Ferry Palau – La Maddalena
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Palau – La Maddalena with Delcomar
Palau – La Maddalena is the shortest crossing in our selection, run by Delcomar at a very frequent pace in summer. It takes you to the La Maddalena archipelago in a few minutes, for the beach, a walk or a visit to Garibaldi’s house on Caprera.
The crossing lasts a few minutes: you stay on deck or in the lounge to admire the archipelago. Cars board by the ramp and pedestrians by the gangway.
Pedestrians, cyclists and cars board without a long wait outside the summer peaks. The ferry spares you a fixed timetable: arrive at the quay and board the first departure.
Palau – La Maddalena at a glance
- Company Delcomar
- Crossing time about 15 to 20 minutes
- Sailings frequent departures, especially in summer
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board cabins, restaurants, lounges
Indicative information collected in November 2026. Timetables, ships and check-in instructions may change: check them in the search engine and on your ticket before you travel.
Palau
Palau is the small port town that serves as the gateway to the La Maddalena archipelago, whose islands are a few minutes away by boat. The Roccia dell’Orso, a granite boulder sculpted by the wind into the shape of a bear, overlooks the bay a few kilometres from the port. The Costa Smeralda is half an hour’s drive to the south. Many travellers spend the day on the archipelago’s beaches before heading back.
La Maddalena
Boats from Palau arrive at La Maddalena after a crossing of a few minutes, right in the little town. Piazza Garibaldi and the lanes of the centre are a short walk from the quay, and the island is joined to Caprera by a road bridge. You can rent a bicycle or scooter to go round the island, whose coastal road offers many viewpoints.
Ferry Palau – La Maddalena: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Palau to La Maddalena?
About 15 to 20 minutes. The exact time depends on the ship, the weather and the timetable chosen: it is shown in the search engine on this page.
How many sailings are there between Palau and La Maddalena?
Delcomar generally offers frequent departures, especially in summer. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Palau to La Maddalena?
This page covers the crossing run by Delcomar, the Sardinian company Delcomar. No other company currently appears on this route in our search engine.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Palau and La Maddalena?
Generally yes: Delcomar carries passenger vehicles. Check the conditions (size, trailer, pets) before buying your ticket.
How do I book a ferry from Palau to La Maddalena?
Enter the departure port, the destination and the date in the search engine, then choose the crossing that suits you. Booking and payment are done online, and your ticket is sent to you by e-mail.
