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Maddalena Archipelago Catamaran Tour Snorkel & Swim
Maddalena Archipelago Catamaran Tour Snorkel & Swim★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (1,530)8hA 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.Is it for me?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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfrom€ 109View ›
Dolphin watching tour from Golfo Aranci: Bottlenose dolphins
Dolphin watching tour from Golfo Aranci: Bottlenose dolphins★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (1,294)1h 30mA dolphin watching boat tour departing from Golfo Aranci in Sardinia that navigates the waters between Capo Figari and the island of Figarolo, where bottlenose dolphins have lived for over a decade. A guide in your language explains the dolphins' behavior and habits as the boat approaches the fish farm that draws them to feed. The tour runs 90 minutes and includes mineral water and iced tea on board.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to watch dolphins in their natural habitat without arranging a boat or guide yourself—the fixed departure times and on-board narration mean you show up and the rest is set. The year-round presence of the dolphin pod in these specific waters is what makes high sighting chances possible.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −19%from€ 35View ›
La Maddalena Sailing Tour from Palau: Pink Beach & Snorkeling
La Maddalena Sailing Tour from Palau: Pink Beach & Snorkeling★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (1,143)7h–8hYou sail from Palau through the La Maddalena Archipelago with a skipper who adjusts the route based on weather and sea conditions. You'll pass the protected pink beach, anchor in a turquoise swimming pool for lunch and snorkeling, and stop at islands like Spargi and Budelli. Lunch, wine, snorkeling equipment, and all drinks are included; you return to port around 5:30pm.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the water without the crowds of a big tour boat—the small group size and the skipper's flexibility to chase good conditions mean you're actually sailing, not just being transported between photo stops.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 99View ›
La Maddalena Boat Tour: Swim Stops & Chef’s Pasta from Palau
La Maddalena Boat Tour: Swim Stops & Chef’s Pasta from Palau★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (1,116)7hYou’ll board at Palau and sail through La Maddalena’s islands with a friendly local crew—swimming in Spargi’s clear water, seeing Budelli’s pink beach up close, and eating fresh pasta cooked by the onboard chef. Expect laughter, salty air, and real Sardinian flavors—plus time to relax or chat with fellow travelers as you float between turquoise bays.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −19%from€ 53View ›
La Maddalena boat tour from Palau: Swim at Pink Beach
La Maddalena boat tour from Palau: Swim at Pink Beach★★★★★★★★★★ 4.40 (1,054)7hA full-day boat tour of the La Maddalena archipelago departing from Palau at 10:30am, visiting Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria and either the mother island's town centre or Caprera's Cala Coticcio. The tour includes live commentary in English, Spanish, Italian or French, and stops for swimming and beach time at each island; a €5 landing fee per person applies, payable in cash at check-in. Two itineraries let you choose between exploring shops and ice cream in La Maddalena town or swimming in the natural aquarium at Tahiti beach.Is it for me?Book Tour 1 if you want to explore the mother island's town centre and shops; choose Maxi Tour 2 if your priority is a final swim in the natural aquarium at Cala Coticcio instead. The itinerary you pick determines your last stop, so the choice depends on whether you'd rather walk and browse or spend more time in the water.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom€ 50View ›
Sardinia Maddalena Catamaran: Bays, Pink Beach & Lunch
Sardinia Maddalena Catamaran: Bays, Pink Beach & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (938)7h–8hYou’ll board a luxury catamaran in Porto Rafael or Palau, gliding through the Maddalena Archipelago’s wildest bays and beaches. Swim or snorkel in Spargi’s clear water, snap photos of Budelli’s rare Pink Beach, then share a Sardinian lunch with local wine on deck. It’s slow travel—the kind where you notice every taste, color, and bit of laughter drifting over the waves.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 169View ›
Maddalena Archipelago Sailing Tour from Santa Teresa
Maddalena Archipelago Sailing Tour from Santa Teresa★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (859)7h–8hYou sail from Santa Teresa di Gallura through the Maddalena Archipelago for seven hours, stopping to swim and snorkel at Spargi, Budelli, Razzoli and Santa Maria. Lunch and drinks are included on board. The captain adjusts the route for wind and weather, so each day is slightly different. Return by late afternoon.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see the Maddalena Archipelago under sail rather than by motorboat, with time to swim and snorkel at each stop instead of a rushed schedule — the small group size and flexible routing mean you're not following a fixed timetable, which is what makes the day feel less like a tour and more like a day on the water.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 109View ›
Maddalena Archipelago Snorkeling Catamaran Tour with Lunch
