14 Dolphin and Snorkeling Trips in Italy Worth Flying For

1.Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 670 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $77Our pick

Set out from Olbia with an English-speaking skipper such as Antonio, Francesco, or Giovanni on a fast 8.5-meter boat limited to 10 people. Search for wild bottlenose dolphins near Figarolo, snorkel in clear water, view limestone cliffs and caves, and enjoy mini pizzas, Sardinian snacks, and a drink.

“Amazing!! Our guide was so friendly and had good recommendations for the area. The dolphins were cool and the snorkelling was fun. Great value for money”

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2.Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 432 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $53

Join captain Andrea, Marco, or another English-speaking guide for a 2.5-hour speedboat trip from Olbia. Search for wild dolphins around Golfo Aranci, cruise past Capo Figari and Figarolo Island, then swim and snorkel near Cala Moresca or Cala Greca. Groups are limited to 12, with fuel, parking, and an aperitif included.

“Just.. wonderful. The team were absolutely lovely, they explain everything. They took time to spot the dolphins, and watch them, they give me diving mask to swim with fishes. Beautiful and a chance to live this. Thanks again !”

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3.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 428 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

From Sos Aranzos, a small boat carries you toward Cape Figari and Figarolo to look for wild bottlenose dolphins with a trained guide. Then swim and snorkel at Cala Greca, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo. Two crew members, sanitized gear, soft drinks, and multilingual guidance are included.

“Me and my boyfriend loved it! Franzesca and Andrea were super nice, she told us very interesting things about dolphins & the sea. We made 2 stops to see dolphins & 2 stops for snorkeling and swimming. We had plenty of time and it was just beautiful. Also got some water, ice tea and traditional bread „sticks“ Would recommend it to everyone :-)”

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4.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 358 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Join Marco and the Amore Iodio team at central Olbia’s Molo Bosazza for a three-hour dinghy trip to Figarolo and Tavolara’s coastal waters. Expect a strong chance of seeing wild dolphins near a fish farm, two swim and snorkeling stops, gear, a Sardinian snack, and a multilingual local guide.

“Marco has been amazing! Very friendly and helpful. He was very attentive and tried to talk and explain the things to everyone in different languages: italian, english and spanish as well. The tour was very nice as well, we stopped in two different places to do snorkelling and go around some island trying to find dolphins.. and we did!! :) very recommended!”

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5.Alghero – Dolphin Watching and Guided Snorkeling (summer tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Join Fabio, Francesco, Gabriella, and the MareTerra research team for a four-hour, low-impact search for dolphins off Alghero. You’ll learn how scientists identify individual animals, listen to recorded dolphin calls, admire Capo Caccia, and receive guided snorkeling instruction. The group is limited to 12, with masks, fins, and safety support included.

“We had an amazing to trip. Very interesting and informative. The researchers were enthusiastic and happy to share their knowledge. Guided snorkelling was excellent. Life jackets were available for less confidence swimmers. Highly recommend this trip.”

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6.Dolphin Watching Tour with Snorkeling from Olbia

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

Set out from Olbia with a skipper and naturalist guide for a 3.5-hour boat trip around Capo Figari, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo Island. You’ll search for bottlenose dolphins, stop twice to snorkel, and enjoy Sardinian snacks, soft drinks, and local beer. Boats carry no more than 10 people, with guides such as Francesco, Antonio, Gabriele, and Christian leading departures.

“Great snorkeling! Saw plenty of dolphins. The guide was great and the boat was nice and fast. Great snack and drinks offered during the trip. Overall a fantastic experience.”

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7.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 267 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

From Olbia, cruise toward Capo Figari and Figarolo Island with a captain and hostess on board. Look for bottlenose dolphins, then swim and snorkel at Cala Greca, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo. Guides such as Alicia and Adriana have been praised for clear marine-life explanations and careful dolphin etiquette.

“Great experience im definitely doing it again,everything is as described”

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8.Boat tour to watch Dolphins and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews

Join Captain Anett, sometimes listed as Annette, for a 3.5-hour small-group cruise from Olbia. You’ll search for bottlenose dolphins, swim and snorkel at Cala Moresca by Figarolo, hear local stories, and share Sardinian cheese, sausage, bread, and drinks on a seven-meter boat carrying no more than 10 people.

“Anette was a very friendly guide. She brought us Prosecco and some home made snacks. We spotted dolphins and took a dip in the sea.”

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9.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling in Figarolo in Sardinia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Join DST Sardegna from Spiaggia Sos Aranzos for a 3.5-hour English-language boat trip toward Capo Figari and Figarolo Island. Your guide explains dolphin behavior and eco-friendly watching, then stops at Cala Greca and Cala Moresca for swimming and snorkeling. Small groups are limited to 12 people, with guides such as Clarissa, Sabina, Maia, Franchi, and Adriana leading recent outings.

“It was a beautyful trip with professional guides. We were verly lucky and saw many deplphins. I would recommend the long trip to everyone, more time, more chance”

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10.Snorkeling Experience to discover the dolphin inside you!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $46Best value

Meet Cinzia at La Casa dei Pini in Cala Gonone at 10:30 am, then reach a beautiful nearby beach by car. With mask, fins, snorkel, and wetsuit provided, you will follow the beach and cliff in shallow water, identify Mediterranean fish and plants, and possibly enter a large sea cave. Groups are limited to eight.

“Cinzia est très sympathique et parle français ce qui est vraiment un plus pour bien comprendre ce qu' elle nous explique ,nous avons observé plus de 25 poissons différents et des oursins et avons été dans une grotte sous marine ,accessible à tous ,pas besoin de conditions physiques particulières.je recommandé”

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11.Dolphin watching and snorkeling tour on Figarolo Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $77

From Molo Bosazza in Olbia, you’ll cruise to Figarolo Island in a 9.15-meter BWA boat with an experienced skipper, looking for bottlenose dolphins near the fish farm. The trip includes snorkeling stops at Figarolo and Cala Moresca, a refreshing drink, free nearby parking, and groups capped at 12 people.

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12.Fishing, Snorkelling & Dolphin Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Set out from Vibo Marina for about three hours of coastal fishing, snorkelling, dolphin and whale watching. The boat takes up to 12 people, keeping the outing personal rather than crowded. English service, mobile tickets, pickup, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure make this an easy add-on to a Calabria stay.

“Schöne Tour. Waren mit unseren 2 Kindern da. Alles wie beschrieben, hatten leider kein Glück und konnten keine Delphine sichten.”

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13.Dolphin watching and snorkeling in Figarolo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

From Olbia, you’ll cruise toward Capo Figari with a maximum of 12 people, watching for dolphins before stopping at Cala Greca, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo Island to swim and snorkel. Guides such as Adriana, Fabiana, and Lucio explain dolphin behavior, marine ecology, and responsible wildlife watching.

“Our tour guide, Adriana, was fabulous! She showed us so many interesting things and was very engaging!”

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14.Pizzo: Fishing, Snorkeling, Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Join Daniele Greco’s small-group boat trip from Vibo Marina for trolling, dolphin watching, and snorkeling near Pizzo’s Piedigrotta church-cave. The boat carries no more than 12 people, with fishing and snorkeling gear included. Guide Julia has welcomed guests in English, Italian, and German. Dolphin sightings depend on nature, not a schedule.

“Great boat trip with fishing, highly recommend for fun experience, stops for swim & snorkelling. We fully enjoyed this trip, the hosts were very friendly & informative, with a small amount of passengers on board. Book it, you won’t regret it!”

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