Where to Go: the 4 Best Kayak Dolphin Tours in Italy

1.Kayak Tour with Dolphins and Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,731 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $53Our pick

Paddle from Spiaggia dei Baracconi with marine biologists toward Cala Moresca, Figarolo, and a fish farm visited by resident dolphins. You’ll learn basic kayaking, snorkel from a quiet beach, and finish with Sardinian snacks and drinks. Guides including Marco, Emmanuel, Maria, and Vincent lead in English, Italian, or Spanish.

“Maria and Marco were great guides, very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw dolphins at sunset and an octopus as well as lots of cool fish with snorkeling earlier in the evening. Would highly recommend!”

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2.Kayak tour with aperitif and dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Paddle from Baracconi Beach toward Cala Moresca and Figarolo Island on a roughly three-hour kayak trip capped at about 12 people. You’ll get a short lesson, snorkeling gear, Sardinian snacks, drinks, and a chance to see bottlenose dolphins near a fish farm. Guides such as Maria, Emmanuel, and Marco may lead the outing.

“The kayaking and snorkelling was great and nice to have the Sardinian food and local drinks on one of the little islands. Our guides were great and very disappointed that we didn't see dolphins. It was ok as it was a nice morning.”

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3.Small group Kayak tour with Aperitif &dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Philipp leads a three-hour kayak trip from Spiaggia dei Baracconi toward Cala Moresca, Figarolo, and Golfo Aranci’s fish farm. You’ll paddle with no more than nine people, swim and snorkel twice, enjoy Sardinian pastries or a sunset aperitif, and look for dolphins in their usual feeding area.

“We have absolutely enjoyed our kayak tour with Philipp and yes we did see the dolphins. In particular we appreciated the group being small which made the whole experience more personal. 100% recommend!!!”

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4.traditional or transparent kayaks, dolphins, and aperitifs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 178 reviews · 3 hours · from $45Best value

Start at Baracconi Beach with a small group of up to 10. Choose a transparent kayak for seabed views or a traditional model for added stability. Paddle toward Cala Moresca and Figarolo, stop to snorkel, look for dolphins, then finish with Sardinian snacks and a drink.

“Family of 4 with 2 kids here. Our girls are 6 & 7. Our 7 year old was eager to help but my 6 year old was a passenger princess. The guides made sure to position the group in a good spot to see dolphins. They also offered to seat someone else with me if I was struggling. They are a very nice team!! Would highly recommend to those wanting a little more of an active/adventurous tour and also a potential close dolphin encounter.”

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