7 Sardinia National Park Tours Worth Booking

1.La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,980 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $59Our pick

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring La Maddalena Archipelago by boat from Palau or La Maddalena. A multilingual guide, often Claudia, explains the islands while you swim at Budelli, relax at Santa Maria and Cala Granara, see Spiaggia Rosa from the water, and shop in La Maddalena.

“We had a great day! Nice boat and our guide was very enthusiastic, she spoke 4 languages. The trip was beautiful, we saw a lot of nice beaches. Stops at two of them, a natural pool and Maddalena. Absolute value for money”

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2.1-Catamaran tour to the Maddalena Archipelago from Cannigione

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,248 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Spend about eight hours aboard a small catamaran from Cannigione with a crew that may include Luca, Barbara, Alessio, or Francesco. Expect three swim stops, snorkeling, Sardinian food, Vermentino, beer, myrtle liqueur, and scenic bays around Spargi, Budelli, Razzoli, and Santa Maria.

“The boat staff were very friendly and helpful. The islands were beautiful. The experience was completely unforgettable!”

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3.Sailboat tour from PALAU to the Maddalena Archipelago.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 952 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $107

From Palau, sail with a small crew through La Maddalena National Park and Spargi. You’ll see Pink Beach from the water, swim in sheltered coves, snorkel, and eat Sardinian food with Vermentino, beer, coffee, and myrtle liqueur. Crews may include Giuseppe, Simone, Claudia, Alberto, or other rotating skippers.

“The people on the boat threw all the food waste from the day trip into the water. All the guests saw it and were disgusted. I didn’t feel good going on a boat tour of pristine waters when I was contributing to polluting the waters.”

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4.Luxury catamaran from Porto Rafael-Palau to the Maddalena Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 751 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend 7 to 8 hours aboard a small catamaran from Punta Sardegna, visiting Spargi, Budelli’s Pink Beach, Porto della Madonna, Razzoli, and Santa Maria. Expect a maximum of 12 people, swimming stops, snorkeling gear, Sardinian food, Vermentino wine, and an attentive crew such as Alberto and Alex.

“Everything was perfect! The boat was very comfortable, the captain and first mate were welcoming and available. The sights and stops (3) were unbelievable.”

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5.Boat trip La Maddalena Archipelago – Departure from Palau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 499 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $63

From Palau, cruise through La Maddalena Archipelago with multilingual guide Claudia, swim near Santa Maria, view Spiaggia Rosa, visit Cala Corsara, and explore La Maddalena town. The boat carries up to 170 people, with restrooms, a snack bar, and several beach stops.

“Beaux arrêts mais pas suffisamment de temps et perte de temps à l’heure du déjeuner alors que nous pourrions passer plus de temps à la madalena afin de déjeuner sur place par exemple. Sinon bon rapport qualité/prix mais bateau avec beaucoup de monde et certains membres du personnel ne sont pas agréables du tout.”

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6.2-Catamaran tour from Cannigione to the Maddalena Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 446 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about eight hours aboard a catamaran with Alberto, Valerio, Alessio, or another Sardinia Sailing Tour crew member. Swim at Spargi, photograph Budelli’s protected Pink Beach, explore Porto della Madonna, and enjoy lunch, drinks, and snorkeling gear for up to 12 people.

“We had the most lovely time with Alberto and Pietro, who absolutely spoiled us. The beaches were amazing, pasta delicious, and we had plenty of space on the boat despite 11 attendees. We would definitely recommend this tour, the day was one of our favorites of the trip. Would not miss.”

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7.Snorkeling marine protected area Tavolara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Join DST Sardegna for a four-hour boat trip through Tavolara’s protected waters. Guides such as Daniel, Sandra, Ada, Sabina, and Lucio help with snorkeling at the Crisso wreck, Molara’s natural pools, Tavolara, or Punta Spalmatore. Equipment, a flotation vest, and a snack are included.

“Superbe expérience de snockling dans des lieux magnifiques. Les guides étaient chaleureux et attentionnés, de quoi passer un merveilleux moment.”

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