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From Cala Gonone: Gulf of Orosei Cruise to Cala Goloritzè

1. From Cala Gonone: Gulf of Orosei Cruise to Cala Goloritzè

Every day you can depart from the port at 9:00 10:00 11:00 and 12:00 for a beautiful excursion in the Gulf of Orosei , during the day there are three stops at the beach including a stop at the very famous Cala Luna beach. Leaving Cala Luna you will sail to Cala Mariolu considered the pearl of the gulf where our guests will stop for about 2 hours .On the way you will be offered a cool drink included in the price to cheer your stay on board . The next stop will be in the beach of Cala dei Sisine , we will then reach Cala Goloritzè protected natural park reachable only by land and you can take a beautiful souvenir photo in front of the natural arch. Between stops you can admire the whole picturesque landscape, we will also stop for photos at the pools of Venus and we will approach the cave of the Cormorants. You will depart from the last beach at approximately 17.30 p.m., and return to port at approximately 18.00 p.m. N.B. The later you leave, the fewer hours you will spend on the first beach you go to. Consequently, it will not be 8.5 hours but 7.5, 6.5 or 5.5 hours. 9.00 a.m. departure, 8.5 hours 10.00 a.m. departure, 7.5 hours 11.00 a.m. departure, 6.5 hours 12.00 a.m. departure, 5.5 hours punctuality is required, no refund in case of delay.

From Cannigione: La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Trip

2. From Cannigione: La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Trip

Board the Luxury Virginia, our motor yacht. The boat has three decks. The first two floors are dedicated to the Ponte Standard, an open space area where seats are not allocated. The third floor of the boat is dedicated to the VIP Deck, an area with limited access for adults where each will have its own chaise longue assigned for the whole day. Experience the archipelago of La Maddalena away from the crowds on this full-day cruise. Swim in the crystal clear waters around Cala dell'Amore and Porto della Madonna. Visit the town of La Maddalena and enjoy the view of Bear Rock and Porto Rafael. Start your adventure at Cala dell'Amore on Spargi Island. Take in sight inaccessible to many tourists as your motor yacht is the only licensed tourist boat that can stop in this fabulous bay. Continue to the famous Port of the Madonna and experience the striking shades of blue water.   Next, continue to Pink Beach on Budelli Island. Finally, stroll around the island of La Maddalena, the only inhabited island and the largest among the more than 60 islands that make up the archipelago. Go shopping or visit the historic city center during your free time. 

Maddalena Archipelago: Island-Hopping Sailing Tour and Lunch

3. Maddalena Archipelago: Island-Hopping Sailing Tour and Lunch

Explore the Maddalena Archipelago on a sailboat trip, and enjoy a provided lunch and drinks. Stop at the islands of Spargi, Budelli, and Santa Maria, and enjoy stops for swimming and snorkeling on this daytime sailing tour. Enjoy a journey in a comfortable yacht that departs from the Marina Cala Camiciotto. Leave the marina, and relax while the boat sails for over an hour until Isola Spargi, Isola Budelli, and Isola Santa Maria. Admire a beautiful and unique view of the coastline during the trip to the islands, before dropping anchor in Cala Santa Maria, famous for its white sands and turquoise waters. Then, take an aperitif with snacks, beer, and cold fresh drinks. Savor lunch on board and try pasta, bruschetta, bread, and local sausage and cheeses with a glass of wine. Next, move on to visit the Spiaggia Rosa on Isola Budelli and stop for two hours, where you will travel by dinghy to Isola Budeli and walk at Spiaggia Rosa. Take time to enjoy a delicious lunch with wine, beer, and cold fresh drinks. Sail to Cala Granara, Isola Spargi, and take some free time to swim from the deck, snorkel, and Stand Up Paddle Board experience. Return to Cala Camicotto at the end of the tour.

