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La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour from Palau: Discover Sardinian Beauty, Swim & Shop
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Palau
Embark on a boat tour from Palau to the La Maddalena archipelago and discover the stunning beauty of Sardinia. Swim in crystal-clear waters, shop for souvenirs, and enjoy a memorable day on the water.
Embark on a boat tour from Palau to the La Maddalena archipelago and discover the stunning beauty of Sardinia. Swim in crystal-clear waters, shop for souvenirs, and enjoy a memorable day on the water.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- La Maddalena - Visit the historic downtown area with its charming “carruggi” and ancient church. Opportunity for shopping.
- Cala Corsara - Take a swim in this stunning bay featuring fine white sand beaches and an incredibly clear sea.
- Spiaggia Rosa - View this renowned beach with the chance to capture photos and videos.
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- La Maddalena - Visit the historic downtown area with its charming “carruggi” and ancient church. Opportunity for shopping.
- Cala Corsara - Take a swim in this stunning bay featuring fine white sand beaches and an incredibly clear sea.
- Spiaggia Rosa - View this renowned beach with the chance to capture photos and videos.
- Porto della Madonna - Swim from the boat in the natural pools of Budelli at the port of the Madonna. Enjoy a relaxing break in a breathtaking setting.
- Cala Santa Maria - Swim at the largest beach in the archipelago. Option to visit the Punta Filetto lighthouse for spectacular views.
- Porto Rafael - Experience one of Sardinia’s most iconic spots. Capture photos and videos at the picturesque “Piazza del Conte.”
What's Included
- Daily boat tour of La Maddalena Archipelago
- VAT and passenger insurance
- Passion, friendliness, and kindness
- Daily boat tour of La Maddalena Archipelago
- VAT and passenger insurance
- Passion, friendliness, and kindness
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks (purchase on board is optional)
- Disembarkation fee from 7 years old on - The payment will be requested after the booking by email
- Food and drinks (purchase on board is optional)
- Disembarkation fee from 7 years old on - The payment will be requested after the booking by email
Additional Information
Experience the crystal-clear waters of Sardinia with a boat tour to the La Maddalena archipelago departing from Palau port. Marvel at Sardinia’s most stunning archipelago, with swimming stops in the emerald waters of Spargi, the natural pools of Budelli, and Santa Maria. You’ll also have the chance to see the renowned pink beach!
Savor a delightful pasta…
Experience the crystal-clear waters of Sardinia with a boat tour to the La Maddalena archipelago departing from Palau port. Marvel at Sardinia’s most stunning archipelago, with swimming stops in the emerald waters of Spargi, the natural pools of Budelli, and Santa Maria. You’ll also have the chance to see the renowned pink beach!
Savor a delightful pasta dish prepared by the chef (optional). Onboard, a bar and restaurant service offers a variety of typical Sardinian products.
We ensure modern boats with spacious areas and the highest standards of safety and comfort. Our highly qualified and friendly crew is dedicated to providing a top-notch experience. We hold international ISO 14001 certifications.
A multilingual audio guide for smartphones is available on board. It is recommended to bring your own earphones.
Please note that the disembarkation fee is NOT included in the price and applies to individuals aged 7 and above (€2.50 per person in May, September, and October; €5.00 per person from June to August). Payment will be requested via email after booking.
- Food and drinks are optional, available to purchase on board
- Disembarkation tax from 7 years old (€ 2.50 per person in May, September and October; € 5.00 per person from June to August) is due for departures from Palau port. The payment is requested by Elena Tour Navigazioni by email after booking
- For those departing from the port of Palau, Check-in on board in front of the ferries Terminal from 8:45 am to 9:30 am
- Heavy traffic to get to Palau, please leave well in advance. Few parking spaces at Palau. Please bring 10 euros in coins for the parking at the tourist port
- In the months of May and October the boat tour takes place with a minimum number of passengers
- On board are allowed just small bags and compact folding strollers (they must remain closed during navigation)
- Network problems for electronic payments may occur on the islands. It is advisable to also bring cash.
- In case of a bad weather or for directive of the National Park the itinerary might be changed
- A multilingual audio guide for smartphone is available on board. It’s recommended to bring your own earphones
- Not recommended for wheelchair users
- Not recommended for people with mobility impairment
Location
Porto di Palau
Departure Point: Palau Port in front of the Ferry Terminal
Address: Boarding point at Palau 41°10'52.3"N 9°23'10.3"E or 41.181194, 9.38619
Return point: Palau port at 5:30pm
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Helen_h
Nov 26, 2025
Brilliant trip - A relaxing day with a great guide seeing beautiful sites. Well worthwhile and highly recommended. Thank you
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440angela
Oct 30, 2025
Spectacular excursion - We went on a nice hike in the Maddalena archipelago that is worth a visit every few years. The boat is spotless and the crew is very helpful and since it was the last day they worked they were happy and wanted to say goodbye dressed as Santa Claus.
