Snorkeling in the Gulf of Olbia: Sailing boat with lunch

Granite coves, transparent water, and the chance to spot dolphins from the boat

A full-day snorkeling trip in the Gulf of Olbia aboard a 10-meter sailing boat, with a skipper who helps you choose which cove to anchor in. You dive with mask and snorkel at stops near Tavolara, Molara and Figarolo, then relax on board between swims. Lunch, snorkeling gear and drinks are included. The boat works for families with small children.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sailing and exploring Gulf of Olbia

• Board the 10-meter sailing boat
• Sail to Capo Ceraso promontory
• Anchor and swim in crystal waters
• Snorkel to admire marine life
• Relax on board with a drink
• Sail to Marine Protected Area of Tavolara
• Visit bay of Spalmatore and cliffs
• Anchor at Natural Pools of Molara
• Swim and snorkel in transparent waters
• Sail to island of Figarolo
• Visit beach and Cala Moresca inlet
• Spot seabirds, mouflons, and dolphins
• Enjoy lunch on board
• Relax and enjoy sailing sensations

The experience

The boat leaves from the Gulf of Olbia and sails to three main stops, each one a different reason to get in the water. Capo Ceraso is a granite promontory on the southern shore, its coves sheltered from the wind and ringed by Mediterranean scrub that drops straight into emerald water. Tavolara is an imposing limestone island. You'll anchor near the bay of Spalmatore and snorkel off cliffs rich in fish and other marine life. Molara, wild and uninhabited, has the Natural Pools: a stretch of sea so transparent you see the sandy bottom, and the seabed is thick with life. Figarolo sits on the northern side, surrounded by a seabed full of fish and home to seabirds. Bottlenose dolphins hunt in this area and sometimes surface near the boat.

You decide with the skipper which cove to anchor in and how long to stay. Between stops, you sail in silence and watch the coastal landscape change color. Snorkeling equipment is on board. Lunch is a first course of fish, served while you're anchored. Cold tea, Coke, coffee, beer and local wine come throughout the day, along with salty snacks. Children have a menu option on request. The boat has comfortable interior spaces, so families with small children can rest inside if they need to, and the trip suits all fitness levels.

Arrive 30 minutes before departure. The skipper speaks English or Italian. Eight hours total, though the exact rhythm depends on where you choose to stop and how long you want to stay in each cove.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• lunch with a first course of fish and a children's menu on request.
• cold tea, Coke, coffee, tea, salty snacks, beer and local wine throughout the day.
• use of a SUP table.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Jun 2027

Book up to8h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Blue Way

Is this one for you?The boat is shared, so you'll travel with other small groups and families, not as a private charter. The skipper's role is to sail, anchor and help you choose stops, not to guide you underwater, so this suits anyone comfortable exploring the water independently with a mask and snorkel.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English 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 is the water like for snorkeling in the Gulf of Olbia?

The water at Molara is exceptionally transparent, with a sandy bottom visible from the surface and rich marine life throughout. The seabeds at Tavolara and Figarolo are also thick with fish and other species. The coves are protected and calm.

Can I bring my children on this snorkeling trip?

Yes, the boat is designed for families with small children. The 10-meter boat has comfortable interior spaces where children can rest, and a children's menu is available on request. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller.

Will we see dolphins?

Bottlenose dolphins hunt near Figarolo and sometimes surface close to the boat, especially if they're attracted by the activity in the water. Spotting them depends on luck and attention, but the skipper will watch for them.

How does the snorkeling work? Do I need experience?

Snorkeling equipment is provided on board. You use a mask and snorkel at each stop while anchored in a cove. No certification or prior experience is required, and the trip suits all fitness levels.

Can I choose where the boat stops?

Yes, you decide together with the skipper which cove to anchor in and how long to spend at each stop. The three main areas are Capo Ceraso, Tavolara and Molara, and Figarolo, each with different features and marine life.