About this experience
Explore La Maddalena archipelago on a full-day cruise from Palau aboard the Navetta Sea Star. Take advantage of stops to sunbathe, snorkel, or dive from the boat.
Highlights
- Soak up the sun laying on the white sandy beaches of Cala Corsara & Santa Maria
- Admire the breathtaking view of the archipelago.
- Discover the historic center of La Maddalena
- Immerse yourself in the incredible natural aquarium of Cala Coticcio (TAHITI)
- Enrich your holiday in Sardinia with an unforgettable experience.
What's included
- Boat cruise
- Swimming stops
- Multilingual guide on board
- Passenger insurance
- Public restrooms
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Depart from La Maddalena or Palau to discover the beautiful National Park of the archipelago of La Maddalena, the crew will be at your disposal and thanks to our expert multilingual guide you will have the opportunity to learn about the history of this archipelago.
In less than 15 minutes of navigation we will arrive at the island of Spargi, an unspoilt paradise and one of the pearls of the archipelago. Enjoy the beaches, crystal clear water and pristine nature or you can also explore the historical features found in the bay of Cala Corsara. On your return to the boat, there is the possibility of having some lunch or snacks while continuing to cruise the various coves of Spargi island.
Admiring its fantastic eastern coast full of coves, we will cruise to the island of Budelli to go and photograph (from the boat) the famous Spiaggia Rosa and the Natural Pools of Porto Della Madonna, where the emerald color of the water will take your breath away.
Continuing we will cruise to the island of Santa Maria (Cala Santa Maria) to make our second stop on the beach. Also here you can easily get off via the dock to reach the large beach or, if you want, you can go for a walk to the old lighthouse (1km).
Depending on the day you choose (Monday-Tuesday-Friday) for the tour, we will cruise to the island of Caprera for the last swim stop from the boat in the bay of Cala Coticcio, known for its exotic characterists has taken over the years also the name of Tahiti and since it is a real Natural Aquarium, for this last stop we strongly recommend to take with you a snorkelling mask.
During your return to Palau you can admire the island of Santo Stefano, former NATO base, Napoleon’s fort and the G8 works.
While the remaining days (Wednesday-Thursday-Saturday-Sunday) we will make the last stop in the historic center of La Maddalena, where you can discover the characteristic streets, visit the church of Santa Maria Maddalena or go shopping.
While cruising towards La Maddalena you will discover the old granite quarries of Cala Francese, the weather station of Guardia Vecchia, Villa Webber where Benito Mussolini was imprisoned and finally the historic port of Cala Gavetta.
Things to note
- Cash
- Snorkeling gear
- Sun hat
- Towel
- Credit card
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable shoes
Terms & conditions
On Monday, Tuesday and Friday, after Santa Maria, the final stop will be a swim from the boat in the bay of Cala Coticcio, at the island of Caprera.Please note that, as per the regulations of the National Park Authority, on Mondays, the beach stop we have at Santa Maria could be replaced by a beach stop at Cala Garibaldi (Caprera).
On Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, the last stop will be a visit in the historic center of La Maddalena.
The boat tour due to adverse weather conditions may be cancelled or the itinerary changed with an alternative route or stop.
It is advisable to bring cash as network problems for electronic payments may occur during the navigation or on the islands.
It is advisable to leave well in advance due to the heavy traffic to get to Palau.
In case of no-show or being late for boarding the client loses all rights to a refund