The 10 best Catamaran, Boat and Sailing Tours in Sardinia

The day sailing to La Maddalena is perfect for admiring the beauty of the Emerald Coast and the Maddalena Archipelago.

Departure is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. from the port of Cannigione, while return is expected around 6:00 p.m.

The sailboat has three double cabins and two bathrooms, one of which is exclusive to the forward cabin, a dinette with sofas, galley and TV where up to eight people can be seated comfortably in rainy weather.

Outside there is a cockpit with seating for 12 people, including those behind the helms with a center table that can be opened. There is also a sun awning for summer and rainy weather.

There is a large sundeck on the bow where 5 couples can comfortably lie and sunbathe with specially fitted cushions for summer time.

Two SUP paddle boards with special paddles are also available for those who want to dare to take a ride on the water, and a tender with auxiliary engine for landing, where possible, on the beautiful beaches.

During the excursion you will visit several islands or bays of the La Maddalena Archipelago and make several stops for diving and beautiful swims in the turquoise water.

During the day you will be offered a small aperitif of cold cuts, Sardinian cheeses, carasau bread and accompanying prosecco. After the first swim it will be time for lunch with drinks included.

Throughout the day you will always have various beverages available.

Live an exclusive catamaran experience in the Maddalena archipelago, sailing to Sardinia's best-known islands and enjoying an on-board lunch of classic Sardinian products, including the typical myrtle.

Departing from Cannigione, the sailing will touch several destinations, which may vary depending on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions. Stops are planned at Spargi, Budelli and the island of Caprera or Razzoli. Here you can admire the different coves and swim along the coast, or sunbathe on the beach.

The excursion lasts a full day and includes a lunch on board that includes:

•    A typical aperitif based on typical products
•    A pasta dish with fish
•    vermentino wine and beer
•    fruit, Sardinian sweets and myrtle

The catamaran trip is suitable for everyone. Don't miss a unique opportunity to sail in Sardinia and admire the Mediterranean marine flora and fauna in the company of experienced skippers and friendly guests. The boat is equipped with cabins, bathrooms, shower and tender to reach the beach.

Maximum capacity: 12 people.

The Tavolara and Molara sailing trip will take you to some of Sardinia's most fascinating bays, with the possibility of swimming and surface snorkeling.

Departing from Porto San Paolo, near San Teodoro, you will sail to some of the best-known coves and beaches on the Sardinian coast, including Cala Brandinchi, Lu Impostu and Coda Cavallo. Stops will be possible depending on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions.

There will be a skipper and a sailor inside the sailboat, who will provide you with an aperitif on board during the sailing, followed by lunch. Lunch includes:

•    Aperitif with typical products
•    Fish first course
•    Vermentino wine
•    Beer
•    Sardinian sweets
•    Myrtle

No-fish and vegetarian options are also possible. For food allergies or intolerances, it is advisable to bring a packed lunch.

The excursion takes about 8 hours and is suitable for everyone. During stops, you will be accompanied to the beach by tender.

Maximum capacity: 14 people.

A catamaran trip to the Maddalena Archipelago is an ideal experience for visiting Sardinia's islands and its best-known beaches. You can dive and snorkel with company among the archipelago's many coves.

Departing from Porto Rafael, the excursion heads to Spargi Island, and the sailing includes two or three stops, depending on weather conditions, at Spargi and other islands in the archipelago such as Budelli, Santa Maria and Caprera. During the stops you will be able to swim, swim and do surface snorkeling among the different coves and beaches.

During the trip you will be treated to a lunch on board that includes:

•    Aperitif of typical products
•    First course of fish
•    Vermentino wine
•    Beer
•    Sardinian sweets
•    Myrtle

No-fish and vegetarian options are also available. In case of food allergies or intolerances, it is recommended to bring a packed lunch.

The excursion takes about 8 hours and is suitable for everyone. During stops, you will be escorted to the beach by tender.

Maximum capacity: 12 people per boat. 3 boats are available.

Sail aboard an elegant and comfortable sailboat to experience the nature of the La Maddalena Archipelago in the far northeast of Sardinia, departing from Palau.

