SARDINIA
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The 10 most popular cruises & boat tours in Sardinia. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Full-day boat tour of La Maddalena Archipelago from Palau or La Maddalena with Budelli, Santa Maria and swim stops for $59.
“We had a great time that day. The weather was still beautiful for October. We had several stops where we could swim. And onboard we enjoyed the ordered pasta which you can buy before lunch time. 10/10”
A full-day small-group catamaran through Sardinia’s La Maddalena islands: protected beaches, snorkel time, and lunch with Vermentino onboard.
“Our guides Lucca and his assistant were brilliant. Worked extremely hard and served us all day long. A fun and enjoying day.”
Small-group sailing from Palau to La Maddalena in Sardinia with swimming stops, snorkeling at Spargi, and lunch with Vermentino wine.
“Lara and Alessandro were absolutely wonderful in making this the best day for us! We had an unforgettable experience exploring with them and enjoying the peaceful beauty of the coast. We made 3 stops at 3 different beaches, ate delicious snacks and freshly prepared lunch, and even go to ride on the front of the…”
Luxury catamaran day trip from Palau to Sardinia’s Maddalena Archipelago, with snorkeling stops, Pink Beach photos, and an all-inclusive lunch.
“Roberto and Agustino were very hospitable and really made our tour so enjoyable. The food was great. We had a lovely time exploring the archipelago and snorkeling.”
Full-day guided boat tour from Palau through La Maddalena Archipelago, with stops at Budelli, Spargi, Spaggia Rosa and swimming.
“The guide was absolutely fantastic I was amazed at how she could switch so effortlessly between languages.”
8-hour catamaran day from Arzachena to Spargi, Budelli’s Pink Beach, and Porto della Madonna with snorkeling, lunch, and Vermentino.
“Captain Allesio, first mate Nicolo and even Pamela who helped to board were all incredible! The food was good and plentiful as were the drinks. The catamaran was comfortable and had plenty of room for 10 of us. The spectacular scenery was breathtaking. A once in a lifetime experience!”
Full-day Sardinia catamaran from Cannigione to Spargi, Budelli’s Pink Beach photo stop, Porto della Madonna, and Razzoli/Santa Maria.
“It was an amazing day! Francesco and Lorenzo were amazing, they cooked delicious food for us, provided us with a lot of prosecco, personal DJ sets and last but not least unbelievable views. We had 3 stops for swimming, but Piscine di Budelli was my favorite, true heaven on earth.”
A 4-stop Cagliari boat tour with swimming time at coves and pools, possible dolphin sightings, and an entertaining skipper on a small boat in English.
“Vergeet vooral ook niet te gaan zwemmen! Giannie heeft duikbrillen en geniet van de vele vissen onder je”
Small-group RIB tour around Tavolara with frequent snorkeling stops and a Sardinian aperitif, departing from Olbia.
“A wonderful morning/afternoon spent on a small boat tour with Gabriele! We got to explore 3 different places and snorkel around in each. Gabriele also provided some good information on the area while we were boating. It was mid-June and we did go in the water but it was slightly chilly!”
Full-day cruise along Baunei’s coast in Sardinia with Grotta del Fico, Piscine di Venere, and several swim stops.
“Overpriced. And they try to up-sale you all along the trip. They blocked the front of the ship and they ask you this is VIP section and you can pat 10 euro to sit there. We paid 75 euro and they wanted to milk you down to the bone.”
