La Maddalena archipelago: Boat rental with skipper

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Sardinia, Italy

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1 to 7 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

The Maddalena archipelago is one of Sardinia's main attractions, but this group of islets off the northern coast cannot be reached by large boats. Get an up-close look at pristine beaches and coastline with this private RIB boat tour, which can sail right up to the shore. Skirt the islands to admire the turquoise waters, swim and snorkel at the most secluded beaches, and relax aboard a luxury dinghy.

A tour in a RIB dinghy to access restricted areas of the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park
Admire the islands of the Maddalena archipelago such as Spargi, Budelli, Razzoli, Santa Maria and Caprera
Stop for swimming and snorkeling; towels and snorkel masks provided
The flexibility and relaxed pace of a private tour

What's Included

Multilanguage skipper
Insurance and safety equipment
Entrance ticket to the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park
Welcome Prosecco
Beach towels
Snorkeling mask
Restroom on board

Fuel not included and calculated at the end of the private tour

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Circonvallazione Palau Vecchio, 9, 07020 Palau OT, Italy
You will find us at the port of Palau, next to the maritime station, close to the ferry boarding area

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Our private tours are exclusively reserved and never shared with people you don’t know
Ideal for avoiding the crowds
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

joseblankenship

Excellent experience at the Maddalena archipelago with our skipper Andrea. Andrea was amazing, he took us to the most awesome spots throughout the day. Having our own boat gave us the opportunity to visit areas where big boats can’t go and at our own pace! Totally work it the extra bucks you pay for the private boat!

Reviews

4.6

based on 37 reviews

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Capt Davide is the best!

Stephen_H, Jun 2026

Our family of 5 had a great day on the water with Captain Davide. Went to several wonderful spots only accessible by boat, followed by a great tour of the archipelago. We relied on our captain to take us to the best spots and he did not disappoint. Our 3 daughters (25/21/19) all said it was a highlight of the week. Davide also had a great playlist! Highly recommend. Notes: the port is very busy in the morning with a ton of boats coming and going. Gas for our full day was $200 but will vary depending on where you go. Bring cash for a tip.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re really happy that your family enjoyed such a special day with Exclusive Boats. Davide will be delighted to read your words — creating a relaxed, personal and memorable experience is exactly what our private deluxe RIB service is all about. It’s great to know that the day became one of the highlights of your holiday. With our exclusive tours, we always aim to offer a tailor-made experience with professionalism, attention to detail and a deep love for our sea. Asibiri (see you in Sardinian language)!

Great skipper

Eugene_C, Sep 2024

Our skipper Andrea was awesome. We were able to enjoy many different areas with different types of Sardinian watets

Great tour & stunning views

Jolien_D, May 2024

Lots of fun! We enjoyed the tour, captain was very nice & the views were stunning. we went for a full day, and went with a group of 6, and enjoyed it a lot.

The Perfect Day!

Christine_K, Jul 2023

My husband and I booked this Dinghy rental for ourselves and had an absolutely wonderful time. The boat was very nice and our skipper Andrea took us to some exquisite beaches and areas. Since you can choose wherever you’d like to go, I would suggest doing some research on what areas in the Maddalena Archipelago you would like to visit. The skipper can provide good recommendations as well especially when you want to avoid crowds! We did have a couple of issues, 1. The pick up location that was communicated to us was not the one we chose when booking the option. When the company sent me a message to verify on What’s App I should’ve looked closer and verified instead of immediately assuming they chose the location we picked. 2. There was no snorkeling gear on board as mentioned in the listing. The water is so beautiful so I think we would have really enjoyed having that equipment. Overall we had an excellent day and recommend that anyone visiting Sardegna book this experience.

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joseblankenship, Jun 2022

Perfect day on the water

Emily_F, Sep 2021

My husband and I had the best day on the water with Giorgio. It was a windy day and he found spots protected from the wind so that we had the most enjoyable time. He took us to several swimming and snorkeling spots and was extremely knowledgeable about the area. He gave us Sardinian wine to enjoy throughout the day and also spoke perfect English (we do not speak Italian!). We loved spending the day with Giorgio and would 100% use him again and recommend him to anyone visiting.

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