This excursion combines exclusivity and relaxation, adventure and outdoor sports. You can choose between the private and group excursion.

With the wind at your back, you can visit the most beautiful islands of the archipelago with possible stops at Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, Razzoli or Caprera.

You will have at your disposal an experienced skipper who will take you to the best areas to enjoy long swims, with the possibility of swimming to the beaches.

You will experience a day of fun and comfort enriched by a delicious lunch on board, featuring fish pasta and local products.

Lunch includes:

•    a typical aperitif based on local products
•    fresh local fish dish according to recipes of the characteristic Sardinian cuisine
•    wine vermentino
•    beer
•    fruit
•    sardinian sweets
•    mirto, the typical Sardinian liqueur extracted from the characteristic Mediterranean vegetation of these islands.

If food intolerances or special requests are present, it is advisable to bring your own packed lunch (only no-fish or vegetarian options are possible to request by contacting the facility after booking).

Discover the beauty of the La Maddalena Archipelago aboard the large sailing ship "Dolce Vita" on an 8-hour tour departing at 10:00 am.

The crew, with 20 years of experience, will guide you through the islands and seabed of the Archipelago, enriching the day with stories of the famous people who have passed among these granite islands.

From Admiral Nelson to Napoleon, from Garibaldi to Mussolini, from the flagship of the British fleet Victory to modern Navy ships. The sea is the absolute protagonist of all historical events and still gives unforgettable days of rare beauty.

There is room for everyone on board: the spacious stern has comfortable seating for those who want to observe the captain's maneuvers at the big helm, while above the cabin you can sunbathe and relax on soft sunbathing cushions.

Lunch will consist of a rich menu that includes appetizers based on typical Sardinian products: sausage and pecorino cheese, carasau bread, and guttiau. The main courses will be fish-based, accompanied by Vermentino di Gallura DOC wine, myrtle, desserts and coffee.

If needed, the menu can be customized.

The crew, experts in the Archipelago, will guide you to discover unique bays, always looking for the best places.

The sailing trip in the Gulf of Angels will let youà visit the coves and hidden corners of Sardinia, along the coast of Cagliari, where you can swim and, if you are lucky, spot dolphins.

The boat tour departs from the port of Cagliari and while sailing you will pass S.Elia, Cala Bernat, Cala Mosca and the old enclosure to Cala Fighera for the first bathing stop. Then you will visit the Grotta dei Colombi (Cave of Pigeons) and tell the legend of the Sella del Diavolo (Devil's Saddle) before reaching the Gasole and Poetto pools. After snorkeling in the gulf, you will return to the port. 

The excursion has a duration of 3 hours and the scheduled stops during navigation can be changed or modified according to weather conditions and the skipper's decisions. It will also be possible to purchase drinks and snacks on board.

The experience è a unique opportunity to learn about the legends and ancient history of the caves and coves around Cagliari and to take a swim in the waters of Sardinia with friends and family.

Maximum capacity: 12 people.

The sailing boat trip with aperitif on board in the Gulf of Cagliari will have you enjoy typical local products while sailing through the picturesque coves and caves along the Cagliari coast.

The excursion departs from the port of Cagliari and will take you by S. Elia, Cala Bernat, Cala Mosca and Cala Fighera, where there will be an initial swim stop. Afterwards, you will visit Grotta dei Colombi and Sella del Diavolo, before reaching Poetto.

During the cruise, you will be treated to an onboard aperitif of local cured meats and cheeses accompanied by local wine.

The tour is available on a shared basis every Friday and Saturday, and stops may vary depending on weather conditions and the decisions of the skipper, who will always be on board.

The experience is suitable for everyone and is an ideal opportunity to learn about the sights and stories of the Gulf of Cagliari on board in excellent company.

Maximum capacity: 10 people.

The vintage sailing boat excursion in the Gulf of Cagliari allows you to visit the coast and coves directly from the sea and can be developed according to three different itineraries:

Half Day

This tour offers an approximately 3-hour excursion to explore the beautiful Poetto beach and the striking Sella del Diavolo promontory. Available either in the morning or afternoon, times may vary according to requests and weather conditions. During the excursion, a refreshing selection of fruits and drinks will be offered.

