Some yachts are built for photographs. Others are built for sailing. Neyina is one of the rare ones that does both without compromise — and her summer 2027 calendar is now open. If an Italy yacht charter that combines genuine performance under sail with beautifully appointed interiors and a crew that genuinely cares is what you're after, read on.
A Yacht Reborn
Launched in 2015 as a CNB 76 from the Bordeaux yard — one of France's most respected builders of blue-water performance cruisers — Neyina underwent an extensive refit in 2025. The result is a yacht that feels genuinely fresh: elegant interiors, generous living spaces, and all the on-board details that make the difference between a good charter and an outstanding one. She measures 23.17 metres, accommodates up to six guests across three cabins (including a full-beam master that is, frankly, a proper sanctuary), and is looked after by a dedicated crew of three.
This is not a floating hotel suite that happens to have a mast. She sails — really sails. The CNB 76 hull is purpose-built for speed and responsiveness, and guests who've never experienced a proper sailing passage tend to leave with rather wide eyes and an immediate desire to book again.
Sardinia: Wild, Proud, Magnificent
Based out of Olbia from 1 June 2027, Neyina's home waters take in some of the finest sailing grounds in the entire Mediterranean. Sardinia is, in our view, criminally underrated as a luxury charter holiday destination. The Costa Smeralda glamour is well known — Porto Cervo, the Pevero bay, the parade of superyachts — but push beyond the marinas and you find a coastline of startling rawness. Granite headlands plunge into water so clear it barely looks real. Coves accessible only by sea unfold one after another. The interior of the island smells of juniper and wild herbs.
Olbia makes an excellent base — well-connected for arrivals and departures, and positioned perfectly to access both the northern coast's celebrated sailing grounds and the quieter, less-visited anchorages to the south and east. A week aboard Neyina here is easily filled without ever feeling rushed.
Corsica: Drama, Culture, and Bonifacio from the Sea
Cross the Strait of Bonifacio — a notoriously lively channel that Neyina handles with ease — and you enter a different world entirely. Corsica is wilder, more mountainous, more dramatic. The French influence sits alongside a fiercely independent island identity, and the combination makes for an endlessly interesting shore experience alongside the sailing.
Bonifacio deserves particular mention. Arriving into this ancient citadel by sea, its cream-coloured limestone cliffs rising almost vertically from the water with the old town perched improbably above, is one of those genuinely unforgettable moments that a private yacht charter makes possible. You don't queue for a ferry. You sail in, drop anchor, and watch the light change. Past guests aboard Neyina called it one of the most memorable moments of their entire summer — we'd struggle to argue with that.
The west coast around the Golfe de Porto, the marine reserve of Scandola (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and the charming harbour of Ajaccio round out a Corsica itinerary that is as culturally rich as it is visually spectacular.
The Crew — Starting with Captain Louis
A yacht is only as good as the people running it, and here Neyina holds another strong card. Captain Louis — French by nationality, raised in Madagascar with the sea as a constant companion — brings over a decade of professional yachting experience to the helm. Calm, discreet, deeply detail-oriented. He's the kind of captain who anticipates what you want before you've quite articulated it yourself, and who builds an itinerary around you rather than around habit. Guests consistently remark on the warmth of the atmosphere he creates on board — relaxed but impeccably run.
The broader crew rounds out the experience: attentive, friendly, always one step ahead. Previous guests praised the food as delicious and the cabins as impeccably maintained. These things matter more than any specification sheet.
Plan Your 2027 Gulet Cruise Now
Neyina is available from 1 June 2027, with Olbia as her home port for the season. She's a strong choice for a private yacht charter for groups of up to six — couples travelling together, families with older children, or guests who simply want an authentic sailing experience without sacrificing an ounce of comfort. Water toys are on board for the days you'd rather bob in a cove than press on to the next port.
Summer 2027 availability is already seeing interest — the August window in particular won't stay open for long. If Sardinia and Corsica are on your radar for next year, this is the moment to move. Get in touch with our team and we'll start building your itinerary.
