Olbia Kayak Tour: Cala Moresca, Figarolo & Dolphins with Aperitif

Paddle into Sardinia's quietest corners, where dolphins show up and the water tastes like salt and stillness

You paddle from a transparent beach near Olbia, stop to snorkel in Cala Moresca's seabed, then kayak to Figarolo island for a Sardinian aperitif and a real chance to spot dolphins near a fish farm. A beginner-friendly morning or afternoon that includes all gear, a pre-departure lesson, and a guide who knows these waters because they're home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayak tour with swim and aperitif

• Attend kayak lesson
• Depart from Baracconi beach
• Kayak along Cala Moresca coves
• Swim and snorkel in Cala Moresca
• Kayak to Figarolo island
• Enjoy Sardinian aperitif on island
• Watch dolphins near fish farm
• Return to starting point

The experience

There's something about the moment right before you push off from Baracconi beach in Olbia. The water is so clear you can see the sand ripples three meters down, and your guide is checking your life jacket one more time. You get a short lesson first, which matters if you've never sat in a kayak, and then you're moving. The paddle feels light in your hands. Cala Moresca appears first, tucked between limestone cliffs, and you stop to swim and snorkel among starfish and small fish that dart around your fingers. The water temperature is warm enough that you forget you're in the sea at all.

The real pull is Figarolo island, maybe forty minutes of steady paddling from where you started. Your guide knows the route and the rhythm, not rushed, not slow. When you arrive, there's a break for a Sardinian aperitif: local fish, bread, something cold to drink, and the kind of quiet that only happens on a small island in the afternoon. And then the dolphins. There's a fish farm just offshore, and the guides know the probability is high. You're paddling in the right place at the right time. Some days they appear, some days they don't, but the guides have lived here long enough to read the water. Either way, you're floating in the middle of it, not watching from a boat.

The kayak tour takes the whole morning or early afternoon: long enough to feel like you've actually gone somewhere, short enough that your shoulders don't rebel. Equipment is handled: waterproof bag for your phone, life jacket, the kayak itself. Bottled water is included. The guides are locals who grew up in these coves, and that matters more than any marketing line. They know where the wild boars swim in summer, which coves stay calm, and which direction the dolphins usually come from. You're not following a script. You're following someone who knows the place because they live in it.

What’s included

Kayak equipment (kayak, life jacket, waterproof bag), a pre-departure lesson for beginners, paddling to Cala Moresca with a swim and snorkel break, paddling to Figarolo island, a Sardinian aperitif on the island, bottled water, and a local guide leading the route.

Options for this experience

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Dolphin-spotting kayak tour that includes an aperitifGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · Available from 11 Apr 2027

Sunset tourGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · Available from 1 Jul 2027Sunset tour featuring an aperitif and watching dolphins

After lunch TourGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · Available from 11 May 2027Hours

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Sunrise tourGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · Available from 1 Jul 2027Sunrise tour that includes breakfast and dolphin watching

Kayak tour with transfersGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · Available from 15 Jun 2027Transfers: Pickup from Olbia and nearby areas. Duration: 4 hours, which also covers the transfer time. Transfer plus kayak with dolphins: transfer, kayak with dolphins, aperitif and snorkeling.

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Before you book

Lasts 3h, from € 45 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Italian, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 11 Apr 2027

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AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish 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 effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by KayakingMoresca

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to paddle Sardinia's quietest coves without arranging transport or equipment. The guides are locals and the route is built around calm water and a real chance at dolphins. Expect a full morning or afternoon on the water with a swim and snorkel included. That's what makes the distance to Figarolo manageable and the aperitif feel earned.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

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.

Do I need kayaking experience?

No. There's a short lesson before you leave the beach, and the tour is designed for beginners. The guides help you the whole way.

Will we definitely see dolphins?

The probability is high because of the fish farm near Figarolo, but it's not guaranteed. The guides know the best spots and timing, but wildlife sightings depend on the day.

What's included in the aperitif?

Typical Sardinian fish, bread, and drinks. It's served on Figarolo island during the break.

What if I'm not a strong swimmer?

You wear a life jacket the whole time. The snorkeling in Cala Moresca is in shallow water, and the guides are with you.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, a towel, and a change of clothes. A waterproof bag is provided for your phone and valuables.