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Full-day guided tour of La Maddalena Archipelago from Palau

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$84.00

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Language: English, Italian

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Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes

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Why you’ll love this…

Dive into the crystal clear waters of the Archipelago
Discover the wonderful coves and swim in the bays of Budelli, Caprera and Spargi
Explore La Maddalena in comfort and relax with family and friends

What to expect

Set off from Palau, on the north-eastern coast of Sardinia, and explore the islands and turquoise waters of the La Maddalena Archipelago aboard a refurbished vintage motorship dating back to 1956.

As you sail, the crew will share information about the places you'll see and the stops along the route, including Caprera, Budelli and Spargi. Along the way, you'll have the chance to swim in crystal-clear waters and admire the famous Spiaggia Rosa from the boat.

The itinerary includes a 30-minute swim stop at Cala Serena before continuing to Budelli. At Spiaggia del Cavaliere, you'll have ample time to relax on board, use the boat's facilities, snorkel near the vessel or reach the beach by inflatable boat accompanied by the crew. After sailing to Spargi, you'll stop at Cala Connari, where you can stay on board, snorkel nearby or swim to the beach.

You'll also enjoy panoramic navigation between Santo Stefano and Capo d'Orso, passing Fort San Giorgio, the Villa Marina Tower, the former American NATO military base and the Caprera Sailing Centre. The experience ends with the return to Palau at approximately 5.30 pm.

What's included

Guided tour
Cruise

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Porto di Palau, Palau, Province of Sassari, Italy

Meeting point:

The guide will be waiting for you at Pier 5. The motor vessel is called Apollo II, and you'll recognise the crew wearing black trousers and a grey shirt/black jacket.

What to remember

Not allowed:

Infants under 1 year

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

The landing fee of €5 to be paid in cash or on board at the time of embarkation

Know in advance:

It is possible to buy on board pasta dishes, salads and pre-packaged sandwiches, soft drinks, beer, wine, hot dogs, maxi-toasts and snacks
The start time shown refers to the boarding time and not to the departure of the tour: to ensure the tour runs smoothly and on time, it is essential to arrive on time (especially during the summer months)
The duration of the experience refers to the total time required to complete the activity, including boarding and disembarking

Provider

Escursì - experience sardinia

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

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