How do I choose between the boat experiences in Palau?

Match the boat to your group and mood. Catamarans and sailboats suit relaxed full days with lunch aboard, while speedboats and dinghies reach hidden coves faster and feel more private. Larger shared trips cover four islands in a day at a lower cost, and private charters give you a flexible itinerary.

Do Palau boat tours depart from the town harbour?

Most tours to the La Maddalena Archipelago leave from Palau's harbour, a short walk from the town centre and easily reached from nearby Costa Smeralda resorts. Meeting points are usually confirmed after booking, and operators typically ask you to arrive 15 to 30 minutes before departure.

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Things to do in Palau, Sardinia

Average rating4.8Median price$136

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About Lu Palau/Palau

Palau sits at the gateway to the La Maddalena Archipelago, a granite-island marine park just off Sardinia's northeast coast, and the town's harbour is where most of the action begins. Boat trips leave all day for the pink-granite coves and turquoise shallows of the islands, from the highly rated La Maddalena Archipelago Catamaran Tour from Palau with Lunch to the small-group Exclusive Speedboat Tour to La Maddalena Archipelago from Palau. Back on land, Palau pairs its waterfront with easy access to Costa Smeralda beaches and the ferry crossing to La Maddalena town.

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Summer is peak season, so book boat tours and catamaran trips well in advance, especially for weekend dates and the busiest weeks of July and August. Shoulder months like June and September still offer warm sea temperatures and calmer harbours with more last-minute availability.