Sunset Aperitif Boat Tour La Maddalena: Spargi Island

Sip Prosecco in a Spargi Island bay as the sun turns the water gold

A 3-hour sunset aperitif cruise through the La Maddalena Archipelago aboard a Maxi RIB, limited to 1–12 passengers, with a stop in one of Spargi Island's most beautiful bays. You get gourmet Sardinian delicacies paired with Prosecco or fine white wine, plus soft drinks, seasonal fruit and snacks. An experienced local skipper leads the boat; the national park entrance fee, safety gear and plush towels are included. Departures run from La Maddalena or Palau between 6 and 9 p.m.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset boat tour and aperitif

• Depart from La Maddalena or Palau
• Cruise to Spargi Island bay
• Stop at beautiful bay of Spargi Island
• Enjoy gourmet Sardinian delicacies and wines
• Watch the sunset over the archipelago
• Return to departure point

The Experience

The boat leaves from either La Maddalena or Palau in the early evening, and the Maxi RIB carries no more than twelve people — small enough that you're not jostled by a crowd, large enough that couples and small groups feel the intimacy without isolation. As you motor out into the archipelago, the skipper knows the waters and the timing; he steers toward Spargi Island's most sheltered bay, where the water sits still and the light starts its shift toward gold. The three-hour window is built around the sunset itself, so you're there when it matters.

Once anchored in the bay, the aperitif comes out: a selection of traditional Sardinian gourmet products — cured meats, cheeses, local specialties — paired with either a bottle of Prosecco or a bottle of fine white wine, shared among your group. Soft drinks, seasonal fresh fruit, sweets and chips round it out. There's no rush; you eat and drink at the pace the evening sets. Snorkeling masks and a stand-up paddle board are available if you want to slip into the water, and plush beach towels are on hand. The restroom is on board, so the logistics don't interrupt the moment.

The skipper is there to navigate and to know the bay — he's local and experienced — but this isn't a narrated tour stop. It's the kind of evening where the place and the light do most of the talking, and you're there to take it in with a glass in hand. Water shoes are available if you choose them at checkout.

What’s included

• Safety equipment and plush beach towels.
• snorkeling masks and a stand-up paddle board available on board.
• gourmet Sardinian delicacies with Prosecco or fine white wine.
• soft drinks, seasonal fresh fruit, sweets and chips.
• experienced local skipper.
• national park entrance fee.
• restroom on board.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Emerald Freedom La Maddalena Private Boat

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided sunset cruise with wine and food included—the skipper navigates while you relax at anchor in La Maddalena, rather than renting your own boat.

Top questions

What's included in the aperitif on the La Maddalena sunset cruise?

The aperitif includes a selection of traditional Sardinian gourmet products paired with either a bottle of Prosecco or a bottle of fine white wine; soft drinks (water, beer, Coca-Cola); seasonal fresh fruit, sweets and chips. The national park entrance fee is also covered.

Where does the boat stop during the sunset cruise?

The Maxi RIB anchors in one of the most beautiful bays of Spargi Island, where you spend the aperitif as the sun sets over the water.

How many people go on each departure of this La Maddalena cruise?

Each cruise is limited to 1 to 12 passengers, keeping the atmosphere intimate and exclusive.

Can I swim or snorkel during the stop at Spargi Island?

Snorkeling masks and a stand-up paddle board are available on board for guests' use during the stop in the bay.

What time do departures leave from La Maddalena or Palau?

Departures are available between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., timed so you're anchored in the bay as the sunset begins.

Is the skipper a local guide, and what language does he speak?

An experienced local skipper with many years of expertise leads the boat and speaks English and Italian.