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Maddalena Archipelago: Island-Hopping Sailing Tour and Lunch

1. Maddalena Archipelago: Island-Hopping Sailing Tour and Lunch

Explore the Maddalena Archipelago on a sailboat trip, and enjoy a provided lunch and drinks. Stop at the islands of Spargi, Budelli, and Santa Maria, and enjoy stops for swimming and snorkeling on this daytime sailing tour. Enjoy a journey in a comfortable yacht that departs from the Marina Cala Camiciotto. Leave the marina, and relax while the boat sails for over an hour until Isola Spargi, Isola Budelli, and Isola Santa Maria. Admire a beautiful and unique view of the coastline during the trip to the islands, before dropping anchor in Cala Santa Maria, famous for its white sands and turquoise waters. Then, take an aperitif with snacks, beer, and cold fresh drinks. Savor lunch on board and try pasta, bruschetta, bread, and local sausage and cheeses with a glass of wine. Next, move on to visit the Spiaggia Rosa on Isola Budelli and stop for two hours, where you will travel by dinghy to Isola Budeli and walk at Spiaggia Rosa. Take time to enjoy a delicious lunch with wine, beer, and cold fresh drinks. Sail to Cala Granara, Isola Spargi, and take some free time to swim from the deck, snorkel, and Stand Up Paddle Board experience. Return to Cala Camicotto at the end of the tour.

From Palau: La Maddalena Islands Full-Day Trip by Boat

2. From Palau: La Maddalena Islands Full-Day Trip by Boat

Embark on an adventure to discover the stunning coastline and outlying islands of Sardinia on a boat. Cruise to the islands of Spargi, La Maddalena, and Santa Maria, and enjoy their pristine beaches, waters, and nature. Check-in between 9:00 AM and 10:15 AM, leave Palau at 10:30 AM, and cruise towards the wonderful island of Spargi. When the boat arrives, take your beach bags straight onto the white sandy beaches of Cala Corsara, and choose to sunbathe, snorkel, or explore some of the cove's historical features. Go along the coast, for a photographic stop from the boat in front of the island of Budelli at the famous Pink Beach, the Spiaggia Rosa and for a photographic stop from the boat at the natural swimming pool of Porto Della Madonna, where the emerald color of the water will take your breath away.  Head to the island of Santa Maria for the next beach stop. Sunbathe, swim, or go on a walk to the old lighthouse. Depending on what day you visit, end the tour at a swimming stop in the natural aquarium at Cala Coticcio or the charming historical center of La Maddalena for shopping and exploring.

From Palau: La Maddalena Full-Day Archipelago Catamaran Tour

3. 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, or maybe head to the unique Cala Connery and Cala del'Amore. After your swim, regain some energy with a refreshing drink and Sardinian aperitivo. Later, the captain will decide on the next island to visit, depending on the weather and the tide. Arrive at either the Natural Pools of Budelli, 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. 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. Please note that the exact beaches change every day, as they will be decided on the moment by the captain based on the wind conditions and boat traffic. Our priority is always the safety of our passengers, so the itinerary may receive last minute changes if the captain deems it necessary. On very windy days it might not be possible to visit all the islands. Furthermore, we cannot guarantee that you will use the sails, as this depends on the wind conditions of the day. The captain is the only person who can decide if there are suitable wind conditions to sail, and what beaches can be visited on each day. Once again, this is to ensure the safety of our passengers.

Golfo Aranci: Kayak Tour with Dolphins and Aperitif

4. Golfo Aranci: Kayak Tour with Dolphins and Aperitif

Experience the thrill of kayaking and snorkeling in the beautiful waters of Golfo Aranci with this day tour. Search for dolphins and enjoy a traditional Sardinian aperitif to complete your experience. Join your guides and depart from the renowned Spiaggia dei Baracconi Beach. Your guides will choose the best route based on daily conditions to ensure you have the best adventure. Visit some of the area's highlights, such as Cala Moresca, known for its incredible colors and natural surroundings, and the secluded island of Figarolo, which can only be accessed by kayak. Visit a fish farm in the middle of the sea well known for its resident dolphin colony. Before returning to the starting point, enjoy a traditional Sardinian aperitif on the paradise-like island of Figarolo.

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.

