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From Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour

1. From Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour

Start your trip at Palau or La Maddalena port, where the crew will meet you and make sure you get comfortable on board. Choose from a variety of drinks and food available for purchase as you enjoy the sea breeze. Take a swim during the first stop at Santa Maria island, known for its turquoise waters. Stop at Budelli to lie on the sand or swim in the natural pools of Spiaggia del Cavaliere, protected from currents and perfect for a relaxing swim. Once back to the boat, admire the Spiaggia Rosa and its unique pink sand. Visit Spargi to discover its white sandy beaches, rocky coasts, and turquoise waters. Go snorkeling in calm waters or lounge on the beach of Cala Granara. Along the way, see the Island of Santo Stefano, Caprera, and the Bear Rock of Palau from the boat. Listen to a multilingual explanation from your expert guide about the history of the archipelago. If you departed from Palau, have 1 hour of free time to shop for souvenirs or Vermentino wine in traditional Sardinian shops. Take a walk around the charming town. Admire the port of Cala Gavetta and the picturesque church of Santa Maria Maddalena before you get dropped off at Palau. If your journey started at La Maddalena, end your trip here.

From Palau: La Maddalena Full-Day Archipelago Catamaran Tour

2. From Palau: La Maddalena Full-Day Archipelago Catamaran Tour

Set out from Palau on a full-day tour of La Maddalena Archipelago aboard a comfortable and stylish catamaran. Sail along the coast and stop at uninhabited islands along the way. Sunbathe, swim, and enjoy refreshments throughout the day. Depart from Palau harbor in the morning and set sail onto the crystal clear waters of Sardinia. Admire panoramic views of the island as you travel along the coast, watching out for Porto Raphael and its famous villas along the way. Pass by the Punta Sardinia lighthouse before arriving at the first stop of the day, the island of Spargi. As the boat pulls into the bay of the island, marvel at your tranquil and uninhabited surroundings. Enjoy some time to swim in the crystal clear waters at Cala Soraya, named by Princess Soraya in the 60s, or visit the bay just next to it, Cala Corsara. After your swim, regain some energy with a refreshing drink. Later, the captain will decide on the next island to visit, depending on the weather and the tide. Arrive at either Razzoli, Santa Maria, or La Maddalena and spend some more time cooling off in the water, or relaxing on deck.  Finally, arrive at the last stop of the day for more swimming around the islands. If you've brought your snorkeling gear, you can explore the marine wildlife of the area. Put your adrenaline to the test with a big jump from the catamaran, or stay onboard and sunbathe if you’d rather relax.

Maddalena Archipelago: Full-Day Sailboat Tour with Lunch

3. Maddalena Archipelago: Full-Day Sailboat Tour with Lunch

Start your unforgettable activity either from Palau or La Maddalena Piers. Meet your captain and board our comfortable sailboat to start your full day tour. First, head over to meet one of the most important celebrity in the La Maddalena Archipelago: Mady: The granite rock, dog shaped. He's been looking after Spargi island for centuries. In Spargi, you will be able to enjoy the day's first swim by jumping off into turquoise waters. Then, cruise along the east coast of Spargi and enjoy the panorama. You will pass by extraordinary beaches like Soraya Bay and Granara Bay. Your captain will ask which site you like the most and can stop for 2nd swim and some free time. Then, head to Budelli and pass by the Pink Beach. Although stopping at the beach is not allowed, you can view it from the boat and take some stunning pictures. From here, head to Porto della Madonna. The site is best known for its Natural Pools and is one of the most magnificent and mind boggling sites ever seen. The water is a different color of blue, emerald, green, the beaches are white sand. You will be in for a WOW moment. Here, you will have the option of taking a swim directly from the boat. Your last visit is to Santa Maria Bay. This is the largest, white coloured beach in the Archipelago. Your captain can take you ashore with the tender so that you can relax on the beautiful beach. During the trip, the captain will prepare some appetizer and will open a bottle of quality sardinian white wine. One important thing to note: your captain loves good music and will have a charming playlist for you to listen to during your journey.

From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour

4. From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour

Explore the beauty of North Sardinia on a full-day boat cruise of the La Maddalena archipelago. Sailing onboard the Lady Luna 2, visit the most beautiful islands of a magnificent natural park, stop to swim on sandy beaches, and more. Depart from the harbor in Palau for the short, 35-minute sail to Budelli. Marvel at the pink sand of Spiaggia Rosa, the dramatic rock formation of Roccia del Coccodrillo, and splash in the sea from Piscine Naturali. Continue to Santa Maria island and feel the warmth of the Mediterranean Sea. Make a long stop at the beach there to sunbathe and relax. After the stop, take a break for lunch, and if you wish, you can buy typical Sardinian dishes on board or bring your own food. Arrive next at Spargi island, where the beaches of Cala Corsara or Cala Granara are lapped by emerald waters and protected from the wind to create perfect conditions for sunbathing. End the tour with a stop at La Maddalena island and visit the town of La Maddalena. Wander the colorful streets to find souvenir shops or gaze at the boats in the Cala Gavetta marina. En route back to Palau, sail past Santo Stefano and Caprera islands for the last look at the high life of the seas.

