Sailing tour Alghero Coral Riviera: Lunch and audioguide

Narrated sailing through emerald coves and limestone cliffs, with lunch cooked on deck

A day sailing tour along Alghero's Coral Riviera on the 13-meter sailboat Cetacea, with proximity audioguides that narrate the coast in 6 languages as you navigate. You swim at hidden coves like Cala del Rosso and Lazzaretto, snorkel in clear water, and eat Sardinian lunch on board while the cliffs rise around you. The audioguide system works via a web page without an app: tap to listen to stories and local detail as the boat's position updates the map.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sailing tour with audioguide and lunch

• Meet skipper and board sailboat
• Listen to stories via proximity audioguide
• Sail along Coral Riviera coves and cliffs
• Swim in crystal clear waters
• Enjoy authentic Sardinian lunch on board

The experience

You arrive at the meeting point five minutes before departure and board the Cetacea, a sailing boat rigged for comfort: sunbathing deck space, two stand-up paddleboards, a tender for shallow-water access, and a floating island for the group. The skipper sets the day's route (either west toward Capo Galera and Portoconte, or south to Cala Burantino and Torre Pòglina) depending on wind and your mood. The proximity audioguides begin the moment you leave the harbor: the system recognizes where the boat sits and shows nearby landmarks on a map. Tap any point and listen to Sardinian stories, local legends and curiosities in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish or Dutch. No app to download, no earbuds to manage. Just the narration flowing as you watch the coast unfold.

Swimming happens at two or three coves, chosen by the skipper for water clarity and conditions. You get snorkelling equipment, anti-jellyfish cream before you enter the water, and a soothing cream on board if you need it. The water is shallow enough to stand in some spots, deep enough to dive in others, and the marine life (small fish, sometimes rays) stays visible in the clarity. An inflatable mattress floats on deck for sunbathing between swims, and the paddleboards are there if you want to paddle out from the boat.

Lunch arrives mid-afternoon: a first course of traditional Sardinian pasta or risotto, followed by a caprese with fresh mozzarella, all prepared on board and served on deck while you look at the cliffs. The meal is unhurried. The boat idles or drifts, and the group, usually small enough to stay relaxed, shares the table. The tour runs seven hours total, ending in late afternoon when the Cetacea returns to Alghero harbor.

What’s included

• Proximity audioguides in 6 languages (English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Dutch).
• snorkelling equipment.
• anti-jellyfish cream before swimming and soothing cream on board.
• use of two stand-up paddleboards.
• access to the tender for shallow-water stops.
• an inflatable mattress for sunbathing.
• Sardinian lunch on board with a first course of traditional pasta or risotto and a caprese with mozzarella.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and SundayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (11 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Swedish

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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Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sapore di vela

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a full day free in Alghero and want to swim and snorkel without arranging a separate boat: the sailing, the narration and the meal are all one booking. The audioguides let you learn the coast's stories at your own pace while the skipper handles the route and the stops, so you can relax and absorb the landscape without planning ahead.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): 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.

Can I swim during the sailing tour, or is it just a boat ride?

Swimming is built into the day: the skipper stops at two or three coves (Cala del Rosso, Lazzaretto, Capo Galera or others depending on conditions), and you get snorkelling equipment and anti-jellyfish cream. The water is clear and shallow enough to stand in some spots.

What are the proximity audioguides, and do I need to download an app?

The proximity audioguides (PAGs) work through a web page on your phone, no app needed. The system tracks the boat's position and shows nearby landmarks on a map. Tap any point to listen to stories and local detail in 6 languages: English, Italian, French, German, Spanish or Dutch.

What is included in the lunch on board?

Lunch includes a first course of traditional Sardinian or national cuisine (pasta or risotto) and a rich caprese salad with fresh mozzarella, served on deck while you sail.

How many people typically sail on the Cetacea, and is it crowded?

The sailboat Cetacea is 13 meters long and carries groups small enough to stay relaxed and social. The skipper manages the passenger count to keep the atmosphere intimate and the boat comfortable.

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

If wind, waves, rain or thunderstorms make sailing unsafe, the skipper can cancel the tour at their discretion and issue a full refund. The tour is built on relaxation and safety, so cancellation is the skipper's call alone.