Mediterranean · LA MADDALENA BOAT TRIPS
The 10 best la maddalena boat trips you can book today, with what a seat costs, how long the boat is out and which port it leaves from. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
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 use the bar-restaurant for Sardinian food. A multilingual crew and smartphone audio guide add context without constant announcements.
“lots of free time, decent prices for beer etc. have payed more for less”
Spend seven hours aboard the Sea Star from Palau, visiting Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, and either Cala Coticcio or La Maddalena town. A multilingual guide explains the archipelago, while you swim, snorkel, photograph Spiaggia Rosa, and buy lunch on board. Expect beautiful water, a busy boat, and a full day at sea.
“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!”
Spend about seven hours aboard Elena Tour Navigazioni from Palau, visiting La Maddalena town and the archipelago’s best swimming spots. You’ll stop at Cala Corsara on Spargi, swim near Budelli’s natural pools, see Pink Beach from the boat, and visit Cala Santa Maria. Food and drinks are optional purchases on board.
“Absolutely magical! 🌊✨ I took a full-day boat tour through the Maddalena Islands and neighboring gems, and it was one of the most stunning experiences of our entire trip. Every stop felt like a postcard — crystal-clear turquoise waters, soft white sand beaches, and jaw-dropping rock formations that looked sculpted by the gods. The scenery was out of this world — truly, every direction you looked was breathtaking. The boat itself was spacious and comfortable, with plenty of room to relax and take in the views. The vibe was easy and welcoming, and the crew made everything smooth from start to finish. Lunch was such a pleasant surprise — simple,…”
Spend about seven hours aboard the Sea Star, cruising from Palau through Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, La Maddalena, and, on selected days, Caprera. You’ll get beach time, photo stops, commentary, and a swim from the boat. Stefania and Walter are among the guides praised for clear information and friendly help.
“Perfect , we enjoyed our first visit to Archipelago Magdalena , the boat was clean , comfortable and crew was super friendly. If you want to sit outside arrive early.”
From Palau or La Maddalena, spend 7 to 8 hours aboard the refurbished 1956 Apollo II. Swim at Cala Serena, reach Budelli’s Cavaliere beach by dinghy, and stop at Cala Connari on Spargi. The English and Italian crew shares local information, while a bar sells food and drinks. Bring cash for the €5 landing fee.
“Amazing day out on the sea, the guides were brilliant and gave us a lot of information. Very polite, boat was very clean. Best boat tour we have ever done, loved the long swim stops. Would definitely recommend and do it again ourselves in future.”
Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Sardinia’s La Maddalena Archipelago and Caprera by boat. You’ll visit La Maddalena town, swim at Spargi’s Cala Corsara and Santa Maria, see Budelli’s Pink Beach, and reach Caprera’s Cala Coticcio, known as Tahiti. A multilingual audio guide, onboard snacks, and optional food service keep the day flexible.
“Hicimos la actividad teniendo en cuenta que pasaria por Tahiti. No obstante el tiempo no era el adecuado por el viento (comprensible). Creo que no estaria de mas, que cuando llegas a la madalena, te digas que cosas ver en esa hora i poco que estas ahi, porque te dejan ahi, i tu mismo espavilate, y hubieramos aprovechado mas el tiempo con alguna indicacion. No solo depender de si escuchas o no el audioguia, que eso es muy positivo, informacion sobre cada punto de 1 minutito, facil y al pie. muy bien. Lo que no me gustó tanto es que realmente hay bastante gente en el barco y son varios…”
Spend eight hours aboard the 18-meter vintage gozzo Città di Chiavari with Captain Marco and the MJ Tours crew. Cruise past Santo Stefano, Caprera, Budelli, Santa Maria, and Spargi, with four swim stops, time at Candeo fortress, and views of the famous pink beach. Depart from La Maddalena or Palau.
“Super prestataire MJ Tours Belle prestation et belle découverte de plage ou piscines naturelles Bateau pas trop grand ce qui permet de faire moins « usine » le midi ils Vs préparent des Pâtes moyennant un supplément A faire !”
Cruise the La Maddalena archipelago from Palau, Baja Sardinia, or La Maddalena. You’ll visit La Maddalena’s old town, swim at Spargi and Cala Santa Maria, and stop for photos at Spiaggia Rosa and Budelli’s natural pools. Italian and English commentary adds local details along the way. Food and drinks are available to buy onboard.
“It was a great day and got around more islands than expected.”
Spend a full day cruising the Maddalena Archipelago from Palau or La Maddalena. You will swim at Cala Granara, pass Budelli and the Paduleddi Islets, and stop near Caprera and Cala Coticcio. An English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide joins the modern boat, which has a restaurant bar, kitchen, solarium, two lounges, and two bathrooms.
“Es podría millorar la megafonía, ja que a la part d'abaix s'escoltava però no s'entenia res, en cap idioma.”
Spend 7.5 hours sailing the La Maddalena Archipelago aboard Rosa Velata, a sporty boat limited to eight people. Skippers Mario and Cindy guide you to three swimming stops, serve North Sardinian food, pasta, wine, coffee, and dessert, and speak several European languages. Bring your own snorkeling gear and allow for changing sea conditions.
“I was very happy that we booked this activity. It’s really good experience. Cindy and Mario was always kind and supportive, we asked a lot about the boat, they’re very patient with every question. We stopped at three locations which are stunning, it’s healing and relaxing day for us. Highly recommended.”
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