Merak is a 2017 Bavaria Cruiser 34 sailboat based at Marina di Portisco in Golfo Aranci, a picturesque corner of northeastern Sardinia where granite peaks meet crystalline waters. This well-maintained three-cabin vessel offers the ideal platform for exploring one of the Mediterranean's most rewarding sailing grounds—a region where hidden coves, emerald anchorages, and authentic coastal villages remain within easy reach of one another. Whether you're planning a long weekend escape or a full week at sea, Merak accommodates up to eight guests across comfortable berths, making her equally suited to families seeking adventure together or groups of friends looking to share the freedom of bareboat sailing.

Life aboard unfolds at a natural rhythm. Mornings begin on deck beneath the Bimini, shaded from the Sardinian sun while you chart the day's course using the onboard GPS and chart plotter. The galley keeps provisions fresh thanks to a full refrigerator, while the radio-CD system provides the soundtrack to your passage. Merak's autopilot handles the sailing when you want to relax, freeing you to swim from the integrated platform or explore shallow anchorages via the included dinghy. The single head is compact but functional—a honest reflection of life aboard a cruising sailboat.

Typical weeks see sailors threading between the Maddalena archipelago's protected waters, anchoring off Spargi or Budelli for afternoon swims in waters so clear they seem unreal. Evenings might find you in Golfo Aranci itself, where waterfront restaurants serve fresh seafood and local Vermentino wine as the sun softens over the bay. The sailing here rewards both experienced skippers and those new to bareboat chartering; the distances are forgiving, the anchorages numerous, and the weather generally cooperative from spring through autumn. Merak is available for stays beginning at just two nights, though most guests discover that a full week barely scratches the surface of what this corner of Sardinia offers.