone: +33 4 92 91 29 12 

Email: tmontzka@camperandnicholsons.com 

Website: www.camperandnicholsons.com

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DiAne DiAne 

lAzY z 

length | 169ft (51.4m) 



Builder | oceano 




The yacht comes with a range of amenities and 

luxurious staterooms. More than 2,500 DVDs can 

be enjoyed in every stateroom, salon area, the 

cinema or even in the Jacuzzi. 

Leisure and recreation: 2 x tenders, 3-person jet 

skis, waterskiing gear, wakeboards, kneeboards, 

wake-skates, wake-surfers, slalom, trick-skis, 

underwater scooters, 2 x beach tents, towable 

ski biscuit and banana, snorkeling & fishing gear, 

compressor & scuba gear, water slide, inflatable 

wakeboard rail slide/fun box and waterski jump, 

fully equipped gym, massage room. 

Contact: Tandy Demarchelier 

Phone: +33 4 92 91 29 12 

Email: tdemarchelier@camperandnicholsons.com 




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Builder | Benetti 




Diane’s interior is finished in warm colors, with 

styling by the iconic François Zuretti. Equipped 

with the latest in communication and audiovisual 

equipment, she also has zero speed stabilizers for 

added comfort at anchor. 

Leisure and recreation: 20ft main dinghy Novurania 

CL 600 with 190hp diesel inboard. 13ft Avon 400 

Professional Emergency Rescue Boat with 25hp 

Yamaha four-stroke outboard. Kawasaki STX 12F 

Jet Bike 1200cc. Kawasaki 800 SXR Jet ski 800cc. 2 

x one-man kayaks, waterskis, wakeboard, inflatable 

tow ring, snorkeling equipment and shorty wetsuits. 

Contact: Tandy Demarchelier 

Phone: +33 4 92 91 29 12 

Email: tdemarchelier@camperandnicholsons.com 


lAzY z

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nATori 

length | 137ft (41.8m) 



Builder | Baglietto 




Huge windows allow sunlight to infuse Natori’s 

interior, highlighting the décor of Italian cabinetry 

and African materials. The fine interior is 

complemented by impressive outdoor areas, which 

offer plenty of space for sun loungers, dining and 

a bar area. 

Leisure and recreation: 1 x 32ft Luxury Scorpion 

500hp tender with teak decks and range of water 

toys; 1 x 11ft Novarania rescue tender. 3-person 

SeaDoo, Wake Pro 215hp jet ski, 2 x 2-person 

inflatable expedition style Sea Kayaks, full water 

sport package including waterskis, monoskis, 

wakeboard, towable toys (large banana boat, 

single and double biscuit), diving and snorkeling 

equipment with onboard dive compressor, 

Nintendo Wii with a variety of games. 

Contact: Suzette McLaughlin 

Phone: +1 561 655 2121 

Email: smclaughlin@camperandnicholsons.com 


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oxYgen 




Builder | Baglietto 




nATori 

A magnificently styled yacht, Oxygen has a 

strikingly avant-garde interior with a wonderful 

New England feel. Expansive deck spaces boast 

large lounging and sunning areas. 

Leisure and recreation: 19ft custom made 

Hypalon with 150hp inboard; 10ft custom made 

Hypalon with 50hp outboard. 2 x Yamaha GP 

1300R jet skis. 

Contact: Molly Browne 

Phone: +44 (0)20 7009 1950 

Email: mbrowne@camperandnicholsons.com 


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PArSifAl iii 




Builder | Perini navi 


Draft | 4.8ft (4.5m) 



The modern aluminum hull is complemented by an 

interior of crafted woods with leather and stainless 

steel features, a large Jacuzzi, Teppinyaki BBQ and 

an array of sunning and entertainment areas. 

Leisure and recreation: 2 x tenders, 2 x jet skis, 2 

x SEABOBS, Hobie Cat Wave, 2 x sailing dinghies, 

kayak, waterskis, wakeboard, towable toys, Jacuzzi, 

hoist to the crow’s nest, hydraulic swim platform, 

wireless connection throughout, SAT TV/DVD in 

saloon and all cabins, DVD Library, GSM, SATCOM. 

