A beautiful afternoon sailing in the stunning Sardinian sea. Our host, Marco, was attentive, informative and took us to a variety of delightful swim spots. Saw octopus starfish and sea urchins all under the watchful eye of the resident cormorants. Warm enough temp in October - just an extra layer needed for the end of the trip. Would highly recommend!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Brand-new premium anti-fog masks provided onboard
- Soft, fresh beach towels included — no need to bring your own.
- Life jackets available on board for all guests
- Fuel included — no extra charges, just relax and enjoy the ride.
- Bluetooth music system on board — enjoy your favorite tunes
- Local skipper with deep knowledge of the area
- Insurance included for all participants
- Freshwater shower onboard to rinse off the salt after every swim.
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Walk along Pennello di Bonaria dock and you’ll spot the Cagliari On Boat flag just before the corner. In front of it, you’ll see our flag — Marco will be there waiting to welcome you.
Return
- Walk along Pennello di Bonaria dock and you’ll spot the Cagliari On Boat flag just before the corner. In front of it, you’ll see our flag — Marco will be there waiting to welcome you.
Itinerary
Cala Bernat is a small, secluded cove near Cagliari, known for its crystal-clear emerald waters, white limestone cliffs, and peaceful atmosphere — perfect for swimming and snorkeling away from the crowds.
Calamosca is a sheltered cove near Cagliari, featuring calm turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and scenic cliffs — ideal for a relaxing swim and a peaceful coastal stop during boat tours.
Cala Fighera is a wild, rocky cove beneath white cliffs near Cagliari, famous for its crystal-clear water and natural beauty — a favorite spot for snorkeling and cliffside views.
Grotta dei Colombi is a striking sea cave carved into white limestone cliffs, visible only from the water — the dramatic opening creates a perfect photo backdrop, with its massive arch rising behind the boat.
The Piscine di Gasole, hidden behind the Sella del Diavolo, are natural turquoise pools surrounded by white rocks — a breathtaking spot for swimming and snorkeling in calm, crystal-clear waters.
Poetto Beach stretches for kilometers along Cagliari’s coast, offering soft sand and shallow turquoise waters — all framed by the iconic Sella del Diavolo towering above for a truly scenic swim.
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Reviews
I had an extra day in Cagliari and decided to book this boat tour. I made the right choice. It was one of the highlights of my trip to Sardinia. The tour was a great value with spectacular scenery, swimming, and snorkeling along the beautiful shores around Cagliari. We even swam into a small cave! The guide, Marco, was very knowledgeable, easy-going, and catered to the desires of the group of where to go. The cold water and towels that were provided were a very thoughtful convenience and helpful since I came straight from the airport to the tour without either of those things. I would highly recommend this tour!
Really excellent trip. Had a great time snorkelling, swimming and learning about the coastline. Beautiful scenery and a really nice boat.
Really excellent trip. Great fun and interesting too. Lots of great snorkelling, caves, cliffs, birds, rock formations and beaches. And a really swanky boat!
Marco was great and the water was beautiful. A relaxing way to see the coast!
Nice and relaxing trip, especially with a small group. 12 people seems a little too much for that boat.
Marco & Michaela were fabulous hosts. They were friendly and knowledgeable of the local area. The trip was the perfect amount of time and they were flexible in dropping us at Poetto beach once we were finished. Would highly recommend the trip was fantastic 5 stars!
Marco did a great job as boat captain and tour guide. He shared with us some Sardegna history and other sightseeing recommendations. We went to several locations for snorkeling. Weather was perfect. We had a great time!
Our guide had great local knowledge and skippered the boat well. It’s great to get a sea side perspective on Cagliari which is not the easiest to figure out geographically, although it looks simple enough on a map. Beautiful waters — and equipment, drinking water was provided!
Claro — aqui fica a versão atualizada: An absolutely fantastic boat trip and an experience not to be missed! The views were breathtaking, the atmosphere was relaxing, and the whole experience was unforgettable. Marco was fantastic and took us to some amazing spots for snorkeling, making the trip even more special. A perfect way to enjoy the sea and create wonderful memories. Highly recommended!
