15 Maddalena Archipelago Cruises in Sardinia to Build a Day Around

From Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour - Boarding at Palau or La Maddalena

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,980 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $59Our pick

Join Claudia and the multilingual crew for a 6 to 7 hour boat trip from Palau or La Maddalena. Swim at Budelli, relax on Santa Maria and Spargi, view Spiaggia Rosa from the water, and enjoy a free hour in La Maddalena.

“It’s one of our favourite boat trips we’ve ever done! Extremely well organised, we loved the fact that we kept our own seats for the whole trip! The guide was great & very friendly The itinerary was very good stopping at all of the best places around La Maddalena. We loved all of the beaches & the beautiful sea We had some Calamari which was delicious & French fries served at your table A very enjoyable trip & we’d highly recommend”

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Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Trip by Boat

2.La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,710 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $59

Spend 6 to 7 hours cruising La Maddalena Archipelago from Palau or La Maddalena. Swim at Cala Corsara, see Budelli’s Pink Beach, visit La Maddalena town, and buy Sardinian food and drinks on board. Multilingual commentary and a smartphone audio guide keep the trip easygoing.

“The boat trip was just amazing. Swimming in the crystal clear blue water either at the beach of Isola Spargi or in front of the Isola Bordelli directly jumping of the boat was awesome. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Although the audio on board was not very audible due to the boat motor, the overall experience was just relaxing and smooth. Would recommend anytime :)”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,414 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

Cruise the La Maddalena archipelago from Palau aboard the Navetta Sea Star. Swim at Spargi, Santa Maria, or Caprera, photograph Budelli’s Spiaggia Rosa, and hear multilingual commentary in English, French, Italian, or Spanish. The final stop changes by day between Cala Coticcio and La Maddalena town.

“It was the highlight of our trip. Amazing guide, he spot the dolphins very well. He told us a lot of interesting things. Really recommending to everyone!”

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From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Day Tour by Boat

4.From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Day Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,291 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

Spend seven hours aboard Motonave Petagus exploring the La Maddalena Archipelago from Palau. An English and Italian speaking crew takes you to Cala Corsara, Santa Maria, Budelli’s natural pools, Rosa Beach, and La Maddalena town. Bring lunch or buy Sardinian snacks and drinks at the onboard bar.

“We were lucky. There was quite a strong wind and waves, the trip turned out to be an adventure! Very beautiful beaches and a coastline created by the wind and the sea. I also really liked the city of Maddalena, I must say, the most beautiful man-made place in all of Northern Sardinia. The team is professional. Great one-day trip.”

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From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour with Pasta

5.From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour with Pasta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,510 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

Spend seven hours aboard the red Jasmine 3 from Palau, with swimming time at Santa Maria and Cala Corsara, photos at Rosa Beach, lunch of pasta with mussels and prawns, and a short stroll through La Maddalena. Maurizio, Luca, and the crew provide commentary in Italian and English.

“This was the best day in our Sardegna holidays for me and my friend! The tour is amazing, you have plenty time for swimming and admiring the beautiful colours of the water along the Maddalena Archipelago. The crew is lovely and in the afternoon even offered to sing karaoke songs on the boat (if you want, no push at all). The lunch was delicious, pasta al dente, it was a perfect and special day! We enjoyed it so much. Grazie mille to Maurizio, Luca and the rest of the crew!”

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From Cannigione: La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Trip

6.From Cannigione: La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,311 reviews · from $62

Spend a full day aboard the Virginia from Cannigione, swimming near Spargi and Budelli, photographing Pink Beach, and exploring La Maddalena town. You can choose standard seating, an adults-only VIP sun deck, or a private space, with optional zodiac trips to Piscine Naturali and Caprera.

“I booked the VIP ticket as I was a solo traveller and wanted to ensure I had my own seat. The boat was clean, staff was friendly, the location stops were so much fun as you could jump off the boat and then climb up the ramp. I liked that they provided float boards for those that needed the security while swimming. This was a fun and easy trip, they didn't blast music so was able to make friends and chat comfortably. Lots of couples on the VIP deck and more families in the general deck. The bigger boat made the trip more comfortable as when sitting you were not…”

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1-Catamaran tour to the Maddalena Archipelago from Cannigione

7.1-Catamaran tour to the Maddalena Archipelago from Cannigione

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,248 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Sail from the Arzachena area aboard a catamaran limited to 12 people. Expect clear-water swim stops at Spargi and Porto della Madonna, views of Budelli’s protected Pink Beach, onboard pasta, Sardinian snacks, Vermentino, and friendly crew such as Luca, Barbara, Francesco, and Alessio.

“Luca was a gentlemen and very welcoming. We had US, UK and Germany and were all family by the the end of the tour. No Doubts about this tour, end of!”

