La Maddalena Archipelago 7-Hour Daily 4-Stop Boat Excursion
by Motonave Lady Luna 3
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This daily boat excursion in Sardinia lasts about seven hours and includes four stops around the La Maddalena Archipelago. The tour begins at the Palau maritime station, where check-in is at 9:45 a.m. The boat departs at 10:30 a.m., sailing along the coast past Punta Sardegna and Porto Faro. The first stop is near Budelli Island, where passengers can swim at anchor by Cavaliere beach for about 20 minutes. The boat is equipped with a stern platform and ladders for safe and easy water access. The second stop is at Santa Maria Island, where the boat moors for approximately two hours. Visitors can swim in the bay and see the disused Benedictine Monastery and summer homes, including that of actor Roberto Benigni. Lunch is available for purchase on board, offering pasta with shrimp sauce, cold main courses, or Caprese salad. The boat then passes the Pink Beach, known for its pink sand caused by microorganisms in the posidonia meadows. Landing, swimming, and anchoring near the Pink Beach are not allowed to protect the environment, so the boat keeps a distance from the buoys marking the area. The third stop is at Spargi Island, where the boat sails around the coast, passing Cala Connari, Cala dell'Amore, Cala Corsara, Cala Soraya, and Cala Granara. This stop includes time for swimming and photography. Spargi also has nature trails and old military forts for visitors interested in hiking. The boat passes Santo Stefano Island, which formerly hosted a NATO military base but is now decommissioned. The final stop is in the town center of La Maddalena Island for about one hour. Visitors can explore the town, visit the church of Santa Maria Maddalena, shop, and enjoy ice cream. La Maddalena is the largest island in the archipelago, with a coastline of about 45 kilometers featuring cliffs and small beaches. A panoramic road circles the island, offering views of Sardinia and nearby islands. Onboard restrooms and gratuities are included. Lunch, bottled water, and any landing or facility fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palau
Meeting takes place at the Lady Luna 2 boat at embarkation point 4 in front of the Palau maritime station, near the ferry embarkation area. Check-in is scheduled for 9:45 a.m.
45 min
Coast of Palau
At 10.30 a.m. the boat departs from the port and sails along the coast of Palau, passing Punta Sardegna and Porto Faro, a location known for its small beach and residential houses.
Budelli arcipelago Maddalena
Budelli Island provides sheltered waters for many boats. It is known for the Pink Beach and blue waters called 'the Madonna's mantle.' The boat anchors near Cavaliere beach (natural pools) for about 20 minutes, allowing passengers to swim using a platform and ladders on the boat's stern.
20 min
Santa Maria Island
The boat moors at Santa Maria Island for about two hours. Passengers can swim in the bay's blue waters. The island hosts a disused Benedictine Monastery and some summer-only houses, including one owned by actor Roberto Benigni. Lunch options are available on board for purchase.
120 min
Spiaggia Rosa
The Pink Beach is named for its sand’s pink color, caused by microorganisms living in shells washed ashore. Since 1998, regulations protect the beach by prohibiting landing, bathing, and boat anchoring. The boat stops briefly nearby, maintaining distance from protective buoys.
Spargi Island
Spargi Island is wild with a coastline shaped by mistral winds and features coves with fine sand. The boat sails around Cala Connari, Cala dell'amore, Cala Corsara, Cala Soraya, and Cala Granara. Passengers have time to swim and photograph the bay. Spargi also has nature trails and military forts for hikers.
60 min
Santo Stefano Island
Santo Stefano is the fourth largest island in the archipelago, covering 3 square kilometers. It formerly hosted a NATO military base with American nuclear submarines until its decommissioning in 2002 and is now awaiting redevelopment.
La Maddalena
The visit includes the centre of La Maddalena Island, where the church of Santa Maria Maddalena is located along with shops that remain open and ice-cream parlours for a break. The island is the largest in size with a coastline about 45 km long, alternating between steep cliffs and gentle bays with small beaches. Its rocks, including granite and porphyry, show bright colours under sunlight. The interior has Mediterranean macchia vegetation and reaches a maximum height of 146 metres. A panoramic road runs around the entire island, providing views of Sardinia’s coast and the archipelago’s islands.
