La Maddalena Archipelago Catamaran Tour Lagoon 40

The boat is new and built for space. You get a wide deck and real comfort between swims.

A full-day catamaran tour of the La Maddalena Archipelago departing from Poltu Quatu aboard the Lagoon 40, with three to five stops at coves like Cala Coticcio and Budelli. You swim at the first stop, snorkel at the second, and eat fresh fruit, a Sardinian aperitif with wine, lunch and coffee on board. The itinerary changes daily based on conditions and the skipper's knowledge of the archipelago.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran tour of La Maddalena

• Depart from Poltu Quatu port
• Enjoy fresh fruit to start
• Swim at first cove stop
• Snorkel at second stop
• Have Sardinian aperitif with wine
• Eat typical Sardinian lunch
• Relax on board or swim
• Visit 3 to 5 coves in archipelago

The experience

If you have a free afternoon or a morning in Sardinia, the catamaran leaves Poltu Quatu and heads straight into the archipelago. The Lagoon 40 is new, which means wide spaces on deck and cabins that don't feel cramped. A real difference when you're eight to nine hours on the water. The skippers are young and know the archipelago well. They pick the day's route from coves like Cala Coticcio, Cala Garibaldi, Cala Napoletana, Giardinelli, Spargi and Budelli, so no two days run the same way.

The rhythm is built around water. Fresh fruit comes out at the start, then you swim at the first stop. At the second stop you snorkel with gear provided, and between swims there's a Sardinian aperitif with bottled local wine and regional products. Lunch (a first course of fish and cheese, then coffee) arrives later in the day, and you can eat on deck or slip back into the water. The boat stays anchored long enough that you're not rushing between stops.

A guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French depending on the group. The boat carries snorkeling equipment and stand-up paddle boards, so if you want to try either one, it's there. Children ride free if they're small enough to sit on an adult's lap, and strollers are welcome on board.

What’s included

• Fresh fruit at the start.
• Sardinian aperitif with local bottled wine and regional products.
• lunch with a fish and cheese first course and coffee.
• snorkeling equipment.
• stand-up paddle boards.
• use of the catamaran's deck and cabin space throughout the day.

Before you book

Lasts 8h–9h, from € 230 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jun 2027

AgesUp to age 90

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Game Sailing Srl

Is this one for you?The tour runs eight to nine hours with swimming and snorkeling built in, so you're in and out of the water most of the day. Book this if you're comfortable in the sea and want a full immersion in the archipelago rather than a quick boat ride.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

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.

What are the main coves we visit on the La Maddalena tour?

The skipper chooses from coves including Cala Coticcio, Cala Garibaldi, Cala Napoletana, Giardinelli, Spargi, Budelli and Manto della Madonna. The exact three to five stops change each day based on conditions and the skipper's read of where the water and weather are best.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is provided on board at no extra cost. You snorkel at the second stop as part of the day's itinerary.

What food and drinks are served during the tour?

Fresh fruit comes at the start, followed by a Sardinian aperitif with local bottled wine and regional products at the first or second stop. Lunch consists of a first course of fish and cheese, then coffee. All food and wine are included in the tour price.

How long is the tour, and what time does the catamaran leave Poltu Quatu?

The tour runs eight to nine hours. The departure time from Poltu Quatu is set when you book. Check your confirmation for the exact hour.

Can I bring young children or infants on this catamaran tour?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and infants must sit on an adult's lap during the journey. The Lagoon 40 has space for families, and the pace allows time for children to rest on board between stops.