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From Santa Teresa Gallura: La Maddalena Full-Day Boat Tour

8.From Santa Teresa Gallura: La Maddalena Full-Day Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,123 reviews · 8 hours · from $65

Spend eight hours cruising La Maddalena National Park from Santa Teresa Gallura. Stop for swims at Santa Maria and Spargi, stroll La Maddalena town, view the closed Pink Beach, and eat pasta cooked onboard. Italian, English, and French audio service is provided.

“Very nice trip with stops at two lovely and picturesque beaches and a stop in the center of La Maddalena to take a stroll through the streets - just enough time to enjoy a coffee and ice cream . A seafood pasta was served as lunch after the first beach stop. We had a great day! The boat was very punctual. Highly recommended.”

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La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour from Palau

9.La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour from Palau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,064 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about seven hours cruising from Palau through La Maddalena National Park. You’ll explore La Maddalena town, swim at Cala Corsara and Santa Maria, pause in Budelli’s natural pools, and photograph Pink Beach. The large, well-kept boat offers indoor and outdoor seating, toilets, drinks, and optional food.

“Beautiful and relaxing day in the boat with stops at the most beautiful bays with turquoise waters, highly recommended”

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From Palau: 4 stops boat tour to La Maddalena archipelago

10.From Palau: 4 stops boat tour to La Maddalena archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,028 reviews · from $65

Join the Lady Luna 3 from Palau for a full day around Budelli, Santa Maria, Spargi, and La Maddalena. You’ll swim at Piscine Naturali, pause at Cala Santa Maria and Cala Granara, hear live commentary in four languages, and have lunch options aboard. Bring cash for the €5 park fee.

“I really like, you can see nice landscapes there and have nice swimming time! They offered a real nice meal, pasta with schrimps! The staff was really nice! They waited for us till the last minute! I m very thankful ! When coming to Palau please go very earlier ... It took us almost 1 hour to park! :)”

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Boat Tour La Maddalena Archipelago from Palau

11.Boat Tour La Maddalena Archipelago from Palau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 994 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about seven hours aboard the Sea Star from Palau, visiting Spargi, Santa Maria, Budelli, and either Caprera’s Cala Coticcio or La Maddalena town. Expect live commentary, beach time, swimming, onboard snacks and lunch for purchase, and a multilingual crew.

“Easy to check in and customer service was awesome. Best cruise easy to find our boat to board. Very awesome crew”

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Sailboat tour from PALAU to the Maddalena Archipelago.

12.Sailboat tour from PALAU to the Maddalena Archipelago.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 952 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $107

Set out from Palau at 9:30 a.m. on a sailboat limited to 12 people. Your crew, which may include Giuseppe, Simone, Claudia, or other Sardinia Sailing Tour skippers, serves Sardinian snacks, fish pasta, fruit, Vermentino, and soft drinks while you swim near Spargi and view the protected Pink Beach.

“We had a wonderful day out sailing with Claudia and Simone! The pasta lunch was delicious and they were very kind and accomodating to our group. Highly recommend!”

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From Palau or La Maddalena: Archipelago Sailing Ship Tour

13.From Palau or La Maddalena: Archipelago Sailing Ship Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 903 reviews · 7 hours · from $77

Spend seven hours on a vintage motorsailer around La Maddalena Archipelago. Visit Budelli, Santa Maria, and Spargi, see Spiaggia Rosa from the water, swim from the boat, and relax on beaches. Guides speak Italian, English, and French. Bring lunch or buy pasta and drinks onboard.

“It was a little bit chaotic at first because it was very windy but we had so much fun. The crew was amazing, so sweet and reassuring. The beaches were also beautiful. Je recommande chaudement !”

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Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Comfort Boat Tour with Stops

14.Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Comfort Boat Tour with Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 806 reviews · from $66

Spend about seven hours aboard a modern, spacious boat from Palau, limited to 80 passengers although it can hold 250. Swim at Spargi and Santa Maria, see Budelli’s Pink Beach from the water, and stroll La Maddalena town with an Italian, English, Spanish, or French guide.

“The boat was spacious and comfortable, with plenty of shade and not overcrowded. There was no loud music, and the staff was very friendly, professional, and inclusive, speaking English, Spanish, French, and Italian. The board service was also nice, with pasta and wine available for purchase. Highly recommended.”

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Luxury catamaran from Porto Rafael-Palau to the Maddalena Archipelago

15.Luxury catamaran from Porto Rafael-Palau to the Maddalena Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 751 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend 7 to 8 hours aboard a comfortable catamaran from Punta Sardegna, visiting Spargi, Pink Beach, Porto della Madonna, Razzoli, and Santa Maria. The crew, including captains such as Alberto or Roberto and hosts such as Alex, serves Sardinian food, wine, beer, coffee, and liqueur for a relaxed small-group day at sea.

“My wife and I enjoyed this full day tour. The staff was exceptional and extremely attentive. I truly recommend this experience. Beautiful day at sea, great pictures and memories.”

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