The 15 Sunset Dolphin Cruises in Italy People Actually Book

1.Giardini Naxos: Dolphin Searching Sunset Boat Tour

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

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

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

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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3.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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4.Giardini Naxos Taormina: Dolphin Watching Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 276 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $59

Meet the Kristal boat at Giardini Naxos for a 2.5-hour sunset cruise past the Love Cave, Blue Cave, and Isola Bella. You’ll swim, eat Sicilian snacks, sip Prosecco, and search for dolphins with guides who speak English, Italian, and Romanian. Dolphin sightings are possible, never guaranteed.

“We saw so many dolphins. The guide was also great. Definitely recommend”

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5.Giardini Naxos: Dolphin Catamaran Sunset Tour with Aperetif

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 218 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

Join Sicily Summer Experience for a three-hour sunset catamaran trip from Giardini Naxos. Search for dolphins with binoculars and a live hydrophone, swim near Isola Bella or Spisone, visit coastal caves, and enjoy Sicilian cheeses, nuts, fruit, local bread, and Prosecco.

“Such a great experience would recommend to everyone. Captain and crew were amazing made the whole experience so enjoyable.”

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6.2.5 Hours Sunset Boat Tour in Search of Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Set out from Giardini Naxos for a 2.5-hour sunset cruise along Taormina’s coast. Look for dolphins, pass Isola Bella and sea caves, stop for a swim, and enjoy prosecco with almond paste. Captains may include Gianlucca or Daniele, with Andrei sometimes helping with drone photos.

“En flott tur med veldig hyggelig mannskap. Sjøen var virkelig lyseblå og helt klar. Solnedgangen var flott. Naturen viste seg fra sin beste side, også delfinene gjorde jobben sin for oss. Skulle gjerne tatt turen en gang til.”

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7.Golfo Aranci: Sunset Dolphin Kayak Tour with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 88 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $65

Join Maria, Vincent, and their team for a 2.5-hour sunset kayak trip from Spiaggia dei Baracconi. Learn basic paddling, snorkel, look for Mediterranean dolphins, and enjoy Sardinian cheese, cured meats, snacks, and beer on the water.

“Gut war: - Am Schluss die Fahrt zu den Delphinen. - Der Imbiss auf einer der ersten Inseln - Schnorcheln war toll. Besser sein könnte: - Die Beschilderung der Location - Es wurde zu wenig in Englisch erklärt, je nach Guide nur Italienisch. - Bei der Anmeldung wurde ich mehrfach weggeschickt, da keiner den Voucher erkannt oder akzeptiert hat. - Es gab nur ein 3er-Kajak, obwohl bei der Anmeldung klar erkennbar war, dass mehrere „3er“-Familien kommen werden.”

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8.3-Hour Dolphin watching at sunset with aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $59

Set out from Lungomare Luigi Rizzo at 5:30 pm for a three-hour boat trip with the Sapore di Mare family. Look for dolphins near Lampedusa, swim at sunset or after dark, and share an aperitif while captains such as Giuseppe or Pietro guide the outing.

“We could not go out due to weather conditions, but they offered us other possibilities. Unable to recover the amount paid via the web, we were reimbursed directly and unusually as the climate of Ferragamo. Seriousness and availability.Auto-translated”

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9.Taormina: Dolphin Tour and Sunset Aperitif Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Join Captain Enzo and his crew at Giardini Naxos for a two-hour sunset cruise past Isola Bella, the Blue Grotto, and Taormina. Enjoy Prosecco, Sicilian snacks, a possible swim, and a chance to spot wild dolphins, with English and Italian guiding on board.

“Really fun experience. Captain Enzo and crew were so much fun. Got to swim and watch the sunset. Fed us delicious pizza and prosecco.”

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10.Lampedusa: Sunset Dolphin Sighting on a Pirate Ship

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

Join the Italian-speaking crew aboard the wooden Galleon Adriana at Lampedusa’s New Port. From 5:30 p.m., you’ll search for dolphins, watch the sunset, swim in illuminated water, enjoy cocktails and spaghetti, and dance to lounge and deep-house music.

“Aperitivo fantastico,con musica dal vivo...lo farei tutte le sere!staff fantastico!”

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11.Dolphin Kayak Safari at Sunset at Golfo Aranci

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $62

Paddle Golfo Aranci with a certified guide, heading toward Isola di Figarolo and Cala Moresca, a regular dolphin area. You can snorkel, watch the sunset, and receive photos. Beginners and children are welcome, with under-12s riding in double kayaks.

“Bella l’esperienza in kayak, ma è stato dato per scontato che i delfini non si sarebbero palesati causa vento, senza neanche provare ad andare a vedere/sperare (non metto in dubbio le sue conoscenze a riguardo, ma è stato dato per scontato quindi personalmente sono ritornata a casa con l’amaro in bocca del “e se invece si”)”

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12.Sunset Dolphin Kayak Tour at Golfo Aranci

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $63

Join guide Taran from Go Sea Kayak for a three-hour sunset paddle around Golfo Aranci. You’ll kayak toward Isola di Figarolo and Cala Moresca, stop to snorkel, and look for dolphins in one of Sardinia’s best-known dolphin areas. Beginners and children are welcome.

“Esperienza stupenda, ben oltre le aspettative. Taran insegnante e guida competente. Da rifare assolutamente. Siamo anche riusciti a vedere i delfini come da descrizione. Consigliatissimo.”

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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.Sunset with dolphins on a vintage tugboat in Golfo Aranci

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Join a small group aboard a vintage tugboat from Golfo Aranci at 6:30 pm. Sail toward Cala Moresca and Figarolo to look for dolphins, swim, snorkel, use a SUP, and share Vermentino, bubbles, fruit, and Sardinian specialties as the sun goes down.

“The boat was a sight for itself, the staff super friendly and easygoing, we enjoyed the beautiful scenery, we saw the dolphins closeby and had a nice swim as well. Best choice to go by the evening, where the colours by sea are something else and you don’t have to worry about getting sunburnt. Recommend!”

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15.From Cagliari: sunset dolphin watching tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 15 reviews · from $89

You’ll cruise from Cagliari with a skipper such as Marco, looking for dolphins and stopping to swim at Calamosca, Sella del Diavolo, Poetto, and Cala Bernat. The three-hour outing includes a small-group boat, snorkel time, sunset views, and Carasau chips with Prosecco, beer, or a soft drink.

“Marco is very nice and a pleasant person. I had a very relaxing experience, the coast of Cagliari is beautiful :) Thanks for everything, Marco!”

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