Gulf of Orosei boat tour: five coves and swimming stops, Sardinia

Swim in five of Sardinia's most remote coves, each one reachable only by boat

An 8-hour boat excursion in the Gulf of Orosei, Sardinia, with a skipper guiding a small group of up to 12 people to five named coves for swimming and beach time. The boat carries an awning, hand shower, snorkeling masks and onboard toasts; the skipper chooses the stops based on conditions and the group's pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour of Gulf of Orosei beaches

• Depart on boat from Sardinia
• Swim stop at Cala Goloritzè
• Beach stop at Cala Mariolu
• Beach stop at Cala Biriala
• Swim stop at Pools of Venus
• Beach stop at Cala Luna
• Return to departure point

The Experience

The boat leaves with a professional skipper who knows the Gulf well enough to read the water and the weather. You'll anchor at Cala Goloritzè first — the cove voted the world's most beautiful beach in 2025, with white cliffs, emerald water and a natural stone arch visible only from the sea. A swim stop here is built in. From there the route moves through Cala Mariolu, a wild bay between limestone walls, then Cala Biriala with turquoise shallows, the Piscine di Venere (Venus Pools) tucked into the cliff face, and finally Cala Luna, the largest and most iconic of the five, ringed by caves and golden sand.

What makes this different from a crowded beach day is that every stop is accessible only by boat. You're not fighting for space on a public beach or waiting for a shuttle; the skipper brings you straight to the water's edge. The boat itself carries an awning so you're not cooking in the sun between swims, a hand shower to rinse off salt, and snorkeling masks if you want to look below the surface. Onboard toasts and snacks break up the day without requiring a restaurant stop.

The group stays small — no more than 12 people — which means the skipper can adjust the schedule if someone wants longer at one cove or if the water at another looks too rough. The whole experience runs 8 hours, which accounts for the sailing time between coves and the time spent in the water and on the sand. Fuel is included in the price.

What’s included

• Professional skipper guiding the route and timing.
• boat with awning and hand shower.
• snorkeling masks.
• onboard toasts and snacks.
• fuel.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Panaghia- Noleggio Gommoni ed escursioni nel Golfo di Orosei

Is this one for you?The boat moves at a steady pace between coves with time to swim at each one, so it suits anyone comfortable in the water and ready for a full day on the sea. The skipper adjusts stops based on conditions, which means the itinerary can shift — come ready to follow the water rather than a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

What is Cala Goloritzè like when we get there?

Cala Goloritzè is a small cove framed by white limestone cliffs and a natural stone arch, with emerald water and no road access — you can only reach it by boat. It was voted the world's most beautiful beach in 2025. A swim stop is scheduled there.

How many coves do we visit on this boat tour?

The boat stops at five coves: Cala Goloritzè, Cala Mariolu, Cala Biriala, the Piscine di Venere (Venus Pools) and Cala Luna. Each stop includes time to swim or relax on the beach.

What's included in the price of the excursion?

The tour includes the boat, the skipper, fuel, snorkeling masks, onboard toasts and snacks. Lunch and drinks beyond the toasts are not included.

How long does the whole excursion take?

The excursion runs 8 hours total, including sailing time between the five coves and time spent swimming and on the beach at each stop.

What equipment do I need to bring?

Snorkeling masks are provided. Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and any personal items you want during the day. The boat has an awning for shade and a hand shower to rinse off salt water.

How many people go on this boat tour?

The group is limited to 12 people maximum, keeping it small enough that the skipper can adjust stops and timing based on the group's pace and the water conditions.