15 Snorkeling Trips in Sardinia Worth the Money

1.Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling

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

Set out from Olbia Marina at 9:30 AM for a four-hour boat trip around Tavolara and Molara. With a maximum of 10 people, you get several swim and snorkel stops, the Ulisse Ear Cave, local snacks, drinks, and guides such as Antonio, Francesco, or Giovanni.

“Antonio was a great guide! Really funny and friendly. Even though the weather was very cloudy, he made adjustments of the tour and we got to have a great time. We even saw dolphins! Overall great experience!”

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

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

Join Nautisardinia for a 3-hour shared RIB boat trip from Cagliari’s Via Roma. An Italian- and English-speaking skipper such as Alessandro, Pietro, or Luca takes you to four swim stops around Devil’s Saddle, with snorkel gear, water, onboard shower, stories, music, and Prosecco included.

“Alessandro was an amazing captain and guide and selected the best spots to swim and snorkel for the day. We had beautiful sunny weather and it was so comfortable and an incredible must-do experience in Cagliari!”

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3.Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo

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

Set out from Olbia with a skipper such as Antonio, Francesco, or Giovanni aboard an 8.5-meter, 250-horsepower boat. Search for wild bottlenose dolphins near Figarolo, snorkel among fish and starfish, visit caves and cliffs, and enjoy Sardinian mini pizzas, snacks, and drinks.

“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

Join a captain and snorkeling guide from Olbia for four hours around Tavolara Marine Protected Area. Swim over the Chrisso shipwreck, explore Molara’s natural pools, pause at Tavolara and Punta Spalmatore, and enjoy gear, drinks, and a snack.

“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

Spend 195 minutes with a skipper such as Francesca, Gianni, Johnny, or Simon cruising from Cagliari to Cala Bernat, Cala Fighera, the Devil’s Saddle, and Poetto Beach. The 8-meter RIB offers quick access to coves, swim stops, snorkeling, music, stories, and one included pink sangria or Spritz.

“The best tour in Cagliari !!! Francesca was the best.”

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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 with an English or Italian skipper. Cruise past Poetto and the Devil’s Saddle, then stop at Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and nearby coves for swimming, snorkeling, local stories, and one or two glasses of homemade white wine.

“lovely boat trip, our guide Enrico was very nice, shared interesting info about the area, took us to some stunning spots on a lovely clean safe boat.”

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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, cruise with a captain and guide toward Cape Figari and Figarolo. Look for bottlenose dolphins, learn about their habits, then swim and snorkel at Cala Greca, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo. Boats hold up to 12 people, with gear, soft drinks, and multilingual guides.

“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 Marco and the Amore Iodio team at Olbia’s Molo Bosazza for a three-hour inflatable-boat trip to Figarolo and Tavolara. Look for wild dolphins near the fish farm, pause at Cape Figari, then snorkel at Cala Moresca with gear, snacks, drinks, fuel, and insurance 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

Join Alma, Patrick, Paolo, or Laura for a three-hour sailing trip from Cagliari’s marina to Cala Bernat, Cala Mosca, Cala Fighera, and the Devil’s Saddle. Swim among fish, use the onboard snorkeling gear and floats, hear local stories, and buy Prosecco or soft drinks during the return sail.

“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 Fabio, Francesco, Gabriella, or fellow MareTerra guides for a four-hour search for dolphins off Alghero. Scientists explain dolphin behavior, play recorded calls, and use photo-identification. Afterward, enjoy guided snorkeling in Capo Caccia’s Marine Protected Area with masks, fins, and safety support.

“Desideravo un'esperienza del genere fin da quando ero piccola. É stato fantastico!È stata una giornata eccezionalmente fortunata, anche i bambini erano molto felici.”

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11.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

From Olbia, cruise with a captain and hostess toward Cape Figari and Figarolo. A certified guide explains dolphin behavior, then you swim and snorkel at Cala Greca, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo. Soft drinks and sanitized gear are included, with commentary in four languages.

“We had a great time! It was the perfect combo of dolphin watching and snorkeling! Our guide was fantastic!”

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12.Boat Tour at Devil’s Saddle: 4 Swim Stops, Snorkeling & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Set out from Cagliari’s Molo Dogana with an English-speaking skipper such as Alessandro, Giovanni, or Pietro. Over about three hours, you’ll stop at clear-water coves near Devil’s Saddle, snorkel with provided gear, pass Grotta dei Colombi, and enjoy a glass of Prosecco.

“It was a very fun experience to be on this boat with friendly and nice guide and passengers. Warm water to swim and snorkle, nice surroundings, but we did not see many different types of fish when we were snorkling. Nice sunset on our way back home. We went from 5 pm - 8 pm.”

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13.Kayak Tour with Snorkeling and Local Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Paddle from Cala Suaraccia toward Proratora Island and Capo Coda Cavallo with guides such as Luca, Antonio, Gabriele, and Marta. Use a single or beginner-friendly double kayak, enter a marine cave, snorkel over clear shallows, and share seasonal Sardinian fruit during this small-group morning tour.

“It was an amazing trip, safe and very funny because of the waves 🌊 the guys were very good and friendly... The fruits were delicious and cold. I recommend this for friends and couples”

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14.Golfo Aranci: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Dinghy Tour

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

Join DST Sardegna for a four-hour zodiac trip from Golfo Aranci to the Chrisso wreck, Molara’s natural pools, Tavolara, and Punta Spalmatore. Two crew members guide the boat, explain marine life, provide sanitized gear, and allow plenty of time for swimming and snorkeling.

“Loved the tour, great guides, had plenty of time in each snorkeling spot.”

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15.Catamaran tour stops bathing and snorkeling toast with prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $73

Join Alma Sailing Charter for a three-hour English-language cruise from Cagliari. Alma and the captain share coastal stories as you pass Cala Mosca, Grotta dei Colombi, and Sella del Diavolo, with swimming, snorkeling gear, floating aids, Sardinian snacks, and prosecco included.

“Plenty of opportunities to swim, snorkel or just float - devices available for everyone. Very helpful hosts. Glass of Prosecco was lovely towards the end of the trip. Other drinks can be purchased. Lovely scenery, great weather and calm sea.”

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