The boat had good conditions and Marco, the captain was an awesome guy: communicative, pleasant and knew some local tales/History. The trip itself was good, I just wouldn't advise snorkelling in this waters as it's not a "must see". This from a starter diver who has been in better places with sea life that beats it here, like Red Sea and Caribean Sea. This is just not worth diving, just the ride itself and the coast.
Trip was great fun, informative and safe. all the equipment was functional and clean. communication was prompt and accurate.
Review One of the best experiences I’ve ever had! The boat ride was absolutely amazing, and everything was made even more special by Marco, who is such a fantastic, friendly, and welcoming person. You can really tell how passionate he is about what he does. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a beautiful and unforgettable day on the water!
I had the best experience of my life!! Both Marco and Michaela were incredible at what they did!
Marco and Michela made us feel like family. For myself and one of my friends in the group, it was the first time in the Med. The selected perfect locations for us to see Cagliari and Sardinia while also enjoying fish and wildlife. We joked and explored without worry because we were in great hands.
A lovely morning being taken care of by Marco. Details were issued the day before which were clear and helpful. Good safety brief from Marco at the start and he was interesting throughout the trip with some history of the island. The 4 stops during the tour were lovely but they (maybe unsurprisingly) were the same stops as every other tour operator, with the second and third stops particularly crowded with boats, SUPs and kayaks. Nevertheless we really enjoyed the snorkelling (equipment provided) and had a really lovely morning. We didn’t feel rushed and the snorkelling alone made up the 3 hours without the transit time (also fun). Thank you for a fun morning!
Marco was so kind and patient, especially with children and the people that couldn’t swim well. He was knowledgeable and taught us about the area. Good communication on where to meet and with updates
Marco and Michaela were very friendly and we had a great time on our 3 hour tour. The price was very reasonable and the boat was clean and well maintained. I would definitely recommend this experience!
Amazing boat, great guide. Lovely stops. Thanks.
It was a great day and activity. The stories are goods and the snorkeling equipment was good we had beautiful time. The boat was nice and fast just how i like it, we could approach properly for beautiful spots and we had time to enjoy at each stop. For the appointment location don’t go to marina di bonaria su siccu. Go to the end of the path in the side of the Sea Flower restaurant. Thank you for everything it was nice
Beautiful tour with great guide
Very beautiful experience and the guide was very nice
Marco was an amazing captain. The waters were quite choppy and he maneuvered the boat magnificently. Took us to three different places to experience different locations. Very nice trip
Everything was great, we had a wonderful time 😊
It was a very nice experience. The guide spoke several languages, and we saw starfish and fish
I don’t write reviews lightly but our trip with Marco was one of the best we’ve been on! We came to Cagliari via cruise ship, and the meeting point was about a 40 minute amble from the ship (or you could get a cab) The pick up point was easy to find, and Marco greeted us with a smile and made us feel right at ease. The boat is lovely and so comfortable! Cold water bottles, towels, snorkelling equipment and fresh water shower is all included. We had three stops as we were enjoying the snorkelling so much. There is an abundance of fish, we even saw starfish and sea urchins, along with coral. Marco is very knowledgeable about the area and keen to pass on his knowledge, and he didn’t rush us at all. If you’re looking for a boat tour, pick Marco! It’s his own business, he takes care of insurance and I promise you won’t regret it. It’s a trip we’ll be talking about for days/weeks to come, it really was fantastic. Thoroughly recommend!
The perfect blend of speed and action, breathtaking scenery, and great entertainment. We felt very well taken care of and safe with the guide, and we also learned a bit about Sarinien's history.
Took a three hour tour with four stops. Marco is running this service for a living and you can be assured he will do his best. Towels and googles are super. Great exoerience Marco, we will be back another time :-)
It was a lovely trip. Great stops, and facilities and the host was a good energy.
Marco was knowledgeable and kind. Coves were gorgeous and worth the trip!
