Tavolara Molara Marine Park tour from Olbia: 8 hours, six swims

Six coves, six swims, one boat: a day anchored in granite and turquoise water

An eight-hour boat tour from Olbia explores the Tavolara Molara Marine Park with six swimming stops across hidden coves, snorkeling in the reserve, and a midday aperitif with local Sardinian products and wine. A professional crew navigates the protected waters, timing stops by conditions and the skipper's judgment, and the boat returns to Olbia between 5:30 and 6 p.m.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour with swims and aperitif

• First swim in turquoise bay
• Swim at semi-deserted beach
• Swim and snorkel at Spalmatore di Terra
• Swim near Tavolara cliffs and Molara island
• Aperitif brunch at I Sassi Piatti bay
• Swim at Turtle Rock cove
• Return to Olbia Marina

The experience

The boat leaves Olbia Marina in the morning and heads into the Marine Protected Area, where each stop is chosen for a different kind of water and a different view. The first swim happens in a bay ringed by wind-sculpted rocks with a white sand floor and thousands of small fish. The second is shallower, in pastel gradients from turquoise to emerald, and gentler for less confident swimmers. A third stop at Spalmatore di Terra cove offers snorkeling and a chance to watch the marine life of the reserve up close. The skipper then takes the boat to Molara's famous "Piscine" (a cove of Tiffany-blue water where the fish from the reserve gather), and to Sassi Piatti, a granite-walled bay with red, pink, white and gray stone where the crew serves the day's aperitif: local cold cuts and cheeses, pasta salad, bread, canapés, wine and water. A final swim near the Turtle Rock closes the tour before the return to Olbia.

The boat is new, fast and built for small groups, with a professional crew who speak English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language. Snorkeling equipment is provided. The itinerary is not fixed: the skipper adjusts stops and timing based on weather and sea conditions, so the exact sequence and which coves you visit can shift. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• professional skipper and crew.
• rich aperitif with Sardinian cold cuts, cheeses, pasta salad, snacks, bread, canapés, wine and water.
• fuel.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Senior (71 to 90 years) · Youth (17 years) · Child (2 to 16 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German 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 effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Controvento Charter Tavolara tour

Is this one for you?The tour runs eight hours with six water entries across the day, so it suits swimmers and snorkelers who are comfortable moving in and out of the boat multiple times and spending most of the day on the water. The skipper adjusts stops by weather and conditions, which means the exact coves and timing are not locked in advance. Book this one if flexibility matters more than a set itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (17 years); Child (2 to 16 years); Infant (under 2).

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 at each stop on the Tavolara Molara tour?

The first bay has turquoise water with a white sand bottom and wind-carved rocks. The second is shallower with pastel colors ranging from turquoise to emerald and light blue, ideal for less experienced swimmers. Spalmatore di Terra offers clear water for snorkeling. Molara's Piscine is known for its Tiffany-blue color and abundance of fish from the Marine Reserve. Sassi Piatti is a granite-walled cove with water in pastel shades, and the final stop near Turtle Rock is surrounded by Sardinian granite shaped by wind and sea.

When does the boat return to Olbia?

The tour returns to Olbia Marina between 5:30 and 6 p.m., making it an eight-hour day from departure.

What food and drink are served on the tour?

A rich aperitif is served at midday, featuring typical Sardinian products: cold cuts and cheeses, pasta salad Mediterranea, snacks, bread, canapés, wine and water. Customers under 18 years old will not be served alcoholic beverages.

Can the itinerary change during the tour?

Yes. The skipper adjusts the duration of stops and the sequence of coves based on maritime weather conditions and their own judgment, so the exact route and timing can shift from day to day.

Is snorkeling equipment included?

Snorkeling equipment is provided and included in the tour price. Marine wildlife observation is part of the stops at Spalmatore di Terra and Molara.