Best Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Trips in Italy — Our Top 9

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

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

Join a skipper such as Antonio, Francesco, or Giovanni for a 3.5-hour ride on a fast 8.5-meter inflatable boat. Search for wild bottlenose dolphins near Figarolo, snorkel among fish and starfish, visit caves and cliffs, and enjoy mini pizzas with Sardinian drinks.

“We had a very enjoyable, great boat trip with the handsome Francesco! He knew plenty to tell us about the sights, we saw dolphins, good Dutch music ;-), and he made an effort to make us feel comfortable. Grateful!!”

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2.Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Trip

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

Join a 2.5-hour speedboat trip from Olbia with an English or Italian-speaking guide such as Andrea or Marco. Search for dolphins near Golfo Aranci, cruise past Capo Figari and Figarolo Island, then swim and snorkel at Cala Moresca or Cala Greca. Small groups are limited to 12.

“Was such a good day we got to see dolphins straight away loved every minute of it”

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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 captain and guide take you toward Cape Figari and Figarolo Island to look for wild bottlenose dolphins, then stop at Cala Greca, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo for swimming and snorkeling. The small boat holds up to 12 people, with multilingual guides and sanitized gear.

“Our family had a wonderful tour with Francesca and Captain Andrea. We saw many dolphins including a mother and her calf. The snorkeling spots were wonderful and full of marine life. Francesca was very informative and told us what kind of fish we were looking at. I would highly recommend this trip for all ages and abilities.”

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4.Olbia: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

Join Marco and the Amore Iodio crew at Olbia’s Molo Bosazza for a three-hour inflatable-boat trip to Figarolo, Cape Figari, and Cala Moresca. Look for wild dolphins near a fish farm, then swim and snorkel in clear water with gear, life jackets, snacks, fuel, and insurance included.

“Marco was truly amazing, from the begining to the end, he was so nice and helpful. knowledgeable about the area and respectful of the environment. The dolphin came to play and the landscape is just breathtaking... Loved it - Thank you Marco !”

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

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

Join Fabio, Francesco, Gabriella, and marine biologists from MareTerra for a four-hour, low-impact search for dolphins off Alghero. You’ll learn how researchers identify individual animals, listen to recorded dolphin calls, enjoy Capo Caccia views, and snorkel with a guide in the Marine Protected Area.

“Conoscendo già la zona, cercavamo un’attività diversa dal solito giro turistico e abbiamo avuto la fortuna di scoprire il Summer Tour alla ricerca di delfini. Le indicazioni per il ritrovo sono state perfette, e l’orario puntualissimo. Fabio, la nostra guida, è stato esaustivo nelle spiegazioni e ci ha subito informati che potevamo non incrociare i delfini. Invece abbiamo avuto fortuna e oltre a un gruppo di 7 delfini abbiamo avvistato anche una balena. Lo snorkeling guidato ci ha poi dato un ulteriore stimolo al rispetto del mare e dei suoi abitanti. Un’esperienza interessante e istruttiva, consigliatissima.”

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6.Dolphin Watching Tour with Snorkeling from Olbia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

From Olbia, you’ll cruise Golfo Aranci with an English-speaking skipper and naturalist guide, stopping at Capo Figari, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo Beach. Expect dolphin watching, two snorkeling stops, Sardinian snacks, soft drinks, and a small group of no more than 10 people.

“Our guide Christian was excellent, always helpful and attentive. He made an effort to show all the details of the landscape and we saw many dolphins!! Lovely tour!”

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7.Olbia: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

Set out from Olbia with a captain and guide for dolphin watching near Cape Figari and Figarolo. Learn about local marine life, then snorkel at Cala Greca, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo. Soft drinks and sanitized gear are included, with guides speaking Italian, English, French, and Spanish.

“Daniele and Kiara did a great job. We saw dolphins in a respectful way and they were very enthousiastic and kind. We had a great afternoon and we recommend the activity.”

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8.Olbia: Boat tour to watch Dolphins and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews

Join Captain Anett Lazar from Olbia for a 3.5-hour cruise in a seven-meter boat limited to 10 people. Look for bottlenose dolphins, swim and snorkel at Cala Moresca by Figarolo, hear local stories, and share Sardinian cheese, sausage, bread, and drinks.

“Great experience with Anette such a great person,passionate about her work and the Sardinia waters,we were so close to dolphins,saw them in so many opportunities.i would definitely do it again !”

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9.Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling in Figarolo in Sardinia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Join DST Sardegna from Spiaggia Sos Aranzos for a 3.5-hour English-language boat trip to Capo Figari and Figarolo. Look for dolphins in the wild, then swim and snorkel at Cala Greca, Cala Moresca, and Figarolo. Groups are limited to 12 people.

“esperienza stupenda! abbiamo visto moltissimi delfini da subito, con anche diversi cuccioli. le guide (clarissa e sabina) sono state veramente gentili e hanno condiviso moltissime informazioni riguardo i delfini e i luoghi che abbiamo visitato. esperienza consigliatissima e da rifare assolutamente!”

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