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Cruise the crystalline coves of La Maddalena National Park on a small-group boat tour with lunch, snorkeling, and SUPs. This seven-hour excursion visits natural pools, photographic viewpoints, and secluded swim stops — ideal for swimmers and photographers alike.
Cruise the crystalline coves of La Maddalena National Park on a small-group boat tour with lunch, snorkeling, and SUPs. This seven-hour excursion visits natural pools, photographic viewpoints, and secluded swim stops — ideal for swimmers and photographers alike.
A low-slung rib slides from the Palau pier and the Sardinian sea opens like a clean page — wind and salt in equal measure, cliffs and shoals flickering beyond the spray. On this seven-hour loop through the La Maddalena National Park you move between tiny islands, anchor in natural pools, and step off the boat into water that insists you stay afloat a little longer.
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Operated by Gipsy Boat · Palau, Sardinia
A low-slung rib slides from the Palau pier and the Sardinian sea opens like a clean page — wind and salt in equal measure, cliffs and shoals flickering beyond the spray. On this seven-hour loop through the La Maddalena National Park you move between tiny islands, anchor in natural pools, and step off the boat into water that insists you stay afloat a little longer.
Geology here is granite carved by Mediterranean time: pale rock rising abruptly from turquoise bowls. The archipelago’s human story runs from prehistoric fishermen to strategic naval use in the 19th and 20th centuries; today protected status limits building and keeps viewpoints uncluttered. Culture is coastal and simple — local rosé, boat-born lunches of pecorino and cured meats, and the slow rhythm of island life.
Expect frequent swims, short guided photo stops in front of Budelli and Razzoli, and a lunch served aboard or on a nearby shore facing the natural pools. You’ll have two SUPs and snorkeling masks for exploring seagrass meadows. The skipper manages timing and anchorages; groups are small (max 10), so the pace feels personal rather than rushed.
Practical tip: sun protection and quick-drying layers matter more than heavy footwear. Carry a waterproof pouch for your phone, bring cash for small purchases in Palau, and plan arrival transport to the Pier N.5 meeting point at 10:00. The tour suits anyone comfortable getting on and off a small boat and swimming in open water.
The tour runs about seven hours and departs from Pier N.5 in Palau, with a 10:00 meeting time for boarding and safety briefing.
Yes — the tour includes swimming masks and two stand-up paddleboards available for guests to use at suitable stops.
Lunch is included and features typical Sardinian products — local cheeses, cured meats, bread, wine, water, fruit and dessert, plus coffee and myrtle liqueur.
Non-swimmers can join the boat but should inform the operator; life jackets are available and the skipper selects calmer anchorages when possible.
Gipsy Boat operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A low-slung rib slides from the Palau pier and the Sardinian sea opens like a clean page — wind and salt in equal measure, cliffs and shoals flickering beyond the spray. On this seven-hour loop through the La Maddalena National Park you move between tiny islands, anchor in natural pools, and step off the boat into water that insists you stay afloat a little longer.
A low-slung rib slides from the Palau pier and the Sardinian sea opens like a clean page — wind and salt in equal measure, cliffs and shoals flickering beyond the spray. On this seven-hour loop through the La Maddalena National Park you move between tiny islands, anchor in natural pools, and step off the boat into water that insists you stay afloat a little longer.
Geology here is granite carved by Mediterranean time: pale rock rising abruptly from turquoise bowls. The archipelago’s human story runs from prehistoric fishermen to strategic naval use in the 19th and 20th centuries; today protected status limits building and keeps viewpoints uncluttered. Culture is coastal and simple — local rosé, boat-born lunches of pecorino and cured meats, and the slow rhythm of island life.
Expect frequent swims, short guided photo stops in front of Budelli and Razzoli, and a lunch served aboard or on a nearby shore facing the natural pools. You’ll have two SUPs and snorkeling masks for exploring seagrass meadows. The skipper manages timing and anchorages; groups are small (max 10), so the pace feels personal rather than rushed.
Practical tip: sun protection and quick-drying layers matter more than heavy footwear. Carry a waterproof pouch for your phone, bring cash for small purchases in Palau, and plan arrival transport to the Pier N.5 meeting point at 10:00. The tour suits anyone comfortable getting on and off a small boat and swimming in open water.