15 Snorkeling Trips in Sardinia, Priced and Compared

1.Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling

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

Join a small group of up to 10 people for a four-hour boat trip from Olbia to Tavolara and Molara. You will swim at white-sand beaches, snorkel with fish, see the Ulisse Ear Cave, and enjoy drinks and local snacks. Guides including Antonio, Francesco, and Giovanni are known for friendly commentary and weather-smart route changes.

“We had a fantastic day. The locations we were taken to were incredible and Giovanni was an excellent guide. Thank you so much. Kieran and Rosie from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿”

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2.Boat Tour with 4 Swim Stops, Snorkeling & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 865 reviews · from $56

Set out from Cagliari’s Via Roma on an 8-meter RIB boat for three hours around Devil’s Saddle. Your Italian- and English-speaking skipper chooses four swim stops based on sea conditions. Expect snorkeling gear, crystal-clear coves, local stories, music, water, and Prosecco, with room for no more than 11 people.

“fantastic competent service🤩, beautiful views, nice atmosphere I recommend🥂🍾🙌”

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3.Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo

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

From Moys Marina, join a small group of up to 10 people aboard an 8.5-meter inflatable boat for dolphin watching near Figarolo, swimming, snorkeling, cave and cliff views, and a Sardinian aperitif. English-speaking guides such as Antonio, Francesco, and Giovanni lead the trip, which lasts about 3.5 hours.

“The best part of our experience was the generosity of our captain and host, Francesco. He also has a great eye that can see the dolphins under water, which made finding them easier. Always made sure we were comfortable, even offering us home made pizza by his friend’s wife, which were great. The experience was wonderful, we felt lucky with our captain and the people with us, we highly recommend.”

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4.Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

From Olbia, join a four-hour zodiac trip through the Tavolara and Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area. Your captain and guide take you to the Chrisso shipwreck, Molara’s natural pools, Tavolara’s clear bays, and Punta Spalmatore. Guides such as Ludovica, Andrea, Clarissa, and Adriana have helped first-time snorkelers feel at ease.

“What we liked most was swimming in the crystal-clear waters near Tavolara. The marine life was absolutely stunning, with amazing fish all around us. The guide was excellent, very knowledgeable, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. It was a perfect day out on the water!”

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5.Boat Tour, 4 Stops, Swim, Snorkeling, & 1 Spritz

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

Cruise south from Cagliari on an 8-meter RIB with guides such as Francesca, Gianni, Johnny, or Simon. You’ll visit Cala Bernat, Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, the Devil’s Saddle, and Poetto Beach, with time to swim and snorkel. The skipper adds local stories, music, and one complimentary pink sangria onboard.

“Loved it. We took the evening bout tour and got to snorkel in the beautiful beaches and see the sunset while sipping some sangria. Simon was a great guide too. Thank you so much for the amazing tour on our last day here!”

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6.Zodiac Boat Tour, 3-4 SwimStops, Wine & Snorkeling

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

Set out from Marina Piccola in an 8.5 or 10-meter Zodiac RIB and cruise past Poetto and the Devil’s Saddle. You’ll stop at Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and nearby coves for swimming and snorkeling, with equipment and one or two glasses of homemade white wine included. Guides such as Andrea and Emilio add local history and practical help.

“We had a blast! Great spots to snorkel and swim! Great captain and great boat. Had such a good time!”

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7.Golfo Aranci: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 428 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

From Sos Aranzos, a small group of up to 12 sails toward Cape Figari and Figarolo Island. Two crew members guide the trip, with dolphin ecology talks, soft drinks, sanitized snorkeling gear, and stops at Cala Greca and Cala Moresca. English, Italian, Spanish, and French are available.

“Fab trip, well organised. Miya and Antonio were very knowledgeable. We saw alot of dolphins and fish. Would recommend”

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8.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

Join skipper Marco and the Amore Iodio team at Olbia’s Molo Bosazza for a three-hour dinghy trip to Figarolo and Tavolara waters. Look for wild dolphins near the fish farm, stop at Cape Figari and Cala Moresca, and swim or snorkel with provided gear. A Sardinian snack, soft drink, fuel, insurance, and life jackets are included.

“signed up for the dolphin watching tour with our guide called Marco from Amore. It was worth every cent and although there's obviously no guarantee of seeing the dolphins,, you do stand a good chance,, as they gather near fish farm. We saw quite a few dolphins multiple times and it was so special. Marco was friendly, informative and even provided us with a surprise drink and nibbles. We then went on to swim/snorkel if you choose at an island where the water was pale turquoise in places, then started our return. Marco returned briefly to the dolphin area where it was now quiet as other boats had left, we…”

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9.Sailing Tour with 4 Stops, Snorkeling and Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 341 reviews · from $61

Sail from Cagliari with Alma Sailing Charter toward the Devil’s Saddle, stopping at Cala Bernat, Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and Sella del Diavolo. Alma, Patrick, Paolo, Laura, and other crew members may guide the trip in English, Italian, or French. Expect swimming, snorkeling gear, a sea-view history lesson, onboard WC, and prosecco or soft drinks for purchase.

