{"id":11895,"date":"2026-05-23T01:03:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T23:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petagus.it\/?p=11895"},"modified":"2026-06-15T10:26:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T08:26:25","slug":"maddalena-boat-trips-from-palau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petagus.it\/en\/escursione-maddalena-gite-in-barca-da-palau\/","title":{"rendered":"Excursion Maddalena: Boat trips from Palau"},"content":{"rendered":"

Excursion to La Maddalena: the complete guide to the best boat trips in the archipelago<\/span><\/h2>\n

Do you dream of picture-postcard sea, secret coves and unspoilt islands? An excursion to La Maddalena is the experience you are looking for. In this comprehensive guide I explain everything you need to know about the boat trips<\/a> in the La Maddalena archipelago: how to choose your tour, where to start from, which islands to visit and how to organise your perfect day. If you are planning a holiday in Sardinia and want to live an unforgettable experience, read on: you will find practical advice, detailed itineraries and all the information you need to book your boat excursion in the best possible way.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Why choose an excursion to La Maddalena by boat instead of visiting the islands on your own?<\/span><\/h2>\n

L\u2019<\/span>archipelago of La Maddalena<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0is a jewel of northern Sardinia, a National Maritime Park that protects a unique ecosystem. The wonderful islands that make it up - Maddalena, Caprera<\/a>, Budelli, Spargi, Santo Stefano and Razzoli - are mostly uninhabited and can only be reached by sea. For this reason, a\u2019<\/span>boat excursion<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0is not only the most convenient choice, but often the only way to discover the most beautiful coves and\u00a0<\/span>natural pools<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0hidden.<\/span><\/p>\n

Relying on a\u00a0<\/span>boat tours<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0organised allows you to avoid the stress of self-navigation (a boating licence is required for many rental dinghies) and enjoy the day without worries. Le\u00a0<\/span>boat trips La Maddalena<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0include experienced skippers who know every inlet and know when to stop to avoid the crowds. In addition, many tours also offer the\u00a0<\/span>snorkelling opportunities<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0in seabeds rich in colourful fish and posidonia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, choose a\u2019<\/span>excursion to the Magdalena<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0means respecting the environment: authorised operators follow routes that protect the most fragile areas, such as the\u00a0<\/span>Pink beach of Budelli<\/span><\/strong>. With a\u00a0<\/span>boat trip<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0guided you help preserve this paradise for future generations, whereas exploring alone easily risks breaking the rules of the\u00a0<\/span>National Park<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Where to start an excursion in the archipelago: Palau or other ports?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The main port of call for\u00a0<\/span>hiking the Magdalena<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00e8\u00a0<\/span>Palau<\/span><\/strong>, a small town on the north-east coast of Sardinia, facing the archipelago. From\u00a0<\/span>ports of Palau<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0dozens of boats depart every day: from large\u00a0<\/span>motorboats<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0for the\u00a0<\/span>passenger transport<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0up to small dinghies and catamarans. La\u00a0<\/span>departure<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0<\/span>Palau<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0has the advantage of proximity: in just 15-20 minutes you are already in the\u00a0<\/span>crystal-clear waters<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0of the Park.\u00a0<\/span>Palau and La Maddalena<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0are also connected by a ferry that takes the car to the main island, but for a\u00a0<\/span>dinghy excursion<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0or in It\u2019s best to set off directly on the tourist boat<\/a> from\u00a0<\/span>Palau<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternatively, you can set sail from\u00a0<\/span>La Maddalena<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0village (reachable by ferry from\u00a0<\/span>Palau<\/span><\/strong>) or from locations such as\u00a0<\/span>Cannigione<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0e\u00a0<\/span>Baja Sardinia<\/span><\/strong>. Departing from the island of\u00a0<\/span>Magdalena<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0itself allows you to visit the\u00a0<\/span>historic centre of La Maddalena<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0before or after the\u00a0<\/span>boat trip<\/span><\/strong>, but requires a\u2019<\/span>excursion<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0additional to reach the island. The best choice for most tourists is\u00a0<\/span>Palau<\/span><\/strong>There are more operators, competitive prices and more frequent schedules.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you stay in the\u00a0<\/span>northern Sardinia<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(Emerald Coast,\u00a0<\/span>Palau<\/span><\/strong>, Santa Teresa), you will have no problem finding a tour with\u00a0<\/span>departure<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0comfortable. Just remember to book in advance, especially if you want a\u00a0<\/span>dinghy<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0small instead of a\u00a0<\/span>motor vessel<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0crowded.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Which islands are unmissable on a boat tour to La Maddalena?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A good\u00a0<\/span>itinerary<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0of a\u2019<\/span>excursion to the Magdalena<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0should include at least three or four of the\u00a0<\/span>islands of the La Maddalena archipelago<\/span><\/strong>. The most popular are:<\/span><\/p>\n