Amazing tour. Hosts looked after us so well. Beautiful scenery and boat. Excellent snorkelling gear and towels provided
It was a perfect way to while away three hours - relaxing ,snorkelling , and soaking up the Sardinian sun - Marco was a wonderful and chilled skipper - not invasive at all , but answered any questions we had -
Marco was extremely personable, professional, and knowledgeable. He made sure we were enjoying our time and looked out for our best interests. We extremely enjoyed our tour and would highly recommend this to anyone.
It was so nice to get out on the water. Marco is a very good captain, always felt safe even with some very big waves. Enjoyed the other guests on our excursion as well! A very good day and would recommend to everyone!
We really enjoyed our trip. New, clean and comfortable boat that’s clearly well taken care of. Marco provided information regarding the spots we passed and kept us all safe with great steering. Very thoughtful provisions - clean towels, tempered glass goggles & snorkels, nice chilled playlist etc. Very relaxing pace stopping at lovely spots along the Cagliari coast. The cherry on the top was seeing two dolphins in the harbour at the end. Grazie Marco!
Great experience for the waters of Sardinia! Got to experience swimming in areas that you only see on tourism pictures. Wolk’s highly recommend the boat tour with Marco
This boat trip was absolutely magical! Visiting the different swimming spots was incredible. Each area had a unique spot. The crystal clear water was amazing . Marco made sure to give us the most pleasurable trip. Unforgettable !
Marco was a pleasure. The small boat was very clean and new. We stopped at three locations to swim. It was a great day to be on board. Thank you Marco 🇮🇹😊
The best trip with marco and very nice group thank you continue like this it was wonderful trip And we were seeing all the beaches
This was a real highlight of our time in Sardinia. Marco was polite & friendly & even went out of his way to collect 2 other guests who had gotten lost from the opposite side of the port (even though the location is very easy to find on Google Maps). We stopped at multiple beautiful locations & had the opportunity to swim, & snorkelling equipment was provided as well as towels. We never felt rushed at each stop but had plenty of time to explore. Marco told us the history of local landmarks as we passed by. This was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon & we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others.
We had a fantastic boat trip with Marco! He was very welcoming, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. The boat was comfortable and well taken care of, and Marco made sure we had everything we needed during the journey. His passion for the water and the area really came through, making the trip both fun and memorable. I would highly recommend a boat tour with Marco to anyone looking for a great day on the water.
we really ejoyed it, the captain was really friendly and nice. the boat was so comfortabel and we really felt at home. i highly recommend, it was the best they we had, we will definitly book this again if we even come back here!, love x
An excellent boat tour and snorkelling morning with Marco! We went to some of the clearest waters I’ve ever seen, the vibes were immaculate - would definitely do again, don’t hesitate to book!
We had a wonderful boat trip with Marco, a very friendly and attentive host. The boat was new, well-kept, and very comfortable. The stops were well chosen, with interesting background information that Marco shared with us. On board, there was a calm and relaxed atmosphere with nice chill music – and best of all, it wasn’t overcrowded. All in all, a fantastic experience – highly recommended!
This trip was perfect. Marco had a beautiful clean boat that’s comfortable and fun to be aboard. He is the perfect host bringing us all together for a fun experience. Lots of swimming exploring sea life and learning about Cagliari and the history of Sardinia. Recommend this highly.
We really enjoyed our time on the boat and had a chance to do snorkeling and see the beautiful fish. The boat driver was very nice and friendly. The only thing was that some of us felt seasick - maybe from the speed or shaking of the boat.
Really lovely excursion on a new boat with limited passengers- it was also nice to leave from the port which is walking distance from the city. All the stops were beautiful and the snorkeling was amazing in very clear water. Would recommend!
Great small boat experience near Cagliari, great price and value. Our skipper was Marco, who is very experienced and speaks enough english to guide us properly during the tour.
Exceptional organisation allowed us to feel relaxed and enjoy every minute of the tour. Nice and clean boat, very good guide and all in all a wonderful experience.
Marco was a great skipper and highly recommend this boat tour. Fantastic way to spend three hours hugging the beautiful coastline around the capital. Marco was very experienced and knowledgeable and catered for everyone’s comfort and wellbeing. Snorkelling was amazing and the equipment provided was excellent quality. We have been on numerous boat excursions around Europe and this is one of the best for sure. Excellent
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