Dinghy Rental with Skipper in the Maddalena Archipelago
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Dinghy Rental with Skipper in the Maddalena Archipelago
By Exclusive Boats La Maddalena
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-120
Duration: 1–7 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
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- Multilingual skipper (Italian, English, French, Spanish)
- Insurance and safety equipment
- Entrance ticket to the Maddalena archipelago national park
- Welcome Prosecco
- Beach towels
- Snorkeling mask
- Restroom on board
What's not included- Fuel not included and calculated at the end of the private tour
- Start:
- Circonvallazione Palau Vecchio, 9, 07020 Palau SS, ItalyYou will find us in the port of Palau next to the maritime station, near the ferry terminals
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 92232P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Our private tours are exclusive only, with no people who don't know each other.
- Ideal for avoiding the crowds
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 92232P2
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Ynot P
Brisbane, Australia8 contributions
It's a hard one to review. ato be honest, the day was amazing. Andrea, the driver, was great. As you can see on other reviews, it is very expensive for what it is, but nothing is cheap in these parts of sardinia. The only issue we had is that the booking is very confusing and not fair that we were punished extra fuel costs due to this. They give you three options for pick up, but don't confirm where. could be an issue with the trip advisor? my biggest issue is the money we were charged for fuel when we returned. This is an absolute joke, and I feel like we got ripped off a bit. Left a sour taste after a great day out to end like this. $230 Euro was not expected after what we already paid for the boat hire, so be aware. To be honest, they are better charging more and including fuel like other companies, so no surprises. The fact they also surcharged me was wrong due to the confusion of pick when when you have three options and this was originally included in price. Overall friendly and great day if you can afford it
Written June 28, 2024
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Stella M
Athens, Greece40 contributions
Jul 2023
We had a wonderful time on our tour to Maddalena Archipelago with our skipper Andrea (s) "Greek name". He was very polite and attentive when we asked him to go closer to the beaches. Tour was expensive but it worth it every minute. Keep up guys, thank you!
Written July 18, 2023
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Dalal A
54 contributions
We really enjoyed the trip. Our skipper Andrea was great, friendly, helpful, informative... We stopped in various spots for a swim and had lunch at La Maddalena. My favorite spits were Spiaggia Rosa (pink beach) area. Although it was windy, we enjoyed very much. We were charged €650 + €260 for fuel.
I advise to go only in good weather.
I advise to go only in good weather.
Written July 22, 2023
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DHane
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Family
I brought my 9yr old on this journey thinking it would be a great day. $650 usd is expensive but sounded worth it with what the tour promises… In addition to looking at his phone while driving, telling us we were seeing the pink beach ( it was white sand) and giving a hustle for way more than the company had quoted us for fuel, The skipper Andrea had no idea where he was going and brought us to jellyfish infested waters, we innocently jumped in and swam to a beach and got stung severely as we went up to shore. She was screaming crying we asked for help, screamed for help but he would not come and help her swim back because he was too afraid of getting stung himself. I had to swim with her on my shoulders back to the boat and getting stung severely, the whole time screaming for help. He then did not have the first aid kit stocked to help with the stings. We asked to end the tour immediately got back to the port at 12pm instead of 5pm and he still wanted the whole days worth of fuel. Do not waste your money on this dangerous experience!
Written July 4, 2022
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Jay L
Kennewick, WA41 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Amazing day on the water! Would definitely do this activity again. Expensive but seemed worth it. My kids (4 and 6) absolutely loved it. Tour guide Andrea seemed very knowledgeable of the area. Took us to lots of good spots. Water is stunning blue in color. Really enjoyed exploring the different coves and bags. Swimming and snorkeling was fun for the kids. Although don’t expect to see much sea life. Few types of fish but not like other places we have snorkeled such as Hawaii or Caribbean. Either way that’s irrelevant the water was stunning
We enjoyed a few drinks on the boat and had great experience overall.
We enjoyed a few drinks on the boat and had great experience overall.
Written July 28, 2022
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Climbié N
Budapest, Hungary4 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
Despite the unfortunate bad weather we had a great day thanks to our skipper Giorgio. Nice places to see but no water sport activities due to the fact it's in a national park. Also no beautifull fishes to see when snorkling.
Written June 20, 2021
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Fred O
Neuchâtel, Switzerland10 contributions
Very nice day in La Maddalena archipelago. Our skipper Giorgio knows the area very well and allowed us to discover beautiful spots in the archipelago, including the very good restaurant he booked for us for the lunch in La Maddalena (La Grotta).
Written July 9, 2021
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Jacquits
2 contributions
Obviously the location is beautiful which has nothing to do with the service. The private boat we booked from 9-5 was shortened to 10:30-4:30. They did not provide any information on the difficulty of parking in the area. Most companies would be helpful with those types of information to ensure a smooth arrival. They sent us to the wrong slip and the communication prior to arrival was practically non existent.
Andreas was the skipper and he did not offer us anything to drink, we had to ask for towels and brought us to a restaurant that scammed us which I’m sure he gets a commission from.
Andreas took us to nice locations but rushed us at each time. He skipped the last location and told us that there was no time left. We were packed up and dropped off at the port 30 min early which could’ve been spent at the last location. To top it off, the fuel charge was just some random $$ w no proof. It felt very expensive. We spent a whole day on another boat for a longer distance and it was only a fraction of the fuel cost.
Use your money somewhere else where you can trust and enjoy your time at the stunning location.
DO NOT BOOK! BAD SERVICE AND A SCAMMER. TAKES ADVANTAGE OF FOREIGNERS.
Andreas was the skipper and he did not offer us anything to drink, we had to ask for towels and brought us to a restaurant that scammed us which I’m sure he gets a commission from.
Andreas took us to nice locations but rushed us at each time. He skipped the last location and told us that there was no time left. We were packed up and dropped off at the port 30 min early which could’ve been spent at the last location. To top it off, the fuel charge was just some random $$ w no proof. It felt very expensive. We spent a whole day on another boat for a longer distance and it was only a fraction of the fuel cost.
Use your money somewhere else where you can trust and enjoy your time at the stunning location.
DO NOT BOOK! BAD SERVICE AND A SCAMMER. TAKES ADVANTAGE OF FOREIGNERS.
Written August 26, 2023
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Katie
Oslo, Norway4 contributions
Jul 2022
taken to a jellyfish location, with child, were not warned of it. Told that we would have an English speaking guide, but guide was not able to communicate with us very well. We were told that the estimate in fuel for the day was $180 EUR from 9:30 AM - 5 PM. Well, we were stung by jellyfish, all three of us, including a child, and asked for the boat to come help us, as we were stuck in the water surrounded, and he would not bring the boat closer. Guide also went swimming while we were waiting for help -- seemed to not understand we were calling "Help" -- ended our tour after 3 hours and were charged $100 in addition for fuel after paying over $600 for the tour. Absolutely highway robbery, would NOT recommend.
Written July 4, 2022
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Lisa Fujisawa
Sao Paulo, SP6 contributions
Jul 2021
We had an amazing day out with Giorgio, he was very attentive and tried to find us spots that were not so crowded - he really knows the area well! I had a medical issue and he really tried to help us, trying to find medicine, making sure I was ok!
The boat was very beautiful, cleaned and provided shade! amenities were also great and also the communication was smooth during the whole process.
I really hope we can meet again!
The boat was very beautiful, cleaned and provided shade! amenities were also great and also the communication was smooth during the whole process.
I really hope we can meet again!
Written July 15, 2021
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