From La Maddalena and Palau: Tour of Budelli & Santa Maria

6. From La Maddalena and Palau: Tour of Budelli & Santa Maria

The tour departs at 10:00 a.m. from La Maddalena. Shortly before the first stop, the boat makes a close passage to the island of Budelli to allow photographs of the fantastic Pink Beach. Next, the boat stops at the Porto Madonna known as Piscine Naturali: here, passengers can dive off the boat and easily climb up the side ladder. The second scheduled stop is on Santa Maria Island where passengers will be able to disembark at the Cala Santa Maria beach for the duration of an hour and a half. Afterwards, you will re-board and lunch will be served. In the afternoon, we sail south in the direction of Spargi Island where we will make the third stop on the beach at Cala Corsara lasting two hours. The return is scheduled for 17:00 to the port of Palau and 17:30 to La Maddalena.

Arcipelago di La Maddalena: Sailing Tour

7. Arcipelago di La Maddalena: Sailing Tour

Organizziamo gite in barca a vela con equipaggio professionale dal 1991, tra le Bocche di Bonifacio, il nord della Sardegna e il sud della Corsica. Nel corso di un’unica giornata si toccano tutte le zone più suggestive del Parco Naturale di La Maddalena, a bordo delle nostre barche a vela e con un gruppo ristretto di ospiti (massimo 12 persone). L’itinerario è consigliato dallo skipper, ma può essere personalizzato in base a richieste, affollamento e condizioni metereologiche. Alcuni itinerari molto apprezzati nel corso degli anni sono: L’itinerario classico che si svolge tra Spargi, Budelli e Santa maria L’itinerario “effervescente” verso Caprera e la Maddalena L’itinerario che comprende le isole corse (Lavezzi e Isola piana). L’elemento che accomuna gli itinerari è il fatto che gli spostamenti vengono fatti il più possibile a vela, ed è questa l’esperienza che costituisce l’elemento fondamentale della giornata. All’ombra del tendalino verrà offerto il pranzo a bordo, a base di prodotti tipici e freschi, preparato dal nostro equipaggio.

La Maddalena: Caprera,Spargi,Budelli & Santa Maria Boat Tour

8. La Maddalena: Caprera,Spargi,Budelli & Santa Maria Boat Tour

Embark on a full-day boat tour of the whole La Maddalena archipelago to visit the islands of Caprera, Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, and La Maddalena. Make numerous stops at beaches and for swimming, and reach places larger boats cannot reach in a dinghy. Meet your skipper for the day at the port before setting off on your tour. Stop for your first swim at Cala Brigantino, and enjoy this totally wild and unspoilt deserted beach on Caprera. Then, continue to Cala Coticcio to immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters away from boats. Our navigation speed allows us to move from one island to another without wasting time. Unlike other boats, the dinghy does not suffer from rolling and pitching. Guided by an expert skipper you can spend an amazing and unforgettable day. Our excursion to La Maddalena starts from the port of Cannigione and lasts a full day. New full optional dinghies, in the name of safety and comfort! With our excursions we would like to imprint in the mind of our guests the images of a memory that will remain an unforgettable holiday. The standard tour starts from the private port of the Arzachena nautical club, 1 km north of the port of Cannigione, when you can park your car for free. (h10.00) 10.20 am Arrival in Caprera. It's time for the first swim of the day and our destination is Cala Brigantino. An anchor swim on a totally wild and unspoilt deserted beach, where we will be alone! Skirt Caprera on a northerly route, visiting all the spectacular ravines of the island, until you reach Budelli. Anchor in front of Cavaliere Beach to enjoy the natural pools. Savor an aperitif based on typical Sardinian products offered by the captain. Next, it's time to go down to the beach for the longest stop at lunchtime. Relax on Cala Santa Maria and buy some lunch before heading on to Rosa Beach. Take photos of this beautiful, inaccessible beach. Continue toward the island of Spargi ,where you'll find the beautiful beaches of Cala Granara and Cala Soraya. Take a magical dip in the water a few meters from shore, then move on to Cala Corsara to spend time on the beach. Afterward, begin the return to Cannigione. On the way, admire the western side of the island of La Maddalena and the island of Santo Stefano, as well as the symbol of the city of Palau, the famous bear rock. The tour concludes at the original starting point.