Contact: Barbara Dawson 

Phone: +1 561 655 2121 

Email: bdawson@camperandnicholsons.com 


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SAi rAm 

length | 170ft (51.8m) 



Builder | Benetti 




PArSifAl iii 

Sai Ram features large, informal deck areas, 

perfect for entertaining. Her modern, spacious 

interior is complemented by striking features such 

as Oriental antiques and contemporary furniture. 

Leisure and recreation: 21ft Castoldi jet with 240hp 

inboard diesel engine tender; 16ft Novuriana 500 

Equator tender with 130hp engine; 16ft Zodiac 

rescue boat with 25hp outboard. 2 x Yamaha 

VX Cruiser deluxe WaveRunners, Bauer dive 

compressor and associated diving equipment, 

snorkeling and fishing equipment, waterskis, 

wakeboards, inflatables. 

Contact: Sandra Artiach 

Phone: +34 971 40 33 11 

Email: sartiach@camperandnicholsons.com 


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DiAne 




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Tj eSPerAnzA 




Builder | Amels 




Operated under MCA and ISM since new, TJ 

Esperanza has been maintained to the highest 

standard and is one of the best-kept yachts of her 

type and age. She boasts an excellent reputation 

throughout the industry with a fully documented 

history. 

Leisure and recreation: 2 x 18ft Nautica tenders 

with Yamaha 115hp engines. 3 x pairs of waterskis, 

1 x single ski, 2 x wakeboards, 2 x kayaks, 2 x 

Yamaha jet skis, 2 x mountain bikes, 6 sets of 

dive gear (rendez-vous diving only), snorkeling 

equipment, towing donuts, bananas, gyro tube and 

various other toys. 

Contact: Tina Montzka 

Phone: +33 4 92 91 29 12 

Email: tmontzka@camperandnicholsons.com 


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Builder | oceanco 



Weekly rate | $891,000/$965,500 (high season) 

Currently ranked as the 35th largest yacht in the world and one of the largest available to charter, Indian 

Empress is absolutely vast. In any bay, port or marina her sheer size will turn heads and attract attention, 

but nowhere is the view more impressive than onboard. Although first commissioned by the Qatari Royal 

Family, Indian Empress is now owned by the Indian business tycoon Dr Vijay Mallya who is known for 

hosting lavish on-board parties during the Grand Prix motor racing season. In keeping with Mallya’s taste 

all five decks have subtle Indian furnishings but there are also European touches provided by Dali, Renoir 

and Picasso. Indian Empress is so well equipped, guests need hardly step ashore: there is an oversized 

Jacuzzi, a fully staffed beauty saloon, and a private office with adjacent PA station and gym. But when 

the time comes for going ashore there are numerous tenders to ferry guests and even a helicopter pad. 

Furthermore, with 30 crew far outnumbering the 12 guests Indian Empress can accommodate, there is no 

shortage of excellent service. 

Leisure and recreation: 2 x 26 foot (8.1 meter) custom tenders with 230hp, 2 x Yamaha 1000cc 2 person 

jet-skis, dive equipment (for rendezvous diving only), 4 x Sea-Doo jet skis, 4 x SeaBob sea scooters, 

2 x windsurfers, 2 x sea kayaks, waterskis, wakeboards and towables. A beauty salon includes a massage 

room, sauna, steam room, two shower rooms and a full medical suite. 

Contact: YCO 

Phone: +377 93 501 212 

Email: charter@ycoyacht.com 

Website: www.ycoyacht.com 

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PolAr STAr 

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PolAr STAr 



length | 206’5ft (63m) 



Builder | lürssen Yachts 



Weekly rate | $587,500/$670,000 (july, August) 

One of the giants of the Lürssen fleet, Polar Star was created to offer guests limitless cruising. 

Her steel ice-class hull and long distance standards are not, however, out of place on a glamorous 

Mediterranean shoreline. The six guest suites have all been placed on the main deck completing 

a clever division between crew and guest accommodation. All are en-suite, and the master suite 

is even double en-suite, featuring ‘his’ and ‘hers’ bathrooms as well as panoramic views forward 

through generous windows. There is capacious outdoor deck space and a spa pool on the owner’s aft 

deck that holds 10. In addition, Polar Star’s refit will be completed in time for this summer season in 

the Mediterranean. The newly upholstered interior will give the yacht a fresh contemporary feel and 

the new outdoor cinema on the sundeck will most certainly be a popular addition. 

