The 10 Best Dolphin Watching Tours in Italy

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

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

90 minute eco dolphin boat trip from Golfo Aranci to Figarolo Island, with a strong 95% sighting rate, small groups, and onboard guide.

“The lady captain (forgot her name) THE best! Dolphin hunter! She loves it and gets excited seeing the beautiful creatures, amazing to see”

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2.Golfo Aranci: Kayak Tour with Dolphins and Aperitif

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

Kayak and snorkel with marine biologists in Golfo Aranci, search for wild dolphins, then enjoy a Sardinian aperitif on Figarolo.

“I had a wonderful experience kayaking the Aranci Gulf! My guides Gaia and Emmanuel were very enthusiastic and were a amazing hosts! I appreciate Giulia's initial correspondence ahead of the trip, which made sure everything started out on the right foot. If recommend this service to anyone visiting the area.”

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3.Dolphin Watching Tour – from Golfo Aranci

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,198 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42.33Top rated

Hunt for bottlenose dolphins near Figarolo from Golfo Aranci. Small groups, English guides, and calm boat time with breaks in prime waters.

“The guide and driver were both jolly and very knowledgeable. We did actually get to see dolphins (the previous boat didn’t see any) so we felt lucky - they are wild animals after all”

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

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

3.5-hour small-group boat from Olbia to Figarolo for dolphin watching, snorkeling swim stops, cave views, and Sardinian aperitif for $77.

“We absolutely loved our boat trip today. Despite the initial cloud, we saw dolphins and the men enjoyed snorkelling. The little snack was delicious and all enjoyed a beer! Giovanni gave us lots of information about the coastline and area and went out of his way to take us back when he knew more dolphins around. The trip was a birthday gift for one of our group & they loved it. Would highly recommend this trip …thank you Giovanni”

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5.Kayak tour with aperitif and dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54.42

Paddle Sardinia’s coves, snorkel starfish waters, and snack on Figarolo with a strong chance of dolphin sightings.

“Gajia and Manu were great guides for our excursion, which was an afternoon Kayak tour. We were late/on time for the session and we would advise arriving at least 30 minutes early as we were cutting it fine and didn't plan for wasting 15 minutes at the car park vending machine. Aside from the car park issue, the your was excellent. The guides were patient with the mixed skill levels of our family. Manu introduced the group to sea urchins. We than had snack and headed on to see could we spot dolphins. In the end we saw several dolphins all quite up close and the guides were patient with…”

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6.Sunset Boat Tour with Dolphin Watching & Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 454 reviews · from $118.95

Sail into Taormina’s sunset on a small-group boat, watch for dolphins, explore sea caves, and enjoy an aperitif with snacks and drinks.

“it was a great cruise. Our hosts were so friendly, boat so clean and took us to see dolphins which was fantastic. cruising around the coast in sunset was beautiful!”

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7.Sunset tour in search of dolphins with aperitif

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

A 3-hour sunset boat trip from Giardini Naxos, with aperitif, swimming time, and a dolphin search around Taormina. Dolphins not guaranteed.

“The tour couldn't have been better. Lots of Prosecco, delicious pizza, great views, a perfect swim stop, good music, and finally, dolphins. Antonio was a great boat driver, told us lots of interesting things, was funny, and gave his all until the very end to ensure we saw dolphins. Mariella was incredibly sweet and created such a great atmosphere and took such good care of everyone. My childhood dream came true, and we had the perfect trip. We will definitely do the tour again! Thank you so so much!!🥺🙏🏼”

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8.Golfo Aranci: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 428 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

Dolphin watching and snorkeling from Golfo Aranci in Sardinia. 3.5 hours, small group, ethical viewing, Cala Greca and Figarolo.

“Fabulous experience ! We saw so many dolphins and the tour was much more than we expected with snacks and the chance to see the beach where Disney’s The Little Mermaid was filmed and where we could take a dip. The snorkelling was fun too and the guides knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend.”

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9.Olbia: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

Dolphin watching and snorkeling from Olbia. Spot wild dolphins near Figarolo, then swim clear coves near Tavolara. Gear and snacks included.

“Our guide Marco made our trip awesome. He was very nice, explained everything we needed to know and respectfully drove near the dolphins: not too close to scare them, but enough for us to admire them. Thanks a lot!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $72.59

Cagliari boat tour with 4 swim stops and dolphin chances, small-group pace, English guide Gianni, and clear-water snorkeling in Sardinia.

“Ganny was super friendly and making the experience very entertainment. The views are amazing and the water is very crystal clear. We definitely do it again!”

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