How do I choose between the different boat tours in La Maddalena?

Start with duration and vessel. A four-hour RIB tour suits travellers short on time, while full-day sailing, catamaran and monohull trips add lunch, swimming stops and a slower pace. Check which islands are included, since itineraries vary between Caprera, Spargi, Budelli and Santa Maria, and confirm the departure port, as several tours leave from.

Do I need to book a tour to see the La Maddalena Archipelago?

Independent boating is restricted across much of the national park, so a guided tour is the simplest way to reach the best-known islands and beaches. Sailing and catamaran trips tend to appeal to those who want a relaxed day with lunch on board, while RIB excursions cover more ground faster.

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Things to do in La Maddalena, Sardinia

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About La Maddalena

La Maddalena is the main island of a granite archipelago off Sardinia's northeast coast, where pink-sand coves, turquoise channels and car-free lanes make the sea itself the main attraction. Most days here are spent on the water, whether aboard the Maddalena Archipelago: Sailing Tour with Lunch and Island Visits or on a faster circuit such as the La Maddalena Boat Tour: Caprera, Spargi, Budelli & Santa Maria. Between boat days, the town of La Maddalena offers a relaxed harbourfront for an evening passeggiata.

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Summer is peak season, and the most popular boat and sailing tours can sell out days ahead, so book as early as you can for July and August. Late spring and early autumn bring calmer harbours, fewer crowds and still-warm swimming water, and tours usually remain widely available.