60 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is in Piazza del Molo, Palau's commercial harbour at pier 4 in front of the maritime station - we are next to the ferry embarkation point. Checkin time 9:30
End point
The meeting point is in Piazza del Molo, Palau's commercial harbour at pier 4 in front of the maritime station - we are next to the ferry embarkation point. Checkin time 9:30
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
La Maddalena Archipelago 7-Hour Daily 4-Stop Boat Excursion
by Motonave Lady Luna 3
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€116Overview
This daily boat excursion in Sardinia lasts about seven hours and includes four stops around the La Maddalena Archipelago. The tour begins at the Palau maritime station, where check-in is at 9:45 a.m. The boat departs at 10:30 a.m., sailing along the coast past Punta Sardegna and Porto Faro. The first stop is near Budelli Island, where passengers can swim at anchor by Cavaliere beach for about 20 minutes. The boat is equipped with a stern platform and ladders for safe and easy water access. The second stop is at Santa Maria Island, where the boat moors for approximately two hours. Visitors can swim in the bay and see the disused Benedictine Monastery and summer homes, including that of actor Roberto Benigni. Lunch is available for purchase on board, offering pasta with shrimp sauce, cold main courses, or Caprese salad. The boat then passes the Pink Beach, known for its pink sand caused by microorganisms in the posidonia meadows. Landing, swimming, and anchoring near the Pink Beach are not allowed to protect the environment, so the boat keeps a distance from the buoys marking the area. The third stop is at Spargi Island, where the boat sails around the coast, passing Cala Connari, Cala dell'Amore, Cala Corsara, Cala Soraya, and Cala Granara. This stop includes time for swimming and photography. Spargi also has nature trails and old military forts for visitors interested in hiking. The boat passes Santo Stefano Island, which formerly hosted a NATO military base but is now decommissioned. The final stop is in the town center of La Maddalena Island for about one hour. Visitors can explore the town, visit the church of Santa Maria Maddalena, shop, and enjoy ice cream. La Maddalena is the largest island in the archipelago, with a coastline of about 45 kilometers featuring cliffs and small beaches. A panoramic road circles the island, offering views of Sardinia and nearby islands. Onboard restrooms and gratuities are included. Lunch, bottled water, and any landing or facility fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palau
Meeting takes place at the Lady Luna 2 boat at embarkation point 4 in front of the Palau maritime station, near the ferry embarkation area. Check-in is scheduled for 9:45 a.m.
45 min
Coast of Palau
At 10.30 a.m. the boat departs from the port and sails along the coast of Palau, passing Punta Sardegna and Porto Faro, a location known for its small beach and residential houses.
Budelli arcipelago Maddalena
Budelli Island provides sheltered waters for many boats. It is known for the Pink Beach and blue waters called 'the Madonna's mantle.' The boat anchors near Cavaliere beach (natural pools) for about 20 minutes, allowing passengers to swim using a platform and ladders on the boat's stern.
20 min
Santa Maria Island
The boat moors at Santa Maria Island for about two hours. Passengers can swim in the bay's blue waters. The island hosts a disused Benedictine Monastery and some summer-only houses, including one owned by actor Roberto Benigni. Lunch options are available on board for purchase.
120 min
Spiaggia Rosa
The Pink Beach is named for its sand’s pink color, caused by microorganisms living in shells washed ashore. Since 1998, regulations protect the beach by prohibiting landing, bathing, and boat anchoring. The boat stops briefly nearby, maintaining distance from protective buoys.
Spargi Island
Spargi Island is wild with a coastline shaped by mistral winds and features coves with fine sand. The boat sails around Cala Connari, Cala dell'amore, Cala Corsara, Cala Soraya, and Cala Granara. Passengers have time to swim and photograph the bay. Spargi also has nature trails and military forts for hikers.
60 min
Santo Stefano Island
Santo Stefano is the fourth largest island in the archipelago, covering 3 square kilometers. It formerly hosted a NATO military base with American nuclear submarines until its decommissioning in 2002 and is now awaiting redevelopment.
La Maddalena
The visit includes the centre of La Maddalena Island, where the church of Santa Maria Maddalena is located along with shops that remain open and ice-cream parlours for a break. The island is the largest in size with a coastline about 45 km long, alternating between steep cliffs and gentle bays with small beaches. Its rocks, including granite and porphyry, show bright colours under sunlight. The interior has Mediterranean macchia vegetation and reaches a maximum height of 146 metres. A panoramic road runs around the entire island, providing views of Sardinia’s coast and the archipelago’s islands.
60 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is in Piazza del Molo, Palau's commercial harbour at pier 4 in front of the maritime station - we are next to the ferry embarkation point. Checkin time 9:30
End point
The meeting point is in Piazza del Molo, Palau's commercial harbour at pier 4 in front of the maritime station - we are next to the ferry embarkation point. Checkin time 9:30
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.