La Maddalena sailing tour from Cannigione: Swim and lunch

Sail the archipelago's most beautiful bays instead of watching them from shore

A shared sailing tour of the La Maddalena archipelago departing from Cannigione marina, where you board a 14-meter sailboat for eight hours of swimming, sightseeing and meals on the water. The boat stops at the most beautiful bays along the northeast Sardinian coast. You swim in the open water and relax on sun cushions between stops. Lunch and drinks (welcome drink, coffee, tea, bottled water and soda) are prepared fresh on board and included in the price. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sailing and exploring La Maddalena

• Depart from Marina of Cannigione
• Sail along La Maddalena archipelago
• Swim and dive in crystal waters
• Relax on sun cushions aboard
• Enjoy typical Sardinian lunch and welcome drink

The experience

You arrive at Cannigione marina and board the Solevento, a 14-meter sailboat built for small groups. The boat leaves the port and sails northeast along the coast toward the La Maddalena archipelago, stopping at the bays and beaches the operator has chosen for that day: the exact stops depend on wind and sea conditions, but each one is known for clear water and sandy bottom. At each stop, you can dive or swim as long as you want, or stay on board on the sun cushions if you prefer to watch.

Lunch arrives mid-day, freshly prepared on board and built around Sardinian flavors. The operator does not list the menu in advance, so you eat what the kitchen has made that morning. A welcome drink greets you when you step aboard, and coffee and tea are available throughout the day. Bottled water and soda are on hand to refill. The guide moves through the boat and points out the coastline, the islands and the spots where you are swimming. They speak your language if it is English, Spanish, Italian or French.

The eight-hour day means you leave Cannigione in the morning and return by late afternoon, which fits a full day without an overnight. The boat is shared (you will sail with other travelers), and the pace is built around swimming and eating rather than rushing between stops. There is no schedule to keep once you leave the marina. The day unfolds on the water.

What’s included

• Welcome drink.
• lunch freshly prepared on board.
• coffee and tea.
• bottled water and soda.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• eight hours of sailing with multiple swimming stops in the La Maddalena bays.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 26 Mar 2027

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (9 to 85 years) · Child (under 9)

GroupUp to 10

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 refundsNo refund if you cancel.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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Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Solevento Sail

Is this one for you?Book this shared sailing tour if you want a set itinerary with planned stops at the best bays. Choose a private charter instead if you need flexibility to customize your route and timing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 9).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What are the best bays to swim in on the La Maddalena archipelago?

The Solevento stops at the most beautiful bays along the northeast coast, chosen for clear water and sandy bottom, though the exact stops depend on wind and sea conditions that day. You swim at each stop and can stay in the water as long as you want before the boat moves on.

Is lunch included on the sailing tour from Cannigione?

Yes, lunch is freshly prepared on board and included in the price, built around Sardinian flavors. The menu is not set in advance: the kitchen prepares it that morning based on what is available.

How long is the La Maddalena sailing tour?

The tour runs eight hours from departure at Cannigione marina to return in the late afternoon, giving you a full day on the water with multiple swimming stops and time to relax between them.

What drinks and snacks are available on the boat?

A welcome drink, coffee, tea, bottled water and soda are all included and available throughout the day. Lunch is the main meal, served on board.

Can I swim at every stop on the tour?

Yes, you can swim at each stop in the archipelago's bays. You can also stay on the sun cushions on board if you prefer not to swim, and the boat waits while swimmers are in the water.