The 6 Sardinia Snorkeling Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Tavolara Boat Tour and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Set out from Olbia at 9:30 a.m. in a small boat limited to 10 people. Your skipper, often Antonio, Francesco, Giovanni, or Gabriele, takes you to Tavolara, Molara, Doctor’s Beach, and Porto Istana for swimming, snorkeling, scenery, and a Sardinian aperitif.

“Overall this tour was good, the scenery is beautiful here so seeing it from the water was simply gorgeous. We liked the stops we made and there was lots of time for swimming and snorkelling. Unfortunately we didn’t see too many fish. My only complaint would be that we booked the tour in English and our tour guide was nowhere near fluent. We had to get other guests to translate for us. Also the ride was a bit bumpy since it’s not a full boat you are on, so I would not recommend it to those that have motion/seasickness.”

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2.Tour to Figarolo Island with the possibility to observe dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $72

From Olbia, cruise across the Gulf to Figarolo Island, Capo Figari, and Cala Moresca. Guides such as Tito, Davide, Mario, and Tiziano search for wild bottlenose dolphins, then provide masks, snorkels, drinks, and snacks. The small boat carries no more than 10 people.

“Super leuke excursie, zeker een aanrader! We hebben meerdere dolfijnen gezien, gesnorkeld en de kliffen bezichtigd. Aardige tour operator, goede boot en een leuke sfeer. Hele leuke dag gehad!”

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3.Dolphin Watching Tour with Snorkeling from Olbia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Set out from Olbia for a 3.5-hour boat trip around Capo Figari, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo Island. You’ll search for bottlenose dolphins, snorkel with fish, swim in turquoise water, and enjoy Sardinian snacks, soft drinks, and local beer. Guides such as Francesco, Antonio, and Gabriele lead the outing.

“What about this experience??? Just magical 😍 we could see dolphins, we swam in crystal clear waters, all under a beautiful and warm sun! There were only 7 of us on the zodiac and it was perfect. A beautiful atmosphere, especially thanks to Francesco who was just perfect: listening to everyone, kind, smiling, funny... Really it was a great morning 😊 A big thank you FrancescoAuto-translated”

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4.Cagliari Gulf Boat tour : 5 stops, snorkeling & local aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · from $62

Join Enrico, Francesca, Rebecca, or Amore on a 3.5-hour shared cruise from Marina Piccola aboard a wooden gozzo. With stops at Cala Bernat, Calamosca, Cala Fighera, Sella del Diavolo, and Poetto, you get swims, snorkeling gear, SUP access, music, and a Sardinian aperitif.

“The actual experience itself was nice however their operations are terrible. We booked for 2:30 weeks prior and were told day of it had changed to 1:15 which messed up our lunch plans. They overbooked and were asking everybody to come baRead more”

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5.Snorkeling marine protected area Tavolara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Join DST Sardegna for a four-hour English-language boat trip through the Tavolara protected marine area. With guides such as Daniel, Sandra, Ada, or Sabina, you can snorkel near the Crisso wreck, Molara’s fish-filled pools, and Tavolara, with gear, a snack, and an optional shore stop included.

“Great staffs and good equipment! Nice with the kids, sense of security good. Tour duration, stops and places well designed and good for all family”

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6.Villasimius: Capo Carbonara Boat and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 242 reviews · 4 hours · from $60Best value

Spend four hours boating and snorkeling around Capo Carbonara, Cavoli, and Serpentara with a marine guide. You may work with guides such as Andrea, Giulia, or Davide, depending on the day. Expect two snorkel sessions, safety help, soft drinks, and close views of fish, octopuses, rock formations, and protected island habitats.

“The snorkeling team is awesome and friendly. Appreciate it.”

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