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Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy.
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Porto Cervo, Sardinia

The 700-berth Marina di Porto Cervo on Sardinia's Costa Smeralda, for yachts up to 120 metres, home of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.

Marina · International

Welcome to Porto Cervo, Sardinia

Porto Cervo is on the Costa Smeralda in north-east Sardinia, in the municipality of Arzachena. The resort was developed from the early 1960s by Prince Karim Aga Khan. The Marina di Porto Cervo has 700 berths across the Old Port and the new marina, and takes yachts up to 120 metres. The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, founded in 1967, has its clubhouse and marina on the harbour.

Guide TypeMarina Guide
CountryItaly
LocationPorto Cervo, Arzachena, Sardinia
RegionCosta Smeralda, Sardinia
Telephone+39 0789 905111
Email[email protected]
Marina VHFChannel 9 (24 hours)
Berths700, including 100 for megayachts
Maximum LOA120 m
FuelHigh-speed fuel pumps
Lifting40-tonne travel lift
ChandleryShip chandler
Security24-hour security

Arrival by Sea

Call the Marina di Porto Cervo on VHF Channel 9, which is monitored 24 hours a day. Summer berths should be booked in advance.

Facilities Afloat

More than 700 berths are spread between Marina Nuova and Porto Vecchio, on floating pontoons, with high-speed fuel pumps and 24-hour security.

Marine Services

The shipyard ([email protected]) has a 40-tonne open-end travel lift and a hydraulic trolley that moves boats up to 45 metres long, 8.5 metres wide and 3.2 metres draught into the sheds. A ship chandler is in the port.

Events

The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda runs international regattas including the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the Rolex Swan Cup.

Nearby Cruising

The La Maddalena archipelago national park lies to the north, with Corsica beyond the Strait of Bonifacio.

Skipper's Notes

Marina VHF: Channel 9 (24 hours). Telephone: +39 0789 905111. Email: [email protected].

Before You Arrive

  • Confirm the berth, vessel dimensions and arrival instructions directly with the marina or harbour office.
  • Check depths, tidal access and any entry or clearance formalities before arrival.
  • Use current charts, pilot books, forecasts and local notices, and follow harbour-master directions.
  • Treat every map and position in this Guide as general orientation, never navigation.
  • Recheck fuel, lifting and seasonal service availability before departure.

Contact and booking

Berths, prices, depths and arrival procedures change. Confirm them directly with the marina or harbour office before you sail.

Frequently asked questions

What VHF channel does Porto Cervo, Sardinia use?

Marina VHF: Channel 9 (24 hours).

What is the phone number for Porto Cervo, Sardinia?

Telephone: +39 0789 905111.

How do I email Porto Cervo, Sardinia?

Email: [email protected].

What is the largest boat Porto Cervo, Sardinia can take?

Maximum LOA: 120 m.

Is fuel available at Porto Cervo, Sardinia?

Fuel: High-speed fuel pumps.

Find your way

Location

This map is provided for general orientation only and must not be used for navigation.

Local knowledge

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