Italy · SAILING
The good sailing trips fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 10 to lock in early, what each includes, and where they differ once you are on the ground.
Small-group catamaran to La Maddalena Archipelago from Arzachena, with snorkeling, Pink Beach views, lunch, and wine on board.
“We had a blast. Alesso, the captain, was so much fun. The food and wine were great. We stopped at beautiful beaches…absolutely breathtaking. Would doing it again in a heartbeat!!”
Venice sunset from a roomy catamaran with live sax jazz and aperitivo cicchetti, plus one free spritz or prosecco.
“Really excellent experience vibe was great, views and drinks where nice. Alls I would say is have the option for card payment also for extra drinks. The 1st one is free but we had to Goto a card machine and come back to pay”
Sail from Palau to the La Maddalena Archipelago on a small boat tour with lunch, wine, and swim stops at Spargi and the pink beach views.
“Beautiful day on the water visiting spectacular alcoves only accessible by boat. The hosts, Alberto and Augustine were wonderful and catered to their guests, preparing home made antipasto and a Sardinian pasta dish, wine, Prosecco and more. My family and I enjoyed our day and consider it a highlight of our trip.”
A guided full-day boat tour through Sardinia’s La Maddalena Archipelago, with swim stops and time on beaches near Budelli, Spargi, and Santa Maria.
“the tour was really good, well organized and the boat was lovely with not too many people. the amount of steps were nice as well! I would recommend.”
Luxury catamaran from Palau to the Maddalena Archipelago with snorkeling, Pink Beach photo views, and lunch plus wine, coffee, and liqueur.
“This was one of the most beautiful boat tours we’ve ever been on. The beauty was almost surreal. Our guides were so accommodating and friendly. They took us to the most beautiful private beaches with crystal blue waters. All of our kids from the ages of 10-17 said it was their favorite day in our entire two weeks in Italy. When my teenage daughter dropped her iPhone in the water, one of our guides dove down thirty feet and retrieved it for her. And it still worked! Beautiful, unforgettable day! You must do this if you are visiting Sardinia!”
High-speed catamaran from Porec to Venice with lagoon views and free time for San Marco, canals, and possible Murano glass.
“loved the hole day..they do a 110 euros all in for food and transfers and gondola ride ...definitely worth it”
Sail from Santa Teresa Gallura to La Maddalena with snorkeling stops, lunch and drinks, and a photo-only visit at protected Pink Beach.
“Marco and Lorenzo were great hosts, lots of drinks available, food was great and the boat in good shape. The itinerary is too much for sailing most of the time however if that is what you are looking for. We did get of engine with the sails up for a little bit which was appreciated as two of us are keen sailors.”
Half-day sailing to Dia Island from Heraklion with lunch, drinks, snorkeling, SUP, and swim time, plus pickup from many Crete resorts.
“Such a wonderful trip with wonderful people on board! Our captain and co captain Yannis and Katrinia were amazing! Not only did they sail us to a beautiful spot to hang out and play in the water near dia island but they cooked us an incredible meal! It was so good as was the scenery and people we met from all around the world! Well worth time, money and all things considered! Best experience and small amount of people made it easy to make friends! Wine was good too! Thank you Captain!”
2-hour sunset sail from Alghero in Sardinia with free aperitivo, Andrea spritz, music, and a Maddalenetta sunset swim with snorkel gear.
“We had an amazing experience, the sunset was very beautiful. A special thank you to Andrea who was very nice and friendly and prepared us a really good aperitivo. Andrea turned out as well to be an amazing photographer!! Highly recommend”
All-inclusive small-group boat tour from Palau to Spargi, Budelli, and Santa Maria, with swims, aperitif, lunch, and drinks included.
“Absolutely loved our boat trip. It exceeded our expectations. The whole crew were fantastic with our 10 year old daughter. Food was delicious. Lots of swimming opportunities and the crew had such great local knowledge. Highly recommended.”
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