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15 Best Sardinia Boat & Snorkel Tours

The rest of the island’s fleet: Tavolara’s marine reserve, Asinara’s ex-prison island by catamaran, the Baunei coast’s boat-only coves and dolphin runs off Olbia. Sardinia’s best beaches lack roads on purpose; the boats keep the secret poorly.

1.From Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour

Discover the stunning La Maddalena Archipelago on a full-day boat tour from Sardinia. Swim, snorkel, explore charming towns, and enjoy breathtaking views for a great value.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Everything was amazing. The guide was friendly and informative and spoke multiple languages to ensure everyone on the boat understood. The food on the boat was really good, we had the fried calamari with chips. The highlight were the Beaches we went to which would…”

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3.Sailboat tour from PALAU to the Maddalena Archipelago.

Discover Sardinia's Maddalena Archipelago on a small-group sailing tour from Palau, with swimming, snorkeling, homemade Sardinian lunch, and breathtaking views.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful day out sailing with Claudia and Simone! The pasta lunch was delicious and they were very kind and accomodating to our group. Highly recommend!”

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4.Luxury catamaran from Porto Rafael-Palau to the Maddalena Archipelago

Experience Sardinia's stunning Maddalena Archipelago on a luxurious catamaran, with snorkeling, picturesque beaches, and Sardinian cuisine—an unforgettable day out.

★ 5.0

“Everything was perfect! The boat was very comfortable, the captain and first mate were welcoming and available. The sights and stops (3) were unbelievable.”

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5.Boat trip La Maddalena Archipelago – Departure from Palau

Discover Sardinia's stunning Maddalena Archipelago on a full-day boat tour from Palau, featuring beaches, panoramic views, and expert narration.

★ 4.5

“Very nice tour at affordable price! Claudia did fantastic job speaking 4 languages. Whole crew was very accommodating, taking also care of cleanliness on board. While drinks/food was not included, it was possible to order lunch on board and it was served at the table.…”

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6.2-Catamaran tour from Cannigione to the Maddalena Archipelago

Discover Sardinia’s stunning Maddalena Archipelago on a comfortable 8-hour catamaran tour, featuring swimming, snorkeling, and delicious local cuisine.

★ 5.0

“Alessio and Valerio were great! The experience was incredible. Beautiful beaches, beautiful weather and great people. The boat is also very nice and having the experience to sail was amazing. Can definitely recommend!”

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7.3-Catamaran from Cannigione to the islands of the Archipelago

Discover Sardinia’s stunning archipelago on a 8-hour luxury catamaran tour from Cannigione, featuring crystal waters, scenic stops, and delicious local cuisine.

★ 5.0

“Wasn’t able to take the tour due to finding out people from our wedding the Saturday prior were coming back sick with Covid. Found out hours before departure informed the operator immediately and provided evidence and asked for a credit or refund. We didn’t feel…”

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8.Cagliari Boat Tour 4 Stops .Possible Sighting of Dolphins

Discover Cagliari's stunning coastline on a fast, safe boat tour with swimming stops, dolphin sightings, and lively storytelling—perfect for comfort and fun.

★ 5.0

“La balade en bateau était superbe. Gianni nous a fait découvrir la cote de Cagliari, les paysages étaient magnifiques. Je vous recommande vivement cette expérience !”

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9.Tavolara Boat Tour and Snorkeling

Discover Sardinia's stunning marine landscapes on this 4-hour Tavolara boat tour, featuring snorkeling, scenic views, and Sardinian snacks—perfect for curious travelers seeking authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“Francesco was amazing! Had loads of fun snorkelling and saw lots of fish. The water was crystal blue and great to swim in (though a little bit cold). Managed to see a few dolphins from far away which was great!”

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11.La Maddalena Archipelago Comfort Boat Tour

Discover the stunning La Maddalena Archipelago on a 7-hour boat tour from Palau, including island stops, swimming, and free time to explore.