Golfo Aranci: Eco-Friendly Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

4. Golfo Aranci: Eco-Friendly Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

Increase your chances of seeing dolphins with a sightseeing tour from Golfo Aranci to Figarolo island. Head to where these majestic and playful creatures are most active and hear about these mammals from your guide. Stay hydrated with complimentary soft drinks.  Meet your guide at the activity provider's shop and hop aboard the comfortable zodiac. Settle in on the comfortable boat and embark on your dolphin-watching adventure with a provider that focuses on sustainability of the practice and the well-being of the dolphins.  Cut through the water on the way to Figarolo island where a pod of bottlenose dolphins has been frequenting these waters for over ten years. Head to a fish farm near the island where large quantities of sea bass and sea bream are raised and dolphins are drawn to the presence of these fish. Listen as your guide tells you fascinating facts about dolphin traits and habits. Get information on ecology and dolphins and what humans can do to help our flippered friends. Return to your starting point at the end of your tour.

From Palau: La Maddalena Islands Full-Day Trip by Boat

5. From Palau: La Maddalena Islands Full-Day Trip by Boat

Embark on an adventure to discover the stunning coastline and outlying islands of Sardinia on a boat. Cruise to the islands of Spargi, La Maddalena, and Santa Maria, and enjoy their pristine beaches, waters, and nature. Check-in between 9:00 AM and 10:15 AM, leave Palau at 10:30 AM, and cruise towards the wonderful island of Spargi. When the boat arrives, take your beach bags straight onto the white sandy beaches of Cala Corsara, and choose to sunbathe, snorkel, or explore some of the cove's historical features. Go along the coast, for a photographic stop from the boat in front of the island of Budelli at the famous Pink Beach, the Spiaggia Rosa and for a photographic stop from the boat at the natural swimming pool of Porto Della Madonna, where the emerald color of the water will take your breath away.  Head to the island of Santa Maria for the next beach stop. Sunbathe, swim, or go on a walk to the old lighthouse. Depending on what day you visit, end the tour at a swimming stop in the natural aquarium at Cala Coticcio or the charming historical center of La Maddalena for shopping and exploring.

From Palau: La Maddalena Full-Day Archipelago Catamaran Tour

6. From Palau: La Maddalena Full-Day Archipelago Catamaran Tour

Set out from Palau on a full-day tour of La Maddalena Archipelago aboard a comfortable and stylish catamaran. Sail along the coast and stop at uninhabited islands along the way. Sunbathe, swim, and enjoy refreshments throughout the day. Depart from Palau harbor in the morning and set sail onto the crystal clear waters of Sardinia. Admire panoramic views of the island as you travel along the coast, watching out for Porto Raphael and its famous villas along the way. Pass by the Punta Sardinia lighthouse before arriving at the first stop of the day, the island of Spargi. As the boat pulls into the bay of the island, marvel at your tranquil and uninhabited surroundings. Enjoy some time to swim in the crystal clear waters at Cala Soraya, named by Princess Soraya in the 60s, or visit the bay just next to it, Cala Corsara, or maybe head to the unique Cala Connery and Cala del'Amore. After your swim, regain some energy with a refreshing drink and Sardinian aperitivo. Later, the captain will decide on the next island to visit, depending on the weather and the tide. Arrive at either the Natural Pools of Budelli, Razzoli, Santa Maria, or La Maddalena, and spend some more time cooling off in the water, or relaxing on deck.  Finally, arrive at the last stop of the day for more swimming around. If you've brought your snorkeling gear, you can explore the marine wildlife of the area. Put your adrenaline to the test with a big jump from the catamaran, or stay onboard and sunbathe if you’d rather relax. Please note that the exact beaches change every day, as they will be decided on the moment by the captain based on the wind conditions and boat traffic. Our priority is always the safety of our passengers, so the itinerary may receive last minute changes if the captain deems it necessary. On very windy days it might not be possible to visit all the islands. Furthermore, we cannot guarantee that you will use the sails, as this depends on the wind conditions of the day. The captain is the only person who can decide if there are suitable wind conditions to sail, and what beaches can be visited on each day. Once again, this is to ensure the safety of our passengers.

