Costa Smeralda Boat Tour: Hybrid Boat, Swim Stops & AperitifYou board a hybrid boat at Palau's Tourist Port and spend a half-day sailing the Costa Smeralda with a skipper and up to eleven other people. You swim at two beaches — Grande Pevero and Liscia Ruja — pass Bear Rock and Cala di Volpe, and return with a Sardinian aperitif on board. The quiet engine and small group size mean you're not competing for space or fighting engine noise the whole time.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Costa Smeralda sights and two proper swim stops in a half-day without arranging your own boat or timing — the hybrid engine and small group size are what make the difference between a crowded afternoon and a quiet one.
La Maddalena Sailing Tour: Swim, Island Lunch & SnorkelingYou’ll sail from Palau through La Maddalena’s wild blue waters with a small group and local captain—swimming at Cala di Santa Maria, walking Budelli’s pink beach, sharing homemade snacks and Sardinian lunch on deck with wine and laughter. Expect salty hair, sun-warmed skin, and those quiet moments that stay long after you’re back on land.
Snorkeling in Palau: 8-guest sailing tripA full-day sailing trip from Palau through La Maddalena Archipelago with snorkeling stops at 2–3 coves including Piscine di Budelli, Razzoli, and Santa Maria. You board a 12-meter boat (maximum 8 passengers) at 9:30am, sail to protected anchorages where you swim and snorkel, and return around 5pm. The captain holds both US and Italian commercial licenses and has sailed worldwide for over 25 years. A high-quality aperitif with prosecco, local cheese and salami is served on board; you can bring your own lunch and use the onboard ice box.Is it for me?The boat leaves at 9:30am and you're back by 5pm, so plan for a full day on the water. The smaller 8-passenger limit means less crowding at the snorkeling stops, which matters if you want room to move in the coves without jostling other swimmers.
La Maddalena boat tour from Baia Sardinia: Islands and beachesA daily boat tour of the La Maddalena Archipelago leaves Baia Sardinia at 9:15 a.m. (or La Maddalena dock at 11 a.m.) and spends the day island-hopping with swimming breaks at Spargi, Budelli and Santa Maria, plus a photo stop at the protected Spiaggia Rosa. The boat carries an English or Italian-speaking guide, a bar, a sun deck and shaded seating; transport and VAT are included. Weekend departures visit Cala Coticcio instead of Santa Maria.Is it for me?Choose the 9:15 departure from Baia Sardinia if you want the full day and don't mind an early start, or pick the 11 a.m. boat from La Maddalena dock if you'd rather sleep in and still catch the afternoon swimming stops. Weekend dates visit different islands, so book the day that matches which beaches you want to see.
