4 Sardinia Sailing Tours for the Logbook

1.Sailboat tour from PALAU to the Maddalena Archipelago.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 952 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $107Our pick

Set sail from Palau for 7 to 8 hours around the La Maddalena Archipelago. Your crew may include skippers such as Giuseppe, Simone, Claudia, or Alberto, depending on the boat. Expect swimming stops, snorkeling, Sardinian snacks, pasta or fish lunch, Vermentino, and time under sail in a small group of no more than 12.

“The most gorgeous day!! Absolutely loved this trip from start to finish! We were so well looked after and so was our little one. Lovely group and the captains couldn't do any more for us the food was exceptional and so was the company. A really relaxing day seeing some stunning sights. You HAVE to book this trip now! You won't regret it!”

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2.Sailing boat tour in the Maddalena Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Spend about seven hours sailing La Maddalena’s archipelago with a small crew such as Samuel, Yuri, Ines, or Antonella. You’ll stop near Santa Maria, Budelli, and Spargi for swimming, snorkeling, and SUP, with aperitifs, pasta lunch, wine, beer, and soft drinks included. Pickup is available from La Maddalena or Palau.

“Due to a severe wind warning, our pickup location changed which was no issue and we took the ferry back to Palau for pickup. This was our first time on a sailboat in truly windy conditions so the swells were for very large for us and we didn’t expect the boat to sail on such an extreme angle in such large waves. We would have liked for a safety briefing (especially to know where life jackets were, even while we’re good swimmers) when we first got on board, especially with the severe wind this day. With that said, it was very clear Yuri and Ines were very experienced and knew…”

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3.7-Day Private Sailing Retreat in Sardinia and Corsica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $3,851

Spend seven days aboard a catamaran with Captain Vincent Braakman, sailing from Olbia through Costa Smeralda, the Maddalena Islands, and Corsica. Expect fresh breakfasts and lunches, yoga, swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding, hikes, and a special spa day. The route adapts to weather, sea conditions, and your group’s preferred pace.

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4.Maddalena Archipelago Private Sailboat Tour from PALAU

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $1,193 whole boat, up to 12

From Palau, you spend about seven hours aboard a private sailboat with your own group, guided by Sardinia Sailing Tour. Alberto and Olivia may host your day, with stops near Rosa Beach, the natural pools, Spargi, Santa Maria, and Budelli. Lunch, wine, snacks, and snorkeling gear are included.

“Everything about this trip was amazing. The hosts/crew (Alberto and Olivia) were so accommodating. The food was fantastic and the tour was wonderful. We would do it all over again. Worth every penny.”

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