The 5 Best Olbia Dolphin Watching Tours

1.Dolphin Watching Tour – from Golfo Aranci

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,198 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Set out from Sos Aranzos beach near Golfo Aranci for a 90-minute search for wild bottlenose dolphins around Figarolo and Capo Figari. Guides such as Sara, Iaia, Claire, Paolo, and Alessio share marine-life facts while the skipper follows dolphin activity respectfully. The small boat carries up to 12 people, with water and iced tea included.

“Today we took a boat to see the dolphins of Golfo Aranci. Thanks to our captain Paolo, the ride was smooth, and thanks to Claire we learned a lot of interesting information about the life of these magnificent sea creatures. We were lucky to see a couple close to Tavolara, and then the whole family with baby dolphins close to Figarolo. A perfect way to say bye to beautiful Costa Smeralda ❤️”

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2.Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo

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

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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3.Eco-Friendly Dolphin-Watching Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 492 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

Join a small boat tour from Olbia Marina to Figarolo, where bottlenose dolphins have lived for more than a decade. Guides such as Sabina, Ludo, Maia, and Alessio have helped explain dolphin behavior in several languages. The two-hour trip includes soft drinks, scenic views, and a strong chance of seeing dolphins in the wild.

“Very nice experience, staff kind, able to provide interesting information and always ready to answer to the questions.”

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4.Kayak tour with aperitif and dolphins

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

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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5.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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