Cagliari Boat Trips: Our Top 15

1.Cagliari: Boat Tour with 4 Swim Stops, Snorkeling & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,546 reviews · 3 hours · from $59Our pick

Join a professional Italian- and English-speaking skipper from Cagliari’s Via Roma for a three-hour RIB boat trip around Devil’s Saddle. Expect four swim and snorkeling stops, shared space for up to 12 people, fish-filled water, coastal stories, and Prosecco on the way back. Guides may include Matteo, Giovanni, Pietro, or Alessandro.

“Great guide, very flexible with regards to stops, friendly and professional!”

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2.Cagliari: Devil’s Saddle Boat Tour with Spritz and Chips

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,193 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

Join Captain Matteo from Blue Rent Cagliari for a three-hour speedboat trip around Devil’s Saddle and the Gulf of Cagliari. You’ll stop at Calamosca, Cala Fighera, Grotta dei Colombi, and Poetto for swimming, snorkeling, and photos, with gear, music, chips, and spritz included. The boat is simple but practical, and the guide speaks Italian, English, and Spanish.

“Beautiful scenery and beaches, comfortable seating, Captain Matteo gave us plenty of time to snorkel. The Captain was very easy going with pointing out important points of interests, friendly and safety conscious. Masks and snorkel equipment was provided although what could be improved is to have more snorkels. Otherwise a very fun experience!”

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3.Cagliari: Sella del Diavolo Boat Magic Tour Drinks & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 782 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Join Captain Valter on a two-hour boat trip from Poetto around Sella del Diavolo. Visit five caves and coves, swim with fish, see Cagliari from the sea, and enjoy Sardinian snacks, an aperitif, music, and an easygoing social atmosphere.

“We loved the tour! Walter was a very nice and kind tourguide, which always took good care of us. The spots were beautiful and the food & drinks absolutely perfect!”

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4.Cagliari: Boat Tour, 4 Stops, Swim, Snorkeling, & 1 Spritz

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 539 reviews · from $62

Set out from Bacan Cagliari on an 8-meter RIB for a 195-minute tour of the southern coast. Your skipper, possibly Francesca, Gianni, Johnny, or Simon, leads you to Cala Bernat, Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, Devil’s Saddle, and Poetto. Expect swimming, snorkeling, coastal stories, music, dolphin-spotting chances, and one onboard pink sangria or Spritz.

“This trip is perfect if you are a bigger group of friends! We were 7 girls and booked this trip almost last minute and we had the boat for ourselves. Gianni is amazing, he’s really funny, he’s an entertainer and he’s great personality made the trip to be unforgettable! His English is perfect so it’s easier to have a laugh. Thank you , this boat trip is the highlight of our vacation 🥰”

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5.Cagliari: Zodiac Boat Tour, 3-4 SwimStops, Wine & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 500 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Best value

Set out from Marina Piccola on an 8.5 or 10-meter Zodiac with an English or Italian-speaking skipper. Cruise past Poetto and Devil’s Saddle, then stop at Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and nearby coves for swimming and snorkeling. Andrea, Emilio, Enrico, and other skippers are praised for friendly guiding, local stories, and a relaxed atmosphere. Wine is included.

“amazing trip, the capitaine was the best ! and the water was translucide”

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6.Cagliari: Catamaran Tour, Swimming, Snorkeling, & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 487 reviews · 3 hours · from $72

Set sail from Cagliari’s central marina with Alma Sailing Charter for a small-group trip toward Devil’s Saddle. You’ll swim and snorkel at Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and Sella del Diavolo, hear local stories from an English, Italian, or French-speaking crew, then toast with prosecco. The catamaran carries up to 12 people and has a WC, shower, floats, and snorkel gear.

“I recommend it to everyone 100%. Safe, nice and beautiful views during the cruise.”

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7.Cagliari Sailing Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 454 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Join skipper Maurizio on a three-hour sailing trip from Marina Piccola, beside Poetto Beach. With no more than eight people aboard a 9-meter yacht, you’ll cruise past Devil’s Saddle, stop in clear-water coves for swimming and snorkeling, and enjoy a soft drink while learning about Sardinia’s coast in English, French, or Italian.

“Mauricio the best person about Sardinia, we love it his activity and his personality, we recomendd 100%”

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8.Cagliari: Devil’s saddle boat tour, 4 stops and prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 444 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Join a bilingual skipper such as Sandro, Samuel, or Samuele for a three-hour dinghy trip from Marina di Sant’Elmo. With up to 10 people, you’ll cruise past Cala Bernat, Calamosca, Cala Fighera, Grotta dei Colombi, Sella del Diavolo, and Poetto Beach, with swim stops, snorkeling gear, water, music, and prosecco included.