Leisure and recreation: Mastercraft tender (specially designed for water skiing and wakeboarding), 

4 x waterskis, 2 x wakeboards, kneeboard, 6-man towing banana and towing doughnut, 3 x Seabob 

underwater jet scooters, 2 x new Yamaha jet skis, 1 x stand-up Kawasaki jet ski, 8 sets of scuba gear 

and 12 sets of snorkeling gear in various sizes. 

Contact: Annemarie Gathercole, International Yacht Register 

Phone: +377 97 978 027 

Email: annemarie.gathercole@iyr.net 

Website: www.iyr.net 

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CAPri 



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CAPri 

length | 192ft (58.5m) 



Builder | lürssen Yachts 



Weekly rate | $386,500/$475,500 (july, August) 

Capri is an elegant and sophisticated creation from the world-renowned 

Lürssen shipyard. The spacious and comfortable interior designed by 

Glade Johnson is a stunning mix of inlaid marble, burled woods and silk 

fabric upholstery; perfect for sophisticated entertaining. There is a forward 

observation lounge – unique to Capri – that provides unrivaled views from both 

inside and out. The innovative design does not stop here; the grand sky lounge 

is unique in size and décor. Completely furnished in white, it houses a home 

theater, a full bar and two separate seating areas for indulgent get-togethers. 

The 22-foot Chris Craft tender, launched through Capri’s side hull door, is a 

most elegant way to arrive ashore. Indeed, these classic wooden speedboats 

have become sought-after yachting accessories in their own right. 

Leisure and recreation: 22-foot Chris Craft tender, 22-foot Ribtec tender, 

2 x Sea-Doo jet skis, 1 x Kawasaki jet-ski, scuba gear with dive compressor, 

2 x Hobie kayaks and 2 x bicycles. A fully equipped gym is located in the aft 

tender garage. 

Contact: Annemarie Gathercole, International Yacht Register 

Phone: +377 97 978 027 

Email: annemarie.gathercole@iyr.net 

Website: www.iyr.net

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exCellenCe iii 

exCellenCe iii 

length | 188ft (57.5m) 



Builder | Abeking & rasmussen 



Weekly rate | $468,000/$505,500 (high season) 

Excellence III is a much-admired superyacht and her sleek, navy blue 

build designed by Donald Starkey is an impressive addition to any marina. 

Onboard she is faultless; the full-beam sundeck includes a Jacuzzi, bar, 

sun loungers and wicker armchairs that can be shaded by sail-style 

awnings. Walk inside and large windows light up the mahogany and honey 

onyx interior with touches of Art Deco styling. Most impressive is the sky 

lounge, which converts to a theater with state-of-the-art surround sound. 

Leisure and recreation: 2.4 foot (7.3 meter) custom tender with 250hp, 

20 foot (6 meter) Novurania Equador 600 tender with 250hp, 4 meter 

Hobie catamaran, Laser sailing dinghy, windsurfers, 2 x kayaks, 2 x 

Yamaha 800hp jet skis, 1 x Honda 1200hp jet ski, snorkeling equipment, 

kneeboards, waterskis and other towable ‘toys’. 

Contact: Tom Collins – Burgess Miami 

Phone: +1 305 672 0150 

Email: miami@burgessyachts.com 

Website: www.burgessyachts.com 



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lADY nATiniA 




Builder | Canados 


Cruising speed | 21 knots (max speed 29 knots) 


Lady Natinia is one of few luxury superyachts that are able to combine 

intricate opulence with incredible speeds. With a cruising speed 

averaging 20 knots and top speed approaching 30, she is able to glide 

effortlessly between destinations, allowing her guests more time to see 

and explore each one – a rare advantage. The interior is not what you 

would expect from a high-speed yacht: the four cabins are all en-suite, 

and the master cabin, the most spacious, has its own Jacuzzi tub that 

doubles up as a steam room. The two twin rooms are easily converted 

into doubles giving a welcome degree of flexibility to guests. There is 

ample dining and lounging space, a Jacuzzi on the sundeck and a gym 

on the lower deck making Lady Natinia truly fit for every requirement. 

Leisure and recreation: 15 foot (4.8 meter) BWA tender with 40hp, 

2 x Yamaha GP1300R two seater jet-skis (new in 2007), wakeboard, 

waterskis and inflatable towable ‘toys’, two complete diving sets (but no 

compressor), complete snorkeling equipment and a bicycle. The gym 

includes a bench with bar and weights, a set of adjustable dumbbells, 

exercise ball and mats. 

