The 15 Best Island Hopping Tours in Sardinia

1.La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,980 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $59Our pick

Review of Sardinia’s La Maddalena boat tour, with Budelli, Santa Maria, Spargi, swimming stops, prices, food, crowds, and practical tips.

“we saw so many beautiful beaches, swam 3-4 times and still were able to spend a hour in Maddalena. Our guide was so gifted! 4 languages?!? We brought our own snacks but food and drink were available. Such a great easy way to see the incredible area of Palau and the surrounding archipelago!!”

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2.1-Catamaran tour to the Maddalena Archipelago from Cannigione

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,248 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Spend a full day sailing the Maddalena Archipelago from Cannigione, with small-group swimming, snorkeling, Sardinian food, wine, and island views.

“Just book and enjoy this perfect day in paradise . And the staff was so friendly and fun to make this experience even better.”

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3.Sailboat tour from PALAU to the Maddalena Archipelago.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 952 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $107

Review of a small-group sailing tour from Palau to La Maddalena, with swimming stops, Sardinian lunch, wine, snorkeling, and practical tips.

“Absolute experts at what they do - Alberto and Federico are warm and welcoming to everyone. If the winds are in your favor, you will sail and it will feel like it’s right out of a movie. You will venture to a number of beautiful beaches, one in which we were alone - unreal. The food was delicious and presentation of the appetizer and dessert was outstanding. These two have a spirit and a camaraderie that makes you feel safe and have the time of your life. Just book it and pls say hello to Alberto and Federico for us - Mary and Susan (Sue)”

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4.Luxury catamaran from Porto Rafael-Palau to the Maddalena Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 751 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $131

Review of the Sardinia Sailing Tour catamaran from Palau, with swimming, snorkeling, lunch, wine, and the Maddalena Archipelago.

“An amazing day travelling on a beautiful boat with experienced crew Alex and his skipper. Their knowledge, humour & cooking skills made it the perfect day. A highlight of our vacation.”

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5.Boat trip La Maddalena Archipelago – Departure from Palau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 499 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $63

Review of the La Maddalena boat tour from Palau, with beaches, swim stops, multilingual commentary, costs, crowds, and practical tips.

“Semplicemente i migliori!!!🔝 Staff preparatissimo e gentilissimo per un esperienza indimenticabile!! Grazie”

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6.2-Catamaran tour from Cannigione to the Maddalena Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 446 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Sail from Cannigione through Sardinia’s Maddalena Archipelago for clear-water swims, Spargi, Pink Beach views, lunch, and snorkeling.

“Could not have asked for a better day. Great people, great food, and the views were amazing. The crew was very accommodating and friendly. Definitely one of the highlights of our honeymoon.”

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7.3-Catamaran from Cannigione to the islands of the Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $131

Sail from Cannigione to Spargi, Budelli, Razzoli, and Santa Maria for turquoise water, snorkeling, lunch, and a relaxed day at sea.

“Wonderful all day catamaran excursion. Francesco was a great captain and made sure everyone had fun all day!”

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8.La Maddalena Archipelago Comfort Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 316 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $67

Review of the La Maddalena Archipelago boat tour from Palau, with Spargi, Santa Maria, Budelli, La Maddalena, swimming stops, and practical tips.

“It was a lovely day with overall! Unfortunately the weather was windy and we could not enjoy the swimming stop but the organization of the tour was great!The crew was nice.The boat was rather new and not crowded. There was a bar where you could order your lunch and drinks. The plan for the trip was also good.”

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9.Tour of the Archipelago of La Maddalena ecofriendly

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 293 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $66

Review of La Maddalena’s full-day eco boat tour, with swimming stops, island views, optional dinghy trips, costs, and practical tips.

“Nur zwei Punkte zum schnorcheln/schwimmen angelaufen. Der dritte muss mit 23 € extra gezahlt werden. An einem Spot, alles voller Quallen. Am Strand liegen auch kaum möglich, weil alles viel zu felsig war. Alles in allem ganz nette Tour für Leute, die gerne mal mit dem Boot raus fahren wollen. Aber nicht so viel erwarten. Sardinien hat sonst überall auch sehr schöne Strände, dafür lohnt es sich dann nicht. Die Crew war sehr nett und hilfsbereit….”

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10.Sailing boat tour in the Maddalena Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Sail La Maddalena’s clear waters, swim near Budelli and Spargi, enjoy Sardinian food, and decide if this small-group boat tour is worth it.

“I am contacting you as we were very unhappy about the boat trip which was booked. This was supposed to be a private tour. On arriving at the port we were taken out to the boat only to find that it was a group tour with eight other young people. This was not what we had booked and would have been very crowded. The operator also appeared to be touting for additional people to pack as many as possible on to the yacht, which would have made it even more uncomfortable. We decided not to proceed and fortunately were able to secure another vessel for ourselves. Obviously we are out…”

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11.Luxury Catamaran in the Maddalena Archipelago from PALAU

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

Review of the Palau catamaran tour to Spargi, Santa Maria, and the Maddalena pools, with Sardinian food, drinks, and a small group.

“My flight to Sardinia was cancelled due to a strike on Easy Jet at Milan airport. I tried many times to call before the 24 hours and could not get through. I sent an email slightly after ther 24 hours. I asked to change to another day but they wanted to charge me again. I lost over 1,000 dollars. Do not recommend!”

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12.Daily 4 stop – boat excursion La Maddalena Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 197 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $66

Explore Budelli, Santa Maria, Spargi, and La Maddalena on a full-day boat trip from Palau with swimming stops and coastal views.

“The trip was very well organized! The crew was very friendly and always available in case you needed something. The lunch meal was also amazing! I would certainly do it again.”

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13.Private Boat Tour of the Archipelago of La Maddalena West Side

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Explore Spargi, Budelli, and Santa Maria on a private La Maddalena boat tour with swimming, lunch, paddleboarding, and local wine.

“The beautiful beach crystal clear water my wife loved it and way so thankful. It was the highlight of or trip to Sardinia”

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14.La Maddalena archipelago private tour with skipper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Explore Sardinia’s La Maddalena archipelago by private boat, with Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, Razzoli, snorkeling, brunch, and a skipper.

“Valerio was an incredible host. He was very kind, knowledgeable, and gave us an absolutely incredible experience that we will not forget. He brought us to places we certainly would never have had the pleasure of experiencing without his expertise and knowledge of the area, all while providing us with space to enjoy our solitude and take in the beauty of the area. We would highly recommend this to anyone. My wife and I booked the private trip as to best enjoy the experience together, and while the cost may seem jarring we felt it was worth every penny for the intangible experience we were offered and the gracious host…”

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15.Private Catamaran Tour to the Maddalena Archipelago from Porto Rafael Palau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

A practical review of a private Maddalena catamaran tour from Palau, with quiet coves, Sardinian food, snorkeling, and flexible sailing.

“We had a great experience on this catamaran. My wife, myself, and another couple rented the vessel for the day. The crew was fantastic and all the food was very very good. Bruschetta and charcuterie apertiv, pasta lunch, wine and other soft drinks throughout the day. The archepelago itself was beautiful. We made about 4 stops and swam at 3 of them. Both my wife and our friend was pregnant and the conditions were very stable.”

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