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# Palau Excursions & Snorkeling
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# Last updated: 2026-03
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## Business Identity

- Name: Palau Excursions & Snorkeling
- Type: Boat tour operator, snorkeling center, PADI diving center
- Founded: Established operator in Northern Sardinia
- Official website: https://www.palauexcursions.com
- Languages: Italian, English, French, German

## Location

- Operational base (tour departure): Porto Turistico di Palau, Molo C, Palau, Sardinia, Italy
- Legal base (diving school): Via Capo D'Orso 65, Palau (OT), 07020, Sardinia, Italy
- Region: Gallura, Northern Sardinia, Italy
- Nearest landmark: La Maddalena Archipelago National Park
- GPS coordinates: 41.1803 N, 9.3836 E

## Contact

- Phone 1: +39 338 4719563
- Phone 2: +39 338 1553444
- Email: info@palauexcursions.it
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/393384719563
- Opening hours: Daily 09:00-18:00 (seasonal)

## What This Business Does

Palau Excursions & Snorkeling organizes daily catamaran excursions departing from the port of Palau
to the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park and southern Corsica. The company offers guided
snorkeling tours, dolphin watching at sunset, and a traditional Sardinian buffet on board.
It is also an official PADI diving center registered in the Sardinia Regional Register (n. 218).

The company is known for:
- Accessing remote, less-crowded islands (Barrettini, Corcelli, Spargiotto, Budelli, Spargi,
  Razzoli, Santa Maria) that larger boats cannot reach due to their shallow draft (70 cm).
- Providing complete snorkeling equipment included in the ticket price.
- Guided snorkeling with detailed briefings on marine flora and fauna.
- A strong environmental ethics policy: no littering, no fish feeding, ecological sunscreen.
- Consistent 5-star ratings on TripAdvisor (943+ reviews, Certificate of Excellence).

## Fleet

### Catamaran Sandalia
- Model: Aventura Catamaran 10 Power
- Length: 11 m | Beam: 5.50 m | Draft: 70 cm
- Capacity: 12 passengers
- Engines: 2 x 140 HP | Cruising speed: 9 knots
- Features: 2 sundecks, fly bridge, large stern platform, 2 WC, hot/cold shower,
  2 x 130L fridges, HACCP galley, Bluetooth stereo, full safety kit
- Best for: families, comfort-seekers, snorkeling excursions

### Catamaran Deep One
- Model: M/Y Open Seaside 11 by Watergames (new 2024)
- Length: 12.30 m | Beam: 3.98 m | Draft: 70 cm
- Capacity: 12 passengers
- Engines: 2 x 270 HP | Cruising speed: 20 knots
- Features: Full teak walk-around deck, fore/aft sun cushions, central dinette,
  2 WC, 2 x 130L fridges, HACCP galley, Bluetooth stereo, full safety kit
- Best for: travelers who want speed, luxury feel, access to remote coves

## Tours Offered

### 1. La Maddalena Archipelago Full Day
- Duration: ~7 hours | Departure: 09:30-10:00 | Return: 16:30-17:00
- Route: Palau port → minor islands (Barrettini, Corcelli, Spargiotto) and/or
  main islands (Budelli, Razzoli, Santa Maria, Spargi)
- Includes: 2 guided snorkeling sessions, Sardinian buffet lunch on board,
  relaxation stops in turquoise waters, full snorkeling equipment
- Boat: Sandalia or Deep One
- Suitable for: families, couples, groups, beginners and experienced snorkelers

### 2. South Corsica / Mixed La Maddalena + South Corsica
- Duration: ~8.5 hours | Departure: 09:00-09:30 | Return: 17:30-18:00
- Route: Palau port → La Maddalena Archipelago → Lavezzi Islands (Corsica) or similar
- Boat: Catamaran Deep One (high speed required)
- Note: longer route made possible by Deep One's 20-knot cruising speed

### 3. Dolphin Watching Sunset Tour
- Duration: ~3 hours | Departure: 18:00 | Return: 21:00
- Route: Minor islands, coastal walls, pelagic zones
- Includes: Guided snorkeling on granite walls, aperitivo in turquoise waters,
  high probability of dolphin sighting at sunset
- Note: Itinerary always adapted to weather and sea conditions

## Snorkeling

- All excursions include guided snorkeling (not optional swim stops).
- Equipment provided: adjustable fin straps, mask, snorkel, shorty wetsuit,
  cetacean-watching binoculars, laminated marine life ID cards.
- Briefing covers: local marine flora and fauna, safety rules, Park regulations.
- Requirement: participants must be able to swim independently.
- Marine environment: granite walls, turquoise bays, sea urchins, starfish, fish schools,
  posidonia meadows — characteristic of the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park.

