Sardinia · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
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On Sardinia the boat is the point, and the best days out reach coves you cannot walk to. Here are the 15 best boat trips and cruises on the island: full-day archipelago sails, gulf cruises into the sea caves, quick snorkel hops with lunch aboard. Each one is priced and timed, with a note on which suits families and which suits a slow day at anchor.
Full-day boat tour of La Maddalena Archipelago from Palau or La Maddalena with multiple swim and snorkel stops and town time.
“The whole experience was amazing- all the beaches and the crystal clear water was unforgettable”
Swim, snorkel, and cruise La Maddalena’s islands on a modern boat from Palau. Includes audio guide and onboard Sardinian food.
“This is a fantastic day for the whole family. The islands had blue water like we’d never seen before, the crew were also very friendly and the overall experience was fantastic. This is a great way to see La Maddalena and surrounding islands!”
Sail Sardinia’s La Maddalena archipelago by boat from Palau, with beach time at Spargi, Santa Maria, and snorkel at Coticcio.
“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!”
Day boat from Palau to La Maddalena National Park: swim in natural pools, stop at Spargi and Santa Maria, and view Rosa Beach.
“Amazing, but I wish the stopping time at the second beach had been longer”
Cruise the Gulf of Orosei from Cala Gonone to Cala Goloritzè with beach time at Cala Luna, Cala Mariolu, Cala Sisine, plus an aperitif.
“It was great, the beach was incredibly beautiful and the staff were friendly”
7-hour boat cruise from Palau to La Maddalena with swims at Santa Maria and Spargi, Budelli pools, seafood pasta, and town time.
“We had a great time and we enjoyed every second of it.A big thank you to Maurizio who entertained everybody and also cooked a very good pasta.I need to say that it was my first time that I have had pasta with seafood (I don’t like seafood)and I loved it.Everything was great 🙌🙌🙌🙌”
Small-group catamaran from Arzachena for the Maddalena Archipelago: Pink Beach photos, Spargi snorkeling, and a full onboard lunch.
“We had such a wonderful time. Weather was little cooler mid October but still able to swim. Crew members sure make our day memorable. Great service! Highly recommended.”
3-hour Cagliari speedboat to the Devil’s Saddle with spritz, chips, swim stops, and snorkeling gear in turquoise Gulf waters.
“If you are looking to have the best time during your time in Cagliari, you need to book with Captain Matteo! He took us to 3 swimming spots and saving the best one for last. He even told us some interesting facts along the way. I also loved the chips and spritz he gave us. Even during the offseason it’s perfect because there is less boats and you get the take pretty pictures, as if you are there by yourself. When I come back, I will be taking Matteo’s tour again. He’s the best.”
Small catamaran from Palau through La Maddalena National Park: 3 swim/snorkel stops, Sardinian lunch, aperitivo and wine.
“Francesca and Johnathan were the best crew we could wish for! Both very kind, funny, helpful and always smiling. Super professional all the time. Our catamaran trip was an awesome experience and we loved every minute of it. It was the first summer day (still end of April), we stopped at several beaches that looked like cut out of a paradise postcard, we swam, had great food on board, lots of drinks, the mood was great. We warmly recommend this company and boat to everyone! ❤️”
Cruise the Gulf of Orosei from Cala Gonone to swim at world-class beaches, with aperitif onboard and photo stops near Cala Goloritzè.
“The boat was clean, spacious and it wasn’t heavily packed with tourists.”
Spend 8 hours cruising the La Maddalena National Park from Santa Teresa Gallura. Swim at Spargi and Santa Maria, enjoy onboard pasta.
“Punctual itinerary. Friendly and professional staff. Recorded translation guide difficult to hear at times but the views made up for the missed information. Beautiful beaches for swimming. Popular spots for many tour boats so expect crowds at each stop - again, the scenery & beautiful clear water made the experience worthwhile. Loved the seafood pasta for lunch.”
A 7-hour boat loop from Palau to swim at Spargi and Santa Maria, see Budelli’s natural pools, and catch views of Pink Beach.
“This was an excellent tour around the islands the stops were good and the beaches beautiful. The lunch provided is not worth the money and unless you sat under a speaker it was very hard to hear the guide. That said a very enjoyable day out”
A full-day boat tour from Palau to Budelli, Santa Maria, Spargi, and La Maddalena with swims in protected coves and pink-sand views.
“Really professional team. Good quality boat. Really recommend this company!”
Cruise the Gulf of Orosei from La Caletta or Orosei with swim stops at Cala Mariolu and Cala Sisine, plus optional Grotta del Fico.
“Boarded at Orosei, stayed on top deck for all parts of the trip, we preferred sitting near the bow on the floor rather than the seats. Take water/food for on the beach, although the 2 beers we purchased on board were very good value. Boarding may be quite hard if you have restricted mobility. Really enjoyed the trip and the beaches were great - take goggles and a snorkel to see the fish.”
7-hour La Maddalena Archipelago boat tour from Palau with Spargi beaches, Pink Beach photos, and swimming in emerald coves.
“Just fyi You cannot stay on the boat at any of the stops. You must get off even if you don’t care to. If you like to swim the stops are great - 1st is amazingly beautiful-but there is no place to sit in the shade and no chairs available . Third stop you swim off the boat. Water amazing and so clear and blue everywhere. There can be up to 90 people on board depending on the day. Boat comfortable with food and drink available. Stops were right amount of time. Staff were very nice and helpful. Take a towel to sit on beach and hat and water and…”