Maddalena Archipelago Snorkeling Catamaran Tour with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (759)8hA full-day catamaran snorkeling tour departing from Palau that visits four islands of the Maddalena Archipelago — Spargi, Budelli, Razzoli and Santa Maria — with a live guide in English or Italian, snorkel equipment, lunch and drinks included. The boat stops at named bays where you enter the water to snorkel, passes the famous Pink Beach (a protected natural monument you view from the boat), and anchors in the Madonna lagoon, a crystalline natural pool between three islands where designated coves allow swimming and snorkeling. Weather may shift the exact stops, but the route stays within the same protected marine park.Is it for me?Choose the Palau departure if you are staying on the north coast; choose Maddalena if you are based on the islands themselves. Either way, the catamaran's wider hull and included snorkel gear mean you spend the day moving between named bays and reefs instead of managing logistics or renting equipment at each stop.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 99View ›
Olbia Kayak Tour: Cala Moresca, Figarolo & Dolphins with Aperitif
Olbia Kayak Tour: Cala Moresca, Figarolo & Dolphins with Aperitif★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (553)3hYou paddle from a transparent beach near Olbia, stop to snorkel in Cala Moresca's seabed, then kayak to Figarolo island for a Sardinian aperitif and a real chance to spot dolphins near a fish farm. A beginner-friendly morning or afternoon that includes all gear, a pre-departure lesson, and a guide who knows these waters because they're home.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to paddle Sardinia's quietest coves without arranging transport or equipment — the guides are locals and the route is built around calm water and a real chance at dolphins. Expect a full morning or afternoon on the water with a swim and snorkel included; that's what makes the distance to Figarolo manageable and the aperitif feel earned.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 45View ›
La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour from Palau - Six Islands
La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour from Palau - Six Islands★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (545)7hYou board in Palau and spend a full day island-hopping through the La Maddalena Archipelago with five scheduled stops: two beach landings at Santa Maria and Spargi, a scenic pass by Rosa and Cala Corsara, a swimming break at Budelli's natural pools, and a walking hour on La Maddalena island itself. A multilingual guide narrates the route, and the boat includes a restroom for the day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main islands of the La Maddalena Archipelago in one day without arranging your own boat or navigating between stops—the fixed itinerary and multilingual guide handle both, leaving you to swim and explore.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom€ 58View ›
Maddalena Archipelago: Catamaran Tour & Pink Beach Snorkel
Maddalena Archipelago: Catamaran Tour & Pink Beach Snorkel★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (528)8hYou board a catamaran at Cannigione and spend the day anchored in three of the Maddalena Archipelago's most protected bays, snorkelling at Spargi, viewing the Pink Beach from the water, and swimming in the Port of the Madonna lagoon. Lunch, snorkelling equipment, and all drinks are included; the boat returns to port by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Maddalena Archipelago's main islands and swim in protected bays without arranging your own boat—the fixed schedule and included equipment mean you arrive, board, and spend the day in the water without logistics.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 109View ›
Maddalena Archipelago Catamaran Tour from Palau with Lunch
Maddalena Archipelago Catamaran Tour from Palau with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (528)7h 30mA full-day catamaran tour from Palau visits the Maddalena Archipelago's most protected islands and beaches, with swimming and snorkeling stops, a morning aperitif of local products, and lunch cooked on board. The boat departs around 9:45am and returns around 5:30pm. The itinerary shifts with weather and sea conditions to keep navigation safe, and a live guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian. No-fish and vegetarian lunch options are available if requested at booking.Is it for me?The boat leaves from Palau harbor in the morning, so if you are staying in Palau or can reach it by 9:45am without a rental car, the tour handles the rest—transport, lunch, drinks and the route all settle on the boat. If you are based elsewhere on the island and do not have a car, you will need to arrange your own way to Palau or book a separate transfer.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 119View ›
La Maddalena Sailing: 16m Boat, Pink Beach & Snorkeling
La Maddalena Sailing: 16m Boat, Pink Beach & Snorkeling★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (501)8hYou board a 16-meter sailing boat from La Maddalena or Palau and spend the day anchored at three island bays — Spargi, Pink Beach (Budelli), and Razzoli — with snorkeling gear included and time to swim in each. Lunch and a Sardinian aperitif are served on board, along with wine tasting and Mirto liquor. The boat returns to the same boarding point by late afternoon, and the route adjusts for weather safety.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Maddalena Archipelago's three most striking islands and swim in multiple bays without arranging your own boat or timing the stops yourself — the sailing schedule and included snorkeling gear mean you arrive ready to go in.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 109View ›
Cagliari Boat Tour: 5 Swim Stops & Snorkeling with Aperitif