La Maddalena Sailing tour, lunch and open bar

9. La Maddalena Sailing tour, lunch and open bar

Daily trip in the archipelago of La Maddalena (North Sardinia) by sailboat. Possibility to have Personalized itineraries. Experience the visit of the most spectacular places in the archipelago, famous for the fantastic colors and transparency of the waters. Thanks to its shallow keel, the boat can anchor in the small lagoons of the Piscine Naturali, between Santa Maria, Budelli and Razzoli, where the water is truly transparent and where the shallow waters vary from one to three meters. -----DAILY TOUR OPTION----- Departure time is around 10 am in the morning and we come back at 5:30 pm, we sightsee the neighborhood of Palau and Porto Rafael, pass in front of Punta Sardegna, and head to Budelli to see the Pink Beach, where its possible to take pictures and if the condition consent it, stop nearby and approach with the zodiac for the walking visit around the bay. We come back, with the zodiac, on board, to move in the swimming pool area or nearby the Budelli island, to anchor and have lunch on board. Lunch includes typical sardinian appetisers, and Vegetarian Pasta. We also offer, always included in the price, water/wine/beer/light d./coffee/mirto no limit open bar. After lunch we move to Spargi Island, where is possible to relax on board, or approach one beautiful bay and go on the beach to relax and visit the place. After Spargi we head back to Palau. -----SUNSET TOUR OPTION----- Departure time is around 11/12 am in the morning (depending on the month) and we come back at 9:00 pm / 8:30 pm. We sightsee the neighborhood of Palau and Porto Rafael, pass in front of Punta Sardegna, and head to Budelli to see the Pink Beach, where its possible to take pictures and if the condition consent it, stop nearby and approach with the zodiac for the walking visit around the bay. We come back, with the zodiac, on board, to move in the swimming pool area or nearby the Budelli island, to anchor and have lunch on board. Lunch includes typical sardinian appetisers, and Vegetarian Pasta. We also offer, always included in the price, water/wine/beer/light d./coffee/mirto no limit open bar. In the afternoon we have fruit served on board. After lunch we move to Spargi Island, where is possible to relax on board, or approach one beautiful bay and go on the beach to relax and visit the place. When coming back on board from the beach, while in Spargi island, we have another appetisers with typical product and open bar before the sunset comes. We move from Spargi to head in the channel, on the way to Palau, where it will be possible to see the sun setting. After that we move to Palau.

La Maddalena Speed Boat Tour

10. La Maddalena Speed Boat Tour

Daily trip in the archipelago of La Maddalena (North Sardinia) by SPEED BOAT. >>>>>>>>> Possibility to have Personalized itineraries. <<<<<<<<<< Experience the visit of the most spectacular places in the archipelago, famous for the fantastic colors and transparency of the waters. Thanks to its shallow keel, the boat can anchor in the small lagoons of the Piscine Naturali, between Santa Maria, Budelli and Razzoli, where the water is truly transparent and where the shallow waters vary from one to three meters. -----HALF DAY----- (MORNING) Departure time is around 09:30h in the morning and we come back at 13:30h, we sightsee the neighborhood of Palau and Porto Rafael, pass in front of Punta Sardegna, and head to Budelli to see the Pink Beach, where its possible to take pictures and if the condition consent it, stop nearby and swim in the lagoons of Budelli or Santa Maria. After is possible to move to Spargi Island, where is possible to relax on board, or approach one beautiful bay and go by swim on the beach to relax and visit the place. After Spargi we head back to Palau. Fuel is not included. Full for full is the policy, once returning to Palau harbour, will be possible to fill up the tank before the check-out. -----HALF DAY----- (AFTERNOON) Departure time is around 14:00h in the morning and we come back at 18:00h , we sightsee the neighborhood of Palau and Porto Rafael, pass in front of Punta Sardegna, and head to Budelli to see the Pink Beach, where its possible to take pictures and if the condition consent it, stop nearby and swim in the lagoons of Budelli or Santa Maria. After is possible to move to Spargi Island, where is possible to relax on board, or approach one beautiful bay and go by swim on the beach to relax and visit the place. After Spargi we head back to Palau. Fuel is not included. Full for full is the policy, once returning to Palau harbour, will be possible to fill up the tank before the check-out. -----FULL DAY----- Departure time is around 10:00 am in the morning and we come back at 5:00 pm. Possibility to plan the itinerary on request. Fuel is not included. Full for full is the policy, once returning to Palau harbour, will be possible to fill up the tank before the check-out.

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4.6 / 5

based on 1,300 reviews

This was a brilliant day out, I highly recommend it! The boat was stable and calm, and the tour is flexible to travel to the best locations of the day, based on wind direction. The bays we visited were beyond stunning, better than the photos. The 2 crew were fun and friendly, taking care of us all and ensuring good banter and good times. The food was simple and tasty. thanks for a fabulous experience.

We had an amazing day! Made new friends. Swam in crystal blue waters at several locations. Ate spaghetti, salami, cheese & bread. Drank wine. Sailed to music. 10/10 would recommend. The skippers are super friendly and the scenery is beautiful

We had loads of fun, the spots we saw were great. It felt like a party with friends rather than a tour. 100% recommend. Please remember to reapply the sunscreen ;)

Had a Fantastic day. Beautiful beaches and lovely little town. Friendly staff.

Great day fun day out, lovely lunch. Crew so helpful and informative.