Italy · DOLPHIN WATCHING
The good dolphin watching tours fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to lock in early, what each includes, and where they differ once you are on the ground.
Eco-friendly zodiac cruise from Golfo Aranci to Figarolo for bottlenose dolphin watching with animal-welfare guides. From $41.
“It was an epic couple of hours with Daniele and Francesca! We saw so many dolphins. Really cool people, good vibes. We even saw a little dolphin too! Highly recommend!”
Kayak through Golfo Aranci to spot dolphins, snorkel Cala Moresca, then enjoy a Sardinian aperitif on Figarolo island.
“What a lovely and pleasant activity! You can see dolphins, fishes, and eat excellent Sardinian food in an amazing site! Manu and Maria, our guides, were there to give very useful guidance about dolphins, fishes, food and so much more! They've really helped in making a stress less activity, just enjoy the moment!”
Dolphin watching from Golfo Aranci to Figarolo, guided search for bottlenose pods near a fish farm, with drinks onboard and small group size.
“Clarissa and Mario offered us a great dolphin 🐬🐬 watching experience 😉. We really enjoyed it and we're happy ofc, that we got to see some of them. Both were really good with explaining and patiencing with both ENG, ITA & FRE tourists. Not depending of them two, but maybe the cancellation policy could be more flexible as we were missing a family member due to health issues and we could not get a refund.”
Small-group dolphin watching and snorkeling from Olbia near Figarolo, with cave sights and a Sardinian aperitif on a fast inflatable boat.
“smooth organisation. antonio our captain was very friendly, we started right on time. only 10 ppl in the boat wich was very nice. we saw many dolphins. we even checked the place 2 times. we stopped for 2 swiming break. we has water/beer and snack on board. antonio wasnt pushy with tips or leavinf reviews wich was also very nice of him !!”
Kayak Cala Moresca near Olbia with snorkeling and a Sardinian aperitif on Figarolo Island, plus serious dolphin-spotting odds.
“We had a great time with Kayaking Moresca. They guided us to some very cool spots for snorkeling and for snacks and drinks. Loved it. Would definitely do it again.”
Sunset boat tour from Giardini Naxos for Taormina caves, Isola Bella snorkel, dolphin watching, and aperitif snacks in a small group.
“The captain and his wife made us feel like their personal guests. They made us feel like friends and truly cared about us having a great time. Seeing the sites along the coastline was amazing and seeing the dolphins was absolutely icing on the cake!”
Sunset boat tour from Giardini Naxos for dolphin watching, coast views and a swim stop with pizza or arancini plus prosecco.
“The tour couldn't have been better. Lots of Prosecco, delicious pizza, great views, a perfect swim stop, good music, and finally, dolphins. Antonio was a great boat driver, told us lots of interesting things, was funny, and gave his all until the very end to ensure we saw dolphins. Mariella was incredibly sweet and created such a great atmosphere and took such good care of everyone. My childhood dream came true, and we had the perfect trip. We will definitely do the tour again! Thank you so so much!!🥺🙏🏼”
3.5-hour Golfo Aranci boat tour for dolphins and snorkeling around Figarolo and Capo Figari, with small-group guides.
“Everything was very professional. Great energy from Andrea and Georgio. Andrea knows alot about the fish and the dolphins and always has a positive energy. We saw a lot of dolphins and got a great guide on the different types of fish while snorkeling. Really recommend and absolutely worth the price!”
3-hour Olbia boat tour with dolphin spotting near Figarolo and Tavolara, then snorkel stops in crystal-clear coves.
“great guy super funny and explains things in a fun way. shows where you can see the best dolphins and you get super close”
Four-plus swim stops along Cagliari’s coast, possible dolphins, small group on Sardinian Blue Safari, and easy English tour time.
“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 !”
Scientist-led dolphin watching and guided snorkeling near Alghero, Sardinia. Low-noise boat, dolphin photo ID, and Capo Caccia marine waters.
“Desideravo un'esperienza del genere fin da quando ero piccola. É stato fantastico!È stata una giornata eccezionalmente fortunata, anche i bambini erano molto felici.”
Dolphin-spotting cruise from Olbia to Figarolo Island with free snorkeling, snacks, and cliff coves. Wild dolphins likely.
“Great morning trip with a nice team, managed to see the dolphins quite a lot and went for a beautiful swim. Highly recommend”
3.5-hour dolphin watching from Olbia with snorkeling stops at Capo Figari, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo, plus Sardinian snacks and drinks.
“Orari rispettati alla partenza ,gommone nuovissimo e con spazio più che adeguato ,eravamo in 8 più lo skipper Antonio,uomo di mare preparatissimo, oltre che molto simpatico e disponibile , grande ! Delfini visti ,sempre una bellissima esperienza e anche il giro fino alla grotta della madonnina ,testa dell’Indiano e Cala moresca top. Bravi , consiglierei la giornata a chiunque.”
Dolphin watching and snorkeling from Olbia around Figarolo and Capo Figari, with a certified guide, sanitized gear, and 3 swim stops.
“Absolutely stunning experience!!! I have booked it not expecting much to be honest, but it was the brightest experience of my entire vacation. There is time to see the dolfins and there's time to snorkel as well,there's no rush, but at the same time the excursion isn't boring as the guides are eager to tell you the facts about the dolfins +you are in continous move on the boat. Someone I have met on the boat was doing this excursion for the second time within the same day, and i can easily imagine doing the same, if given the chance=meaning, totally worth booking it!!”
Small-group kayak in Golfo Aranci, snorkel at Cala Moresca and Figarolo, with sardinian snacks and a dolphin watch.
“Very beautiful tour. The boats and equipment are of a high quality. Our tour guide Phillip was really professional, friendly and fun. The tour was very good organized and everybody in our group had a really great time.”
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