Dolphin Watching Tour with Snorkeling from Olbia
Sardinia, Italy
Dolphin Watching Tour with Snorkeling from Olbia
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Sardinia, Italy
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Golfo Aranci has been home to a pod of dolphins for more than a decade and they can often be spotted in the waters of the bay. With this scenic boat tour, skirt the coastlines of Capo Ceraso and Tavolara and stop to swim and snorkel in the clear waters off Spiaggia del Dottore before heading to Figarolo to spot bottlenose dolphins, mouflons, and gray herons who inhabit the island and its coast.
- A scenic Golfo Aranci boat tour to admire the bay and its dolphins
- Several stops to swim and snorkel; snorkeling gear provided
- Spot bottlenose dolphins and other wildlife near Figarolo Island
- Snacks and soft drinks provided on board
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Amazing experience and definitely recommend this, perfect for everyone.
Gabriel the host was lovely and ensured everyone on the boat was comfortable and safe.
Loved seeing dolphins in their environment.
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It was a fantastic morning on the boat with our captain Fransisco. We saw lots of dolphins had a great opportunity to snorkel with fish and had some gorgeous homemade snacks with some local beer. Finished off with a fantastic speedboat ride back to the marina. Would thoroughly recommend.
We had a great morning, our skipper Antonio was very knowledgeable and funny. We were so lucky to have seen so many dolphins, fabulous! We stopped in lovely places where you could snorkel. On the way back we all laughed so much because of the spray, Antonio was laughing at us! We would highly recommend it.
We hade a great afternoon, snorkling and got an amazing view of the coastline. Great stops and the friendly skipper made this trip a fantastic memory for our family. This was before we hade the luck to see the wild Dolphins 🐬 that end make this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience!
It was a very enjoyable experience. Salvatore is a cheerful and friendly guide with extensive knowledge of the sea, and he speaks several languages, which made the experience even more enjoyable and accessible. We were able to see dolphins and go snorkeling in absolutely stunning, crystal-clear waters. We highly recommend it!
It was awesome! Francesca was adorable! A knowledgeable and gracious host & captain sharing mini pizza snacks, gummy bears & beer!!! We snorkeled, saw several dolphins & he took our boat right up to the incredible rock mountains & caves for fabulous viewing & photos! We loved it!!
We got the bus but it was going the wrong way, we phoned the trip organisers to let them know but no one answered so we sent an email. We ended up missing the departure time. The following conversations with the company were disgraceful and rude I have kept all the emails for proof of poor customer service. Needless to say they were very unhelpful with re arranging the trip even quoting that the weather was to bad, it was clear and sunny? This is when I started to doubt the company and made several requests for a partial or full deposit but all I got was abusive emails.
We had a wonderful trip today! Francesco is a very friendly and helpful guide. We saw several dolphins and a moeflon family, it was a great experience, thanks a lot!
Great tour. Francesco, our guide was very professional and did everything to find the dolphins. Amazing views as well during this tour.
Our guide Christian was excellent, always helpful and attentive. He made an effort to show all the details of the landscape and we saw many dolphins!! Lovely tour!
We had a beautifully relaxed time with Giuseppe, saw Dolphins and swam with a fish swarm. Would do it again anytime.
Small group on a comfortable boat, not cramped whatsoever. Saw a pod of 4 dolphins them swam in a very clear area of water free from other tour groups. Our guide Manzo brought treats for the fish so they would gather around us as we swam.
Great experience
Amazing experience and definitely recommend this, perfect for everyone.
Gabriel the host was lovely and ensured everyone on the boat was comfortable and safe.
Loved seeing dolphins in their environment.
What an amazing experience! Francesco was a great host who made the day even more memorable. We were lucky enough to sail right by the dolphins which was incredible. To top it off, we stopped at some amazing swimming points to snorkel with fish. Highly recommend!
Really enjoyed the snorkeling parts and the friendliness of the tour guide. Well worth doing this trip. The dolphins were confined to the area around a fish farm but still great to see.
Very nice trip.
Good boat with friendly crew.
The view was beautiful and unforgettable.