“Laura and Paolo were wonderful hosts/sailors. They were very friendly and relaxed. They gave us information about the city and places we sailed past which was really cool. We anchored in two spots and had float devices and goggles for us to use. But if you want a snorkel you need to bring your own. The ladder to get back on the boat is quite narrow and not a lot of stuff to hold on to - myself and my friend both fell off the ladder trying to get back on the boat! The sea was a bit choppy, so accidentally swallowed a fair amount of sea water. Unfortunately myself…”

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10.Dolphin Watching and Guided Snorkeling (summer tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Join Progetto Natura’s marine biologists, including guides such as Fabio and Francesco, for a four-hour, low-impact search for dolphins off Alghero. You’ll learn how scientists identify individual animals, hear recorded dolphin sounds, admire Capo Caccia, and receive guided snorkeling instruction in the Marine Protected Area. The boat holds no more than 12 people.

“Wat een goed georganiseerde tour! Iedereen was enorm enthousiast en erg betrokken. Alles over het leven van dolfijnen werd goed uitgelegd door een duidelijke presentatie. Ons geduld werd beloond en we hebben een groep van wel 9 dolfijnen gezien🥰 GEWELDIG!”

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11.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

Sail from Olbia toward Cape Figari and Figarolo Island on a 3.5-hour tour with a captain and host. Look for bottlenose dolphins, then swim and snorkel at Cala Greca, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo. Guides such as Adriana, Giulia, and Daniele explain local marine life in Italian, English, French, or Spanish.

“Very good experience. Both guide and captian were great and the tour flexible 👍 Very recommended”

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12.Golfo Aranci: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Dinghy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 228 reviews · from $79

Spend four hours in the Tavolara Marine Protected Area with a captain, hostess, and multilingual guide. Snorkel over the Chrisso wreck, swim among fish at Molara’s natural pools, and stop at Punta Spalmatore. Guides including Daniele, Alessandro, Francesca, Alessio, and Martina have been praised for patient, friendly help.

“Daniel was a good guide, and he took it upon himself to lead us slowly snorkeling, considering that there were people in our group who could not swim. He is also very warm and friendly, often encourage us, we all like him! There is also a female captain, Martina, who is very skillful at driving! We all enjoyed the trip!”

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13.Boat Tour with Snorkeling, GoPro & Sardinian Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 207 reviews · from $63

Join skipper Gabriele, Gabriel, or Francesco for a three-hour shared boat trip from Cagliari Port. Swim and snorkel at Cala Mosca, Devil’s Saddle, Poetto, and other coastal spots, with equipment, a GoPro, soft drinks, and one Sardinian beer included. The route changes with sea conditions, and dolphins are sometimes spotted.

“The guides were very friendly and accommodating. They gave a good account of history of the areas we visited. The water was beautiful warm and clear. We saw small and large fish, dolphins on the way and starfish. Throughly enjoy our morning. Choose this tour!”

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14.Boat tour to watch Dolphins and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews

Join Anett Lazar for a 3.5-hour boat trip from Olbia in a seven-meter Pholas boat, limited to 10 people. Look for bottlenose dolphins near Capo Figari, snorkel in Cala Moresca by Figarolo Island, and enjoy homemade Sardinian snacks with prosecco, beer, or soft drinks. Free parking is available nearby.

“We had such an amazing time on the boat. The caption was super sweet! 😍 It was honestly the best part of our trip. I would highly recommend for anyone coming to Sardinia to book this activity with the same guide as she made sure that we have a great time. We had the chance to see dolphins and swim in the most beautiful part of the ocean. Do book this as otherwise you would be missing out!! ❤️”

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15.Coastline Cruise with Drinks and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 201 reviews · from $56

Meet your skipper at Marina del Sole for a three-hour cruise aboard a Capelli Tempest 900. You’ll visit Cala Mosca, Sella del Diavolo, Poetto, and Cala Fighera, with time to swim and snorkel at each. Skippers such as Gianni, Antonio, and Johnny are known for local tips, a relaxed atmosphere, and careful handling of the boat.

“The skipper was fab, the boat was brand new and very comfortable and with only 8 people on board it was the perfect trip!”

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