How to Charter
You can rent the boat “bare” (professionals call it bareboat) and sail it yourself, or request a skipper on board.
Bareboat charter with our company is the ideal solution for those with sufficient sailing experience who can independently form a crew with family or friends. It is a choice of freedom, but one that must not compromise safety. We therefore recommend this option only to those who have already taken on the role of skipper, and suggest choosing a not too demanding itinerary for the first times — and of course the appropriate boating licence is required.
If instead you prefer to leave all navigation responsibilities to experienced professionals, we will be happy to put you in touch with people who are not only expert sailors but also deeply knowledgeable about the sea and land of Northern Sardinia, so you can enjoy the entire cruise in complete relaxation.
After deciding whether to charter with or without a skipper and choosing one of our boats, it is important to contact us by phone or email and request a no-obligation option for a few days, which will give you the right of first refusal on the vessel you wish to charter.
Payments
Once you confirm your request, a booking confirmation will be sent, followed by the contract.
Download the contractual terms and conditions here.
The signed contract and the bank transfer receipt confirming payment of 50% of the total amount must be sent by email to confirm the booking; the balance must be paid no later than 1 month before departure.
Together with the contract, a passenger list will be sent, which must be returned to us upon payment of the balance. It is not permitted to embark persons other than those listed. Changes may be made before embarkation, provided they are communicated promptly to EUROPE SAIL.
Security deposit (mandatory): €2,500 for S.O. 36′ and 39′; €3,000 for S.O. 409 and 42′; €4,000 for S.O. 490 and J53. The deposit, payable at embarkation, serves as a guarantee covering the insurance deductible for any damage caused during the charter. It can be paid by credit card and will be refunded after inspection, provided no damage is found.
Mandatory extras (payable by cash or credit card at embarkation):
Final cleaning:
- €180 for vessels from 34 to 39 feet
- €210 for vessels from 40 to 45 feet
- €270 for vessels from 46 to 53 feet
Complete linen set: €30 per person.
Optional extras (payable by cash or credit card at embarkation):
- Outboard engine: €130 per week
- Gennaker: €250 (subject to availability and additional security deposit)
- Child safety net: €130 up to 39′; €150 from 40′ to 45′; €180 for SO 490 and JY53
- SUP: €150 per week
- Transfer: from Portisco to Olbia airport/port and vice versa — €60 for 1–4 persons; €80 for 5–7 persons; €120 for 8–12 persons
- Provisioning on board upon request, bookable at www.gustocambusa.it
Not included:
- Boat fuel: The boat is delivered with a full tank (diesel) and must be returned with a full tank, or the cost of fuel consumed plus a €250 penalty will be charged.
- Outboard engine fuel: The outboard motor (optional) for the tender (always included) is delivered with a full tank (petrol) and must be returned full, or the cost of fuel consumed will be charged.
- Water: The boat is delivered with a full water tank. Any top-ups during the charter are at the client’s expense. It does not need to be returned full.
- Provisioning: This is the client’s responsibility. However, it is possible to request provisioning on board in advance by submitting a shopping list at www.gustocambusa.it
Berth
The berth at Marina di Portisco is included in the price for the first night (Saturday) and the last night (Friday) of the charter only, unless otherwise agreed in advance or at the time of embarkation.
Weekly Charter
For weekly charters (or multiple weeks), check-in takes place on Saturday afternoon from 6:00 PM, after which embarkation follows. The boat must return to its home port by Friday at 5:00 PM for the final inspection (check-out). It is however possible to stay on board overnight until 9:00 AM on Saturday (unless otherwise agreed).
Short-term Charters
The boat may be chartered, subject to availability, for periods longer or shorter than one week, or for weekends. The charter cost is calculated as a percentage of the weekly rate.
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in takes place at 6:00 PM on Saturday, during which a member of staff will walk the charterer through the vessel in detail and note its condition at handover. Only the charterer is permitted on board during check-in. The staff will demonstrate the use and location of all onboard equipment and systems. Upon request, and if technically feasible, the company may carry out check-in earlier than the scheduled time.
Check-out takes place on Friday evening upon return of the vessel, in order of arrival, and must be completed by 5:00 PM.
This procedure, carried out by a staff member in the presence of the charterer only, consists of inspecting the vessel to ensure it is returned in the same condition as it was delivered. Check-out includes an underwater inspection carried out using a marine drone to check the integrity of the underwater hull, rudder blades, stern propeller and any bow thruster.
Contact us:
Office: (+39) 346 8695337 – Lorenzo Forloni
Email: info@europesailcharter.it
Nicola Saracino: (+39) 340 2975458 — nicola@europesailcharter.it
Salvatore Locci: (+39) 347 6305930 — salvatore@europesailcharter.it