Spend a sunlit day aboard a speedboat from Palau to the La Maddalena Archipelago, stopping to swim in Budelli’s natural pools and relax on the white sands of Spargi’s Cala Corsara. This full-day tour pairs easy sea access with local food and skipper-guided routing based on weather.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Aboard a compact speedboat named Tredas you cut away from Pier No. 5 in Palau and the Mediterranean opens like a page in motion — cliffs and scrubbed granite falling into water that shifts from steel to turquoise. The skipper sets a brisk pace toward the archipelago: Budelli’s sheltered natural pools, the shallow boomerang of Cala Soraja, and the white sand of Cala Corsara on Spargi.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–7 hours
Fitness Level
Light fitness: able to step on/off a small boat and swim short distances; long swims not required.
Wildlife
History
The archipelago is part of the Parco Nazionale Arcipelago di La Maddalena and includes historical sites like Garibaldi’s house on Caprera, reflecting 19th-century Italian unification ties.
Conservation
The area is protected under a national park; avoid anchoring on Posidonia seagrass, use reef-safe products, and follow skipper guidance to minimize impact.
Reserve your spot on the Palau or La Maddalena: motorboat tour in the Archipelago today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early in summer
July and August fill parking near Pier No. 5; arriving early secures a spot and smoother boarding.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a hat
The sun reflects off granite and water; broad-spectrum, reef-safe sunscreen protects you and the marine environment.
Pack a snorkel mask and water shoes
Shallow beds and rocky entry points make a mask and water shoes useful for exploring coves like Cala Corsara and Cala Soraja.
Prepare for changing sea conditions
Itinerary and stops can change with weather — bring a light windlayer and consider seasickness meds if sensitive.
Swimwear and quick-dry towel
For swimming in natural pools and drying off between stops.
summer
Mask and snorkel
Allows you to explore clear shallows and seagrass habitats at stops.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen and sun hat
Protects skin during full-day sun exposure while minimizing impact on marine life.
summer
Waterproof dry bag
Keeps phones, documents and a light layer dry on an open boat.