Guided Dinghy Tour Cagliari: Sella del Diavolo & caves

Three hours in a dinghy, five stops, turquoise water that changes what you see from shore

A 3-hour guided dinghy tour in Cagliari's Gulf with an expert skipper, departing from the port and stopping at Calamosca beach, Cala Fighera, the Colombi cave, a cove beneath Sella del Diavolo, and returning past the old city. Snorkeling equipment and spritz are included. The route adjusts for weather, and the guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian and French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided dinghy tour in Cagliari

• Meet expert skipper
• Swim at Calamosca beach
• Visit Cala Fighera nudist beach
• See the Colombi or Devil's cave
• Stop at cove under Sella del Diavolo
• Return to port viewing castle and old city

The experience

An expert skipper runs the boat through five distinct stops, each one a different reason to be on the water. You start at Calamosca beach, where the Mediterranean is clear enough to see the bottom and warm enough to swim without hesitation. The next stop is Cala Fighera, a bay walled in by limestone cliffs. The kind of place you cannot reach on foot, which is why being in a dinghy matters. Snorkeling gear comes with you, so you can go under if the water calls for it.

The Colombi cave is the third stop, also called the Devil's cave in local legend: Lucifer supposedly ended up trapped inside after fighting the angels over Sardinia. Whether you believe the story or not, the cave is real geology and real light, and the skipper knows which ones are worth the detour based on the day's conditions. From there the boat anchors in a cove directly beneath Sella del Diavolo, the limestone formation that gives the tour its name. This is where the landscape stops being background and becomes the whole point: turquoise water, the rock face above, and nothing between you and the view.

On the return to port, you pass the castle and the old city of Cagliari from the water, a perspective most visitors never get. The whole arc (from swimming beach to cave to landmark to city skyline) takes three hours. Spritz comes with the ride, and the boat itself is built for comfort and safety rather than speed.

What’s included

• Use of snorkeling equipment.
• spritz.
• expert skipper guiding the boat and narrating the stops.
• access to Calamosca beach, Cala Fighera, the Colombi cave, and the cove beneath Sella del Diavolo.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 18:00

Book up to3h before

AgesUp to age 80

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Blue rent Cagliari

Is this one for you?The guide speaks your language (English, Spanish, Italian or French), so you follow the story of each stop without translation lag. Book this if you want the caves and the cliffs without renting a boat yourself or navigating the Gulf solo.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

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's the Colombi cave like, and can I swim inside it?

The Colombi cave, also known as the Devil's cave, is a real limestone formation where the skipper can take the dinghy close enough to see inside. Whether you swim depends on the weather and sea conditions that day, the skipper decides what is safe and adjusts the stops accordingly.

Do I need to know how to snorkel, or is the gear just optional?

Snorkeling equipment is included with the tour, but using it is entirely up to you. The stops at Calamosca beach and Cala Fighera are designed for swimming and snorkeling, though you can stay in the boat or swim without the gear if you prefer.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The route adjusts based on weather conditions. The skipper may swap Cala Fighera for another bay or change which stops you visit to keep the experience safe and comfortable. The three-hour duration and the main landmarks stay the same.

Is Sella del Diavolo a hike, or do I see it from the boat?

Sella del Diavolo is a limestone formation you approach by water. The dinghy anchors in a cove directly beneath it, so you see the rock face and landscape from the sea rather than climbing it.