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Where to See Dolphins in Italy: 15 Trips to Book

30 trips  ·  from $41 a head

Golfo Aranci in north-east Sardinia has a resident group and a small fleet that knows them individually; Sicily runs boats off Taormina. These 15 are compared on price, boat size and whether kayaks are an option.

Golfo Aranci: Eco-Friendly Dolphin Watching Boat Trip - What the guide adds to the experience
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Golfo Aranci: Eco-Friendly Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

1.Golfo Aranci: Eco-Friendly Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,846 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41Our pick

Join DST Sardegna in Golfo Aranci for a 1.5-hour dolphin trip to Figarolo Island. A captain and guide take up to 12 people toward a local fish farm where bottlenose dolphins gather. Expect useful wildlife facts, beautiful coastal views, soft drinks, and a strong focus on animal welfare.

“It was a very nice experience watching the dolphins in their natural habitat! Andrea is a really nice and good informed guide she could answer every question and more. Maui is a good captain and very nice as well :) We were really lucky to see also 2 dolphin baby’s. As a family of four we can really recommend the excursion! Thank you for this experience”

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Golfo Aranci: Kayak Tour with Dolphins and Aperitif - Paddling toward Cala Moresca
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Golfo Aranci: Kayak Tour with Dolphins and Aperitif

2.Golfo Aranci: Kayak Tour with Dolphins and Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,731 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $53

Paddle from Spiaggia dei Baracconi with guides such as Marco, Emmanuel, Maria, or Vincent. Expect a short kayak lesson, dolphin watching near a sea fish farm, snorkeling at Cala Moresca, and Sardinian snacks on Figarolo Island. Routes change with sea and wind conditions.

“I was contacted by the crew the day before warning that the originally scheduled sunset tour will not go ahead due to strong winds, so they suggested an early morning activity. I was happy with the alternative. We only saw one of the male dolphins for a few brief moments, but that didn't take away from the experience. As the very knowledgeable guides (Marco & Francesco) pointed out at the beginning, it's not guaranteed that the dolphins are always around. Kayaking in these beautiful waters, watching the sunrise, enjoying the scrumptious traditional Sardinian pastries with coffee the guys brought along and watching large schools of different types of fish while…”

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Dolphin Watching Tour - from Golfo Aranci - Around Capo Figari and Figarolo Island
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Dolphin Watching Tour – from Golfo Aranci

3.Dolphin Watching Tour – from Golfo Aranci

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,198 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Top rated

Set out from Sos Aranzos Beach with a small group of up to 12 people and reach Figarolo in about five minutes. Guides such as Sara, Maya, Iaia, and Claire explain dolphin behavior and the Olbia Bay coast while you watch for wild bottlenose dolphins near Capo Figari and the fish farm.

“We had a great time with Andrea (guide) and Alex (captain). We saw lots of dolphins and all the family had a blast. The information given was very interesting. Highly recommended.”

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Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo - Setting out from Moys Marina in Olbia
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Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo

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

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

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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Giardini Naxos: Dolphin Searching Sunset Boat Tour - Leaving Porto di Giardini Naxos with Mount Etna behind you
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Giardini Naxos: Dolphin Searching Sunset Boat Tour

5.Giardini Naxos: Dolphin Searching Sunset Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 564 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Join Captain Filippo and the Poseidon crew for a three-hour sunset cruise from Giardini Naxos. You’ll see Taormina’s Blue Grotto, Lovers’ Cave, Isola Bella, and White Lotus filming sites, then search for wild dolphins, swim, and share Sicilian snacks, prosecco, and music.

“What a fabulous evening, we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Saw beautiful dolphins, along with a sunset, all the major sites and aperitifs & snacks flowing. A lovely swim at Isola Bella finished it off perfectly!”

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Olbia: Eco-Friendly Dolphin-Watching Boat Trip - Searching for free dolphins near the island
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Olbia: Eco-Friendly Dolphin-Watching Boat Trip

6.Olbia: Eco-Friendly Dolphin-Watching Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 492 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

Join a small boat from Olbia Marina for a two-hour search for wild bottlenose dolphins near Figarolo. Guides such as Sabina, Ludo, Maia, and Francesca explain dolphin behavior in several languages. Expect soft drinks, scenic views, and a weather-dependent trip with no guarantee of close sightings.

“The guide was very friendly and nice, she spoke multiple languages and spoke to everyone on board. We only saw one dolphin, and it was around a fish farm, so maybe going to more places more strictly in the wild to see them would be nice.”

