The 4 Best Sardinia Dolphin Watching Tours

1.Cagliari Boat Tour 4 Stops .Possible Sighting of Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Join skipper Gianni aboard a boat limited to 12 people for about three hours along Cagliari’s coast. You’ll stop at Calamosca, Cala Fighera, Poetto, and the pools beneath Sella del Diavolo for swimming, fish watching, and stories about Sardinia. Drinks and snorkel equipment are available, and dolphins may appear.

“Ganny was super friendly and making the experience very entertainment. The views are amazing and the water is very crystal clear. We definitely do it again!”

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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

Set out from Olbia on a fast rubber dinghy with guides such as Tito, Davide, Mario, or Beatrice. Look for bottlenose dolphins near the fish farm, snorkel off Figarolo, and stop at Cala Moresca or Capo Ceraso for swimming, cliffs, and a light snack. Masks, drinks, shade, and sun are provided.

“Super excursion capitaine très sympa on a pu voir des dauphins à plusieurs reprise sous un cadre super sympa.”

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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 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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4.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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