Sardinia

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

“We had a great time that day. The weather was still beautiful for October. We had several stops where we could swim. And onboard we enjoyed the ordered pasta which you can buy before lunch time. 10/10”

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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 fantastic day on the boat. The time with the sails up was amazing and the scenery fantastic. Max and Gaetano did a great job hosting us and I would highly recommend the trip. Well worth the money.”

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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

“Felt completely safe and everything was handled in a professional manner. The food was great and plentiful. The catamaran was spacious and very clean. Further, the captain and assistant were very professional and caring.”

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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

“Excellent, enterteining and relaxing trip. It was enough time for sightseeing and releax on the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever seen. The stops are just perfect to enjoy the beauty of the islands. The staff and the guide are very proffesional and friendly, it was…”

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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

“Fantastic trip to a beautiful area Captain and crew were amazing, food was lovely all round great day out, would highly recommend”

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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

“Excellente sortie, personnel au top. La ballade et les plongées dans les différentes criques sont toutes intéressantes.”

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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

“There opportunities for snorkeling about every 30-45 minutes . I enjoyed this tour more than the 7 hour tour on a large boat, seating 80 people. If you like smaller speedboats, then you will enjoy this tour. Better value! Our guide, Francesco, should get an…”

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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

“It was a lovely day with overall! Unfortunately the weather was windy and we could not enjoy the swimming stop but the organization of the tour was great!The crew was nice.The boat was rather new and not crowded. There was a bar where you could…”

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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

“Es war ein super Ausflug. Mario unser Guide war klasse. Er hat sich richtig viel Zeit genommen um uns Delfine zu zeigen. Wir haben richtige viele Delfine gesehen doch leider nie erwischt wenn sie aus dem Wasser gesprungen sind.Es hat sich gelohnt. Das Schnorcheln war…”

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14.Tour along the coast of Baunei: a unique experience

Discover Sardinia’s stunning Baunei coast on a full-day boat tour with snorkeling, caves, and untouched beaches—perfect for those seeking authentic coastal adventures.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time! Perfectly paced, informative, and friendly tour guide. Our guide was always very prompt and on time for each pick up at the beaches (1h20m, 2h, 1h30m). He is fun and tailored our experience to what we wanted. Recommend lots of…”

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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

“My girlfriend and I had a great time! Antonio paid attention to everyone and was very nice. We got to see several dolphins in their natural habitat. We would recommend this tour to everyone!”

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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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