Maddalena Archipelago Catamaran Tour Snorkel & Swim

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Duration8h

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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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller 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.