Maddalena Archipelago sailing catamaran tour: 2–4 island stops

Sail to three or four wild islands, swim in small bays, snorkel near reefs

A full-day sailing tour of the Maddalena Archipelago on a catamaran, departing at 10:30 a.m. and returning by late afternoon, with 2 to 4 stops at uninhabited islands chosen daily to match wind and sea conditions. Includes a Sardinian aperitif with local white wine, lunch with spaghetti, water all day, and time to swim and snorkel at each stop. The itinerary is not fixed—the crew adjusts it each morning to find the best bays and reefs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sailing and island stops in Maddalena

• Check in and reception
• Set sail to first stop
• Stop to swim and aperitif
• Sail to second stop
• Enjoy meal and coffee
• Proceed to last stop
• Relax, dive, explore or tan
• Sail back watching for dolphins

The Experience

Which islands will you actually visit? The crew decides each morning, reading the wind and water to pick the best bays and reefs for the day. Budelli, Razzoli and Spargi are the names you'll hear most often—uninhabited islands with steep cliffs and small coves where the water shifts between shades of blue and green. You board at 9:30 a.m., set sail by 10:30, and reach the first stop around 11:30. There's time to swim, explore the boat or float in the water while the crew sets out a small aperitif with local white wine.

The day moves between three more stops, each one chosen for what it offers. At the second stop, lunch arrives—a spaghetti dish with Sardinian flavors, wine, and coffee, eaten on deck or below while you watch the coastline. Water is poured all day. The final stop is yours to shape: some people dive and snorkel near the reefs, others tan on the boat or swim longer, and the crew keeps their eyes open for dolphins on the sail back. The whole day runs 7 to 8 hours, and the catamaran's size means you move through the water without the pitch of a smaller boat.

What’s included

• A Sardinian aperitif with local white wine at the first stop.
• spaghetti lunch with wine at the second stop.
• water throughout the day.
• 2 to 4 island stops chosen daily for conditions.
• time to swim and explore at each stop.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Soraya Charter

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one other language, so you follow the commentary and safety briefing in your own language without translation delays or guessing what the crew means.

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Top questions

What islands will we stop at on the Maddalena Archipelago tour?

The crew chooses 2 to 4 stops each day based on wind and sea conditions, so the itinerary changes. Budelli, Razzoli and Spargi are the islands you'll visit most often, each with small bays and steep coasts. The stops are near snorkeling reefs, viewpoints and quiet anchorages where you can swim.

Is snorkeling equipment provided on the catamaran tour?

Snorkeling is possible at the reefs near several stops, but you'll need to bring your own equipment or arrange it separately before the tour.

What food and drinks are included in the day?

The tour includes a Sardinian aperitif with local white wine at the first stop, a spaghetti lunch with wine at the second stop, and water throughout the day.

How much time do we spend swimming and in the water?

You have time to swim at each of the 2 to 4 stops. The first stop is around 11:30 a.m., the second includes lunch, and the final stop is open for swimming, snorkeling or relaxing on deck for as long as you want before the sail back.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language, so commentary and safety information are delivered in your choice of those languages.

How long is the full day on the water?

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours total, from check-in at 9:30 a.m. and departure at 10:30 a.m. through the return in late afternoon.