Palau Island Hopping Tours: 15 to Book

1.La Maddalena Archipelago Day Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,291 reviews · 7 hours · from $59Our pick

From Palau, spend seven hours aboard Motonave Petagus visiting Spargi, Santa Maria, Budelli’s natural pools, Rosa Beach, and La Maddalena town. An English- and Italian-speaking crew handles the route, with swimming stops, a snack bar, and lunch available to buy. Arrive early for outdoor seating.

“The trip was very nice and the whole experience was very pleasant! I would like to have more time in La Maddalena port cause we only got 1 hour !”

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2.La Maddalena Archipelago 4 Stops Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,736 reviews · 1 day · from $65

Spend about eight hours aboard the Lady Luna 3, a new 150-seat boat, visiting Budelli, Santa Maria, Spargi, and La Maddalena. Swim near Budelli, relax on sandy beaches, stroll through La Maddalena town, and hear live commentary in English, Italian, French, or Spanish. Bring cash for the €5 park fee and your own lunch if preferred.

“Really professional team. Good quality boat. Really recommend this company!”

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3.La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour with Pasta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,510 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

Spend seven hours aboard the red Jasmine 3, cruising from Palau to Santa Maria, Budelli, Spargi, and La Maddalena. You get beach time, clear-water swims, live commentary in Italian and English, and pasta with mussels and prawns. Crew members such as Maurizio and Luca may add music and light entertainment on some departures.

“The tour was wonderful. We saw beautiful islands and magnificent beaches. And at the end, we strolled through the charming La Madalena. The boat was very safe. The staff is polite, organized and well prepared. They offered a delicious lunch with pasta and fresh seafood. Several children and babies on board traveled safely. I definitely recommend this tour.”

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4.La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour with 4 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,470 reviews · 1 day · from $66

Spend seven hours aboard Delfino Tours’ modern Corsara, sailing from Palau to four archipelago highlights. Swim at Spargi and Budelli, see Spiaggia Rosa from the water, walk La Maddalena town, and buy pasta, snacks, and drinks onboard. The multilingual crew speaks Italian, English, Spanish, and French.

“We really enjoyed the food, as well as the friendliness and professionalism of the staff. The variety of the program was also a big plus.”

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5.Archipelago Sailing Ship Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 903 reviews · 7 hours · from $77

Spend seven hours aboard a vintage motorsailer visiting Budelli, Santa Maria, and Spargi. A multilingual guide, including Letizia on many departures, explains the archipelago while you swim from the boat, reach sandy beaches by tender, and buy pasta, crepes, and drinks onboard. Bring cash, swimwear, a towel, and something warm for the ride home.

“It was a little bit chaotic at first because it was very windy but we had so much fun. The crew was amazing, so sweet and reassuring. The beaches were also beautiful. Je recommande chaudement !”

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6.4-hour RIB tour of the archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 399 reviews · 4 hours · from $56Best value

Set out from Palau or La Maddalena for four hours among the archipelago’s clear coves and granite islands. Your skipper, often Enzo or Julio, chooses stops around sea conditions, including Budelli, Spargi, Razzoli, and Cala Coticcio. Expect four short swim or beach stops, snorkeling gear, shade, and a small group rather than a packed excursion boat.

“Very nice trip despite the windy conditions. Guide was very knowledgeable and captain made it very well. Definitely recommend it!”

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7.Riviera di Gallura_Excursions La Maddalena Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · 1 day · from $58

Sail from Palau on Riviera di Gallura’s green boat for a full day among Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, and La Maddalena. You get four substantial stops, including Cala Corsara, Budelli’s natural pools, a swim near Santa Maria, and time in La Maddalena’s old center. English, French, Italian, and Spanish support is available, though some announcements may be in Italian only.

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8.La Maddalena Archipelago Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 151 reviews · from $90

Set out from Palau on the red Jasmine 2 for a seven-hour cruise through La Maddalena, Spargi, Budelli, and Santa Maria. Swim at Cala Soraya and Cala Granara, visit Budelli’s natural pools, stop near Spiaggia Rosa, and enjoy Sardinian antipasti, pasta, soft drinks, and alcohol. Italian and English commentary is provided.

“Its was amazing! Each of the crew was really nice! Thanks Captain Claudio, thanks John and Victor! You were amazing! I couldn’t recommend this crew enough! I had an incredible and unforgettable experience! Thanks again!”