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Kayak tour with aperitif and dolphins - Cala Moresca brings clear water and easy wildlife watching
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Kayak tour with aperitif and dolphins

7.Kayak tour with aperitif and dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Paddle from Baracconi Beach with guides including Maria, Emmanuel, Marco, and Francesco, depending on the departure. You’ll learn kayak basics, snorkel in Cala Moresca, stop for Sardinian snacks and drinks, and look for bottlenose dolphins near Figarolo Island.

“It was a perfect tour and we can totally recommend the trip. We even had luck and spotted dolphins after we had some aperitif. We booked the afternoon tour, which was a great choice as seeing the sun go down while we're in the Kayak :) The guides were really helpful, nice and funny. So all in all a wonderful experience!”

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Taormina: Sunset Boat Tour with Dolphin Watching & Aperitif - Caves along Cape Taormina
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Taormina: Sunset Boat Tour with Dolphin Watching & Aperitif

8.Taormina: Sunset Boat Tour with Dolphin Watching & Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 454 reviews · from $118

Join Graziella and Captain Saro aboard the Blue Diamond from Giardini Naxos. This 2.5-hour sunset cruise visits Taormina’s caves and bays, includes swimming, snacks, drinks, and an 80 percent chance of spotting bottlenose dolphins.

“Really fun activity, and Graziella and her husband were brilliant hosts! Well thought through plan of action, with the opportunity to swim in the crystal clear waters, see the different bays and caves, and then a fantastic dolphin watching experience! Thank you!”

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Sunset tour in search of dolphins with aperitif - Starting at Via Vulcano 7 in Giardini Naxos
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Sunset tour in search of dolphins with aperitif

9.Sunset tour in search of dolphins with aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 449 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Join Antonio and Mariella for a three-hour shared boat trip from Giardini Naxos. You’ll cruise past Isola Bella, Taormina’s bays, and sea caves, stop for a swim with pizza and prosecco, then head offshore to look for dolphins. Sightings are possible, not guaranteed.

“Mariella and Antonio was very kind, helpful, it was all around a great experience!!Plenty of prosecco, plenty of pizza, even a bottle of water! I was alone, but still it was fun with beautiful surroundings, we saw a few dolphins, I think they was small maybe baby dolphins, good Italian music! Giardini Naxos porto also very nice! Well worth it.Thank you Mariella & Antonio! Silvia”

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Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Trip - Finding the black gate near Olbia port
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Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Trip

10.Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Trip

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

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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Golfo Aranci: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour - Sos Aranzos to Cape Figari
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Golfo Aranci: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

11.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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Olbia: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour - The Dolphin Search Near the Fish Farm
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Olbia: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

12.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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Cagliari Boat Tour 4 Stops .Possible Sighting of Dolphins - Cala Bernat and the first look at the coast
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Cagliari Boat Tour 4 Stops .Possible Sighting of Dolphins

13.Cagliari Boat Tour 4 Stops .Possible Sighting of Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Join Captain Gianni of Sardinian Blue Safari for a 3-hour-15-minute coastal boat trip from Cagliari. You will visit Cala Bernat, Calamosca, Cala Fighera, Poetto, and the Sella del Diavolo area, with swimming, snorkel gear, stories, music, drinks, and a possible dolphin sighting.

“Nichts gegen Wellen, bin das seit meiner Kindheit gewohnt, aber so schnell wie unser Kapitän bei diesem Wellengang zurückgefahren ist, stufe ich unter fahrlässig ein. Eine andere Person und ich wurden umhergeschleudert, mein Sohn (12) hat seit dieser Fahrt große Ängste. Bei diesem Wellengang hätte er unserer Meinung nach ( alle Teilnehmer) die Tour nicht stattfinden lassen dürfen!”

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Alghero - Dolphin Watching and Guided Snorkeling (summer tour) - Watching dolphins without crowding them
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Alghero – Dolphin Watching and Guided Snorkeling (summer tour)

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

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

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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Tour to Figarolo Island with the possibility to observe dolphins - Figarolo’s clear water and free snorkeling gear
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Tour to Figarolo Island with the possibility to observe dolphins

15.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 Island, Capo Figari, and Cala Moresca in a fast rubber dinghy limited to 10 people. Guides such as Tito, Davide, Mario, and Beatrice look for wild bottlenose dolphins, then provide masks, snorkels, drinks, and snacks at clear-water swimming stops.

“The tour was definitely our highlight of the whole vacation. We had such a good time. We saw so many dolphins it was just incredible. Then Davide took as to a really nice place where we can go swimming and snorkeling (you don’t need to bring your own) it was just beautiful to see all the fish swimming around you and it was the cleanest water I have ever seen just beautiful. After that we visit another place were we could go swimming and he told us something about this island. After that he gave us some self made snacks (they were really good) and drinks. Overall I can say…”

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