Located at the heart of the Mediterranean, Sardinia is an established destination for international yachting. Between June and September 2026, more than 3,400 yachts were recorded in the waters off northeastern Sardinia. Alongside its role as a yachting destination, the island is home to a boatbuilding industry comprising manufacturers of motorboats, rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) and yachts. These companies design and build boats, RIBs and yachts at their facilities in Sardinia, bringing together expertise in boatbuilding, marine engineering and specialised manufacturing. Their products serve different segments of the recreational boating market, both in Italy and internationally.
This publication presents the boatbuilding industry in Sardinia through the profiles of companies with manufacturing facilities on the island, their products and production locations. It aims to provide an overview of the region’s boatbuilding sector, its industrial capabilities and its presence in international markets. Developed by CIPNES Gallura as the implementing body of the internationalisation programme for Sardinia’s nautical industry, funded by the Autonomous Region of Sardinia, this publication forms part of a broader initiative to promote the region’s boatbuilding sector at international boat shows and trade fairs, strengthen its international visibility and support the development of industrial cooperation.
Source: CIPNES Gallura Research Centre. The figure refers to 3,417 distinct recreational vessels recorded in northeastern Sardinian waters between June and September 2026.
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