La Maddalena Archipelago Private Boat Tour with Skipper

Cruise the La Maddalena islands at your own pace with a dedicated skipper steering the route

A private boat tour of the La Maddalena Archipelago for up to eight guests, fully customized around your preferences and the day's sea conditions. You travel aboard a 9-metre Deluxe RIB with a professional multilingual skipper, snorkeling equipment, a private toilet and a welcome glass of Prosecco. Stops might include Spargi, the Pink Beach of Budelli, Santa Maria, Razzoli, Caprera and hidden bays, or you can spend the whole day in the spots you love most.

The experience

The boat departs from Palau and has no fixed itinerary. Your skipper knows the Archipelago's iconic locations: Spargi's crystal-clear waters, Budelli's famous Pink Beach and Natural Pools, Cala Coticcio (known locally as "Tahiti"), but the day is built around what you want to do and what the sea allows. You might snorkel in transparent water, swim at a secluded bay, or simply stay on board with a view and a drink. The skipper recommends the best route each morning and adjusts it as the day unfolds.

The 9-metre Deluxe RIB carries a maximum of eight guests and includes features uncommon on boats this size: a private toilet on board, a spacious sunbathing area under a sun canopy, a deck shower, refrigerator, Bluetooth sound system, snorkeling masks and beach towels. A welcome glass of Prosecco, water, insurance and the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park entrance fee are included. The skipper speaks English, Italian and French.

Fuel is paid directly to the skipper at the end of the tour. The experience suits anniversaries, birthdays, proposals or a private day with family and friends, though it works equally well for anyone who wants to explore the islands without a set schedule or a crowd.

What’s included

• Welcome glass of Prosecco and water.
• insurance and safety equipment.
• La Maddalena Archipelago National Park entrance fee.
• multilingual professional skipper.
• snorkeling mask.
• beach towels.
• private toilet on board.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Elena Tour Navigazioni

Is this one for you?Tours run one to seven hours, so you can fit a morning or afternoon on the water into the rest of your day in Sardinia, or book a longer stretch if you want the islands to be your whole day. The private boat and skipper mean no schedules set by other groups and no stops you don't choose.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, 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 islands and bays we can visit on the La Maddalena Archipelago tour?

The skipper can take you to Spargi, the Pink Beach of Budelli with its Natural Pools, Santa Maria, Razzoli, and the bays around Caprera including Cala Coticcio (also called "Tahiti"). Stops depend on your preferences and sea conditions, and you can spend more time in the places you like most instead of following a fixed route.

How long does the private boat tour last?

Tours run from one to seven hours depending on what you want to do and how long you want to stay on the water. You and your skipper decide the length together.

Is snorkeling included, and what equipment do I need to bring?

Snorkeling masks are provided on board. You can swim and snorkel at any stop you choose, and the skipper will recommend the best spots for clear water and marine life.

Can the boat accommodate a large group, and what's the maximum number of guests?

The 9-metre Deluxe RIB holds a maximum of eight guests, so families and small groups travel together without strangers on board.

What comfort features are available on the boat?

The boat has a private toilet on board, a spacious sunbathing area with sun canopy, a deck shower, refrigerator, Bluetooth sound system and beach towels. A welcome glass of Prosecco and water are included.