Dolphin Watching Tour with Snorkeling from Olbia

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From $71.45

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Golfo Aranci has been home to a pod of dolphins for more than a decade and they can often be spotted in the waters of the bay. With this scenic boat tour, skirt the coastlines of Capo Ceraso and Tavolara and stop to swim and snorkel in the clear waters off Spiaggia del Dottore before heading to Figarolo to spot bottlenose dolphins, mouflons, and gray herons who inhabit the island and its coast.

A scenic Golfo Aranci boat tour to admire the bay and its dolphins
Several stops to swim and snorkel; snorkeling gear provided
Spot bottlenose dolphins and other wildlife near Figarolo Island
Snacks and soft drinks provided on board

What's Included

Snacks
Use of Snorkeling equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Soda/Pop
Skipper - Expert Local Guide
Expert naturalist guide on board

No pets allowed

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

MOYS - Marina di Olbia Yachting Services
via Piovene, 07026 Olbia SS, Italy
MOYS - Marina di Olbia Yachting Services, via Piovene, 07026 Olbia SS, Italy We meet customers 15 minutes before departure for check-in. Large free parking in front of the boats, mooring A44/A45 Beyond this time, it will be considered a "no-show". Take traffic into account.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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
Only small bags are allowed on board
The itinerary may change based on weather and sea 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.

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Featured review

AmyJeanes

This was the best part of the holiday. Antonio was lovely and friendly. He provided beers, water and food (even with us being vegans!) The boat was nice and spacious and the places he took us were beautiful...and there were dolphins!!

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Most excellent!

Des_W, Sep 2023

Really enjoyed the snorkeling parts and the friendliness of the tour guide. Well worth doing this trip. The dolphins were confined to the area around a fish farm but still great to see.

Amazing trip. Really enjoyed it.

plamenna_g, Sep 2023

Very nice trip. Good boat with friendly crew. The view was beautiful and unforgettable. Jumping from the boat and swimming in blue water. Recommend it.

If you have one day in Olbia, you have to do this trip!

Alexander_K, Sep 2023

Due to very windy weather on Wednesday we were asked if it was possible for us to change the tour to Friday (with a full refund if we couldnt). After a little replaning of our trip to Sardinia we managed to stay in Olbia for two additional nights. What can is say? The trip with Antonio was absolutely worth the replaning! The trip itself is about 3 to 3 1/2 hours long and full of great memorable moments. At first we went to the place where some Dolphin family’s live and we saw them like 4-5 times, even fully jumping out of the water! After that we went on to a fabulous snorkeling place. I highly recommend to bring an underwater camera or any kind of GoPro/action camera. After that we went on to see some other sightseeing spots that can only be seen from the water. After going to another snorkeling spot we had the chance to see some more dolphins and hat some Sardinian snacks. If you have the chance to do this trip, this is an absolute must! 🙂

Fantastic family activity!

Davin_K, Jul 2023

This tour was amazing! My family of 4 (including 2 young kids under the age of 9) really enjoyed it! Francesco is a fantastic skipper!! He is accommodating and informative with his tour. We even saw dolphins!

Fantastic Experience & even better Skipper!

Amy_D, Jul 2022

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 saw many many fish, and Antonio drove us around to see lots of other sights he pointed out along the way. We even found some dolphins by the fishfarm. I highly recommend this trip to anyone wants to have a fabulous time whizzing around the sea and snorkelling in fish filled waters. 5/6/7 stars to Antonio for his wonderful hospitality!

Great snorkeling! Saw...

Anton_S, Jul 2022

Great snorkeling! Saw plenty of dolphins. The guide was great and the boat was nice and fast. Great snack and drinks offered during the trip. Overall a fantastic experience.

Very nice guide

Daniel_M, Aug 2021

Very nice guide, very comfy on the boat, just a little group made it more relaxing, great food and drinks

Great experience!

Charles_V, Aug 2021

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!

Dolphins!

AmyJeanes, Sep 2020

Da rifare

Emma_D, Apr 2024

Fantastico! Abbiamo fatto l’escursione con Antonio, molto gentile e simpatico, ci siamo divertite 😊 Inoltre, ci ha fatto da guida culturale durante tutto il viaggio. Lo consigliamo assolutamente!

Die Tour hat uns und...

Max_E, Oct 2023

Die Tour hat uns und unseren Kindern großen Spaß gemacht. Antonio war ein großartiger und sehr netter Guide! Delfine beobachten, Schnorcheln und auch einfach die Bootstour durch die schöne Umgebung waren großartig. Können wir nur empfehlen.

Fabuleuse excursion

Patrick_F, Sep 2023

Superbe excursion avec plein de dauphin. Notre guide était fabuleux et d’une grande gentillesse. Nous avons passé un moment inoubliable. Merci

Très belle balade!

bouvier_M, Aug 2023

Une sortie en mer réussie sur toute la ligne. Un accueil et un guide très chaleureux. Une mer calme, des arrêts baignades très agréables et surtout une belle rencontre avec un petit groupe de 6 dauphins. A refaire...

Tolles Erlebnis

Thilo_K, Jul 2023

Auf einem Schlauchboot ( Schnellboot ) sind wir zu 8. plus Skipper zu den Delfinen gefahren. Die Fahrt hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Der englisch sprechende Skipper war sehr freundlich und fragte immer nach unserem Befinden. Es gab Wasser, Bier, Eistee und Snacks zum Essen. Die Delfine waren da und sind in de Nähe unseres Bootes hin und her geschwommen und gesprungen. Es wär toll. Die Tour umfasste zwei weitere Schnorchelstopps. Insgesamt ein tolles Erlebnis über drei Stunden und sehr empfehlenswert.

100 stelle

andrea_p, Jul 2023

Esperienza bellissima, Antonio è stato gentilissimo, la gita è veramente speciale, abbiamo avuto la fortuna di vedere tantissimi delfini e la splendida grotta. Consigliatissimo.

Tolle Tour mit vielen Highlights

claudia_w, Jul 2023

Ganz tolle Tour mit Antonio! Wir haben Delfine gesehen, geschnorchelt und gebadet, Antonio hat uns wunderbar umsorgt und jederzeit geschaut dass es allen gut geht und wir alles haben was wir brauchen. Ein ganz toller Ausflug mit einem ganz tollen Menschen. Grazie Antonio!

C était génial

Cindie_C, Aug 2022

C était génial ! On a vu les dauphins à l aller et au retour. Antonio était super attentif à nos attentes, mes enfants voulaient voir les dauphins, il a tout fait pour qu on puisse les voir . Encore merci antonio , on a des souvenirs pleins la tête.

Un’esperienza strepitosa, un mare fantastico e tanti bellissimi delfini.

Giovanna_S, Aug 2021

Un’esperienza strepitosa, un mare fantastico e tanti bellissimi delfini. La cosa migliore era Antonio, gentilissimo, simpaticissimo, ci ha offerto delle caramelle e dei prodotti tipici buonissimi, oltre ad una compagnia strepitosa. CONSIGLIATISSIMO!

Consigliato!

Andrea_B, Aug 2021

Esperienza stupenda! Antonio simpaticissimo e molto gentile, abbiamo visto i delfini! Soste con snorkeling ben organizzate

Excursion exceptionnelle avec un guide au top !

melanie_v, Aug 2021

Très belle excursion, Antonio a vraiment été super( a l’écoute, drôle,) c’est un excellent guide qui prend soin des clients. Il a tout fait pour que nous puissions voir les dauphins, c’est chose faites !! Deux arrêts pour faire du snorkeling et voir les poisons et pour finir petit apéro à base de produits du terroir.