Contact: Edmiston & Company 

Phone: +377 93 305 444 

Email: cayachts@edmiston.com 

Website: www.edmistoncompany.com 

lADY nATiniA

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SAloon 

ChAmPneYS 




Builder | Sunseeker 



Weekly rate | $50,000/$56,000 

The British-built Sunseekers have a reputation 

for style and class, and are the yacht of choice for 

those with wealth and good taste. Champneys is 

a Sunseeker Predator 82, a performance range 

renowned for its combination of high speeds and first 

class specifications. Alfresco luxury is the defining 

characteristic of this yacht: large picture windows 

and side deck doors allow light from an open and 

airy saloon to flow outside where there is a full wet 

bar, an integral barbecue and generous sun lounging 

space. The accommodation includes two double 

and one twin suite, all contemporarily furnished, 

while the saloon’s stylish furnishings provide relaxing 

respite from the sun. 

Leisure and recreation: RIB with 50hp, 2 x jet skis, 

1 x kayak, waterskis, wakeboard and other towables. 

Contact: YCO 

Phone: +377 93 501 212 


Website: www.ycoyacht.com 



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elenA 

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elenA 



number of staterooms | 5 (3 double, 2 twin) 

Builder | factoria naval marin 


Draft | 17ft (5.2m) 

Weekly rate | $100,000/116,000 (high season) 

This stunning schooner, a modern recreation of the 1928 Trans-Atlantic 

Race holder designed by Nathaniel G Herreshoff, is a wonder to behold. 

Under full canvas Elena will attract admirers and she will certainly turn 

heads in port. Her spacious teak decks provide an abundance of room for 

an entire race crew, a cocktail party of 80 guests or, alternatively, plenty 

of room for relaxing and sunbathing. Elena’s interior, in accordance with 

the original designs, is a masterpiece of mahogany wood paneling with 

gracious fittings. But don’t take this yacht for granted, for underneath 

her classical hull and luxury amenities lies a true racing pedigree that 

can be put to the test during Mediterranean classics such as Le Voile de 

Saint Tropez or Monaco Classics Week. 

Leisure and recreation: Wally tender and further watersports facilities 

available upon request. 

Contact: YCO 

Phone: +377 93 501 212 


Website: www.ycoyacht.com

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SAloon 

BArong C 




Builder | Wally europe, italy 


Draft | 13.7ft (4.2m) 


Barong C is a yacht built for show: the simple lines of this 94 foot (29 meter) 

sloop are enhanced by her dark navy color and absence of mooring winches, 

cleats, anchors or sheets with both furling mainsail and jib. As a result the 

clear teak space can be used for entertaining or relaxing in the sun. The cockpit 

seats 10 for alfresco dining and the aft deck can be transformed into one large 

sunbathing pad. Barong C’s interior was specially designed in accordance with 

the owner’s request to live onboard comfortably for several months. You will 

therefore find the owner’s stateroom with its en-suite bathroom and office 

positioned amidships, where motion of the yacht is less obvious. There is also a 

generous double guest cabin with en-suite bathroom – also amidships. 

Leisure and recreation: Zodiac 12 foot (3.6 meter) RIB with 25hp. 

Contact: Wally Charter 

Franco Mercatelli 

Phone: +377 95 100 093 

Email: f.mercatelli@wally.com 



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BArong C

Where to stay 

Whether a sumptuous bed, a spectacular view or service beyond compare – choose from our stunning selection 

CALA DI VOLPE 

CALA DI VOLPE PRIVATE BEACH 

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CALA DI VOLPE 

VIP contact: Domenico Colella, General Manager 

Phone: +39 078 997 6111 

Email: caladivolpe@luxurycollection.com 


Website: www.caladivolpe.com 

Overlooking its own emerald bay Cala di Volpe is not only Sardinia’s most 

stylish hotel, it is among the most sought after in the Mediterranean. 

From the outside, however, this hotel hides its merits in a shroud of 

tradition and understatement; designed by architect Jacques Couëlle 

in 1963, it resembles a crumbing fort with turrets, white stucco arches 

and faded hues of pink and yellow. A canal winds its way into the center 

of the hotel from which guests can hop on a boat to the Maddalena 

Islands just offshore. Inside this rustic palace are 120 rooms and suites 

all individually designed with their own terrace and two spectacular 

restaurants. Golfers will love the neighboring Pevero Golf Course. 

