The 4 Best Olbia Boat Trips

1.Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 921 reviews · 4 hours · from $88Our pick

Spend four hours aboard a small boat from Olbia, stopping at Spiaggia del Dottore, Molara’s natural pools, Tavolara Bay, Punta Spalmatore, and the Ulisse Ear Cave. Guides such as Antonio, Francesco, and Giovanni lead the swims, provide masks, drinks, and Sardinian snacks, and adjust the route when wind or clouds roll in.

“Magical morning in Olbia with the wonderful guide Antonio. Spoke good English and was interactive with everyone on the boat. Thank you Antonio! It was my first time seeing dolphins so close and it is definitely a memory that will stay with me forever. The tour overall was great, the weather was nice and enjoyable despite it being October. Would definitely recommend!”

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2.Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo

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

From Olbia, join a small group of up to 10 people aboard a fast 8.5-meter inflatable boat. Guides such as Antonio, Francesco, and Giovanni search for wild bottlenose dolphins near Figarolo, then stop for snorkeling, swimming, coastal sights, and Sardinian snacks with beer or soft drinks.

“Amazing experience! highly recommend. Guide was friendly and great!”

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3.Olbia: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 667 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Board a zodiac at Olbia’s MOYS marina for a four-hour tour with a captain and guide. Snorkel over the Chrisso shipwreck, swim among fish at Molara’s natural pools, and pause at Tavolara and Punta Spalmatore. Guides speak Italian, English, French, and Spanish. Drinks, snacks, and gear are included.

“We had a really great trip, with excellent guide. It was first time snorkeling for us, but everything was explained and couldn't have been better. Thank you for a great experience! 😀”

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4.Sailing boat from Santa Teresa di Gallura to the Maddalena Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 628 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Spend 7 to 8 hours aboard a sailing yacht from Santa Teresa di Gallura with a crew such as Carlo, Andrea, Marco, or Lorenzo. The route includes Pink Beach, Port Madonna, Spargi, and Cala Santa Maria, with swimming, snorkeling, lunch, drinks, and a maximum of 12 people. Weather may change the plan.

“The tour takes you to some great swimming spots. The captain and first mate knew what they were doing, they were very hard workers and really good guys. The food they made was tasty. The problem is that if the seas get rough as it was in our case, it can make for a miserable trip back to port. The boat is a 49 foot sail boat, not really built for big waves. There were people getting scared and seasick for sure. If you have a small child you might want to think twice about this trip. Not the fault of the operators; it is more the boat.”

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