The 14 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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6.Gulf of Olbia: Dolphin watching by dinghy

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 297 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41Best value

Join Mila and Riccardo from Bados for a 1.5-hour RIB-boat trip toward Figarolo, where wild bottlenose dolphins gather near an aquaculture site. A marine biologist explains the animals and local coast, followed by a swim near Cala Moresca or Figarolo. English and Italian are spoken.

“We came for dolphins. We saw dolphins. It was a good day. Cheers to Mila for being a great guide. The boat wasn't overly full with people like you see on other tours, it was a very nice 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.Dolphin Watching & Swim with prosecco aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 241 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $71

Meet your English- or Italian-speaking captain at MOYS Marina in Olbia and cruise quietly toward Figarolo Island. You’ll watch for a resident pod of bottlenose dolphins, swim or snorkel in clear water, and enjoy soft drinks onboard. Prosecco may be available at extra cost. Captains such as Sebastian and Boris are praised for safe, friendly handling.

“Boris is just very professional! On time, make us feel very safe. Sooo friendly! The Captain.”

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9.RIB Tour to Capo Figari with Dolphin Sighting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 224 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $77

Join a 3.5-hour RIB tour from Olbia with a local skipper and marine biology guide. You’ll cruise toward Figarolo Island, watch for wild dolphins, snorkel near Capo Figari, and stop at Cala Moresca or another sheltered cove. David or Davide may lead the trip, with masks, fins, snacks, and drinks included.

“Super, et vu énormément de dauphins mes filles étaient émerveillée je recommande sans hésiter.”

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10.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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11.Stand Up Paddle With Dolphins, aperitif and pictures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $69

Join Claudia, Fabio, and their team for a three-hour SUP trip from Spiaggia dei Baracconi in Golfo Aranci. You’ll learn basic paddle technique, visit Figarolo and Cala Moresca, stop for a Sardinian breakfast or aperitif, and look for bottlenose dolphins without chasing them by boat. Photos and videos are included.

“Formidable expérience ! Réservation facile et organisation parfaite. Claudia et Fabio sont géniaux ! Nous recommandons cette sortie ! Le coucher de soleil était magnifique !”

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12.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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13.Sunset and dolphin watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $82

From Molo Brin in Olbia, captain Anett Lazar takes up to 10 people by RIB to Figarolo and Cala Moresca. You will look for wild dolphins, swim and snorkel in clear water, hear local stories, and enjoy prosecco with homemade cheese and sausage as the sun sets.

“It was excellent by all means, the captain was lovely and super sweet and kind she talked to us about boats, dolphins and fish in general, we spent a good amount of time looking for dolphins and saw few of them it was magical and magnificent, she served us homemade cheese and sausage and prosecco while watching the sunset. I highly recommend booking with her such a lovely experience and a lovely captain. The experience was worth the amount spent.”

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14.Hydrobike tour with aperitif and dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Set out from Golfo Aranci on a stable, easy-to-use hydrobike with a small group of up to nine people. You will stop at Cala Moresca for swimming and snorkeling, pause near Figarolo Island for a Sardinian aperitif, and look for dolphins along the coast. Guides such as Luca, Michele, and Simone may lead the outing.

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