Spend a morning diving two of Sardinia’s most protected marine areas: La Maddalena and the Lavezzi islets. Guided two-tank dives explore posidonia meadows, granite walls, and abundant Mediterranean life — all launched from Palau with a light Italian breakfast on board.
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The boat eases off Palau’s quay and the coastline shrinks to a line of pink granite; salt and diesel mix in the air while the skipper points toward the islands. Within an hour the water goes from green to a clear Mediterranean blue, and the first descent drops into meadows of Posidonia where groupers and barracudas patrol like slow, curious sentries.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness; able to carry gear and perform two dives with surface interval. Good buoyancy control recommended.
Wildlife
History
The La Maddalena Archipelago was designated a national park in the 1990s to protect its unique marine and coastal ecosystems; many islets show both maritime and military heritage from past centuries.
Conservation
Both archipelagos are protected marine areas with anchoring restrictions and fishing limits; avoid touching coral, finning over seagrass, and use reef-safe products to minimize impact.
Reserve your spot on the Scuba diving in Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago and Lavezzi today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Certification required
Bring proof of an Open Water Diver (OWD) certification and any recent medical clearance; rental gear is available but certification is mandatory.
Watch the currents
Ask your guide about channel currents — they choose sites each day to match wind and sea conditions and may adjust plans accordingly.
Protect the seagrass
Use only permitted anchorage spots and avoid finning over posidonia meadows to prevent damage to critical habitat.
Surface marker buoy
Carry or rent an SMB for the safety stop and boat pickup, especially in busy or choppy conditions.
Dive computer
Tracks depth and no-decompression limits more accurately than a watch and dive table.
3–5mm wetsuit
Spring water can be cool (16–20°C); a thicker suit keeps you comfortable during two dives.
spring
Mask and fins
Well-fitting mask and fins improve air efficiency and comfort underwater; rentals are available but fit matters.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin on deck while minimizing harm to marine life and posidonia meadows.
summer