Cala Gonone Boat Trips: Our Top 15

1.From Cala Gonone: Gulf of Orosei Cruise to Cala Goloritzè

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,429 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $94Our pick

Set out from Cala Gonone for a full day along Sardinia’s Gulf of Orosei. You’ll stop at up to three beaches, cruise past sea caves and the Venus Pools, and pause for photos at Cala Goloritzè. Boats have a snack bar, multilingual audio guide, and a fresh aperitif. Early departures give you more time at the first beach.

“That was amazing!!! Cala Mariole was a dream !cala luna was too crouded but beautyful! Muss have to see when u are hier !!! And dont forget to Take umbrella !”

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2.Cala Gonone:Cruise in the Gulf of Orosei with Cala Goloritzé

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,137 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $94

Spend up to 7.5 hours cruising Sardinia’s Gulf of Orosei from Cala Gonone. Stop at Cala Mariolu and Cala Luna, with a possible third beach such as Cala Sisine or Cala Biriola, then pause by Cala Goloritzè for photos. Bring water shoes, swimwear, food, sunscreen and snorkeling gear.

“I highly recommend this full day trip. The mid size boat was great so that we had the choice of inside or full sun but without 200+ people of the larger boat. There was plenty of space for everyone, with a bar/kiosk available on board. We were lucky to make 4 beach stops of approx 1.5hrs each which was the perfect amount of time. We took the 7:30am trip and had Cala Mariolu to ourselves. I'm not sure if well planned or coincidence but a lot of people were leaving the beach when we were arriving at each which was great. The beaches were stunning, and the water crystal clear.…”

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3.Cala Gonone: Grotta Bue Marino & Cala Luna Beach Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 534 reviews · 5 hours · from $47

Sail from Cala Gonone to Grotta del Bue Marino, known as the Sea Ox Cave, for a roughly one-hour guided cave visit. Then continue to Cala Luna, a white-sand cove with sea caves, oleanders, and clear water. Audio commentary is available in five languages. Cave admission and the €2 environmental tax cost extra.

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4.Cala Gonone: Gulf of Orosei Dinghy Cruise with Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 489 reviews · 7 hours · from $100Top rated

Spend seven hours on a small dinghy from Cala Gonone, guided by Christian, Alessandro, or another local skipper. You’ll visit sea caves, stop at beaches such as Cala Mariolu and Cala Luna, and swim near the Pools of Venus and Cala Goloritzè. The route changes with sea conditions and crowds, and the boat carries up to 12 people.

“We really enjoyed this tour! This company is clearly the biggest in Cala Gonone - if you go by the size of their ticket office vs the others at port. Very easy to find and quite a smooth process to get sorted. Our guide Christian was amazing - clearly very skilled at manoeuvring this type of boat. We felt very safe the whole time. He also showed us some amazing sights. Personally we could’ve ended at 4pm - we were a bit tired by the last stop but that wouldn’t be the same for everyone. We liked jumping off the boat (only once) much more than the beach stops (I…”

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5.Cala Gonone: Grotta del Bue Marino and Cala Luna Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 403 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

From Cala Gonone, take a boat to Bue Marino Cave for an 800-meter guided walk, then continue to Cala Luna for swimming, sun, and sea caves. The $47 fare excludes the 12 euro cave ticket and 2 euro cash environmental tax. Return times affect your beach stay.

“Die Tour war ok, ich empfinde sie als überteuert, wenn man bedenkt, dass die Höhle preislich on top kommt. 40€ pro Person für eine in Summe rund 20 min Bootsfahrt sind schon viel, vor allem in der nebensaison. Die Höhle war schön, hat sich dafür durchaus gelohnt, die Führung in der Höhle war eher mäßig. So richtig motiviert schien unser Guide nicht, stattdessen wurde darauf geachtet, dass man möglichst schnell durchkommt und möglichst schnell wieder raus ist. Der Strand Cala Luna ist schön, mit tollen Höhlen und tollem Wasser. Was gut ist, dass man zu verschiedenen Zeiten zurückfahren kann, wie man möchte. Die erste Rückfahrt ging bei uns um 15:30,…”

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6.Cala Gonone: Gulf of Orosei Cruise with Cala Goloritzè

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 314 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $94

Spend up to 8.5 hours cruising Sardinia’s Gulf of Orosei from Cala Gonone. You’ll stop at three beaches, photograph Cala Goloritzè’s famous arch, see Venus Pools and Cormorant Cave, and enjoy drinks, sandwiches, and a late-day aperitif. Departure times range from 7:30 to noon, with later boats allowing less time at the first beach.

“It was nice, although rain a bit, but still incredible and amazing”

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7.Cala Gonone: Boat ride to Cala Luna beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 283 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

From Cala Gonone, you’ll cruise the Gulf of Orosei to Cala Luna, a white crescent of sand backed by six sea caves and Mediterranean scrub. The boat has an open sun deck and shaded seating. You get a swim stop, multilingual audio guide, and free time on the beach, but food, drinks, and the €2 landing tax cost extra.