From Olbia: Full-day Boat Tour of La Maddalena Archipelago

5. From Olbia: Full-day Boat Tour of La Maddalena Archipelago

Visit the famous islands of Santa Maria, Spargi, and La Maddalena Archipelago on a boat tour from Olbia. See the Palazzo Comunale, the Naval Museum, and more before you snorkel, and swim in the Italian waters. Enjoy a local lunch served on board before continuing to the coast of Sardegna. From the meeting point in Olbia, head to Cannigione to board a boat and explore the La Maddalena Archipelago. Travel by the picturesque islands of Caprera and Santo Stefano on your way to the island of Maddalena. Next, enjoy an hour of free time in La Maddalena. Visit the historic center, the Palazzo Comunale, the Naval Museum, or the Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art before re-boarding the boat. Continue to the islands of Spargi and Santa Maria. Dock, and try swimming in the magnificent crystal clear waters, snorkeling, or relaxing and sunbathing on the beach. At lunchtime, savor tomato pasta on board served by the crew. Then, you'll continue along a scenic route past the Manto della Madonna, a stretch of sea with shallow waters before traveling back along the coast of Sardegna past local villages. Glide past Punta Sardegna, Porto Raphael, Palau, and Capo d'Orso on the way back. Take the minivan back to Olbia once you dock.

La Maddalena: Archipelago Boat Tour

6. La Maddalena: Archipelago Boat Tour

Visit the islands of the La Maddalena Archipelago with a boat tour. Admire the islands of Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria and visit the suggestive historic center of La Maddalena. Choose between 3 different starting points: Cannigione, Baja Sardinia or La Maddalena. First stop: shopping in the characteristic historic center of the town of La Maddalena (one hour); Second stop: 1h15m on the beach in the beautiful Island of Spargi (Beach Connari or Beach Granara) Third stop: photo stop at Spiaggia Rosa Beach and Piscine Naturali di Budelli for a short swim from the boat; Fourth stop: 1h15m on the beach in Cala Santa Maria on the island of the same name. Throughout the tour, everything we are going to see closely will be explained in Italian and English with anecdotes and curiosities! We will go with our boats to see places such as La Madonnetta, Cava Francese, La Roccia dell'Orso, the bridge that connects La Maddalena with Caprera, the Base NATO, the base of the Navy, the Caprera Sailing Center and much more !

From Palau: Daily motor boat tour of La Maddalena Archipel

7. From Palau: Daily motor boat tour of La Maddalena Archipel

A fantastic tour La Maddalena Archipelago aboard a beautiful motor boat of 15 meters; comfort and relaxation will be the main ingredients of this special day! Departing from the port of Palau or if you prefer from La Maddalena, you will make many stops to dive into the blue waters of the most beautiful islands such as Spargi, Santa Maria and Budelli. After a scenic walk in front of the iconic Spiaggia Rosa, lunch will be served on board, for an experience of fun and attention to detail, to make this excursion truly unique to live with friends or family. Live a day accompanied by a local commander who will guide you in the most exclusive places with many stories on the territory, book in total safety and comfort online! The itinerary includes at least three stops in the major islands of the La Maddalena Archipelago, which will be determined by the wind of the day: - Stop on Spargi Island - Panoramic passage in front of the famous Spiaggia Rosa - Stop for lunch in the Natural Pools of Budelli - Stop on Santa Maria island - Reentry The itinerary may vary depending on the weather conditions and the decisions of the commander Boat: Motor boat Emanuel IV - Length: 15 m - Width: 4 m - Maximum capacity: 12 passengers plus crew - Bathrooms: 2 - Large sundeck at bow and spacious cockpit aft for dining outside - Second floor accessible with a staircase (fly) for a view of the panorama from above - Kitchen - Cabins: 2

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What people are saying about Palau

That was an unforgettable trip. The crew was great. The food was tasty. The wine was delicious. The spots we drove to were incredibly beautiful. Now we know why Sardinia is called the Caribbean of Europe. We swam with fish and even saw dolphins again in the middle of October in the best weather. Bombastic good. I would book this excursion again if I were to visit Sardinia a second time.

Sailing trip for a day in the islands around Maddalena with Marco, Massimo and Chiara. A day out of time, between admiring the landscapes, swimming, diving, laughing, sharing a local meal carefully prepared by Captain Marco. We have a superb day, all the more pleasant in the off season and in small groups! Grazie Mile

Super friendly! Make them comfortable! The principle is very user-friendly, enough space for everyone, magnificent landscapes! Aperitif, meal more than enough!! Top experience

We had a great day, the team is really great! Very nice way to discover the archipelago without the hassle of organizing!

It was really pleasant activity. Our guide had a big knowledge about the area and we had such a great time there!