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Itinerary
1 Boarding point
Sights covered
1 Boarding point
Sights covered
Sail through La Maddalena’s turquoise coves on a swift rubber RIB in just four hours.
- Starting point: Palau or La Maddalena
- Everything you get: Comfortable rubber RIB for a 4-hour cruise with an expert skipper. Fuel, drinking water, and snorkeling gear are included, so you can focus on swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing between coves across the archipelago.
- Sights covered: Highlights include Budelli and Spargi, Cala Cotticcio, natural pools in Porto Madonna, Cala Lunga di Razzoli, plus hidden coves reached by RIB.
- Why choose this: Maximize your beach time in just half a day with easy swim stops and snorkel gear provided—perfect for a budget-friendly escape that doesn't compromise on the scenery.
- Upgrades/Options: Choose GOLD boats for a more spacious ride and premium comforts like aperitifs and a glass of Vermentino aboard, a refrigerator and hob, bluetooth audio, and a diving platform for easier water access. Optionally, choose to depart from Palau or La Maddalena.
Sail through La Maddalena’s turquoise coves on a swift rubber RIB in just four hours.
- Starting point: Palau or La Maddalena
- Everything you get: Comfortable rubber RIB for a 4-hour cruise with an expert skipper. Fuel, drinking water, and snorkeling gear are included, so you can focus on swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing between coves across the archipelago.
- Sights covered: Highlights include Budelli and Spargi, Cala Cotticcio, natural pools in Porto Madonna, Cala Lunga di Razzoli, plus hidden coves reached by RIB.
- Why choose this: Maximize your beach time in just half a day with easy swim stops and snorkel gear provided—perfect for a budget-friendly escape that doesn't compromise on the scenery.
- Upgrades/Options: Choose GOLD boats for a more spacious ride and premium comforts like aperitifs and a glass of Vermentino aboard, a refrigerator and hob, bluetooth audio, and a diving platform for easier water access. Optionally, choose to depart from Palau or La Maddalena.
Inclusions
- Half-day excursion on a rubber rigid inflatable boat (RIB)
- Silver or Gold RIBs available from both Palau and La Maddalena (as per option selected)
- Small group (max. 12 guests)
- Skipper and English- or Italian-speaking guide
- Drinking water
- Snorkeling equipment
- Inflatable accessories
- Freshwater outdoor showers
- Climbing ladder
- Comfortable seating with cushions at the bow
- Food and drinks (included ONLY with the gold option)
- Radio (included ONLY with the gold option)
- Refrigerator and hob (included ONLY with the gold option)
- Diving platform (included ONLY with the gold option)
Exclusions
- Food and drinks (unless you book the gold option)
- Hotel transfers
What to bring
- Sunglasses, hat, towel, sunscreen, and beachwear
- Water (additional), personal snacks if desired
- A light cover-up for breezy crossings
What’s not allowed
- Pets
Accessibility
- This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users or pregnant women
- If children are part of the experience, they should ideally be above the age of 2 years
Additional information
- A minimum of 4 participants are required to confirm the tour.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Choose between a fast-paced dinghy tour in the Tavolara Marine Reserve or a relaxed catamaran cruise with swim stops and a Sardinian lunch.
- Starting from: Marina di Olbia, Sardinia.
- Everything you get: Set out on a half-day rubber dinghy excursion into the Tavolara Marine Reserve. Cruise south from the Gulf of Olbia to Capo Ceraso for your first snorkel stop, then continue to Tavolara Island to admire its 500m-high limestone cliffs before heading to the clear pools of Molara Island. Enjoy multiple swim and snorkel stops, plus light snacks and soft drinks onboard, before returning to Olbia.
- Sights covered: Capo Ceraso, Tavolara Island limestone cliffs, Molara Island natural pools, and the islands and coves of the Tavolara–Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area.
- Why choose this: Access protected waters with minimal human intervention on a fixed route with planned snorkel stops, perfect for adventure with no last-minute changes.
- Option: Prefer a slower pace? Swap the dinghy adventure for a comfortable catamaran cruise with flexible swim stops along the Tavolara or Cala Moresca coast and a Sardinian lunch served onboard.
Choose between a fast-paced dinghy tour in the Tavolara Marine Reserve or a relaxed catamaran cruise with swim stops and a Sardinian lunch.
- Starting from: Marina di Olbia, Sardinia.
- Everything you get: Set out on a half-day rubber dinghy excursion into the Tavolara Marine Reserve. Cruise south from the Gulf of Olbia to Capo Ceraso for your first snorkel stop, then continue to Tavolara Island to admire its 500m-high limestone cliffs before heading to the clear pools of Molara Island. Enjoy multiple swim and snorkel stops, plus light snacks and soft drinks onboard, before returning to Olbia.
- Sights covered: Capo Ceraso, Tavolara Island limestone cliffs, Molara Island natural pools, and the islands and coves of the Tavolara–Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area.
