Olbia: Boat Tour to Maddalena Archipelago with Minibus Transfer

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

10 hours

Mobile ticket

The Maddalena tour is one of the most popular among tourists in Sardinia. It begins with a minibus transfer to the port of Cannigione, where you’ll board a boat to cruise along the islands of Caprera and Santo Stefano, reaching the island of Maddalena. During the one-hour stop, you can explore the historic center, visit the Naval Museum, and enjoy some shopping.

The tour continues to the islands of Spargi and Santa Maria, renowned for their crystal-clear waters and pristine beaches. There will be two stops of about one hour each to swim, snorkel, or relax on the beach. Onboard, you’ll be served a delicious lunch featuring tomato pasta.

After the break, the tour proceeds with a scenic route along the Manto della Madonna, passing Budelli Island, and the coasts of Punta Sardegna, Porto Raphael, Palau, and Capo d’Orso, offering breathtaking views. The return to Cannigione is scheduled between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM, where you’ll board the minibus for transfer back to the starting point.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Lunch included (Pasta with tomato sauce)

Agency service fee included in the price for organizing the travel package

Boarding ticket

Free pick-up service at the bus parking area, Molo Brin, Olbia

Minibus transfer

Snacks

Bottled water

Boarding fee: €5 per person, payable in cash only at the time of boarding.

Hotel pickup service (an additional fee may apply)

What To Expect

Transfer from Olbia to Cannigione by Minibus Boarding in Cannigione to explore the archipelago of La Maddalena.

•Admission Not Applicable

Parco Nazionale Dell'Arcipelago Di La Maddalena

The whiteness of the beaches, the transparency and the color of the sea recall Polynesian images, but the intense scent of the Mediterranean scrub and the natural sculptures of pink granite leave no doubt: we are in Sardinia, in the heart of the Mediterranean. The main islands of the park that wind to the north in the wide and suggestive stretch of sea between the Strait of Bonifacio and the Costa Smeralda are: La Maddalena, Caprera, S. Stefano, Spargi, Budelli, Razzoli, S. Maria , plus a myriad of islets, including Mortorio, Soffi and Nibani. Large and small islands that together form an authentic masterpiece of nature: rocks sculpted by the wind, beaches with very white or magically pink sands, inlets, blue depths and shallow waters where you can reflect yourself as in a mirror. An underwater world populated by thousands of animal and plant species.

6 hours•Admission Included

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Olbia: Boat Tour to Maddalena Archipelago with Minibus Transfer

Pickup included

Reviews

3.95

79 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

I wasn't told that...
Herlof D,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
1.00
I was not told that the pickup was canseled so I did not come.I have suggested to take the tour tomorrow but I can not, may imitate refund. I am very disappointed. Want to take this with my lawyer when I come home to Sweden so it will sting
A great day out on the...
Sue C,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A great day out on the water. Loved the 2 spots we stopped for a swim and the village of La Madellana. Pasta lunch was a nice touch. Captain gave information along the way. Really enjoyable day.
Horrible. No pickip at designated spot
Nicholas A,
May 27, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Did not arrive in designated area of pickup. I arrived 30 minutes early for the tour. I saw no vans identified where was told to meet
Cost Smeralda - A must see!
Tadeusz M,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Well organised tour from start to finish. Cost Smeralda is a must see. Everything ran smoothly, the weather was fantastic and the views just incredible. The tour is pretty relaxed with few stops so you can enjoy La Maddalena and some of the islands/beaches around the area with no rush and no stress. And the water! It really feels like Caribbean. The colour of the water, the shades of the blue and emerald, it really does area’s name justice. It takes full day but it’s designed for everyone, including the elderly, to enjoy. There’s even small lunch on the boat by a beautiful beach. I recommend it 100%
A memorable, outworldly sealover’s experience
Catalina P,
Sep 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00
The trip was a superb delight, well organized and magnificent, very friendly cool staff and the stops and the sights… an experience to revel in and tell the tale for a long time