Sunset Aperitif

This proposal offers a boat ride to admire the sunset on Poetto beach, accompanied by an aperitif that includes chilled bubbles and Sardinian gastronomic products such as olives, cheeses and cold cuts. An assortment of sushi and seafood is also available upon request.

Full Day

This excursion offers a 6-hour voyage to the Gulf of Cagliari, during which drinks and a mid-day meal, customized to guests' preferences, will be served. Departure is scheduled at 11:00 am, and return is scheduled for 5:00 pm.

Maximum capacity: 5 people. Depending on weather conditions and skipper's decisions, stops may be subject to change.

The half-day skippered sailing boat excursion allows you to explore the Gulf of Cagliari and soak in the crystal clear waters.

You can choose whether to share this experience with other participants or book an exclusive boat.

The excursion begins with an educational time. Afterwards, you can plan the route together with the other participants.

Leaving your moorings, you will depart from the Golfo degli Angeli and sail along the Capo Sant'Elia promontory and its multicolored cliffs until you reach Cala Fighera, where you can swim in the crystal clear waters.

You will then have the opportunity to admire the Sella del Diavolo (Devil's Saddle), a promontory rich in traces of frequentation since Neolithic times, with high white cliffs.

The navigation will then proceed by heading towards the Poetto Beach. Eight kilometers of beach with fine white sand and water, crystal clear, shallow sandy seabed for tens of meters, ideal for swimming and snorkeling. 

The itinerary may be subject to change, depending on weather conditions. Any changes will be promptly communicated 12 hours before the excursion or otherwise at the time of embarkation.

The daily catamaran excursion to Tavolara and Molara departing from Olbia allows you to experience a relaxing and fun time exploring two well-known Sardinian islands.

While sailing to Tavolara you may also spot dolphins that are searching for food in these areas.

When you arrive in Tavolara you will make a stop of just over an hour that will allow you to dive into the crystal clear waters and visit the island and its beaches, where you will be enchanted to discover the stories related to the "King of Tavolara" .

Tavolara is an island that juts out of the sea like a granite colossus dotted with Mediterranean greenery that gives its name to the marine protected area around it. The island is known as the world's smallest kingdom.

The elongated, almost flat-shaped island is the centerpiece as well as the defining symbol of an unforgettable spectacle: the Tavolara-Punta Coda Cavallo marine protected area, which stretches 76 kilometers along the coast .

You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a rich aperitif with typical Sardinian products accompanied by local vermentino wine.

You will then sail to Molara, making another bathroom stop.

A lunch break is planned in the Tavolara Pools area. You will have lunch on board floating on the turquoise sea.

On the return sail, weather permitting, the skipper will choose another cove to take one last swim from your choice of the wonderful bays of Porto Istana, Cala Girgolu , the three sisters of Capo Ceraso or Cala Moresca.

The relaxing sail back will be dedicated to the search for dolphins, whose sighting is not guaranteed, however.

In case of food allergies and intolerances, it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

The catamaran excursion to Asinara Park is a unique experience for swimming among Sardinia's coves, snorkeling and, with luck, spotting dolphins.

Departing from Stintino, several shore or swimming stops will be scheduled during the cruise, depending on weather conditions and the decisions of the skipper, who will be on board at all times. In addition, a seafood lunch will be provided on board that includes:

•    first
•    desserts
•    water
•    white wine
•    myrtle
•    coffee

Along with lunch, an aperitif of local products will be provided to accompany your experience.

The excursion lasts a full day and is organized on a shared basis. It is suitable for everyone and is ideal for exploring the beauty of Sardinia aboard a fully equipped catamaran.

Maximum capacity: 12 people.

The daily catamaran excursion will take you to explore the Alghero roadstead with swimming stops in the marine protected area of Capo Caccia Isola Piana.

After a short briefing in which the captain will explain the dynamics on board and some safety rules, you will leave the moorings and head towards the Capo Galera roadstead, where you will stop for your first swimming stop.

Navigation will continue in the direction of the marine protected area of "Capo Caccia flat island," skirting the cliffs of Punta Giglio and entering the large bay of Porto Conte. Here it will be possible to swim and dive from the catamaran.

