The 10 Best Sardinia Speedboat Tours

1.Private Rib Tour La Maddalena archipelago with skipper 4 or 8 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $832 for the boat, seats 12 Our pick

Take a private RIB around Sardinia’s La Maddalena archipelago with skipper Daniele or Valeria. Choose a four or eight-hour outing, adjust the route to the weather, swim at Spargi, Budelli, Caprera, or Santa Maria, and stop for lunch in La Maddalena if you wish. Drinks, snacks, towels, restroom, and park authorization are included. Fuel and lunch cost extra.

“excellent. Daniel and Valeria so nice and professional. The boat is magnificient. We discovered beautiful beaches and the cruise was very well organised. We follow Daniel's advice and we had lunch in santa Magdalena: great time!”

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2.Gulf of Orosei Speedboat Trip with Aperitif from Cala Gonone

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $150 a head

Set out from Cala Gonone with a small group of up to 12, guided by skippers such as Paulo and Alberto. Visit Cala Luna and Cala Sisine, swim at the Venere Natural Pools and Cala Goloritzé, use provided snorkel gear, and enjoy wine with a traditional Sardinian sweet. Bring water, lunch, and shoes that handle pebbly beaches.

“This trip was the highlight of our Sardinian adventure. Paulo and Alberto were attentive and so sweet. We went to the most breathtaking places I’ve ever been in my life. Snorkeling and the beach stops were short of amazing! Also they communicated before hand and answer all my doubts. The only draw back was the lunch and cooler. They had a cooler in the boat and even though I’d asked they asked me to bring one. (Something minor) and despite being very emphatic about punctuality they were late 45 mins. (Bummer for us that had to travel 2 hours before) they don’t provide lunch but it could be purchased! Which…”

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3.La Maddalena Archipelago: zodiac (RIB) tour with skipper

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $602 for the boat, seats 10

Take a private eight-hour zodiac RIB tour for up to 10 people through La Maddalena’s clearest coves. Your skipper guides you to Spargi, the protected Pink Beach, Porto della Madonna, and one final island stop. You can swim from the boat, snorkel in shallow water, and reach beaches that are difficult to visit by land.

“Very good time with family l water is turquoise beautiful beaches a little too crowded but it is l summer Do not forget a bottle or two of wine for aperitif, lunchAuto-translated”

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4.Palau or La Maddalena: 4-hour RIB tour of the archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60 a head Best value

From Palau, you’ll spend four hours aboard a RIB with an English-speaking local skipper, visiting clear-water coves around La Maddalena, Caprera, Budelli, and nearby islands. Expect a maximum of 10 people, snorkeling gear, bottled water, inflatable accessories, and a route chosen for the day’s sea conditions.

“Small group of people which meant we could move quickly and see so much, loads of great local information and an excellent skipper.”

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5.Palau or La Maddalena: southern Corsica 4-hour RIB tour of

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $70 a head

Cross from northern Sardinia to southern Corsica aboard a small RIB with an Italian or English-speaking skipper. You will stop at Lavezzi, Isola Piana, and the cliffs of Bonifacio for swimming and snorkelling. Choose a departure from Palau or La Maddalena, and expect a lively half-day on the water with a maximum of 12 people.

“Le due mete sono fantastiche, mare cristallino e spiagge da sogno. Lo skipper Giulio è una guida fantastica, disponibile è un vero uomo di mare”

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6.From Arbatax: RIB tour to Cala Mariolu and Cala Goloritzè

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $74 a head

Set out from Arbatax in a small RIB boat for Pedra Longa, Cala Goloritzè, and Cala Mariolu. A skipper handles the route while you enjoy limestone cliffs, clear water, and short coastal stops. Boats hold 8 or 12 passengers, with shade, ladders, freshwater showers, and safety gear. Bring swimwear, sun protection, and a towel.

“It was a quick but unforgettable experience! If you don’t want to spend all day on a boat tour would highly recommend!”

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7.Dolphins Rib boat (up 6 people) Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $417 a head

Take a private RIB boat from the Gulf of Cugnana for a three-hour cruise along Costa Smeralda. With up to six people, you can look for dolphins near Capo Figari, snorkel around Figarolo and Cala Moresca, swim in clear Sardinian water, and enjoy snacks and drinks aboard. Skippers include Gianpaolo, Corrado, and Tommaso.

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8.From Stintino: RIB tour in the gulf of Asinara

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60 a head

Set out from Stintino for a three-hour RIB trip around Asinara and the waters near La Pelosa. Your skipper chooses two or three stops based on wind and sea conditions, with time to swim at places such as Cala Grande or the Piscine Naturali di Fornelli. English and Italian guiding is available, and Nikola has earned praise for his friendly, capable hosting.

“The experience in general was ok. Big thanks to the skipper as it was super kind, great story teller full of experience of the island! Was a bit windy which limited our trip. Short but sweet trip but a bit expensive for the small trip. Kids also pay the same price for adult.”

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9.Exclusive Rib for Tours Along the Baunei Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $964 a head

Join Davide for an eight-hour private RIB tour from Arbatax along Sardinia’s Baunei Coast. Set your own pace as you visit Cala dei Gabbiani, Cala Mariolu, Piscine di Venere, Cala Biriala, and Cala Luna. Swim from beaches or the boat, use the included snorkeling kit, and enjoy an aperitif with your group.

“Great experience! Davide was a fantastic host and very accommodating. We enjoyed having a private tour since we are traveling for our honeymoon. We went to all the stops and Davide made it so we avoided the most crowds. Highly recommend!”

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10.Alghero: snorkeling RIB tour in Porto Conte and Capo Caccia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $105 a head

Join an expert guide for a three-hour RIB trip through Porto Conte Natural Park. Snorkel at Cala Dragunara and Cala Inferno, cruise beneath Capo Caccia, circle Foradada Island, and visit the Palombi cave. The pace suits beginners and experienced swimmers, with a maximum boat capacity of 10 and weather-dependent routing.

“We joined a snorkeling trip this June with our family (2 kids 10 & 13 years) and really enjoyed it. The clear water and variety of fish made it a great experience for both kids and adults. It was relaxed and felt just right for us as a family. A special thank you to our guide for taking good care and sharing some history of the area and bay.”

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