Italy · DOLPHIN WATCHING
Good dolphin watching tours fill up weeks out and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Eco zodiac cruise from Golfo Aranci to Figarolo Island to spot bottlenose dolphins, learn with a certified guide, and see Sardinia’s coast.
“Highly recommend! The guide Daniela and skipper Sabina were very professional -- we saw the dolphins jumping from wave to wave and Daniela was super friendly, sharing his knowledge about what we saw (fish breeding, why dolphins are there, etc).”
Kayak, snorkel, and dolphin-spotting in Golfo Aranci. Glide to Figarolo, sip Sardinian aperitivo, 2.5-3 hours.
“beautiful scenery, warm waters and just a joyful time! Marco was so kind and helpful, everyone was! Thank you!”
Olbia dolphin watching and snorkeling near Figarolo on a small fast boat, with clear coves and Sardinian mini pizzas, 3.5 hours.
“It was beautiful, the guides were both very nice, and we even saw dolphins. I just recommend to bring jacket, it was really windy.”
Dolphin kayaking in Sardinia: snorkel Cala Moresca coves and enjoy a Figarolo island aperitif while dolphin odds stay high near a fish farm.
“Very good local guides who knew a lot about the Ocean and the surroundings. We saw dolphins at Open sea!”
Sunset boat tour from Giardini Naxos past Taormina caves and Isola Bella snorkeling, plus dolphin watching and an aperitif with drinks.
“your guides were so kind and knowledgeable! the snacks and drinks were delicious, and Taormina is just beautiful! highly recommend booking this tour!”
Sunset dolphin hunt from Giardini Naxos, with a coast cruise, aperitif of arancini or pizza, plus a swim stop and prosecco.
“I’ve done a lot of dolphin watching tours and this one was by far the best one! Antonio and Mariella were incredibly nice and really made the atmosphere on the boat very enjoyable! You could tell that they love their jobs and they put a lot of effort into finding the dolphins. We saw a lot of them (also close by)! Also we had plenty of Prosecco and pizza! The boat was very cute and the group wasn’t too big which created a very lovely vibe. I really cannot recommend this experience enough! At the end we also played music and started dancing during the sunset on the boat! Very…”
3.5-hour dolphin watching and snorkeling from Golfo Aranci to Figarolo and Cape Figari, with small groups, sanitized gear, and ethical guiding.
“Francesca was a great guide with outstanding knowledge and very kind with children. We have seen around 10 dolphins swimming close to us and made snorkeling in great spots with a lot of fishes and even starfishes.”
Dolphin watching and snorkeling from central Olbia to Figarolo and Tavolara waters, with gear, snacks, and a local guide.
“signed up for the dolphin watching tour with our guide called Marco from Amore. It was worth every cent and although there's obviously no guarantee of seeing the dolphins,, you do stand a good chance,, as they gather near fish farm. We saw quite a few dolphins multiple times and it was so special. Marco was friendly, informative and even provided us with a surprise drink and nibbles. We then went on to swim/snorkel if you choose at an island where the water was pale turquoise in places, then started our return. Marco returned briefly to the dolphin area where it was now quiet as other boats had left, we…”
Olbia dolphin watching and snorkeling tour with a certified crew, stops at Cala Greca, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo Island, 3.5 hours.
“Andrea and sabina were lovely and fun . Snorkeling was amazing. We got to see dolphins and learn all the facts about them . Really impressed”
Kayak Golfo Aranci in a max-9 group, snorkel at Cala Moresca and Figarolo, snack or aperitif, and look for dolphins near a fish farm.
“Philipp was a fantastic host. The whole experience was phenomenal and definitely the highlight of our trip. We would absolutely do this activity again if we’re ever in Golfo Aranci again!”
3.5-hour eco-friendly dolphin watching from Olbia to Figarolo Island, with snorkeling time and high odds of wild bottlenose dolphins.
“It was perfect! Exactly as advertised and our skipper (I think his name was Sebastian) was very considerate and informative. Thank you Sebastian”
Boat tour from Olbia for dolphins and snorkeling near Figarolo, with a small-group aperitif and sanitized gear in Sardinia’s clear sea.
“Had the best afternoon, we were a group of 8 and was such an amazing experience. Anett and Robert were the best captain and hosts. Nothing was too much for them. Explaining certain parts of history and just being such a nice people. Thank your an unforgettable trip and highly recommend anyone in Sardinia to book a trip with you. Thank you also for your suggestion on beach. We went to Porto Istana and it was beautiful.”
Sunset dolphin tour from Giardini Naxos on the Kristal boat, with Isola Bella views, Love Cave stops, swimming, Prosecco, and snacks.
“We had the best evening! We have three children who absolutely loved this activity. We were so lucky to see a lot of dolphins, food and drink was great and there was a chance for a bit of swimming. It was a very happy, relaxed experience. Family memories for sure! Thank you Gianluca!”
Alghero dolphin watching with MareTerra ERC: spot bottlenose dolphins, learn research methods, and snorkel Capo Caccia waters (June-Sep).
“Great trip - value for money, saw dolphins and great guided snorkling”
Marine biologist guides a small dinghy dolphin watch off Olbia, then you snorkel Figarolo and Capo Figari on a 3.5-hour outing.
“Titziano was a fantastic guide, he was a blast to be around and was able to guide us to see many dolphins. He was full of great information. We had the best day!”
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