Boat trips · With lunch
Boat trips with lunch on board
Pasta at anchor off Budelli, a glass of Vermentino between swims. The trips from Palau that feed you, and what each one serves.
Three kinds of lunch trip
Big boat, pasta lunch
The classic full-day loop on a large motor boat, with a plate of seafood pasta served at anchor near Budelli. Same stops and the same crowds as the other big boats, but you don’t need to carry food. Drinks are extra.
Small group, all-inclusive
Motor boats and yachts for 10 or so guests: Sardinian antipasti, pasta, soft drinks and wine, with stops chosen on the day. The boat reaches quieter coves, and lunch is unhurried. On private-style yachts, the boat’s park permit may be split among guests.
Sailing boat or catamaran
The slowest and most comfortable day. Lunch is cooked on board, snorkel kit is usually included, and the route follows the wind. Catamarans give more deck space and shade; monohull sailing boats feel more like real sailing.
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Motor boat · lunch included
From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour with Pasta
from ≈ €52 per person
Best for: anyone who would rather not pack lunch
- Seafood pasta lunch served at Budelli
- About 2 h at Santa Maria and 1.5 h at Cala Corsara
- Free time in La Maddalena town; landing fee included
Motor boat · small group · lunch
Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Cruise with Lunch and Drinks
from ≈ €98 per person
Best for: an all-inclusive day without the big-boat crowd
- Sardinian antipasto and pasta, soft drinks and wine
- Spargi coves: Cala Soraya and Cala Granara
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
Yacht · max 10 · lunch
From Palau/La Maddalena: All inclusive Yacht Tour
from ≈ €92 per person
Best for: small groups who want lunch and wine included
- Spargi, Budelli’s natural pools, Santa Maria, Pink Beach view
- Aperitif, seafood pasta, water, soft drinks and wine
- The boat’s park permit (about €30) is split among guests
Sailing boat · lunch
Maddalena Archipelago: Island-Hopping Sailing Tour and Lunch
from ≈ €92 per person
Best for: a sailing day with everything included
- Santa Maria, Budelli’s natural pools and Spargi
- Lunch with wine and beer, national park entry covered
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
Traditional wooden boat · skipper
Palau or La Maddalena: Boat Tour in the Archipelago
from ≈ €110 per person
Best for: couples who want a slower day
- Skippered wooden boat, lunch on board
- At least three stops of about an hour each
- Route chosen on the day to suit the wind
Catamaran · max 12 · lunch
From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Catamaran Tour w/ Lunch
from ≈ €140 per person
Best for: comfort and space on deck
- Snorkel kit, Sardinian aperitif and pasta lunch
- Wine, Prosecco and soft drinks included
- Three stops chosen by the captain
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Prices and what’s included
| Trip | Time | From | Lunch | Landing fee | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour with Pasta Motor boat · lunch included | 7 h | ≈ €52 pp | Included | Included | ★ 4.0 |
| Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Cruise with Lunch and Drinks Motor boat · small group · lunch | 7 h · departs 09:30 | ≈ €98 pp | Included | Check listing | — |
| From Palau/La Maddalena: All inclusive Yacht Tour Yacht · max 10 · lunch | 7 h | ≈ €92 pp | Included | Check listing | ★ 4.8 |
| Maddalena Archipelago: Island-Hopping Sailing Tour and Lunch Sailing boat · lunch | 7 h | ≈ €92 pp | Included | Check listing | ★ 4.9 |
| Palau or La Maddalena: Boat Tour in the Archipelago Traditional wooden boat · skipper | 8 h | ≈ €110 pp | Included | Check listing | ★ 5.0 |
| From Palau: Maddalena Archipelago Sailing Tour and Lunch Sailing boat · lunch | 8 h | ≈ €129 pp | Included | Check listing | — |
| From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Catamaran Tour w/ Lunch Catamaran · max 12 · lunch | 7 h | ≈ €140 pp | Included | Check listing | ★ 4.9 |
Prices are GetYourGuide “from” prices seen in October 2026, listed in US$ and converted at the ECB rate of 16 Oct 2026. The live price for your date is on the listing.
Questions people ask
What is lunch on a Maddalena boat trip usually like?
On the big boats that include it, a plate of pasta (often with seafood) served at anchor. On small-group, sailing and catamaran days, Sardinian antipasti, pasta, fruit and drinks, usually with wine; some add Prosecco or local beer.
Can I bring my own food?
On the large motor boats, yes: many passengers bring a packed lunch, and food and drinks are also sold on board. On trips that include lunch, tell the operator about allergies or diets when you book.
Is it worth paying more for lunch on board?
If you value a slower day with fewer people, yes: the lunch trips are almost all small-group boats. If you just want to see the islands, a large boat and a packed lunch costs about half as much.
Is the landing fee included on lunch trips?
Check each listing. Some include La Maddalena’s landing fee (€5 per person in June–August); others ask for it in cash. How the fee works.