Where to Sail: the 9 Best Sardinia Boat Trips

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

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

Spend 6 to 7 hours cruising La Maddalena Archipelago from Palau or La Maddalena. Claudia and the multilingual crew lead stops at Budelli, Santa Maria, and Spargi, with swimming, snorkeling, beach time, onboard food, and one hour to explore La Maddalena town.

“We had a great time that day. The weather was still beautiful for October. We had several stops where we could swim. And onboard we enjoyed the ordered pasta which you can buy before lunch time. 10/10”

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2.1-Catamaran tour to the Maddalena Archipelago from Cannigione

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

Set out at 9:30 a.m. from the CNA07021 pier near Cannigione for an eight-hour catamaran trip capped at 12 people. Your skipper may be Francesco, Luca, Alberto, Alessio, or another Sardinia Sailing Tour captain. Expect swimming, snorkeling, a cooked pasta lunch, Sardinian snacks, Vermentino, beer, and myrtle liqueur.

“Had a fantastic day out on the water. The snorkeling was great and Pietro’s lunch was delicious. Definitely recommend. A great day in Sardinia.”

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3.Sailboat tour from PALAU to the Maddalena Archipelago.

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

Sail from Palau at 9:30 a.m. for a full day around La Maddalena and Spargi. Expect three swimming areas, snorkeling, Pink Beach viewed from the boat, and lunch with Sardinian specialties, Vermentino, beer, coffee, and myrtle liqueur. Crews may include Simone, Claudia, Giuseppe, Salvatore, Alberto, or other Sardinia Sailing Tour skippers.

“The most amazing boat trip with the best staff! I got to steer the boat! Lots of private beach time and I enjoyed snorkeling and seeing many first. Best part of my trip to Sardinia!”

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4.2-Catamaran tour from Cannigione to the Maddalena Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 446 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Set out at 9:30 a.m. from the Cannigione area aboard the catamaran Miguel, limited to 12 people. Swim at Spargi, photograph Budelli’s protected Pink Beach, and spend time around Porto della Madonna, Razzoli, and Santa Maria. Lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and a bathroom are included.

“A fantastic trip by catamaran to Maddalena, the crew was excellent. It was really fun!Auto-translated”

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5.3-Catamaran from Cannigione to the islands of the Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $131

Set out at 9:30 a.m. from the Pontile CNA in Arzachena for an eight-hour catamaran trip through the Maddalena Archipelago. Swim at Spargi and Porto della Madonna, photograph Budelli’s protected Pink Beach, and enjoy lunch, drinks, snorkel gear, and music with a crew that may include Francesco, Lorenzo, or Valerio. The boat carries no more than 12 people.

“It was an amazing day! Francesco and Lorenzo were amazing, they cooked delicious food for us, provided us with a lot of prosecco, personal DJ sets and last but not least unbelievable views. We had 3 stops for swimming, but Piscine di Budelli was my favorite, true heaven on earth.”

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6.Catamaran excursions in the Asinara island National park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $120

Join Giovanni and the Buriana Charter crew from Stintino for an eight-hour catamaran trip around Asinara National Park. Swim in clear bays, snorkel with marine life, visit the former super-prison and animal rescue center, then enjoy a three-course seafood lunch with wine, coffee, and a digestif aboard a boat limited to 12 people.

“Lo skipper Giovanni è stato molto simpatico e ci ha accompagnati in questa splendida giornata. Consigliatissimo!”

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7.Sailing boat tour in the Maddalena Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Spend about seven hours sailing between Santa Maria, Budelli, Spargi, La Maddalena, Santo Stefano, and Caprera. You can swim, snorkel, use a SUP board, and enjoy aperitifs, drinks, and a pasta lunch onboard. Crews may include Samuel, Antonella, Yuri, Ines, Bruno, or Maru. Pickup is available from La Maddalena or Palau.

“The crew, Samuel and Antonella, were fabulous, making everyone comfortable, showing us the best spots to swim, preparing a wonderful antipasti, and pasta, wine, beer, water, and coffee. The Magdellana arpeggio is stunningly beautiful. Light winds so minimal sailing but the boat was excellent. Thank you!!”

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8.One day excursion on a sailing boat in the Gulf of Alghero

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $139

Set sail from Alghero at 10 a.m. with a small group of up to eight people. Stephania and Andreas host a relaxed day along the Gulf of Alghero, with views of Capo Caccia, swimming at Cala Dragunara, a stop by Torre del Lazzaretto, and a fish-based lunch with wine and soft drinks. A SUP and inflatables are included, but snorkeling gear is not.

“Nice day. Nice people. Good food and fun. Few stops at nice coves for swimming and snorkelling and paddle boarding.”

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9.Daily sailing trip in the La Maddalena Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $120

Join Petag Sailing in Sardinia from Palau for a seven-hour cruise through the La Maddalena Archipelago. Depending on weather, skippers such as Dimitri, Fabio, Enzo, and Edi guide you to Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, and other bays. Expect three stops, two beach visits by dinghy, swimming from the boat, masks for snorkeling, and a fresh lunch on board.

“Everything was as expected. Well organized, pleasant operators, good lunch/refreshments on board. Stopped at beaches ay Isola Spargi and Isola Santa Maria with lunch stop on the water by Isola Budelli. Unfortunately the headwind only allowed the sails to be put up on the way back. Overall good value for a day of fun sailing around the Maddalenas.”

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