La Maddalena Archipelago Speedboat Tour from Palau
A full day navigating crystal-clear waters, hidden coves, and untouched islands off north-east Sardinia.
This La Maddalena Archipelago speedboat tour departs from Palau and brings you face to face with some of the most pristine coastal scenery in the Mediterranean. Between 4 and 6 stops are selected each day based on conditions, ensuring every visit reaches the best the archipelago has to offer.
The route passes through celebrated locations including Spargi, Budelli, Razzoli, and Santa Maria. Iconic coves such as Cala Corsara, Cala Santa Maria, and Cala Granara offer calm, transparent water ideal for swimming, snorkelling, and paddleboarding directly from the boat.
A generous on-board lunch featuring the catch of the day, local Sardinian starters, seasonal vegetables, wine, and coffee rounds out the midday break before the afternoon continues with more exploration. The experience is rated easy, making it accessible for a broad range of travellers seeking a relaxed but memorable day on the water.
The vessel is a Bertram 31 motorboat named Ghost, measuring 10 metres in length with twin 250 hp Yamaha outboard engines. Sunbathing areas at the bow, centre deck, and roof, along with a shaded aft cockpit, an onboard toilet, and a shower, ensure comfort throughout the full eight-hour outing.
Tour Highlights
Swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear bays of Cala Corsara, Cala Santa Maria, and Cala Granara.
Visit between 4 and 6 hand-picked stops across the protected islands of Spargi, Budelli, Razzoli, and Santa Maria.
Travel aboard the Bertram 31 Ghost, a powerful and comfortable 10-metre motorboat with twin 250 hp engines.
Enjoy a full on-board lunch with fresh fish or meat, local starters, wine, coffee, and afternoon Sardinian sweets.
Use the included stand-up paddleboard to reach beaches and explore shallow coves at your own pace.
Dietary requirements including allergies, intolerances, and vegetarian or vegan options are accommodated with advance notice.
Multiple sunbathing decks, a shaded cockpit, an onboard shower, and a toilet keep you comfortable throughout the day.
Itinerary Overview
Board the Bertram 31 Ghost at Palau harbour and set off into the protected waters of the La Maddalena Archipelago. The skipper briefs passengers on the day's route, which is finalised according to weather and sea conditions.
Reach the first anchorage, typically in the turquoise waters around Spargi or Cala Lunga on Razzoli. Passengers can swim directly from the boat, snorkel the seabed, or paddle to the beach on the included SUP.
Navigate to the sheltered bay of Cala Santa Maria, one of the most photographed beaches in the archipelago. The calm, shallow water here is well suited to families and less confident swimmers.
Anchor in a quiet bay while the crew serves a full Sardinian lunch including fresh starters, a fish or meat main course, seasonal vegetables, fruit, water, wine, coffee, and myrtle liqueur. An afternoon snack of fruit and traditional sweets follows later in the day.
After lunch, the boat heads to the natural pools of Budelli and the striking inlet of Cala Corsara on Spargi. These stops are among the most requested in the itinerary for their colour and serenity.
The final stop may include Lovers' Cove or Cala Granara before the boat returns to Palau. The total number of stops ranges from four to six depending on conditions throughout the day.
What Is Included and Excluded
Included
- Full-day speedboat excursion aboard the Bertram 31 Ghost
- Skipper and crew throughout the tour
- 4 to 6 stops across the La Maddalena Archipelago
- On-board lunch with Sardinian starters, main course, vegetables, fruit, water, wine, coffee, and myrtle
- Afternoon snack of fresh fruit and Sardinian sweets
- Stand-up paddleboard available during the day
- Snorkelling from the boat at each stop
- Onboard shower and toilet
Not Included
- Transport to and from Palau harbour
- Personal travel insurance
- Snorkelling equipment (bring your own or hire locally)
- Any items of a personal nature
Important Information
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Secure your place on this full-day speedboat tour and spend eight hours discovering the islands, coves, and turquoise waters of one of Sardinia's most celebrated natural reserves.
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