Cruise the crystalline coves of La Maddalena National Park on a small-group boat tour with lunch, snorkeling, and SUPs. This seven-hour excursion visits natural pools, photographic viewpoints, and secluded swim stops — ideal for swimmers and photographers alike.
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A low-slung rib slides from the Palau pier and the Sardinian sea opens like a clean page — wind and salt in equal measure, cliffs and shoals flickering beyond the spray. On this seven-hour loop through the La Maddalena National Park you move between tiny islands, anchor in natural pools, and step off the boat into water that insists you stay afloat a little longer.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people in average physical condition who can board a small boat and swim in open water.
Wildlife
History
The archipelago has been fished and intermittently inhabited for centuries; Budelli’s famous pink sand has been protected — the beach has been closed to the public since 1994.
Conservation
La Maddalena is a national park with strict regulations to protect marine habitats; visitors are asked to avoid anchoring on seagrass meadows and to use reef-safe products.
Reserve your spot on the La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour with lunch today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early at Pier N.5
Plan transport so you’re at the meeting point 15 minutes early; boarding and safety briefings start promptly at 10:00.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
The Mediterranean sun reflects off water and rock — use high-SPF, reef-safe sunscreen and reapply after swimming.
Use water shoes for rocky shores
Some anchor spots have sharp or uneven stone beaches — lightweight water shoes protect feet and aid traction.
Protect electronics with a dry bag
Waves and swimming make a waterproof pouch or dry bag essential for phones and small cameras.
Swimwear and quick-dry towel
Necessary for repeated swims and drying between stops.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen and hat
Protects skin in intense sun reflected off the water and rocks.
summer
Water shoes
Protects feet when landing on rocky or pebbled shores and on slippery decks.
spring
Light waterproof dry bag
Keeps electronics and small valuables safe during swims and on deck.