Explore Sardinia's spectacular island, Tavolara, by sea on this scenic boat tour from Olbia. Skirt the granite cliffs of Capo Ceraso before heading to the brilliant turquoise and cobalt waters off the island of Tavolara. Enjoy a series of snorkeling stops in the protected marine area, including Molara Island, Doctor's Beach and Porto Istana Beach, and relax on board with traditional Sardinian snacks and drinks.

Admire the colorful waters in the protected marine area of Tavolara by boat
Snorkel in some of the most isolated and pristine spots along the coast
Taste Sardinian specialties with an aperitif on board
A small group experience for more space on board and a relaxed pace

What's Included

Snacks
Use of Snorkeling equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Expert naturalist guide on board

Shuttle Service.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

MOYS - Marina di Olbia Yachting Services
via Piovene, 07026 Olbia SS, Italy
We meet customers 20 minutes before for check-in. Large free parking in front of our boats. Mooring A45 To respect the itinerary, we cannot wait more than 5 minutes after the departure time; beyond this time, it will be considered a "no-show". Take traffic into account.

Start time

09:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

L'Area Naturale Marina Protetta Tavolara - Punta Coda Cavallo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Isola Di Molara

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Spiaggia del Dottore

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Porto Istana Beach

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

Children from zero to three years not allowed
We do not offer shuttle service.
Constant sanitization of the boat.
Only small bags are allowed on board
The itinerary may change according to the marine weather conditions
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Nicole_D

It was amazing!! Antonio was our captain and he everything to make our bout your perfect!! He explained things, took us to the most beautiful places and even brought some little snacks and drinks for us. Take this your, you won't regret it!!!!

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Five stars service!

Lucy_A, Apr 2024

Awesome service and friendly. Marcus went beyond to satisfy clients. I highly recommend this tour. He took us around islands and showed us places not to miss in Sardinia!

Great Excursion

Sondra_T, Sep 2023

Enjoyable tour. Scenery was breathtaking and easy access to remote swimming/snorkeling sites. Guide was personable, attuned to guests and informative.

Great guide, great ride, great time

Guilherme_F, Sep 2023

The trip was great, the boat was fast and we got to do some snorkling in many different sites. Water was perfect. Our guides Antonio was great and we had a great time together.

Fun tour

Lisa_F, Sep 2023

Overall this tour was good, the scenery is beautiful here so seeing it from the water was simply gorgeous. We liked the stops we made and there was lots of time for swimming and snorkelling. Unfortunately we didn’t see too many fish. My only complaint would be that we booked the tour in English and our tour guide was nowhere near fluent. We had to get other guests to translate for us. Also the ride was a bit bumpy since it’s not a full boat you are on, so I would not recommend it to those that have motion/seasickness.

Blue Water Snorkeling

Peter_H, Aug 2023

First our captain Francesco was awesome. Very informative and attention to customers. Boat was clean and Anthonys wife m that’s makes good food bites Probably our best day on 12 day cruise Just remember they do not pick u up t cruise ship so factor in getting taxi

Do it! It is beautiful

marilou_d, Aug 2023

Captain Antonio was really nice and professional. We spend 1/2 day on his boat with our family (2 children). The kids loved it! Antonio found dolphin for us and shared amazing Sardinia small pizze. Highly recommend. Marilou

Nice tour in great company

Michael_K, Jul 2023

We were picked up precisely as agreed by Antonio and his colleague at MOYS in Olbia, we got a warm and friendly welcome. During our tour, Antonio was an awesome guide, we had some really good laughs and Antonio told some interesting facts while we cruised past the locations. Antonio was also very helpful when my youngest daughter got a little cut from a rock, and found a band aid for her foot. The tour was a good combination of sailing and snorkeling at some beatiful places with lots of colourful fish and crystal clear water, I would definitely recommend this tour! 👌😀

Nice trip but weather had other plans

Tatiana_S, Jul 2023

Due to weather conditions we were not able to go to Tavolara island which is the reason we came on this tour. However, Francesco, our skipper, improvised and took us to a couple of other nice locations to snorkel and relax. If you are flexible and willing to roll with it you will enjoy the tour. Thank you for everything!

Wonderful day!!

Nicole_D, Jun 2023

Antonio was amazing!

Amber_C, Jun 2023

Antonio was very hospitable and a great guide. He made sure to tell us about all the interesting spots on our tour. He even waited around so our kids could see dolohins. We had a wonderful time with him and I highly recommend his boat ride with everyone.

Great experience

Lucas_F, Oct 2022

Great experience! The guide was very good and friendly made us feel comfortable and improved our experience by a lot! Totally worth it!

Amazing experience!

Dannie_N, Jul 2022

Swimming in the crystal clear water and seeing the dolphins was amazing!! Our guide was so nice and welcoming! Definitely recommend!

Swim like the school of fish in Olbia! 🥰

Sierlen_A, Jul 2022

There were no boring moments with our boat tour guide, his name is Antonio not a chemist but a sea lover. Thanks for making us laugh and for the good food same as for touring us to the beautiful ocean and beaches of Olbia! Aguilar Family of Austria

Beautiful trip with great guide

Jared_R, Jul 2022

Antonio is an excellent guide. Definitely he wants everyone to have a great experience. This was a highlight of our time in Sardinia.

A must see !!!

Jessica_B, Jul 2022

Adrianno was amazing. What a beautiful morning spent discovering Tavolara with an fantastic guide. A must do when in Oblia

Highly Recommend

Johnny_O, Jun 2022

Couldn’t recommend this tour more. Antonio was fantastic, very friendly and knowledgable about each location. We had a great time with opportunities to snorkel at three locations with crystal clear water and loads of fish. Great up close views of Tavolara. Offered a variety of snacks, fresh water, beer and ice tea. Thanks Antonio for an amazing experience.

Chilled out boat trip with a chilled beer. Perfect.

Fiona_B, May 2022

An amazing boat trip with captain Antonio who was warm, funny and spoke enough English to point out some interesting sights and tell us some great facts about the islands. Drinks and snacks on Board were perfect. Traditional Sardinian breads, cheese and meet with a cake after and a cold beer. Perfect. Lovely scenery with the chance to snorkel. Loved it. Thanks Captain Antonio for an amazing trip.

Nice tour

Lidianne_J, Sep 2021

Great experience and the capitan was very friendly! Nice snacks and cold drinks available! I would recommend!

Gorgeous ride through Sardinian waters

Andrea_P, Jul 2021

From start to finish, this was absolutely delightful. Antonio made everyone on the boat (4 couples) feel like they were the only ones present; he took us to see cool views, and had tons of anecdotes. It was a pleasure to ride in the boat, and the snorkeling was a nice experience. A certain bit of athleticism will help you get the most out of this tour.

tavolara boat trip

David H, Oct 2019

had a great day at sea did some swimming and snorkeling . the skipper was friendly and informative all in a all had a really good day