Private Motorboat Tour: La Maddalena Archipelago with Snorkeling

Three islands, three beaches, one boat, and time to swim as long as you want

A private motorboat tour of the La Maddalena Archipelago takes you to the beaches of Budelli, Santa Maria and Spargi with a live guide in English, Portuguese or Italian. You'll have extended stops for swimming and snorkeling at each island, plus lunch and snorkeling equipment on board. The boat has both outdoor deck space and an interior cabin with a restroom.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore La Maddalena Archipelago by boat

• Board Sfizio IV motorboat
• Visit Budelli Island beach
• Stop for swimming and relaxing
• Visit Isola di Santa Maria beach
• Enjoy snorkeling experiences
• Visit Isola di Spargi beach
• Relax on board with provided amenities

The experience

The Sfizio IV boat operates as a private charter, which means the itinerary and pace are yours to set. You'll visit all three islands of the La Maddalena Archipelago (Budelli, Santa Maria and Spargi) with a stop at each beach. The guide speaks English, Portuguese or Italian and will point out the islands and their features as you cruise between them. The boat itself carries everything you need: snorkeling equipment, lunch, soft drinks, and both outdoor seating on deck and a sheltered interior cabin if the sun or wind gets intense.

Swimming and snorkeling happen at each island, and the long stops mean you're not rushed through the water. You can stay in the sea as long as you want, then dry off on deck or head inside. Lunch is served on board, and the restroom is available throughout the day. The boat's design, open-air upper deck plus covered interior, lets you move between sun and shade without leaving the vessel.

Seven to eight hours is the full day commitment, which leaves room for a morning or evening elsewhere if your schedule is tight. The tour operates year-round and suits swimmers of all levels. Snorkeling gear is provided, so you don't need to bring your own or know how to dive.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• lunch.
• soft drinks.
• use of the boat's restroom.
• a live guide in English, Portuguese or Italian.

Before you book

Lasts 7h–8h, runs every day with no fixed time, from € 1,800 per group, with a live guide in English, Italian and Portuguese, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Italian and Portuguese

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sfizio IV

Is this one for you?At seven to eight hours, the tour fills most of a day but leaves a morning or evening free for other plans in the area. Book this if you want a full immersion in the archipelago's three main beaches without the logistics of arranging separate island hops or hiring a private boat yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Italian and Portuguese.

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 are the three islands we visit on this tour?

Budelli, Santa Maria and Spargi make up the stops. Each island has its own beach, and the boat makes a dedicated stop at each one so you can swim and snorkel in the water around it.

How much time do we actually spend swimming at each beach?

The tour includes long stops for swimming and relaxation at each island, so you're not watching the clock. The exact time depends on conditions and your group's pace, but the stops are built in specifically for extended time in the water.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is provided on board and included in the tour price. You don't need to bring gear or have prior snorkeling experience.

What's the boat like, is there shade or shelter if I need a break from the sun?

The Sfizio IV has both outdoor deck space and an internal cabin, so you can move between sun and shade throughout the day. A restroom is also on board for your use.

Does the tour include food and drinks?

Lunch and soft drinks (soda and pop) are included on board. Breakfast is not, so eat before you arrive.