★ 4.5

“Very well organized tour with consistently friendly staff. The boat was very clean and pleasant, there was plenty of space, you could make yourself really comfortable. There is a good food selection for lunch at a good price. Very delicious pasta eaten with tomato sauce!…”

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12.Catamaran excursions in the Asinara island National park

Discover Sardinia's Asinara National Park on a small-group catamaran tour offering swimming, snorkeling, wildlife viewing, and a delicious seafood lunch.

★ 5.0

“Giovanni was fantastic had a beautiful day swimming in several unbelievable spots with some delicious lunch prepared on board with chef. Try to understand some Italian to make your experience better but overall unbelievable would definitely do it again”

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13.Observation of Dolphins and Snorkeling in a rubber boat in Olbia

Experience dolphin sightings and snorkeling in Sardinia with this half-day boat tour from Olbia, combining scenic views, marine wildlife, and relaxing stops.

★ 5.0

“Thank you to David for wishing hanae’s birthday. She was very happy and so were we. Very nice experience superb day. The dolphins were out. The music, the little pizzas, David’s attention. Thank you for everything it was great 👍 😍Auto-translated”

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15.Dolphin Watching Tour with Snorkeling from Olbia

Experience Sardinia’s marine wildlife on a scenic boat tour from Olbia, with dolphin sightings, snorkeling, and stunning coastal views.

★ 5.0

“We were greeted by the most charming skipper, Antonio, who really made this trip for us. He was super knowledgeable about pretty much everything, made me and my parents feel very relaxed from the minute we arrived. We went to some fantastic snorkelling areas and…”

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More Sardinia Boat & Snorkel Tours

4.5Cagliari Gulf Boat tour : 5 stops, snorkeling & local aperitif$62.56 5.0Snorkeling marine protected area Tavolara4 hours (approx.)$84.69 4.6Villasimius: Capo Carbonara Boat and Snorkeling Tour4 hours$60 5.0Sailing boat tour in the Maddalena Archipelago7 hours (approx.)$145.18 5.0Luxury Catamaran in the Maddalena Archipelago from PALAU7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$143.97 4.5Daily 4 stop – boat excursion La Maddalena Archipelago7 hours (approx.)$66.54 5.0Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling in Figarolo in Sardinia3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$84.69 5.0Cagliari: Tour with Snorkeling, Aperitif, and Various Stops3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$57.95 5.0Guided day by boat in Carloforte with snorkelling and aperitif7 hours (approx.)$151.17 5.0One day excursion on a sailing boat in the Gulf of Alghero8 hours (approx.)$139.08 5.0Private Boat Tour of the Archipelago of La Maddalena West Side7 hours (approx.)$1,693.12 5.0Tavolara excursion4 hours (approx.)$84.66 5.0Cagliari Boat Tour by Maxi Rib – Wine and Snorkeling$46.44 5.0Dolphin Watching Boat Excursion to Figarolo Island from Olbia3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$66.52 5.0Asinara: Sailing trip in the park of Asinara8 hours (approx.)$133.03 5.0Golfo Aranci: Kayak tour with aperitif&dolphin sighting (max 9 Pax)2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.)$59.26 5.0Tavolara San Teodoro’s 5 Island and Beach Tour6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$96.54 5.0Boat trip to Asinara with lunch in Stintino$142 5.0Corsica Tour by Sailboat from Santa Teresa di Gallura7 to 8 hours (approx.)$119.47 5.0Cagliari 3 Hours Luxury Motorboat Tour – Wine and Snorkeling$81.28 5.0Boat Tour Full Day La Maddalena, Caprera, Spargi, Budelli7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$132.75 5.0One day tour on the coast of Baunei8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$90.51 5.0Wild Beaches & Snorkeling Tour7 hours (approx.)$126.71 5.0Fantastic sunset excursion by boat to the Devil’s saddle2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$78.44

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