Maddalena Archipelago Catamaran Tour Snorkel & Swim

Pink Beach, turquoise bays, and eight hours on the water with snorkeling gear and a full meal

A full-day catamaran tour departing from Cannigione at 9:45 takes you through the Maddalena Archipelago to photograph the protected Pink Beach, snorkel in the transparent waters around Spargi, and swim in the Port of the Madonna's natural pools. The boat includes a morning aperitif with Sardinian products, lunch with fresh fish (vegetarian option available), white wine, beer, coffee and snorkeling equipment. You return by 17:30. The itinerary may shift based on weather and sea conditions to keep the boat safe.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran tour of Maddalena Archipelago

• Depart from Cannigione at 9:45 AM
• View Pink Beach from boat
• Stop at Spargi Island for snorkeling and swimming
• Visit Port of the Madonna for swimming and beach time
• Swim, snorkel, or relax in scenic bay
• Enjoy typical Sardinian aperitif on board
• Have lunch with pasta and fresh fish or vegetarian option
• Drink white wine, beer, and eat fresh fruit
• Conclude with traditional desserts and Sardinian liqueur
• Return to Cannigione around 5:30 PM

The experience

The catamaran leaves Cannigione in the morning and heads straight into the Maddalena Archipelago, a protected marine park where the water shifts through shades of turquoise most of the year. Your first stop is the Pink Beach on Budelli: a coral-colored stretch of sand you photograph from the boat rather than walk on, since the island is closed to visitors. The granite formations around the cove and the intensity of the sea's color are what make it worth the detour. You stay on deck and take in the view.

The boat then anchors at Spargi for the first real swim and snorkel. The water here is so clear that the white sand bottom is visible from the surface, and the bay is shallow enough that you can wade to the beach or stay in deeper water depending on what you want. Snorkeling gear is provided. After Spargi, you move to the Port of the Madonna: a natural swimming pool between Budelli, Razzoli and Santa Maria where some coves allow swimming and others are roped off to protect the seabed. A final stop gives you time to snorkel or simply float and watch the landscape.

Food and drink arrive throughout the day. A morning aperitif with typical Sardinian products sets the tone, followed by lunch prepared on board: pasta with fresh fish is the standard, though you can request a vegetarian or no-fish option when you reserve. White wine (Vermentino), beer, soft drinks, water, coffee and a traditional myrtle liqueur round out the meal. The boat returns to Cannigione by mid-afternoon, around 17:30.

What’s included

• A morning aperitif with Sardinian products.
• lunch with pasta and fresh fish (or a vegetarian alternative if requested at booking).
• Vermentino white wine, beer, soft drinks and bottled water.
• coffee and tea.
• a traditional Sardinian myrtle liqueur.
• snorkeling equipment.

Before you book

Lasts 8h, from € 149 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jul 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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 Sardinia Sailing Tour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a full day on the water with multiple snorkeling stops and a meal included, and you're comfortable in a group setting on a shared catamaran. The fixed schedule and all-in pricing mean the day is arranged. You show up at the dock, and the boat handles the rest.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3).

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 is the Pink Beach and why can't we swim there?

The Pink Beach on Budelli is a coral-colored sand beach inside the Maddalena geomarine National Park, protected because of its unique natural value. Swimming and walking on the beach are not allowed to preserve it, so you photograph it from the boat and move on to the snorkeling stops.

How much time do we actually spend in the water snorkeling?

The tour runs eight hours total, with multiple stops for swimming and snorkeling: at Spargi, the Port of the Madonna, and a final bay. The exact time in the water depends on how long you choose to stay at each stop and how the captain adjusts the schedule for weather and sea conditions.

Is lunch included, and can I request a vegetarian meal?

Lunch is included and prepared on board, with pasta and fresh fish as the standard. You can request a vegetarian or no-fish option when you make your reservation. The crew cannot accommodate other dietary restrictions or intolerances on the boat.

Do we need to bring our own snorkeling gear?

No, snorkeling equipment is provided on board.