Cagliari: Motorboat Tour with Snorkeling & Local Wine

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1/19

Duration3h

GroupUp to 9

LanguagesEN · IT

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Swim & sip Sardinian wine off Cagliari’s coast by boat

You’ll board a modern motorboat at Poetto Beach in Cagliari and cruise along rocky coves like Devil’s Saddle. Swim straight from the boat into clear water, try snorkeling gear provided by your skipper, then relax with homemade Sardinian white wine as you drift by quiet bays. Expect laughter, sea air, and moments where time slows down — all with a local guide who knows these waters well.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury motorboat tour in Cagliari

Board 9m Beneteau Flyer 9 motorboat
Navigate around swimming pools, Cala Fighera, Calamosca
Visit Sant'Elia area
Anchor at swimming pools or Poetto beach
Swim and snorkel from the boat
Enjoy 2 hours anchored swimming and snorkeling

The Experience

The first thing I noticed was how bright everything looked at Poetto Beach — even before we got onto the Beneteau motorboat. Our skipper, Marco, had that relaxed Sardinian way of talking, like he’d seen it all but still enjoyed every trip. He grinned when I asked if we’d get wet right away (“You’re in Sardinia, of course!”). The engine started up and we left the marina behind, salt already on my lips. It was quieter than I expected out there — just wind and the low thrum of the boat.

We hugged the coastline around Cagliari, past Cala Fighera and Calamosca. Marco pointed at this rocky stretch called Devil’s Saddle — Sella del Diavolo — and told a story about a fallen angel fighting for the bay (I probably missed some details; his English was better than my Italian). We stopped near these so-called “swimming pools,” water so clear you could see straight to the sand. I hesitated before jumping in because honestly, it looked colder than it was. But once you’re in, you forget everything else. Fish darted under us while we floated around with our snorkels — I kept losing track of time.

Back on deck, Marco handed out glasses of homemade white wine (he said his cousin made it; tasted sharp and floral). There was this moment where everyone just sat quietly with their drinks, sun on our faces, not really talking. Maybe that’s what people mean when they say “Sardinian time.” I tried asking about local food and Marco just laughed — “First swim, then eat.” We didn’t stop at any beaches; everything happened from the boat itself. That felt kind of special actually.

I still think about that little silence out on the water, just drifting near Sant’Elia with nowhere to be. If you want a luxury motorboat tour in Cagliari that’s more about being in the sea than rushing around sights, this is one of those afternoons that lingers with you after you’ve rinsed off the salt.

What’s included

Your morning includes a spot onboard a modern Beneteau motorboat departing from Poetto Beach marina in Cagliari with an experienced skipper guiding your route along scenic coves like Devil’s Saddle. All fuel is covered.
snorkeling equipment is ready for each guest.
plus you’ll enjoy 1–2 glasses of homemade local white wine while relaxing between swims before heading back ashore together.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for back problems

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