San Teodoro: Grand Tour of the Tavolara Archipelago

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Sardinia, Italy

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6 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Uncover the beauty of the Tavolara Archipelago—without the hassle of planning your own route—on this scenic boat trip. With the itinerary organized for you, it’s an easy way to visit multiple coastal highlights such as the Cathedral Cave at Tavolara, the Rock Turtle at Cala Girgolu, and Cala Brandinchi, which is often nicknamed “Little Tahiti”. The trip also includes snorkeling stops and free time ashore for lunch or exploring.

Get a shortcut to the highlights of the Tavolara Archipelago
Enjoy free time to visit natural pools and go snorkeling
No need to bring snorkeling gear with you—it’s provided
Stunning views of beaches and caves that you’d miss from the mainland

What's Included

Use of Scuba equipment

Use of SCUBA equipment

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

QMHG+VP San Teodoro
QMHG+VP9 San Teodoro OT, Italy
**Boarding Instructions** As we do not have a fixed station at the port, our meeting point is directly on the pier at the indicated location. One of our assistants wearing a Toucan T-shirt will be there to welcome you on the pier 20 minutes before the tour departure time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Cala Brandinchi

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Isola Di Molara

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tavolara Island

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cala Girgolu

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 17 reviews

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Great tour to book

Joseph_M, Aug 2026

Our guide Valentina was the very best !! Informed us of many points to everything we were able to see

Unbelievable Waters!

Jennifer_G, Jul 2026

This was such a great experience, my favorite day in Sardinia. The waters on this tour were unlike any I've seen, so many shades of blue. Beautiful rock formations and an interesting history of the area as well. The tour guide Massimiliano was so fun, he played good music and told good stories. The dinghy was a perfect size for the amount of people we had. It was easy to get in and out of. I feel like this for allowed me see places I would have not been able to access, all under the guidance of experienced staff. The other staff I interacted with at the pier were also very helpful. Word to the wise: arrive early!

Perfect day out

Jayne_W, Aug 2025

We went on the boat trip with Toucan travel it was so organised and the day gave something for everyone.We visited so many.places and didnt feel rushed at all even my husband who doesnt swim loved it

Response from Host, Aug 2025

We waiting you for your next journey in Sardinia

Average boat tour with subpar snorkeling

John_D, Jul 2024

The trip was very average. The water and views were beautiful but the snorkeling and guide were lacking. There were very few fish when snorkeling and the guide didn’t provide much information when we stopped at various areas. It was a bit confusing to find the meeting point as the gps tells you to meet in the middle of the ocean. Overall it was nice to get picked up in San Teodoro vs olbia as many other tours. If you just want to ride around on a small zodiac style boat for 10 hours then this may be a good tour for you. If you’re looking for some information and good snorkeling you should pass.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear guest, we thank you for your review. I would just like to remind you that we are not are a diving center but an excursion company so we do not snorkel in the strict sense, also we are in the open sea and not inside an aquarium so the fish are free to go where they want. This is the Mediterranean Sea and not the tropical seas where there are multitudes of colorful fish. Regarding the boat we are talking about refurbished 7.5 meter dinghies and the total duration of the tour is 6 hours and not 10 as you indicated with the following stops : 40 min at cala Brandinchi , 40 min at molora pools , 1 h 30 min on tavolara island and 40 min at cala girgolu.

Great excursion to different places

Beate_S, Jun 2026

It was a lovely experience to ride the boat over the water and stop at different bays to swim. Additionally, we received a lot of information about the islands around Sardinia. We swam with fish, saw caves....

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Response from Host, Jun 2026

Vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre schöne Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie die Fahrt übers Wasser und die Stopps in den verschiedenen Buchten zum Schwimmen genossen haben. Genau das macht den Zauber von Tavolara aus: kristallklares Wasser, Fische, Grotten und die Geschichten der Inseln rund um Sardinien. Wir hoffen, Sie schon bald wieder an Bord begrüßen zu dürfen! 🌊🐬

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