Olbia: Boat Tour to Maddalena Archipelago with Minibus Transfer
Overview
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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)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Transfer from Olbia to Cannigione by Minibus Boarding in Cannigione to explore the archipelago of La Maddalena.
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.
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Olbia: Boat Tour to Maddalena Archipelago with Minibus Transfer
Pickup included
Reviews
83 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Splendente
Daniela T,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Phantastic trip, well organised, a must when you visit Sardegna. Take a good shoes and a sun towel ;)
The views are...
Karen B,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The views are outstanding. From pick up to drop off, 20 hours. The gluten free pasta offered was disgusting. The pasta the rest of us ate wasn't much better. It is Italy, I expected better
Great boat trip with excellent staff
Jstaunto,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Lovely day trip with the bonus of the Olbia pickup! The staff were wonderful and the commentary on board was very informative. Lunch provided was great and the various swim spots were lovely / unfortunately though, very crowded but that goes with high season
Beautiful tour of La Maddalena
E9954SDalvarol,
Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful scenery and a nice tour, the boat was also pretty top. The time well used with a stop in La Maddalena in the morning and two more on beautiful beaches.
I wasn't told that...
Herlof D,
Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00I 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
- Review from Viator
5.00A 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
- Review from Viator
1.00Did 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
- Review from Viator
5.00Well 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%
Nice experience
vincenzosE8146EJ,
Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great service , we left olbia using a bus transfer , the driver drove carefully and took us to the port of departure , the day went as described and we had fun, we visited beautiful beaches , I recommend it if you are in olbia and want to enjoy a relaxing day without worries as everything was organized well and we did not have to think about anything .
Perfect day
Rosaria95enzo,
Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour organized in detail beautiful day , beautiful landscapes and crystal clear sea, excellent organizational experience , all carried out as described advice
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