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UNIQUE PRESIDENTIAL SUITE 

� Square footage: 2,700 � Nightly rate: $45,400 

Why we love it: The lavish and Unique Presidential Suite is one of the 

world’s most expensive hotel suites for a good reason. Occupying Cala di 

Volpe’s rambling tower, it has three en-suite double bedrooms, two open 

plan living rooms, a private pool, an alfresco gym, a steam room and a 

private wine cellar, which is stocked with some of Italy’s finest vintages. 

The rooftop terrace is undoubtedly this suite’s finest spot with its pool, 

gazebo, lounging and dining areas, and from its high position guests 

can admire the Costa Smeralda’s stunning sunsets. The service is also 

impeccable – a butler is on call 24 hours a day to cater for every whim 

and desire.

Where to stay 

HOTEL PITRIZZA 

VIP contact: Franco Mulas, General Manager 

Phone: +39 078 993 0111 

Email: pitrizza@luxurycollection.com 


Website: www.pitrizzahotel.com 

Hotel Pitrizza is barely recognizable when approached from the sea. In fact it 

was the intention of architect Luigi Vietti, who designed this hotel in 1963, to 

blend it entirely into the landscape. The result is a series of villas with granite 

walls and roof gardens – and there are even giant granite boulders in the 

saltwater swimming pool. The Pitrizza’s private beach, which overlooks the 

bay of Liscia di Vacca, is a short walk from the iconic pool through a garden of 

rosemary bushes. From here the hotel can arrange a boat to take you to the 

Maddalena Islands for the day. In the main clubhouse you will find a fitness 

and wellness center, a piano bar and the Pitrizza Restaurant, which is one of 

the finest in the region, well known for its Italian cuisine. 

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Why we love it: Just 300m from the Pitrizza’s private beach the Unique 

Presidential Suite occupies its own villa. There are three en-suite bedrooms, 

a large open lounge and a private wine cellar all furnished in a wholesome 

mixture of terracotta, pastel and wood. But this suite’s selling point does not 

lie indoors, outside the sprawling terrace overlooks the perfect emerald sea 

and is a view you could never tire of whether swimming in the villa’s private 

pool or alfresco dining. Guests of the Unique Presidential Suite can also 

enjoy the services of a dedicated butler who is on call 24 hours a day. 



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UNIQUE VILLA LA ROCCIA 

HOTEL PITRIZZA’S SALTWATER POOL 

HOTEL PITRIZZA’S SALTWATER POOL

Where to stay 

HOTEL ROMAZZINO 

HOTEL ROMAZZINO 

VIP contact: Franco Mulas, General Manager 

Phone: +39 078 997 7111 


Email: romazzino@luxurycollection.com 

Website: www.romazzinohotel.com 

Hotel Romazzino is another of Costa Smeralda’s gems run by the Luxury 

Collection Hotels & Resorts group (the others are Cala di Volpe and Hotel 

Pitrizza). Following the Aga Khan’s passion to make luxury hotels look as 

authentic as possible, Hotel Romazzino resembles a traditional whitewashed 

Mediterranean villa and is surrounded by verdant gardens. But, as with Cala di 

Volpe and Pitrizza, behind the modest shell lies an oasis of true luxury that was 

originally built in 1965 and restored between 2004 and 2007. Descend through 

the gardens, past the Champagne Garden and Barbeque Restaurant, to the 

hotel’s private beach and bar for the perfect sundowner. 

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Why we love it: A private elevator whisks you up to the top floor of Hotel 

Romazzino to the two-bedroomed Presidential Suite. The living room and 

adjacent dining room open out onto the expansive 270-square-foot terrace from 

where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Costa Smeralda. For further 

space the Presidential and Royal suites can be merged to create a 1,800square-foot 

super suite with three bedrooms, five bathrooms and two terraces. 