Jumping from the boat and swimming in blue water.
Recommend it.
Due to very windy weather on Wednesday we were asked if it was possible for us to change the tour to Friday (with a full refund if we couldnt). After a little replaning of our trip to Sardinia we managed to stay in Olbia for two additional nights.
What can is say?
The trip with Antonio was absolutely worth the replaning! The trip itself is about 3 to 3 1/2 hours long and full of great memorable moments. At first we went to the place where some Dolphin family’s live and we saw them like 4-5 times, even fully jumping out of the water! After that we went on to a fabulous snorkeling place. I highly recommend to bring an underwater camera or any kind of GoPro/action camera. After that we went on to see some other sightseeing spots that can only be seen from the water. After going to another snorkeling spot we had the chance to see some more dolphins and hat some Sardinian snacks.
If you have the chance to do this trip, this is an absolute must! 🙂
This tour was amazing! My family of 4 (including 2 young kids under the age of 9) really enjoyed it!
Francesco is a fantastic skipper!! He is accommodating and informative with his tour.
We even saw dolphins!
We were greeted by the most charming skipper, Antonio, who really made this trip for us. He was super knowledgeable about pretty much everything, made me and my parents feel very relaxed from the minute we arrived. We went to some fantastic snorkelling areas and saw many many fish, and Antonio drove us around to see lots of other sights he pointed out along the way. We even found some dolphins by the fishfarm. I highly recommend this trip to anyone wants to have a fabulous time whizzing around the sea and snorkelling in fish filled waters. 5/6/7 stars to Antonio for his wonderful hospitality!
Great snorkeling! Saw plenty of dolphins. The guide was great and the boat was nice and fast. Great snack and drinks offered during the trip. Overall a fantastic experience.
Very nice guide, very comfy on the boat, just a little group made it more relaxing, great food and drinks
My girlfriend and I had a great time! Antonio paid attention to everyone and was very nice. We got to see several dolphins in their natural habitat. We would recommend this tour to everyone!
This was the best part of the holiday. Antonio was lovely and friendly. He provided beers, water and food (even with us being vegans!) The boat was nice and spacious and the places he took us were beautiful...and there were dolphins!!
Very good experience, we were lucky and saw the dolphins, it was very beautiful. Francesco told us some interesting things about the nature of the sea and the islands we saw along the way. We also went snorkeling in the spots with many different fish.
Totally recommended.
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Extraordinary! Antonio is the best 👌👍 we were amazed: dolphins, crystal-clear waters... and the guide's good humor made the experience even more pleasant! Thanks Antonio!
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A nice experience with a nice captain. There were a lot of boats there, but that's the way it is. We've seen about 12 dolphins coming upstairs a lot and playing with people.
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It was just perfect. Beautiful spots for snorkeling and the tour guide was great! I would do it again immediately
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What about this experience??? Just magical 😍 we could see dolphins, we swam in crystal clear waters, all under a beautiful and warm sun! There were only 7 of us on the zodiac and it was perfect. A beautiful atmosphere, especially thanks to Francesco who was just perfect: listening to everyone, kind, smiling, funny... Really it was a great morning 😊 A big thank you Francesco
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The speedboat ride was great. We were 6 people from 4 different countries: 2 Canadians, 1 Frenchwoman, an American and us two Germans from Cologne plus the skipper. We stopped at 2 different places for swimming and snorkeling or just to enjoy the beautiful scenery and the turquoise waters. Unfortunately, we saw only a few dolphins and those at a great distance, but this did not detract from the good mood on board.
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C'était une super escapade ! La promesse de voir des dauphins était plus que tenue. Nager avec les poissons était top ! Le capitaine était sympathique. On recommande sans hésiter :)
Orari rispettati alla partenza ,gommone nuovissimo e con spazio più che adeguato ,eravamo in 8 più lo skipper Antonio,uomo di mare preparatissimo, oltre che molto simpatico e disponibile , grande !
Delfini visti ,sempre una bellissima esperienza e anche il giro fino alla grotta della madonnina ,testa dell’Indiano e Cala moresca top.
Bravi , consiglierei la giornata a chiunque.
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