The Sunsail 46.4 Classic, a 2023 Oceanis 46.1, offers an elegant platform for exploring the crystalline waters and hidden anchorages of northeastern Sardinia. Based in Cannigione, this 14.6-metre sailing yacht sits at the heart of the Costa Smeralda, where granite peaks meet turquoise coves and centuries-old fishing villages dot the shoreline. With five cabins accommodating up to twelve guests, she's equally suited to a gathering of friends seeking adventure or a multi-generational family escape—there's genuine room to breathe, with three separate heads ensuring morning routines remain harmonious.

A week aboard unfolds with purpose and ease. The yacht's modern systems—including GPS chartplotting, autopilot, and a responsive 80 HP engine—mean you'll navigate with confidence whether you're under sail or motoring through glassy morning conditions. The bow thruster simplifies tight anchorages, while the lazy jacks and lazy bag keep sail handling intuitive, even for less experienced crews. Topside, a bimini and sprayhood shelter the cockpit during the heat of the day or unexpected squalls, and cushioned seating invites long lunches at anchor. Below deck, the galley is equipped with a full refrigerator and espresso machine—small luxuries that anchor a sense of home at sea.

Cannigione itself is a working harbour town with genuine character: morning markets overflow with local produce, waterfront restaurants serve pasta and fresh catch, and the surrounding landscape feels untamed despite its proximity to glittering resorts. From here, a typical week might see you sailing to the Maddalena archipelago, where uninhabited islands offer pristine anchorages, or southward to Porto Cervo and the dramatic granite formations of Capo d'Orso. The dinghy opens access to remote beaches and hidden grottos inaccessible by larger vessels.

Evenings reveal the true reward: anchored in a sheltered cove as the sun descends behind distant hills, the water glass-calm and the only sound the gentle clink of halyards, a cold drink in hand and the smell of tomorrow's catch sizzling in the galley.