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HOTEL LA VILLA 

VIP contact: Jean Pierre Pinelli, General Manager and Owner 

Phone: +33 61 107 6565 

Email: reservation@hotel-lavilla.com 

Address: Chemin Notre Dame de la Serra, Calvi, Corsica 

Website: www.hotel-lavilla.com 

From the moment you walk on the Hotel La Villa’s terrace you will be 

struck by the immense views of Calvi and the citadel. These views are 

integral to the hotel and they occupy most of the rooms and suites, 

the many swimming pools and its Michelin-starred restaurant, La Table 

de Bastien. Individual villas make up the most exclusive suites, which 

are just a short stroll from the main lobby through beautiful 

Mediterranean gardens. 

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VILLA 200 

� Square footage: 4,850 � Nightly rate: $2,500/$3,400 (high season) 

Why we love it: Villa 200 is an entirely new private villa recently built on the 

hillside that is separate to the main hotel. Swim in the private infinity pool 

overlooking the citadel of Calvi at dusk and have dinner or cocktails brought to 

your own private terrace. Inside stark black and white furnishings give a highly 

contemporary edge to the living room and four en-suite bedrooms while the 

villa’s trademark views are ever-present through vast floor-to-ceiling windows. 

HOTEL LA VILLA’S TERRACE

Where to stay 

CASADELMAR’S SWIMMING POOL 

LOBBY 

VIEW FROM VILLA SUITE 



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CASADELMAR 

VIP contact: Gian Luca Bertilaccio, Managing Director 

Phone: +33 49 572 3434 

Email: info@casadelmar.ft 

Address: Route de Palombaggia BP 93, Porto-Vecchio, Corsica 


Designer hotels are an alien phenomenon to many Mediterranean islands, 

but overlooking Corsica’s chic town of Porto-Vecchio is the exceptionally stylish 

Casadelmar – a member of Design Hotels. Surrounded by lush gardens and 

overlooking the bay of Porto-Vecchio the cedar-clad Casadelmar offers just 

31 rooms and suites in a beautifully minimalist style. The exceptional facilities 

on offer at Casadelmar make every use of their surroundings: In the restaurant 

Davide Bisetto uses Corsican ingredients to produce two Michelin-starred 

gastronomic menus and the Carita spa offers a stunning space for relaxation 

and rejuvenation. Furthermore, for those guests who want to get out and 

explore the stunning coastline, the hotel has a 45ft speed boat. 

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Why we love it: In this highly modern building, the creation of architect 

Jean-François Bodin, is Casadelmar’s design show piece. Created from 

red cedar and stone the Villa is designed to blend into the landscape 

while offering spectacular views out across the bay of Porto-Vecchio. 

The Villa Suite offers the best of these views from its private infinity 

pool and surrounding terrace.

featured events 

The slow pace of island life on 

Corsica, where events are based 

around food or religion, is a world 

MAXI YACHT ROLEX CHAMPIONSHIP 

apart from the sophisticated Costa 

Smeralda. With its chic marinas, 

perfect climate and constant wind, 

PERINI NAVI CUP 

BIENNIALLY IN SEPTEMBER 

Phone: +39 078 990 2205 

Email: secretariat@yccs.it 

Address: Via della Marina, Porto Cervo, Sardinia 

Website: www.perininavicup.it 

Specializing in the design and construction of sailing yachts over 40m in length, 

the Perini Navi shipyard is renowned as much for the sheer dimensions of the 

yachts produced as for the cutting-edge technology and luxurious finishes 

employed. The four-day event in Porto Cervo sees a fleet of sailing giants 

racing on challenging courses of up to 40 nautical miles around the islands of 

the Maddalena Archipelago. Perini owners and crews enjoy exceptional racing 

accompanied by the top class social events that Perini and the YCCS are famous 

for. The 2011 event saw 13 Perini Navi yachts gather in Porto Cervo, with the 

88m Maltese Falcon winning her third consecutive title here. The triple-masted 

superyacht was closely followed by Parsifall III and Panthalassa. 



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Sardinia’s north east coast is an obvious 

destination for some of the summer’s 

hottest regattas. 


ANNUALLY IN SEPTEMBER 

Phone: +39 078 990 2205 



Website: www.yccsmaxi.com 

Maxi yachts have flocked to Porto Cervo each September since 1980 when 

the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda established the first championship for the 

largest sailing vessels in existence. Since then yacht racing, maxi craft 

and the technology used to harness wind power has continued to expand 

and develop on all fronts and today’s international fleet of maxis is nothing 

short of breathtaking. The event regularly attracts upwards of 45 yachts 

and represents a who’s who of international yachting. Competing divisions 

range from the 18m to 24m mini maxi class, which competes for its world 

championship during the event, to the supermaxi division, which hosts 

yachts of 30.5m and above. 