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Cherry_r
Oct 25, 2025
Superb day out. - Superb day out. Enough time in each spot.
La Maddelena had a little look around the back streets, then just had time for a gelato after a cappucino. I wish I had had another gelato while we were there, because back in Palau where we stayed the next few days, it turned out the gelateria were all closed!
The beach at Spargi was amazing, but then was surpassed by the beach at Santa Maria, Snorkelling was great to the side of the beach (saw needlefish, ornamental rainbow wrasse, and lots of more common varieties) Water such an amazing clear turquoise.
For both these beaches there is an easy jetty to disembark on a walkway from the boat.
In October the tour did finish almost an hour early, so we could have been given a bit more time at the beaches or in La Maddalena.
I think in the summer maybe people spend longer swimming from the boat in the Budelli area, so perhaps that is why the timings were not quite accurate. At Budelli swim spot you are asked to stay close to the boat - a bit frustrating if you are a competent swimmer and want to go over to the rocks to snorkel. But I can see that for safety reasons the staff want to keep everyone together in a patch of water where they count heads. Most people stayed on board, but maybe a dozen of us went in the sea, down a ladder.
Perhaps at each end of the season the timings for each point's departure need to be a bit different from in the peak season, longer at the first 3 stops and shorter at Budelli.
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Anna_m
Oct 23, 2025
Nice trip! - Service staff very nice and if you love nature and like snorkeling and swimming on the beach, it's just the thing! Little tip: take snacks with you. The portions on board are very small.
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Cjr123123
Oct 21, 2025
Value tour to experience turquoise waters - Highly recommend this trip.
Glad I took snorkel, especially for the second beach at Santa Maria.
The right amount of time at La Magdalena for a little explore, cappuccino AND a gelato! Would have liked perhaps a little bit longer at Spargi beach and Santa Maria beach, but it was still sufficient for a really good day out. At Budelli bathing area you have to stay near the boat (the fish however are over by the rocky shoreline) but understand this is so the crew can keep an eye on everyone.
The water was warm enough to swim at length at each stop, without feeling cold (but I swim all year in the UK) and you could really admire the turquoise waters at the beaches and cruising along the coast.
Good value for money.
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Passenger776537
Oct 21, 2025
Very nice team at the top! - Yeah, good! Dishes on the boat very good , the islands are superb! Lots of luck because few people, very good weather and ideal water temperature!
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Lucabd3033ex
Oct 19, 2025
Great day in lovely places - Beautiful experience lasting 7 hours with a stop in 3 different islands and swimming offshore after lunch on board the boat
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Afonvero
Oct 15, 2025
A beautiful sea trip in the Maddalena - A very nice day trip aboard this beautiful boat.
Stops long enough to enjoy beautiful beaches and bathe in crystal clear waters.
Between each stop, a pleasant navigation to reach each stage of the itinerary.
A pleasant Welcoming and a presentation in several languages, including French, thanks to Alexia, a charming Bordeaux and Sardinian too.
A meal on board served inside with, for our part, a good Sardinian sausage pasta dish, quite hearty and well prepared.
A pleasant experience to take the time to discover part of this beautiful archipelago, stress-free.
Thank you to Captain Alessio for taking care of our small package 😉🤗
Which allowed us to feast on our return.
An anniversary day rich in beautiful discoveries of the magnificent Sardinian island landscapes, with its rounded and cut rocks laid here and there, even if the sun was not there that day...
Few people at that time to enjoy this particular moment fully and serenely, guided by a team at the top!
And most importantly, the possibility to leave your belongings on board during stopovers.
The price / quality ratio of this small 7h cruise is quite reasonable.
I strongly advise you to live this experience on the water, with this serious shipping company.
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Jacquelinecp1131ok
Oct 15, 2025
Boat trip to the Magdalene Islands - A beautiful experience highly recommended. Many stops to admire the landscape. Friendly staff. .Meals at very good edges .Beautiful islands. Maddalena Island full of craft shops.
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91silkev
Oct 22, 2025
Nice, but not extraordinary... - Next time we would choose a catamaran or a smaller boat. Overall, the trip matched the description, but with fewer people it would have been nicer, especially since there was still a second ship with as many people on board besides us. When snorkeling in the archipelago, you saw nothing more than on the beaches in Sardinia. We were hoping for more of that...
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