“Det er kun en båttransport. Ingen guide. Båten blir alt for full for at man får noe glede av turen. Stranda var fin, men overfylt i mine øyne. Tørr ikke tenke på hvordan det er i høysesongen”

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8.From Cala Gonone: Grotta del Bue Marino Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 189 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Best value

From Cala Gonone, take a short boat ride to Grotta del Bue Marino, then follow an easy walkway through the southern branch with a cave guide. Allow two hours in all. The boat fare is $35, but the cave ticket costs extra and must be bought before boarding. Audio support is advertised in four languages, so confirm availability at the port.

“Skvělý zážitek nejen z plavby, ale i prohlídka jeskyně byla úžasná. Anglicky hovořící průvodkyně byla skvělá, vše perfektní.”

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9.From Cala Gonone: Orosei Gulf Cruise with Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 185 reviews · from $89

Spend eight hours aboard a spacious motorboat from Cala Gonone, stopping at Cala Luna, Cala Mariolu or Cala Gabbiani, and Cala Sisine. You can add the Bue Marino Caves, swim in clear coves, and hear lively commentary in Italian, English, French, and German. Bring lunch or buy food on board.

“This tour was so much fun! The guide was funny and knowledgeable and even had a playlist to match different parts of the experience. He took us inside numerous caves and pointed out the history of the mining coast. Highly recommend!”

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10.Cala Gonone: Gulf of Orosei Cruise with Food and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · from $101

Spend 7.5 hours aboard a small motorboat from Cala Gonone, stopping at Cala Luna, Cala Biriola, Cala dei Gabbiani, Cala Goloritzè, and Piscine di Venere. You’ll swim, sunbathe, and taste cheese, sausage, olives, bread, fruit, fish canapés, and wine, with multilingual crew support and audio guides.

“Excellent trip by a lovely crew. Plenty of space on the boat. We had some nice drinks and traditional Sardinia food included in the trip.”

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11.Cala Gonone: Gulf of Orosei Tour with a Vintage Sailing boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 97 reviews · from $203

Spend eight hours aboard the Dovesesto, a nearly 100-year-old motorsailer, sailing from Cala Gonone through the Gulf of Orosei. The crew, including Captain Gianpaolo with Angela and Nicola, serves light snacks and drinks while guiding you to Cala Biriola, Cala Mariolu, Cala Goloritzè, sea caves, and clear swimming spots. Bring lunch for the beach stop.

“The Crew made this experience everything. They kept the good vibes rolling and always catered to us. They made this experience a memorable one. It was my daughters 9 year old birthday they made it a special one. Please keep doing what your doing. Lots of love from me and my family, all the way from Boston Massachusetts thank you!”

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12.Gulf of Orosei: Grotta del Bue Marino & Cala Luna Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Spend four hours on Sardinia’s Gulf of Orosei, visiting Grotta del Bue Marino and Cala Luna Beach. The cave tour covers about 800 meters on a lit wooden footbridge, while Cala Luna offers sand, pebbles, sea swimming, and five coastal caves. The boat fare is $47, with a separate €12 cave ticket and €2 cash environmental fee.

“la visite de la grotte sui est très belle, malheureusement pas d'audioguide en Français....”

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13.CALA GONONE: taxi boat to Grotta del Bue Marino

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 80 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

From Cala Gonone, a taxi boat carries you to Grotta del Bue Marino, where an expert guide leads you along an 800-metre wooden walkway through the cave. The visit lasts about 40 minutes, with Italian, English, French, German, and Spanish support available. The cave ticket is extra and paid at the harbor.

“I think the informations about the cave could be more sophisticated. Nevertheless an amazing experience”

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14.Dorgali: Cala Luna Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 75 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Take a round-trip boat from Cala Gonone to Cala Luna, listen to an audio guide, and enjoy free time for swimming and sunbathing. You choose from several departure and return times, but the trip lasts three hours overall. Bring cash for the €2 environmental fee, arrive 45 minutes early, and wear water shoes for Cala Luna’s stony shore.

“Unspektakulärer Hin- und Rücktransport. Rückfahrt mit flexiblen Uhrzeiten”

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15.Cala Gonone: Gulf of Orosei Boat Tour with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 73 reviews · from $101

Spend 7.5 hours cruising the Gulf of Orosei from Cala Gonone, with three beach stops, swim breaks at the Piscine di Venere, and photo time near Cala Goloritzé. A shaded boat, toilet, Sardinian snacks, and one drink per person keep the day comfortable, though beach stops can be crowded and commentary is limited.

“Amazing! One of the captains(I believe his name started with a "M") went of his way to get us to our boat. We were confused as to which meet up location and we were late. Highly recommend booking with this group. Top notch customer service!!!!”

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