VETERAN BIG BOAT RALLY 

BIENNIALLY IN SEPTEMBER 

Phone: +39 078 990 2205 



Website: www.yccs.com 

The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda hosts this prestigious rally for classic and 

vintage boats which is always one of the most spectacular events in the 

Mediterranean. The YCCS created the first appointment for veteran boats 

in 1982 and quickly caught the imagination of the owners of these vintage 

crafts evoking images of great navigators and ancient seafaring skills. This 

event gives sailing enthusiasts a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the 

charm and elegance of classic boats, kept alive thanks to the dedication and 

passion of their owners and crews.

Need to kNow mariNas 

Whether seeking style or convenience, we have selected the finest marinas in Sardinia and Corsica 

CALVI 

VIP contact: Bernard Mariani, Manager 

Phone: +33 49 565 1060 

Email: port-calvi@orange.fr 

Address: Port Xavier Colonna, Calvi, Corsica 

Maximum length: 230ft (70m) 

Number of berths over 80ft (24m): 26 

Draft: 20ft (6m) 

Port Xavier Colonna is Calvi’s sole marina and is 

sheltered by the town’s huge citadel overlooking 

the old town. The marina is equipped with all 

the basic services needed at the beginning of a 

cruise, including fuel and water supplies as well 

as a yard for basic repairs. Nearby are a wide 

range of dining options – including the Michelinstarred 

La Table de Bastien, which is just a quick 

drive or a short walk away. 

AJACCIO – TINO ROSSI 

VIP contact: Jean Louis Colonna, Manager 

Phone: +33 49 551 5543 

Email: andree.acquaviva@sudcorse.cci.fr / 

jy.battesti@sudcorse.cci.fr 

Address: Marina Tino Rossi, Port de Plaisance, 

Quai de la Citadelle, Ajaccio, Corsica 




Port Tino Rossi is situated next to Ajaccio’s 

beautiful citadel and old town, which was built 

by the Genoans in 1492 and is fascinating to 

walk around. The marina is approximately 

four miles away from Ajaccio Airport making 

it a useful port for those desiring to cut short 

their itinerary. 

BONIFACIO 

VIP contact: Michel Mallaroni, Manager 

Phone: +33 49 573 1007 

Email: port.bonifacio@wanadoo.fr 

Address: Port de Plaisance, Quai Noël Beretti, 

Bonifacio, Corsica 

Website: www.port-bonifacio.fr 



Draft: 19ft (5.8m) 

Bonifacio is not merely a safe anchorage or 

sheltered marina, it is one of the Mediterranean’s 

most iconic harbors. The sheltered natural harbor 

has accommodated various navies for centuries 

and its iconic citadel, perched atop the cliff, 

guards the harbor’s narrow entrance. Today, each 

summer sees Bonifacio’s long harbor channel fill 

up with yachts, their owners and guests curious to 

witness one of Corsica’s main attractions. 



PORTO-VECCHIO 

Phone: +33 49 570 1793 

Address: Capitainerie, Porto Vecchio, Corsica 


Number of berths over 80ft (24m):12 


The marina of Porto-Vecchio is a small but 

glamorous gateway to Corsica’s most popular 

resort as well as the beautiful Gulf of Porto-Vecchio. 

Though the marina may be small, the Gulf offers 

a variety of safe anchorages. The famous beach, 

Palombaggia, is just around the headland to the 

south along with many more of Corsica’s famous 

east-coast sands that can be explored in the yacht’s 

tender. The award-winning restaurant, Casadelmar, 

is on the southern edge of the Gulf and Cala Rossa 

lies on the northern headland. 

LA MADDALENA – PORTO ARSENALE 

Phone: +39 078 979 4225 

Email: info@portoarsenalelamaddalena.com 

Address: Porto Arsenale, Piazza Faravelli, 

La Maddalena, Sardinia 

Website: www.portoarsenalelamaddalena.com 


Draft: 6.5ft (2m) 

Porto Arsenale is one of the Mediterranean’s 

newest superyacht marinas offering a luxury hub to 

explore the exotic Maddalena Islands. Though the 

final project is due to be completed in 2012, yachts 

that moor at Porto Arsenale can already benefit 

from a full range of superyacht maintenance 

facilities including a shipbuilding yard that can 

satisfy any repair request. Guests can step ashore 

to dine in the futuristic Momento Restaurant at 

La Maddalena Hotel & Yacht Club or relax at its 

Essenzia Spa. 

