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Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena — Yacht Charter Berthing Guide
Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena — Serving as the main Maddalena town harbour and archipelago overnight hub, Cala Gavetta in the Mediterranean supports yachts up to an indicative 45 metres (indicative) LOA with a maximum draft of 4 metres. Vessels visiting this La Maddalena charter destination can contact the marina on VHF 12.
- Indicative max LOA
- approx. 45 m
- Indicative max draft
- approx. 4 m
- Fuel
- Available
- Power
- Shore power typical — confirm amp rating vs LOA
- Water
- Available
- Waste
- Pump-out on request / by arrangement
- Wi‑Fi
- Harbour Wi‑Fi variable — starlink aboard preferred
- Gateway
- OLB
- Transfer
- Coastal hop from Olbia / Portisco
- Peak lead time
- 4–12 weeks for peak season slips
- Charter region
- La Maddalena
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Berthing at Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena
Berthing & mooring at Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena
Approach Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena with local pilotage notes from the captain; high season berths book weeks ahead.
Door-to-deck
Typical OLB → quay timing: Coastal hop from Olbia / Portisco. Timed to embarkation, not a taxi scramble.
Berth lead time
Peak berths typically need 4–12 weeks for peak season slips. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
What does berthing cost at Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena?
[Draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Embark at Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena
Door-to-deck for La Maddalena: fly into the gateway, transfer timed to the gangway, luggage aboard before guests. We choreograph the buffer — not a taxi scramble.
Meeting point
Meeting point: Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena — confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation.
Arrival buffer
Plan 60–90 minutes from wheels-down to passerelle for chauffeur corridors; helicopter windows are tighter when helipad access is confirmed.
Berth lead time
Peak berths typically need 4–12 weeks for peak season slips. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
Captain / crew
Approach Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena with local pilotage notes from the captain; high season berths book weeks ahead.
Tender fallback
When berths are scarce we hold a sheltered anchorage + tender (or captain-only standby) plan before you fly — never a last-minute scramble at the mole.
Luggage / night before
Night-before hotel near the gateway (or marina) when late arrivals risk missing the embarkation slot — we hold rooms against the transfer plan.
Gateways
- OLB →
Coastal hop from Olbia / Portisco
Typical OLB → quay: Coastal hop from Olbia / Portisco.
[Indicative / draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Enquire
Plan berths at Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena
Tell us LOA, dates and embarkation airport — we hold berths, tender fallbacks and door-to-deck before you fly.
On the water at Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena
Marina & nearby anchorages
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Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena berthing FAQ
- How do I embark at Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena?
- Confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation after your OLB arrival. We brief the chauffeur on the correct marina gate — not a generic harbour drop.
- Can I berth a yacht at Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena?
- Yes when LOA, draft and event weeks allow. 4–12 weeks for peak season slips Blue Ocean Club opens the berth conversation with the yacht shortlist for La Maddalena.
- What does berthing cost at Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena?
- Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena berth fees move with demand. Blue Ocean Club holds an indicative band for your LOA and dates, then locks the written quote before APA is set for the La Maddalena week.
- Is yacht charter available from Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena?
- Boat charter and crewed yacht charter both use Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena as a working berth when LOA fits. We match hull class to quay politics and your itinerary.
- How far ahead should we book a berth at Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena?
- 4–12 weeks for peak season slips
- What is the practical embarkation airport for Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena?
- Typical OLB → quay timing: Coastal hop from Olbia / Portisco. Timed to embarkation, not a taxi scramble.
- Can we overnight at anchor instead of taking a quay night?
- Cala Corsara, Spargi is a common alternative when the quay is full — captains confirm holding and shelter before committing.
- What services should we expect at Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena?
- Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena typically offers fuel, shore power, water, waste/pump-out, harbour Wi‑Fi. Confirm amp rating and pump-out against your LOA before arrival.
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Prepared by the Blue Ocean Club editorial team from the cited destination and charter sources available for this page. Specs last verified 1 July 2026.
Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena — Serving as the main Maddalena town harbour and archipelago overnight hub, Cala Gavetta in the Mediterranean supports yachts up to an indicative 45 metres (indicative) LOA with a maximum draft of 4 metres. Vessels visiting this La Maddalena charter destination can contact the marina on VHF 12.
Why charter from Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena
Marina facilities
Around Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena: anchorages, dining and provisioning
Nearby anchorages
Cala Corsara, Spargi
Caprera east bays
Budelli approaches
Spargi / Cala Corsara
Where to dine
La Grotta
Harbour seafood in Cala Gavetta.
Il Ghiottone
Town dining after a park day.
Restaurant Quattro Mori
Classic island plates near the berths.
Phi Beach, Baja Sardinia
Smeralda beach-club lunch culture — tender or chauffeur.
Planning your charter from Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena
Speak to our concierge team
Our concierge team will match you with the right yacht and handle every berth, customs and provisioning detail.
Operations
Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena: berthing and operations
Published limits, on-berth services and a suitability check against your yacht's actual dimensions.
Operational facts
- Maximum LOA
- 45 mindicative
- Maximum draft
- 4 mindicative
- VHF channel
- 12
- Fresh water
- Yes
- Fuel
- No
- Customs
- No
- Provisioning
- false
- Last verified
- 2 August 2026
Yacht suitability checker
Length alone never decides a berth. We check beam and draft too, then confirm availability and harbourmaster approval before you commit.
We hold published limits for Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena. Enter your yacht's length, beam and draft to check them — every verdict stays subject to harbourmaster approval.
- Length overallEnter your yacht's figure to check
- BeamNo verified limit on record
- DraftEnter your yacht's figure to check
- · Published limits are not a berth guarantee: allocation depends on live availability, neighbouring vessels and harbourmaster discretion.
- · Beam, draft and manoeuvring room can rule out a berth even when length fits.
- · Berth counts for this marina are not yet verified on record.
Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena on the map
Arrival & ashore
Getting here, and what is around the berth
Airport and transfer access
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Itineraries and alternative berths
Destination
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