Cagliari Boat Tour: 5 Swim Stops & Snorkeling with Aperitif★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (480)3hYou board a wooden gozzo with up to eleven other people and spend a half day moving between five coves—Cala Bernat, Sella del Diavolo, Cala Fighera, Calamosca, and Poetto—with snorkeling gear provided at each stop. Between swims, you drift past the largest tower in the gulf and a natural cave accessible only by sea. At the final stop, the boat serves a Sardinian aperitif of local cheese, cold cuts, and vermentino wine. The skipper speaks three languages, and you don't have to arrange transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to swim in five different coves without arranging your own boat, finding snorkeling gear, or deciding how long to stay at each stop—the fixed itinerary and small group size handle all of that, leaving you to float and look around.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-10%from€ 49View ›
Cagliari food tour: Sardinian specialties with local guide
Cagliari food tour: Sardinian specialties with local guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (462)3hA 3-hour food tour through Cagliari led by a local guide who stops at five carefully chosen spots—a bakery, charcuterie shop, traditional restaurant, street food vendor and historic café—where you taste pastries, cured meats, a Sardinian first course, iconic pizza and coffee that add up to a full meal. The guide speaks English and Italian, explains the stories behind each dish, and keeps groups small so everyone gets personal attention.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're new to Cagliari and want to eat the way locals do without spending the afternoon researching restaurants and menus. The small group size and a guide who knows the city's food culture means you taste authentic dishes in places that matter to the neighborhood, not just to tourists—and you learn why each one does.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −30%from€ 64View ›
Cagliari Underground Tour: 3 Sites & WWII Shelter
Cagliari Underground Tour: 3 Sites & WWII Shelter★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (426)2hYou descend into three separate underground spaces in Cagliari: a WWII-era tunnel lit by candlelight, a crypt with layers of history, and Roman ruins still bearing their original paving. A bilingual guide leads you through each site, entry fees are covered, and the walk between locations keeps the pace varied. Plan for two to three hours total, with sections both below and above ground.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Cagliari's hidden layers without arranging entry to multiple sites separately. The tour involves real tunnels and underground passages, so skip it if you're claustrophobic or have mobility concerns; otherwise, expect a moderate walk with plenty of time to absorb each space.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefrom€ 30View ›
La Maddalena archipelago tour: Four island stops, seven hours
La Maddalena archipelago tour: Four island stops, seven hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.65 (416)7hA seven-hour boat tour of La Maddalena archipelago from Palau includes four long stops: Cala Corsara beach on Spargi island, the Pink Beach and Natural Pools of Budelli, and the historic center of La Maddalena town. The modern vessel Riviera Di Gallura carries a live guide in English or Italian and has a restroom on board; the operator has run this route for over 40 years.Is it for me?Spend your morning island-hopping across La Maddalena's four best beaches and anchorages with a structured itinerary and long stops for swimming, exploring, and relaxing—no logistics to handle yourself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −30%from€ 50View ›
La Maddalena Archipelago Catamaran Tour 3 Islands
La Maddalena Archipelago Catamaran Tour 3 Islands★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (406)7h 30mA full-day catamaran tour from Santa Teresa di Gallura sails through La Maddalena Archipelago with stops at Spargi, Budelli and Razzoli islands for swimming and snorkeling. The Lagoon 400 carries a maximum of 12 passengers and includes a fresh seafood lunch prepared on board, local aperitif, wine and beer. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian, and the itinerary may shift based on weather and sea conditions.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian, so book the language that matches your group. The fixed three-island route and on-board meal mean the day holds together even if weather shifts which island comes first—you get all three stops and lunch no matter what the sea decides.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfrom€ 149View ›
Tavolara & Molara Boat Tour: Snorkeling & Sardinian Aperitif
Tavolara & Molara Boat Tour: Snorkeling & Sardinian Aperitif★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (373)4hYou board at Olbia Marina and visit four snorkeling spots across the Tavolara Marine Protected Area, including Molara's natural pools and the Ear of Ulysses cave. A naturalist guide leads the group, equipment is provided, and a mid-day aperitif with Sardinian products is included. The boat returns to Olbia by early afternoon, with the exact stops adjusted for weather and sea conditions.Is it for me?Book this if you want multiple snorkeling spots without arranging your own boat or gear — the four stops and the naturalist guide mean you're seeing the best of the Marine Protected Area in one morning, and the fixed schedule gets you back by lunch.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom€ 70View ›
Cagliari: Electric Bike Tour Through Castello, Villanova & Stampace
Cagliari: Electric Bike Tour Through Castello, Villanova & Stampace★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (362)2hYou’ll roll through Cagliari’s historic quarters on an electric bike with a local guide who knows every hidden alley and story. Expect easy climbs to Castello’s views, coffee breaks in Villanova, stops at shrines and museums, plus time to breathe in sea air and city life along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%from€ 47View ›
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