The 13 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 $77

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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5.Olbia: Eco-Friendly Dolphin-Watching Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 492 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

From Olbia Marina, you’ll cruise toward Figarolo and Capo Figari with up to 11 other guests. Guides such as Sabina, Ludo, Maia, and Francesca explain bottlenose dolphin behavior in Italian, English, French, or Spanish. The two-hour trip includes soft drinks, scenic coast views, and a strong chance of seeing dolphins in the wild.

“We saw a lot of dolphins, our gide Frenchi was really lovely and kind.”

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6.PortoS.Paolo: Half Day Traditional Boat Tour Tavolara Molara

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 413 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Spend four hours with Michele and his captains aboard a nearly century-old wooden boat between Tavolara and Molara. Swim in clear coves, snorkel among fish, visit Tavolara, and relax in Molara’s natural pools. Snacks, fruit, soft drinks, and a prosecco toast are included.

“Captain and skipper were fantastic. The boat was lovely, food was tasty, good music and amazing views/swim sites.”

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7.Olbia: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 358 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

From Molo Bosazza in central Olbia, Marco and the Amore Iodio crew take you by inflatable boat toward Figarolo Island to look for wild dolphins near a fish farm. You’ll then stop at Cape Figari and Cala Moresca for views, swimming, and snorkeling. Masks, life jackets, fuel, insurance, and a Sardinian snack are included.

“During our one-month trip in Europe, this was definitely the most memorable tour we joined. We were absolutely delighted to see so many dolphins that were at least ten times cuter than we had imagined. The tour also took us to two beautiful snorkeling spots in the clear sea, and all the participants seemed to have a great time. Snorkeling masks and other equipment were provided (I can barely swim, but they kindly lent me a life jacket!). The boat was very comfortable, and we enjoyed the cruise both to and from the spots, with delicious snacks along the way. Above all, our guide Marco’s kindness and exceptional hospitality made…”

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8.Olbia: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 267 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

From Olbia, sail toward Capo Figari and Figarolo with a captain and host or guide. Look for bottlenose dolphins, then swim and snorkel at Cala Greca, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo. Guides such as Adriana, Alicia, and Daniele have been praised for marine-life explanations and careful dolphin watching. Soft drinks and sanitized gear are included.

“Absolutely stunning experience!!! I have booked it not expecting much to be honest, but it was the brightest experience of my entire vacation. There is time to see the dolfins and there's time to snorkel as well,there's no rush, but at the same time the excursion isn't boring as the guides are eager to tell you the facts about the dolfins +you are in continous move on the boat. Someone I have met on the boat was doing this excursion for the second time within the same day, and i can easily imagine doing the same, if given the chance=meaning, totally worth booking it!!”

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9.Olbia: Boat tour to watch Dolphins and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews

Join Anett or her small crew for a 3.5-hour cruise from Olbia’s Molo Brin area. In a seven-meter Pholas boat limited to 10 people, you’ll search for bottlenose dolphins, snorkel near Figarolo, hear local stories, and enjoy a Sardinian aperitif with drinks, prosecco, or beer.

“Absolutely amazing, a lot of fun and luckily got a beautiful weather to see Dolphins that come almost next to your boat. ☀️🏝️”

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10.Olbia: Boat tour to Tavolara Park with Aperitif and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · from $147

Join Marco and his crew for an eight-hour cruise from Olbia through Tavolara and Molara Marine Park. Expect several swim and snorkel stops, a local aperitif with wine and mirto, and a spacious high-speed boat limited to about 12 people despite room for 18. The route changes with sea conditions.

“A good family project , the guide explains everything very well and you get the chance to spend a relaxing day and explore tavolara regions ,the apereritifs were amazing . The guides were so kind and friendly”

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11.From San Paolo: Tavolara and Molara Island Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 131 reviews · from $147

Spend seven hours with Michele, Carlo, or another Sailing San Paolo captain aboard a classic boat from Porto San Paolo. Swim at quiet coves, snorkel near Molara and Tavolara, enjoy Sardinian food and prosecco, and hear local stories. The route changes with sea conditions and includes up to five stops.

“Fantastic from start to finish! Michele our host was very entertaining and knowledgeable and the boat is beautiful too. We had lots of opportunity for swimming and snorkelling. Michele kept us very refreshed with Prosecco and a delightful lunch. We loved the bell! This was one of the best memories in Sardinia. The no. 1 is very well deserved Michele, we could not recommend you more highly!”

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12.Olbia: Gulf of Olbia boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Best value

Cruise Olbia’s calm inner gulf with a local English, Italian, or French-speaking guide. See Isola Bocca lighthouse, the Padrongianus River, harbor shipyards, mussel farms, fishing boats, and coastal birds. Luciano and Marco may lead the trip, with a short stop, local wine, traditional bread, and time for views.

“The guide Luciano was friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable- we thoroughly enjoyed our tour”

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13.From Olbia: Tavolara or Cala Moresca Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $134

Join Francesca and Fabio aboard the 12-passenger catamaran Hakuna Matata for a full day from Olbia. Depending on weather, sail toward Tavolara or Cala Moresca, stop for swims, use the onboard SUPs, and enjoy Sardinian cold cuts, cheese, pasta, local wine, and soft drinks. Dolphin sightings are possible near Figarolo.

“It was a pleasant experience and the host was very friendly and they make sure that we have fun.”

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