La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour with VIP Bridge, Full Day
Quiet sailing away from the crowds, with a chaise longue for every guest
Settle into a personal chaise longue on the VIP Bridge and watch the archipelago slide past. This boat tour in Sardinia's La Maddalena Archipelago stops at Cala dell'Amore and the Natural Pools, where you can swim and snorkel, then finishes with an hour in La Maddalena town's historic center.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore La Maddalena Archipelago by boat
- Admire Bear Rock from the boat
- View Porto Rafael settlement
- Stop at Cala dell’Amore for swimming
- Panoramic navigation past Pink Beach
- Stop at Natural Pools for swimming and relaxing
- Walk in La Maddalena historic center
- Roccia dell'Orso passing by
- Porto Rafael passing by
- Cala Conneri Entry included 1h
- Spiaggia Rosa passing by
- Porto della Madonna Entry included 1h 30m
- La Maddalena 1h
What’s included
- WiFi on board.
- Multilingual audio guide in the app.
- Restroom on board.
- Landing fee.
- Fresh water shower.
Times
Next departure: 12 Oct 2027
Information
On this La Maddalena boat tour you relax on a personal chaise longue, then swim at Cala dell'Amore and the Natural Pools before an hour in town.
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The experience
You climb to the VIP Bridge on the third floor of Virginia and find your own chaise longue, with a wide view over the water as the boat moves out. Away from the crowded routes, the sailing feels quiet and refined, so the islands drift past at an easy pace. Bear Rock rises from its granite shelf, more than 120 meters high, and you see it in passing without stopping, while Porto Rafael's small settlement overlooks the national park. The Pink Beach at Budelli comes into view too, but its shore is closed to visitors, so the boat only creeps along up to the buoys about 70 meters out.
The first stop is Cala dell'Amore on Spargi, a small cove where one bay is kept for Virginia guests alone. You get about an hour in crystal clear water to swim, snorkel or simply lie back in the sun. The Natural Pools come next, the heart of the archipelago, where 90 minutes are yours to swim in turquoise water and explore the nature around you. If you want something more exclusive, a dinghy mini tour slips into hidden corners that only small boats can reach.
The last stop brings you ashore in the historic center of La Maddalena, the only town in the archipelago. An hour is enough to wander its streets, breathe in its authentic atmosphere and see how closely the town is tied to the sea. Each stop sits a few meters from the shore rather than landing you directly on the sand, so the sea stays close throughout the day.
Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Can I swim during the stops?
Yes. At Cala dell'Amore you can swim, snorkel or relax in a bay reserved for Virginia customers, and the Natural Pools give you 90 minutes to swim in turquoise water.
Does the boat land directly on the beaches?
No, there is no direct landing on the beaches. The stops are exclusive spots a few meters from the shore.
Can you walk on the Pink Beach?
No. Access, transit, parking and bathing have been banned at the Pink Beach since 1994, so the boat only moves slowly up to buoys about 70 meters from shore.
Can you see Bear Rock up close?
No, Bear Rock is only seen in passing from the boat, a granite rise over 120 meters high. The audio guide in the app covers its curiosities.
Is there a way to explore hidden coves?
Yes. If you want something more exclusive, a dinghy mini tour during the Natural Pools stop reaches hidden corners that only small boats can access.
What do you do in La Maddalena town?
You take a walk through the historic center of La Maddalena, the only town in the archipelago, for about an hour, and feel its deep bond with the sea.
Operated by Virginia Boat Excursions - Escursione ecofriendly in Barca La Maddalena. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour with VIP Bridge
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