You will have at your disposal masks and fins to observe the seabed of the marine protected area, SUPs to paddle freely.

During this stop you will be served lunch prepared directly on board by the crew with local products.

Afterwards you will resume navigation to discover the cliffs of Capo Caccia. You will arrive as far as the entrance to Neptune's caves and admire Foradada Island located in front of the cliffs.

You will then sail for about an hour to the Alghero roadstead where the last swimming stop is scheduled before returning to the port of departure.

In case of food allergies and intolerances, you can contact the facility after booking.

The group sailing excursion to Asinara and Pelosa begins at the Stintino Marina Tourist Port. After about 45 minutes of sailing, you reach the crystal clear waters of the Asinara Marine Protected Area.

Immersed in the beautiful setting of the Asinara National Park aboard a modern and comfortable 10.50 mt Sailing Boat, you will have the opportunity to visit the most beautiful places of this enchanting island.

The Marine Protected Area status, in fact, makes the waters rich in fish of many species that do not fear man, but rather are intrigued by it. Depending on the day and conditions, the excursion could be supplemented with a stop ashore at one of the major points of interest such as the Prison Facilities, the Sea Turtle Recovery Center or coves that cannot be reached by sea. While sailing, with luck, you may spot pods of dolphins.

On walks ashore, you will also be able to meet the famous White Donkeys that have become the symbol of the Island, and many other animals in the wild.

Lunch is included, made from local products and served on board in one of the island's coves. It consists of an appetizer, a first course, vermentino, some fruit, coffee and digestif.

Don't forget to bring your own towel, flip-flops and sunscreen. The experience is a group tour, but by booking for 12 people you can have the boat exclusively.

The evening outing with sunset aperitif is a 2-hour excursion that allows you to discover a part of the coast and admire the sunset over the sea of the Gulf of Alghero.

After a short briefing on the program and safety, you will sail to a sheltered bay of the Alghero roadstead where it will be possible to swim, use the Sups and snorkeling equipment provided by the facility.

Afterwards you will enjoy a rich aperitif of local products accompanied by Sardinian white wine.

With the colors of sunset and the sun setting on the horizon, you will head to the old walls of Alghero to admire the Catalan town from the sea.

Catamaran (full day)

The Asinara between ancient and modern history, wild nature and crystal sea. All this in one excursion aboard a catamaran.

The departure è is scheduled from Stintino at 9:30 a.m. The skipper, an experienced and well-prepared guide of the Asinara National Park, will always be on board the catamaran to satisfy your curiosities and accompany you, during the stops ashore , to visit the island and its peculiarities.

You will be guaranteed one shore stop and 3 bathroom stops, the itinerary varies depending on marine weather conditions.

On board will be offered a lunch with a tasting of products of our land (cold cuts and cheeses ), and a first seafood, drinks coffee and local digestives included.

Return to Stintino è scheduled for about 17:30.

Inflatable boat (half day)

Departing from Stintino aboard a comfortable maxi dinghy equipped with all comforts, accompanied by our experienced local skipper, you will discover the beauty of a unique island. One stop ashore at Cala Reale, and then you will make two more stops to swim in the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Asinara'Asinara.

Departure from Stintino to Cala Reale, disembark and visit (optional) the CRAMA , swim stop and departure to the Natural Pools of Fornelli for the second swim stop. Sailing to Capo Falcone to see the cliffs overlooking the sea, return to the gulf and third bathing stop in front of the wonderful beach of La Pelosa. Return to Stintino.

Maximum capacity: 11 people.

A catamaran day from Alghero with lunch is a great experience that will allow you to swim in crystal clear waters and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch.

Departure is at 10:30 a.m. from the Port of Alghero, then you will make several stops to swim in different hidden coves and a longer one where the skipper will stop to prepare your lunch. There will not be an exact route but it will change daily depending on the weather and the crowding of the various coves.

Lunch will include typical items such as sausage and cheese appetizers, bruschetta, and seafood pasta, with pesto or simple fresh tomato options.

Wine and beer will be offered during the meal, while soft drinks such as water and Coca-Cola will be available for the rest of the day. Vegetarian or food intolerance menus are also available upon request.