The 14 Best Olbia Dolphin Tours

1.Dolphin Watching Tour – from Golfo Aranci

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.Gulf of Olbia: Dolphin watching by dinghy

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 297 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41Best value

Join Mila and Riccardo from Bados for a 1.5-hour RIB-boat trip toward Figarolo. Watch wild bottlenose dolphins with a marine biologist, visit Capo Figari’s cliffs, and swim at Cala Moresca or nearby waters. English and Italian guiding, water, and a soft drink are included.

“It was a very nice experience, small group, great guides - would book it again! Highly recommended!”

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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: Dolphin Watching & Swim with prosecco aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 241 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $71

Meet your English- or Italian-speaking captain at MOYS in Olbia for a quiet boat trip toward Figarolo Island, where bottlenose dolphins are seen near a fish farm. You’ll stop to swim and snorkel, hear about marine life, and enjoy soft drinks. Prosecco is available at extra cost.

“A beautiful excursion. Our guide/driver was excellent. We are two older travellers and he took great care helping us on and off the boat.”

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9.From Olbia: RIB Tour to Capo Figari with Dolphin Sighting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 224 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $77

Join Davide and the Escursì crew for a 3.5-hour RIB trip from Olbia to Figarolo and Capo Figari. You’ll snorkel, swim, enjoy drinks and a snack, and watch for wild dolphins near the fish farms. The route changes with sea and wind conditions.

“Super erfaren guide der viste hvor delfinerne var på de rette tidspunkter”

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10.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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11.Stand Up Paddle With Dolphins, aperitif and pictures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $69

Join Claudia, Fabio, and their local team for a three-hour SUP trip from Spiaggia dei Baracconi. After a beginner lesson, paddle around Figarolo and Cala Moresca, stop for Sardinian breakfast or aperitif, and look for bottlenose dolphins, seabirds, turtles, and mouflons. Photos and videos are included.

“The experience was amazing. It a bit tough as the beginning but then you get the hang of it and it is a lot of fun! And the guides are awesome!”

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

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

Sail from Olbia with MARI Sea Charters di Ivan Rasenti on a 2.5-hour trip to Figarolo Island. Look for bottlenose dolphins, snorkel near Cala Moresca, and enjoy a cold drink aboard a 9.15-meter BWA boat with groups limited to 12.

“It is very very very touristic. There are may be 3 or 4 dolphins swimming around the fish farm and about 30-40 boats of different sizes that are trying to follow them….. all at once.. plus about 10-20 canoes. The stop at the island is very crowded. All 40 boats stop there in about the same time plus another 30 other private boats. You only see the fins of the dolphins on the distance of about 25-30 meters a couple of times. It is not strange with so many boats trying to follow them . Waste of time !”

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13.Olbia: Sunset and dolphin watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $82

Join Anett and her captain for a 2.5-hour sunset cruise from Molo Brin. Ride a fast 7-meter boat to Cala Moresca, look for wild dolphins, swim and snorkel, then enjoy prosecco and local cheese and sausage as the sun sets.

“It was excellent by all means, the captain was lovely and super sweet and kind she talked to us about boats, dolphins and fish in general, we spent a good amount of time looking for dolphins and saw few of them it was magical and magnificent, she served us homemade cheese and sausage and prosecco while watching the sunset. I highly recommend booking with her such a lovely experience and a lovely captain. The experience was worth the amount spent.”

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14.Hydrobike tour with aperitif and dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Set out from Golfo Aranci at 9:30 a.m. on a stable hydrobike for a small-group coastal outing. Swim and snorkel at Cala Moresca, pause for a Sardinian aperitif near Figarolo, and watch for dolphins. Guides including Luka, Michelle, and Simone have led past outings.

“Wonderful tour, competent and very kind staff. The guy who guided us also explained in detail the history of the beaches we saw and the island.”

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