The 12 Best Olbia Snorkeling Tours

1.Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 921 reviews · 4 hours · from $88Our pick

Spend four hours with a maximum of 10 people cruising from Olbia toward Tavolara and Molara. Swim at Spiaggia del Dottore, Punta Spalmatore, and Tavolara Island, visit the Ulisse Ear Cave, and enjoy masks, drinks, and a small Sardinian aperitif. Guides including Antonio, Francesco, and Giovanni lead tours in Italian and English.

“Well worth the cost of the excursion. Beutiful views and excellent water to snorkel in.”

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2.Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 670 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $77

Set out from Moys Marina with a professional skipper such as Antonio, Francesco, or Giovanni. In a group of no more than 10, you will search for wild dolphins near Figarolo, snorkel among fish, see caves and cliffs, and enjoy Sardinian mini pizzas, snacks, and drinks during a 3.5-hour trip.

“Amazing experience! We had a lot of sightings of the dolphins they were beautiful and snorkelling seeing lots of pretty fish. Our guide Antonio was very friendly and made it a great trip!”

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3.Olbia: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 667 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

From Olbia, join a four-hour zodiac trip with a captain and snorkeling guide for the Tavolara Marine Protected Area. You’ll explore the Chrisso shipwreck, swim in Molara’s natural pools, cruise below Tavolara’s cliffs, and stop at Punta Spalmatore. Guides speak Italian, English, French, and Spanish.

“amazing activity. tour guides so friendly and answeeed all questions! would recommend”

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4.Olbia: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 358 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Leave central Olbia with local skipper Marco on a comfortable inflatable boat. Watch wild dolphins near Figarolo’s fish farm, then stop at Cape Figari and Cala Moresca for swimming and snorkeling. Equipment, life jackets, fuel, insurance, and a Sardinian snack are included. English, Italian, and Spanish are available.

“Amazing activity, guide was very kind and experienced. Had a lovely time! Saw some dolphins and got a chance to snorkel. I recommend!”

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5.Olbia: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 267 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

From Olbia, you’ll cruise toward Cape Figari and Figarolo Island with a captain and hostess or steward on board. A certified guide explains dolphin behavior, then you’ll stop to swim and snorkel at Cala Greca, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo. The $82 price includes soft drinks and sanitized gear, but not food or hotel transfers.

“Fantastic tour ! We did see a few dolphins 😍 Our guide, Alicia was super fun, sweet and knowledgeable (perfect in both English, French and Italian) Our captain, Francesca, was equally fantastic, and we felt completely safe and well taken care of with both of them.”

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6.Kayak Tour with Snorkeling and Local Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66Best value

Meet at Cala Suaraccia near San Teodoro for a guided kayak trip along the Tavolara marine reserve. Antonio, Luca, Gabriele, Marta, and other Ecosport Sardinia guides lead small groups through rock formations and a sea cave, with snorkeling near Proratora, seasonal fruit, and kayaks for beginners or experienced paddlers.

“I would highly recommend this kayak trip to anyone visiting Olbia or the surrounding area. Our guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable about the area's sea life. Also after learning that my friend and I are studying anthropology in Rome, he told us about recent archaeological finds in Olbia. We had such a wonderful morning at a beautiful beach, it was well worth the money.”

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7.Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Swim and snorkel in Capo Figari

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 222 reviews · from $79

From MOYS Marina in Olbia, cruise toward Figarolo Island with an English or Italian-speaking guide. Look for bottlenose dolphins near a fish farm, then stop to swim and snorkel around Capo Figari. You’ll have soft drinks onboard, safety equipment, and a strong chance of seeing dolphins in the wild.

“It was absolutely good, I thought 4 would be long but it went by fast, the boat wasn’t shaking as I was expecting so it was very very good !”

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8.Olbia: Boat tour to watch Dolphins and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews

Join Anett and her small crew from Olbia’s Molo Bosazza for a 3.5-hour cruise toward Capo Figari and Figarolo. Watch for bottlenose dolphins, snorkel at Cala Moresca, and enjoy homemade Sardinian food with drinks or prosecco. The 7-meter boat carries up to 10 people, with equipment and a life jacket provided.

“We had a great time thanks to guide! We recommend this activity without hesitation. Great time tracking dolphins, followed by snorkeling with the fishes on the edge of a magnificent beach. Annette knows her area well and is respectful of the local fauna. Even if you don't see dolphins, you'll have a great time with her!”

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9.Olbia: Dolphin Watching Tour with Figarolo Island Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 169 reviews · from $74

Leave Olbia Marina by a comfortable 7.5-meter dinghy and search for wild dolphins near Figarolo Island with a marine biologist guide. After roughly 30 to 50 minutes of observation, stop near Capo Figari and Cala Moresca for swimming and snorkeling. Tiziano may lead the trip, with small groups limited to 10 people.

“Very good activity saw lots of dolphins and Tito knew the best places to snorkel and see the dolphins definitely recommend”

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10.From Olbia: Dinghy Tour with Snorkeling to Tavolara Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $77

Join skipper and marine guide Davide for a 3.5-hour dinghy trip from Olbia to Capo Ceraso, Tavolara, and Molara’s clear-water pools. You’ll snorkel with provided gear, swim from the boat, spot local wildlife, and enjoy drinks and snacks. The route changes with wind and sea conditions.

“Esperienza bellissima da fare anche con i bambini! Davide super guida, ci ha portati a vedere i delfini e ha riorganizzato il percorso in base al vento. Ottimi punti di balneazione e molte info e curiosità sul luogo e sulla fauna locale. Super consigliato!”

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11.Olbia: Dolphin watching and snorkeling tour on Figarolo Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $77

From Molo Bosazza, cruise 25 minutes to Figarolo Island with an experienced MARI Sea Charters skipper. Look for bottlenose dolphins near the fish farm, snorkel at Figarolo and Cala Moresca, and enjoy a cold drink aboard. Groups are capped at 12, though the area can be crowded in summer.

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12.From San Teodoro: snorkeling in the pools of Molara

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $91

Meet your guide at Puntaldia Marina for a three-hour boat outing through the Tavolara Marine Protected Area. You’ll pass famous beaches, enter Proratora’s natural oven, and snorkel around Molara’s Natural Pools with supplied gear, a sea scooter, and a light snack.

“It was excellent. We decided to pay a bit extra for the underwater scooter which was fantastic. The guides were super friendly and knowledgeable. Had plenty of time to swim at two locations. Soft drinks and snacks on the boat all provided. A really nice trip out, highly recommended.”

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