“We loved the activity and the guide was great thanks to him for the time we had.”

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9.Cagliari: Luxury Motorboat Tour with 3 Swim Stops & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 395 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

Spend three hours on a 9-meter Beneteau motorboat from Marina Piccola, cruising past Poetto Beach and the Devil’s Saddle. Skippers such as Francesco, Andrea, and Enrico lead small groups of up to nine to Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and other coves for swimming and snorkeling. Gear, floaties, life jackets, and local white wine are included.

“Our Skipper Andrea was great. We went to 3 stops to swim for about 30mins each. They provided a snorkel and goggles if you wanted while swimming. We packed a snack to eat on board. Would recommend doing this tour.”

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10.Cagliari: Boat Tour with 5 Snorkeling Stops & Free Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 395 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Meet your skipper at Marina del Sole for a three-hour cruise aboard a Capelli Tempest 900. Swim and snorkel at Cala Mosca, Sella del Diavolo, Poetto, and Cala Fighera, with masks, water, tea, and Sardinian Vermentino included. Skippers such as Gianni, Antonio, and Alessandro add local stories, music, and practical help.

“We loved our guide and our group. We had the best day!”

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11.Cagliari: Boat Tour with Snorkeling, GoPro & Sardinian Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 259 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

Join skipper Gabriele, Francesco, or the family team from Cagliari Port for a three-hour speedboat trip along the Devil’s Saddle. Swim and snorkel at Cala Mosca, Poetto, and other sea spots, use the included GoPro, and enjoy Sardinian beer, water, Fanta, Coca-Cola, or iced tea in a group of up to 10.

“We had the best time and our guide was fun and informative! The waters were so clear. This was our favorite excursion on our cruise and we’d recommend to anyone visiting Sardinia.”

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12.Cagliari: Catamaran Tour to the Gulf of the Angels

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 220 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Set sail from Su Siccu marina with skipper Alfredo and crew member Stefano for a 3-hour cruise past Sella del Diavolo, Cala Fighera, and Pigeon Cave. You’ll have time to swim and snorkel near Poetto Beach, enjoy cheese, salami, pane carasau, and an aperitif, and perhaps spot dolphins.

“It was an excellent boat trip! The crewmembers was amazing. Nice drinks, snacks and swimming place. We were lucky to be the only one there. The catamaran was amazing! We highly recommend this trip”

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13.Cagliari: More Than a Boat Tour; Snack, Swim, Sip & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 181 reviews · from $55

Set out from Cagliari Harbor with skipper-guides such as Antonio or Barbara for a 2 or 3-hour coastal cruise. Swim at Cala Bernat, Cala Fighera, Calamosca, and Sella del Diavolo, snorkel with supplied gear, look for dolphins, and enjoy Sardinian snacks with Prosecco.

“A fabulous 3 h trip on a zodiac with 10 of us plus Gio. The weather was glorious, we saw dolphins on the way to the 3 snorkelling spots. Water SO cold but great once you were in. Millions of fish 👍🏻. We all loved it. 🥰”

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14.Cagliari: Boat Tour with Swim Stops, Snorkeling, & Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 174 reviews · 3 - 3.5 hours · from $59

Join skippers Enrico, Alessandro, or Massimo aboard a traditional 10-meter wooden gozzo from Marina Piccola. In three to three and a half hours, you’ll visit five coastal stops around Devil’s Saddle, swim and snorkel in clear water, and share Sardinian cured meats, cheeses, coffee, water, and wine with up to nine other people. A paddleboard is available in June, July, and August.

“I really loved this experience. It was such a nice way to explore Cagliari's coast, and to see parts that you just cannot any other way. Thank you Enrico!”

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15.Cagliari: 3-Hour Boat Tour of the Gulf of Cagliari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 156 reviews · from $74

Spend three hours cruising Cagliari’s Gulf in a comfortable rubber boat with an English or Italian speaking skipper. You’ll see Sella del Diavolo, Cala Fighera, Calamosca, Sant’Elia, and Poetto, stopping three times to swim and snorkel. Skippers such as Andrea and Francesco are praised for friendly service and local tips.

“Andreas was a lovely guide. There were 10 on this tour and we fit comfortably on the boat. The weather was perfect and the 3 stops for swimming were very enjoyable. Andreas provided floatation devices to help those of us not so comfortable in deep water and allowed plenty of time at each stop. Overall would highly recommend this tour!”

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