Asinara sailing trip with island stops and swimming

Sail the park's bays, swim from the boat, and walk the island in one day

A full-day sailing trip around Asinara National Park in Sardinia with multiple stops for snorkeling in protected bays, a guided walk on the island itself, and seafood lunch with drinks included on board. The boat departs at 9:30am and returns at 5pm, with a live guide speaking English or Italian.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day sailing and island excursion

• Depart at 9:30 am
• Stop at bays for swimming and snorkeling
• Enjoy mid-morning aperitif on board
• Descend to island for one-hour visit
• Have seafood lunch with drinks on board
• Return at 5:00 pm

The experience

The boat leaves at 9:30am and spends the day moving between several of Asinara's bays where you can snorkel directly from the deck. A typical mid-morning aperitif is served on board before you stop to walk on the island itself: about an hour on land to see the park up close. Lunch, a seafood-based meal with appetizer and first course, comes with drinks and is eaten on the boat while anchored in one of the bays.

Snorkeling gear is provided, and the restroom on board means you don't need to plan around facilities on the island. The schedule is fixed (departure and return times are set), so the day holds together without gaps. A guide who speaks English or Italian is with the group throughout, and the itinerary is designed for all fitness levels, though the one-hour walk on uneven terrain is the main physical element of the day.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• seafood lunch with appetizer, first course and drinks.
• mid-morning aperitif.
• on-board restroom.
• live guide in English or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

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AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 11

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Asinara Sailing School

Is this one for you?The full 8-hour commitment, 9:30am to 5pm, means you need a clear day with no other plans, but it leaves room for an early dinner in town afterward and fills the day without rushing between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens during the snorkeling stops at Asinara?

You snorkel in several of the island's bays from the boat itself: no separate dive site or long swim required. The equipment is provided, and you enter the water directly from the deck during each bay stop.

How much time do you actually spend on the island walking around?

About one hour on land is planned as a descent to explore the island. The rest of the day is spent on the boat sailing between bays and during lunch.

Is the seafood lunch included, or do I need to bring my own food?

Lunch is included on board: a seafood-based meal with appetizer, first course and drinks, plus a typical aperitif served mid-morning. No need to bring food or pay extra for meals.

Can I do this trip if I'm not a strong swimmer?

The trip is suitable for all fitness levels. Snorkeling happens from the boat, so you control how much time you spend in the water, and the one-hour island walk is the main physical activity.