- Why choose this: Access protected waters with minimal human intervention on a fixed route with planned snorkel stops, perfect for adventure with no last-minute changes.
- Option: Prefer a slower pace? Swap the dinghy adventure for a comfortable catamaran cruise with flexible swim stops along the Tavolara or Cala Moresca coast and a Sardinian lunch served onboard.
Inclusions
- A professional skipper
- Half day excursion by dinghy or catamaran (as per option selected)
- Tour through the Tavolara Marine Reserve or Cala Moresca (as per option selected)
- Snorkel equipment or stand up paddleboards (as per option selected)
- Soft drinks and snacks or local beverage and Sardinian lunch (as per option selected)
Exclusions
- Transfer service (available on request after booking)
- Personal expenses
- Items not explicitly mentioned as included
What to bring
- Carry essentials for a comfortable day on the water, including sunglasses, a hat, swimwear, a towel, sunscreen (preferably biodegradable), and beachwear.
- If you’re opting for the catamaran tour and wish to snorkel, you may also bring your own snorkeling gear.
- Guests prone to seasickness may want to carry motion sickness medication.
What’s not allowed
- For safety reasons, baby strollers, baby carriages, alcohol, and drugs are not permitted on board.
Accessibility
- This experience is not suitable for pregnant women, guests with back problems, or those prone to severe seasickness or motion sickness.
- For safety reasons, guests over 95 years old cannot participate in this experience.
Additional information
- Participants must be physically comfortable with boat travel and water-based activities.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Take an off-beat sailing experience on a refurbished vintage 1956 motorship. Easy beach access and unhurried swim stops guaranteed.
- Starting point: Palau or La Maddalena
- Everything you get: Full day cruise of the La Maddalena Archipelago aboard a classic motorship with live crew commentary. Reach shores via dinghy when allowed and enjoy 30 minutes straight of panoramic sailing.
- Sights covered: Santo Stefano, Capo d'Orso, Fort of San Giorgio, Villa Marina Tower, former American NATO Military Base, Caprera Sailing Center, Budelli's pink beach (as photo stop only, no disembarking on the beach), Caprera, Spargi, Cala Connari.
- Why choose this: The onboard dinghy makes shore time effortless, letting you reach shallow bays and tucked-away coves that larger boats can’t pull into, so you spend less time fussing with access and more time swimming and exploring.
- Options: Choose departures from Palau or La Maddalena to match your itinerary.
Take an off-beat sailing experience on a refurbished vintage 1956 motorship. Easy beach access and unhurried swim stops guaranteed.
- Starting point: Palau or La Maddalena
- Everything you get: Full day cruise of the La Maddalena Archipelago aboard a classic motorship with live crew commentary. Reach shores via dinghy when allowed and enjoy 30 minutes straight of panoramic sailing.
- Sights covered: Santo Stefano, Capo d'Orso, Fort of San Giorgio, Villa Marina Tower, former American NATO Military Base, Caprera Sailing Center, Budelli's pink beach (as photo stop only, no disembarking on the beach), Caprera, Spargi, Cala Connari.
- Why choose this: The onboard dinghy makes shore time effortless, letting you reach shallow bays and tucked-away coves that larger boats can’t pull into, so you spend less time fussing with access and more time swimming and exploring.
- Options: Choose departures from Palau or La Maddalena to match your itinerary.
Inclusions
- Motorboat excursion around the La Maddalena Archipelago aboard a refurbished 1956 vintage motorship (Apollo II)
- English- and Italian-speaking tour guides
- Departure from Palau or La Maddalena (as per option selected)
- Dinghy service for transfers to the Cavaliere beach and Cala Connari island
- Several swim stops including Cala Serena
- Onboard commentary/information from the expert crew
Exclusions
- Landing fee: €5 per person, payable in cash on board at embarkation
- Lunch not included; food, snacks, and drinks are available for purchase on board
- Snorkeling equipment
What to bring
- Sun hat, swimwear, towel, and reef-safe sunscreen.
- Cash for the landing fee (€5 per person).
What’s not allowed
- Pets
Additional information
- Spiaggia Rosa in Budelli (Pink Beach) is admired from the boat only; no landing permitted.
- Food, snacks, and drinks are available for purchase on board.
- Vessel: Apollo II (18 m x 4.5 m) with 2 bathrooms, covered seating, upper sun deck, and onboard bar/kitchen service.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Cruise through the scenic Sardinian archipelago for a full day with onboard lunch and a multilingual audio guide.
- Departure from: Cannigione, La Maddalena, or Palau (as per option selected)
- Everything you get: A fully-equipped sailing boat with a professional crew to tour the La Maddalena archipelago. Included lunch varies with starting point, but generally includes a selection of aperitifs, cold cuts, and fresh seafood pasta. Choose to use the multilingual smartphone audio guide or simply relax as you enjoy a full day taking in turquoise coves and granite islets.