Tavolara: Mini Tour of Archipelago from San Teodoro

7. Tavolara: Mini Tour of Archipelago from San Teodoro

Dinghy departure will take place daily from San Teodoro – La Cinta Beach. Aboard our dinghies we will guide you to discover all the natural beauty of the Tavolara Archipelago. After a brief stop at Cala Brandinchi also known as the “Little Tahiti,” due to its particularly exotic appearance reminiscent of Polynesian, we will skirt the promontory of Capo Coda Cavallo with a visit to the Oven Cave of Proratora Island and the bay of the same name. This will be followed by a stop at Molara Island to admire its natural swimming pools with crystal-clear turquoise waters and snorkeling opportunities. A further stop is planned on Tavolara Island, where once disembarked it is possible to go and visit in complete autonomy a truly suggestive place – Cala Tramontana. Return to the embarkation point after a navigation of about 30 min.

Olbia: Tavolara Maritime Park Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

8. Olbia: Tavolara Maritime Park Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

Snorkel in the protected waters of the Tavolara and Molara Marine Reserves on this cruise from Olbia. Enjoy a aperitif as you cruise over pristine waters and admire breathtaking views. See the Spiaggia della Tartaruga bay and the Ceraso cape along the way.  Climb aboard a comfortable and spacious ship in the morning and relax as you glide over calm waters past cape Ceraso. Stop to swim at the "Spiaggia del Dottore" granite rock formation. Explore a vibrant underwater world with the included snorkeling gear at Cavalli island Piana island, Spiaggia di Cala Spalmatore beach, and the Pools of Molara. Relax with an aperitif and a heartly lunch that is served with Sardinian Vermentino (a light-bodied white wine). End lunch on a sweet note with fruit, dessert, and a coffee. Continue on to uncover the hidden corners of the Sardinian coast, as you enter the bay of "I Sassi Piatti. Cool off with another swim stop at the "Spiaggia della Tartaruga rock formation.  Return to the port in the evening after sailing along the coast of Punta Ruia and getting up close to the splendid red granite formations of Capo Ceraso. 

Villasimius: Capo Carbonara Boat and Snorkeling Tour

9. Villasimius: Capo Carbonara Boat and Snorkeling Tour

Experience one of Sardinia's most pristine locations with a marine biologist as your guide. Tour the Marine Protected Area of Capo Carbonara on the southern tip of Villasimius to learn about the efforts to conserve the wildlife that now thrives on the islands of Cavoli and Serpentara. Reach the islands by boat and learn the meaning of Sites of Community Interest, or SCIs, that are crucial for the repopulation of maritime flora and fauna. Keep an eye out for the endangered Corsican seagull whose population has been recovering in this region. Next, don your snorkeling gear and take the opportunity to observe native species like octopuses, sponges, algae, and more. Learn from your guide about how the creatures are cared for here and see their fascinating behavior in their natural habitat.

Tavolara: Grand Tour of Archipelago from San Teodoro

10. Tavolara: Grand Tour of Archipelago from San Teodoro

Dinghy departure will take place daily from San Teodoro - La Cinta Beach. Aboard our dinghies we will guide you to discover all the natural beauty of the Tavolara Archipelago. After a stop at Cala Brandinchi also known as the "Little Tahiti," due to its particularly exotic appearance reminiscent of Polynesian, we will skirt the promontory of Capo Coda Cavallo with a visit to the Oven Cave of Proratora Island and the bay of the same name. This will be followed by a stop at Molara Island to admire its natural pools with crystal clear turquoise waters and snorkeling opportunities. An additional snorkeling stop is planned under the limestone cliff of Tavolara Island, and then disembark on the island itself where a stop for lunch will take place. During the stop on the island, it is possible to go on a completely independent visit to a really impressive place - Cala Tramontana. We will finally continue to Cala Girgolu to admire the remains of the "Rock Turtle" where a final stop is planned. Return to the embarkation point by skirting the Spiaggia delle Vacche (Cows' Beach) and the Sassi Piatti (Flat Stones) of Punta Molara.

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We had a wonderful time with Elizabeth and her colleague. Really enjoyed the trip and got to spend plenty of time with our underwater friends! Highly recommended.

Excellent way to see the Devils saddle .. beautiful out on the water. Daniele was an excellent guide.

Guide was very pleasant & informative. E-bikes made the hills fairly easy. Beautiful city!

Beautiful paddle in clear water beneath spectacular cliffs Well worth doing.

Good and helpful stuff, beautiful sea, good catamaran, perfect weather