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9.La Maddalena Archipelago Sailing Tour with Lunch from Palau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Spend about seven hours sailing from Palau with a maximum of 14 people. Swim at Cala di Santa Maria and Cala Granara, visit Budelli by dinghy, see Spiaggia Rosa, and enjoy aperitivo, lunch, wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, and dessert. English-speaking crew members such as Yuri, Ines, Andre, and Samuel lead the day.

“We had a beautiful day of sailing and swimming/snorkeling and Andre and Ilia were great hosts. Knowledgeable friendly and very helpful. Food and drinks were excellent too. We would highly recommend.”

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10.Sailing La Maddalena Archipelago with a USCG licensed captain.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $181

Meet Captain Italo at Palau harbor for an eight-hour sail aboard his 12-meter boat. You’ll reach Spargi, Budelli, Cala Santa Maria, and Razzoli, with time for swimming and snorkeling, a prosecco aperitif, and local salami and cheese. Lunch is yours to bring and store in the onboard fridge.

“A lovely sail in the archipelago with Italo, beautiful beaches, fantastic aperitif and all with the calm serenity of a sail boat. Would recommend.”

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11.Maddalena Archipelago: Full-Day Sailboat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 55 reviews · from $136

Set out aboard the nine-person sailboat Bellatrix from Palau or La Maddalena. Your captain takes you to Spargi’s turquoise coves, the dog-shaped Mady rock, Soraya and Granara bays, and possibly the natural pools at Madonna port. Expect swimming, sailing instruction, snorkeling, pasta with fish, local cheese, crisp bread, wine, and Italian or English guidance.

“Everything was perfect, a wonderful experience to be repeated!!!!”

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12.Catamaran tour in La Maddalena Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $133

Spend eight hours aboard a Lagoon catamaran with skipper-led stops around Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, Razzoli, or Caprera. Swim, snorkel, and eat a Sardinian lunch with local fish, Vermentino, fruit, sweets, and Mirto. Nicolas and Alessio have been praised for their friendly care, though snorkeling gear is not included.

“Great trip with very nice stops at beaches that are not accessible from land. Nicolas and Alessio were very nice, funny and hospitable. Great recommendation!”

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13.Wooden Boat Tour to La Maddalena Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $128

From Palau, you’ll spend eight hours aboard a vintage wooden gozzo with a skipper and up to nine other guests. The route changes with the wind, with possible stops at Spargi, Budelli, Caprera, Santa Maria, and Razzoli. Swim from the boat, use the snorkel gear or SUP, and enjoy a fresh local fish lunch, drinks, coffee, and homemade cake.

“Fantastic experience, one the best of our trip to Sardegna ! Enzo is an amazing guide and cook, his boat is just the right size and very comfortable to welcome a small group of people. He will take you to the best beaches and tell you everything about the area, even its little secrets 😉 The lunch was also a highlight of the day as everything is local and fresh (unforgettable gamberis !). A special thank you also to Matteo his young son who assisted him very profesionnally throughout the day to offer us the best tour around the Magdalena’s islands. We definitely recommand !Read more”

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14.personalized boat tour to visit Maddalena Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $124

Join Athena Sail in Palau for a six-hour maxi rib tour of the Maddalena Archipelago. With no more than nine participants, your skipper plans the route around weather, sea conditions, and your interests. Expect four or five stops for swimming, snorkeling, and beach time around Spargi, Budelli, Razzoli, and Santa Maria. Giaime is one guide associated with this personal, friendly style of tour.

“Une expérience superbe, personnalisée et au feeling de chaque personne. Nous avons beaucoup rigolé à bord, avec des anecdotes particulières. Notre guide était vraiment super, je le recommande à 100% ! Une expérience coûteuse au premier abord qui permet d’être dans un bateau privatif avec maximum 8 personnes, et un guide personnalisé ! De quoi fuir les touristes en pagailles et les gros bateaux … 🛥️”

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15.daily sailing tour archipelago La Maddalena

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · from $169

Set sail with Filippo, Luigi, and their crew from Palau or northern La Maddalena. This eight-hour trip visits Spargi, Budelli, Pink Beach, and other coves, with swimming, snorkeling, a tender boat, and a Sardinian lunch of pasta, cheese, salami, melon, Vermentino, espresso, and mirto.

“Incredible trip on the sailboat! Excellent pasta was cooked, as a starter cheese and salami, melon, vino vermentino, espresso, mirto. We headed to a bay perfect for diving.”

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