Snorkeling with Dolphins in Italy: 12 Trips Worth Booking

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

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

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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2.Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 432 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $53Best value

Join a small group of up to 12 for a 2.5-hour speedboat trip from Olbia. Your English or Italian-speaking guide searches the waters of Golfo Aranci for wild dolphins, then cruises past Capo Figari and Figarolo Island before stopping at Cala Moresca or Cala Greca for swimming and snorkeling. Guides such as Andrea and Marco have been praised for their care and local tips.

“Just.. wonderful. The team were absolutely lovely, they explain everything. They took time to spot the dolphins, and watch them, they give me diving mask to swim with fishes. Beautiful and a chance to live this. Thanks again !”

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3.Golfo Aranci: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 428 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

From Sos Aranzos, a small boat carries you toward Cape Figari and Figarolo Island to look for wild bottlenose dolphins. A captain and guide explain dolphin behavior, then lead swims at Cala Greca, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo. Expect a 12-person group, sanitized gear, soft drinks, and guides such as Francesca, Andrea, or Claudia, depending on the departure.

“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!”

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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.Alghero – Dolphin Watching and Guided Snorkeling (summer tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Join Progetto Natura for a four-hour Alghero boat trip led by marine biologists and certified guides, with an estimated 80% chance of finding dolphins. Fabio, Francesco, Gabriella, and the MareTerra team explain dolphin behavior, play recorded calls, and identify individual animals before guiding you through snorkeling near Capo Caccia and Isola Piana.

“Wauw! Geen dolfijn te bekennen maar wel gewoon een walvis gespot! En aansluitend onder begeleiding gesnorkeld met kennismaking met een barracuda en een octopus. Geweldige ochtend! Een aanrader.”

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6.Tour to Figarolo Island with the possibility to observe dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Cruise from Olbia toward Figarolo, watch for bottlenose dolphins near the fish farm, then snorkel in clear water at Figarolo or Cala Moresca. Guides such as Tito, Davide, Mario, and Beatrice lead small groups of up to 10, with masks, drinks, and a snack included.

“This was a wonderful experience and absolutely made my girlfriend's birthday. The guys running the boat trip were constantly scouring the horizon for fins as we travelled, and put the effort in throughout to make sure we had the best chance to see dolphins in the wild, which of course has no guarantee, but in our case we were able to. A stop off with some snorkeling and a tasty snack and drink in a quiet shallow area was wonderful too, and I saw some beautiful fish while snorkeling. The trip also took in some breathtaking views along the cliffs. Cannot recommend this highly enough!”

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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.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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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.Pizzo: Fishing, Snorkeling, Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

From Vibo Marina, you’ll cruise the Tyrrhenian Sea in a group of no more than 12, try trolling with provided gear, search for wild dolphins, and swim near Pizzo’s Piedigrotta cave-chapel. Guides speak English, Italian, and German. Dolphin sightings and fish catches are never guaranteed, and drinks cost extra.

“Great boat trip with fishing, highly recommend for fun experience, stops for swim & snorkelling. We fully enjoyed this trip, the hosts were very friendly & informative, with a small amount of passengers on board. Book it, you won’t regret it!”

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