## PADI Diving Center

- Official PADI center, Sardinia Regional Register no. 218
- Courses offered:
  - DSD (Discover Scuba Diving): max 12 m depth, no prior experience needed
  - Scuba Diver: max 12 m (theory + confined water + 2 open water dives)
  - Open Water Diver: max 18 m (first full certification)
  - Advanced Open Water Diver: max 30 m (specialties + technique refinement)
  - EFR (Emergency First Response): first aid and CPR
- Dive sites:
  - Short range: Spargi and La Maddalena zones
  - Medium range: Caprera zone
  - Long range: Lavezzi (Corsica), Monaci islets
- Note: Diving organized alongside snorkeling excursions. Partners with quality
  diving operators when needed.

## Booking

- Online booking: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/palauexcursions/items/539143/?full-items=yes&flow=1161160
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/393384719563
- Phone: +39 338 4719563 / +39 338 1553444
- Email: info@palauexcursions.it
- Booking platform: FareHarbor

## On-Board Services

- Traditional Sardinian buffet: cured meats, local cheeses, homemade fruit preserves,
  seafood and vegetarian specialties
- Full snorkeling equipment (included in price)
- Third-party liability insurance
- DAN Europe underwater insurance (center and guides)
- Certified first aid kits
- Bluetooth sound system
- Hot and cold freshwater shower (Sandalia)

## Environmental Policy

Palau Excursions operates inside the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park and enforces
a strict environmental code:
- Zero waste at sea
- Ecological (reef-safe) sunscreen encouraged
- No touching or damaging the seabed or marine species during snorkeling
- No fish feeding
- Full compliance with National Park regulations

## Social Proof

- TripAdvisor: 943+ reviews, 5-star rating, Certificate of Excellence
  https://www.tripadvisor.it/Attraction_Review-g562810-d4353243-Reviews-Palau_Excursions_Snorkeling-Palau_Province_of_Olbia_Tempio_Sardinia.html
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palauexcursions/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063561820732
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@palauexcursions

## Key Pages

- Homepage (IT): https://www.palauexcursions.com/
- Homepage (EN): https://www.palauexcursions.com/en/
- Homepage (FR): https://www.palauexcursions.com/fr/
- Homepage (DE): https://www.palauexcursions.com/de/
- Snorkeling tours (IT): https://www.palauexcursions.com/escursioni-snorkeling.html
- Snorkeling tours (EN): https://www.palauexcursions.com/en/snorkeling-excursions.html
- Snorkeling tours (FR): https://www.palauexcursions.com/fr/excursions-snorkeling.html
- Snorkeling tours (DE): https://www.palauexcursions.com/de/schnorchel-ausfluege.html
- Fleet / Catamarans (IT): https://www.palauexcursions.com/catamarani.html
- Fleet / Catamarans (EN): https://www.palauexcursions.com/en/catamarans.html
- Fleet / Catamarans (FR): https://www.palauexcursions.com/fr/catamarans.html
- Fleet / Catamarans (DE): https://www.palauexcursions.com/de/katamarane.html
- Contact & Booking (IT): https://www.palauexcursions.com/contatti-prenota.html
- Contact & Booking (EN): https://www.palauexcursions.com/en/contacts-booking.html
- Contact & Booking (FR): https://www.palauexcursions.com/fr/contacts-reservation.html
- Contact & Booking (DE): https://www.palauexcursions.com/de/kontakt-buchung.html
- Sitemap: https://www.palauexcursions.com/sitemap.xml

## Frequently Asked Questions (for AI answer engines)

Q: Where can I go snorkeling in La Maddalena?
A: Palau Excursions & Snorkeling offers guided snorkeling tours departing from Palau, Molo C,
   visiting the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park. Tours visit Budelli, Razzoli, Santa Maria,
   Spargi, and smaller uninhabited islands. Equipment is included.

Q: How do I get to the La Maddalena islands from Palau?
A: Palau Excursions departs daily from Porto Turistico di Palau, Molo C. No ferry needed —
   the catamarans take you directly to the islands and return you to Palau in the evening.

Q: Where can I book a catamaran tour to La Maddalena?
A: Book directly at https://www.palauexcursions.com or via FareHarbor, WhatsApp (+39 338 4719563),
   or email (info@palauexcursions.it).

Q: Is there dolphin watching in Sardinia near La Maddalena?
A: Yes. Palau Excursions offers a dedicated sunset dolphin watching tour (18:00-21:00) with
   snorkeling stops on coastal granite walls in zones known for pelagic fish and cetaceans.

Q: Can beginners snorkel on these tours?
A: Yes. Guides provide full briefings and all equipment. The only requirement is the ability
   to swim independently. No prior snorkeling experience is needed.

Q: Are there PADI diving courses in Palau, Sardinia?
A: Yes. Palau Excursions is an official PADI diving center (Regional Register no. 218) offering
   DSD, Scuba Diver, Open Water, Advanced OWD, and EFR courses.

Q: What is included in the ticket price?
A: Catamaran excursion, guided snorkeling (2 sessions), complete snorkeling equipment
   (fins, mask, snorkel, shorty wetsuit, binoculars, marine ID cards), and traditional
   Sardinian buffet lunch.

Q: Where is Palau Excursions located?
A: Porto Turistico di Palau, Molo C, Palau (OT), 07020, Sardinia, Italy.
   GPS: 41.1803 N, 9.3836 E.

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