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PORTO ROTONDO 

VIP contact: Giacomo Pileri, Marina Director 

Phone: +39 078 934 203 

Email: marinaportorotondo@tiscali.it 

Address: Marina di Porto Rotondo, Sardinia, Italy 

Website: www.marinadiportorotondo.it 



Draft: 18ft (5.5m) 

Porto Rotondo lies at the southern end of 

the Costa Smeralda and therefore attracts a 

variety of superyachts every summer. The ease 

of access to the moorings and the range of 

facilities available make it one of Sardinia’s most 

popular nautical destinations, not to mention 

the fact that some of the island’s most beautiful 

beaches are just a stone’s throw away. 

PORTO CERVO 

VIP contact: Michele Azara, Director 

Phone: +39 078 990 5111 

Email: s.sini@marinadiportocervo.com 

Address: Porto Cervo Marina, Sardinia 

Website: www.marinadiportocervo.com 




Porto Cervo is without doubt one of the world’s 

most famous superyacht marinas. Every summer 

it attracts the most ostentatious yachts from 

around the world along with a small crowd of 

onshore admirers. Built for this very purpose, 

the small town has a wealth of facilities for 

guests, crew and yachts alike, and as it is 

just a short distance from Olbia Airport Porto 

Cervo has become a popular start or end to 

many itineraries.

Need to kNow PRIVAte Jet teRMINALS/ 

eXCLUSIVe tRANSPoRt 

Olbia COsta smeralda airpOrt 

private jet terminals 

eCCelsa aviatiOn 

VIP contact: Gavin Kelly 

Phone: +34 952 048 185 

Email: yavalos@aereafbo.com 

Website: www.eccelsa.com 

Eccelsa Aviation operates a private aviation terminal at Olbia Costa 

Smeralda Airport for the purpose of executive jets. In addition to 

private jet handing, Eccelsa Aviation offers concierge services, airport 

and helicopter charter, in-flight catering, limousine services and a 

comfortable ‘VVIP’ waiting lounge. 

eXClUsive transpOrt 

lUXe OF italY 

VIP contact: Zoia Ritz, Booking Area Manager 

Phone: +39 06 5227 9173 

Email: info@luxeofitaly.com 

Website: www.luxeofitaly.com 

Luxe of Italy offers a range of the most prestigious modern supercars for 

personal hire on the Costa Smeralda. Dedicated drivers will deliver cars 

to wherever you need on this stretch of coast, while specialist mechanics 

are on call 24 hours a day just in case. Choose from a wide range of 

stylish Italian supercars, including the Lamborghini Gallardo LP, Maserati 

GranTurismo S, and the new Ferrari 458 Italia. More conservative options, 

among others, include the Bentley Continental GT and the Mercedes CLS. 



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Calvi sainte-Catherine airpOrt 

private jet terminals 

Casavia 

VIP contact: Olivier Delprat, Station Manager 

Phone: +33 49 565 8800 

Email: delprat.olivier@casavia.net 

Website: www.casavia.net 

Casavia provides all ground handling assistance to Calvi Sainte-Catherine Airport 

and Ajaccio Airport. Handling services for Calvi Sainte-Catherine Airport includes 

all flight preparations, loading, slot management and transport. The airport lies 

just four miles from the center of Calvi, which allows for quick transfers with 

minimum hassle. 

elisarda FlY 

Phone: +39 07 8964 1006 

Email: info@elisardafly.com 

Website: www.elisardafly.it 

Operating out of Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, Elisarda Fly has a 

large fleet of helicopters, which can hold from four to 11 passengers, 

to service the Costa Smeralda and further afield. It also has a base 

on Cavallo Island, part of the Lavezzi Archipelago, which is perfect for 

accessing the remote and uninhabited Lavezzi and Maddalena Islands. 

Helicopter travel from Sardinia’s north eastern coast is a quick and 

efficient way to transfer to marinas, hotels or even to shuttle across to 

Corsica where there are a number of small airports to land.

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