- Sights covered: La Maddalena, Spargi, Budelli and Santa Maria
- Why choose this: All day sailing? Check. Audio guide context? Check. Lunch? Check. Benefit from great value and zero planning stress.
- Upgrades/Options: Depending on the option selected, enjoy welcome aperitifs and drinks; make swimming, snorkeling, or diving stops; use tender beach transfers; stop at 2–3 islands including Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, Razzoli, or Caprera; or use a stand-up paddle board.
Cruise through the scenic Sardinian archipelago for a full day with onboard lunch and a multilingual audio guide.
- Departure from: Cannigione, La Maddalena, or Palau (as per option selected)
- Everything you get: A fully-equipped sailing boat with a professional crew to tour the La Maddalena archipelago. Included lunch varies with starting point, but generally includes a selection of aperitifs, cold cuts, and fresh seafood pasta. Choose to use the multilingual smartphone audio guide or simply relax as you enjoy a full day taking in turquoise coves and granite islets.
- Sights covered: La Maddalena, Spargi, Budelli and Santa Maria
- Why choose this: All day sailing? Check. Audio guide context? Check. Lunch? Check. Benefit from great value and zero planning stress.
- Upgrades/Options: Depending on the option selected, enjoy welcome aperitifs and drinks; make swimming, snorkeling, or diving stops; use tender beach transfers; stop at 2–3 islands including Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, Razzoli, or Caprera; or use a stand-up paddle board.
Inclusions
- Full-day boat tour of the La Maddalena Archipelago
- Professional crew and live tour guide (English, French, Italian)
- Multilingual smartphone audio guide available on board in English, French, Italian
- VAT
- Passenger insurance/assurance
- Lunch on board
Exclusions
- Disembarkation tax for departures from Palau (mandatory from age 7; payable after booking via email; fee varies by season)
- Hotel transfers
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Towel
- Sunscreen (preferably biodegradable).
- Credit card and cash
What’s not allowed
- Oversized luggage and large bags.
- Non-folding strollers.
Accessibility
- Not suitable for wheelchair users, people with mobility impairments, or pregnant women.
Additional information
- Disembarkation tax: required from age 7 for departures from Palau; payable after booking via email; fee varies by season.
- Weather & itinerary: route may change or departures may be rescheduled/canceled due to sea conditions or National Park directives.
- Seasonal operations: in May and October, the boat trip runs with a minimum number of passengers.
- Travel time: traffic to Palau can be heavy—allow at least 1 hour extra to arrive.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
1 Boarding point
Sights covered
Make the most of a full day island‑hopping in the 'Maldives of Europe' with onboard lunch.
- Starting point: Palau or Cannegione (as per option selected).
- Everything you get: A comfortable catamaran for a full‑day cruise across the archipelago, stops at quiet coves and sandy bays with time to swim and sunbathe, and onboard lunch of local fish dishes paired with a regional pour. Benefit from tender transfers and enjoy the music onboard.
- Sights covered: Caprera, Santa Maria, Budelli, Spargi
- Why choose this: Offering the best of the Maddalena arcipelago, this relaxed small‑capacity catamaran with scenic swim stops and a freshly prepared lunch make this an easy, all‑in‑one day on the water.
- Note: A tender is a small transfer boat that detaches from the main cruise ship if the water is shallow or the docking bay is inaccessible by a larger vessel.
Make the most of a full day island‑hopping in the 'Maldives of Europe' with onboard lunch.
- Starting point: Palau or Cannegione (as per option selected).
- Everything you get: A comfortable catamaran for a full‑day cruise across the archipelago, stops at quiet coves and sandy bays with time to swim and sunbathe, and onboard lunch of local fish dishes paired with a regional pour. Benefit from tender transfers and enjoy the music onboard.
- Sights covered: Caprera, Santa Maria, Budelli, Spargi
- Why choose this: Offering the best of the Maddalena arcipelago, this relaxed small‑capacity catamaran with scenic swim stops and a freshly prepared lunch make this an easy, all‑in‑one day on the water.
- Note: A tender is a small transfer boat that detaches from the main cruise ship if the water is shallow or the docking bay is inaccessible by a larger vessel.
Inclusions
- Catamaran cruise in La Maddalena archipelago with pick up from Palau and Cannegione (as per option selected)
- Swim stops in clear waters at Caprera, Santa Maria, Budelli, Spargi
- Sunbathing time onboard
- Onboard lunch of seafood pasta, local fish dishes & a glass of Vermentino
- Onboard bathroom access
- Outdoor shower
- Tender for shore access
- Onboard music system
- Fresh fruit, Sardinian sweets, beer, and Myrtle liqueur
Exclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off
What to bring
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
- Headgear
What's not allowed
- Pets
Accessibility
- This excursion is not suited for wheelchair users or people with limited mobility.
Additional information
- If you would like a vegetarian meal instead, please let us know beforehand.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.