Island tour
Small group Tavolara & Molara tour · prosecco and snacks
Company: Salimar
Max 12 guestsSkipper includedFuel includedDrinks on board
Dolphins at Tavolara: watching tour
Searching for bottlenose dolphins between Tavolara and San Teodoro
The dolphins' sea
The stretch of sea between Olbia, Tavolara and San Teodoro is among the best in the Mediterranean to meet bottlenose dolphins: resident pods live here, and our skippers know and respect them. The tour departs from Marina di Olbia and lasts about three and a half hours: an ethical-distance search for sightings, then swim and snorkel stops in the Marine Protected Area, masks and drinks on board. Sightings can't be guaranteed — they are wild animals — but the encounter rate is very high.
Dolphin experiences
Shared tours with skipper, departing from Marina di Olbia
Dolphin watching
Small group dolphin watching · prosecco and snacks
Company: Salimar
Max 12 guestsSkipper includedFuel includedDrinks on board
Departure times
| Tour | Duration | Departures | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small group Tavolara & Molara tour · prosecco and snacks | 0 hours | 09:30 · 14:00 | €64 per person |
| Small group dolphin watching · prosecco and snacks | 0 hours | 09:30 · 14:00 | €51 per person |
Departures every day, all year round, at the same times.
Compare: which tour to choose
| Format | Price | Priced | On board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small group Tavolara & Molara tour · prosecco and snacks | €64 | per person | Professional skipper, Fuel, Life jackets |
| Small group dolphin watching · prosecco and snacks | €51 | per person | Professional skipper, Fuel, Life jackets |
Dolphins and the Tavolara sea
What you'll experience
Bottlenose dolphins up close
Slow, respectful approach, engine at idle: the dolphins decide.
Tavolara as a backdrop
The island's 565-metre wall frames the sightings.
Swim and snorkel
Stops in the MPA's coves, masks included.
Prosecco and drinks
A toast on board on the way back.
Why Salimar
Expert skippers
They know the pods' feeding and play areas: more eyes, more encounters.
Respect for wildlife
Code-of-conduct distances and speeds: dolphins first, photos second.
Small groups
Few guests on board: everyone sees, nobody pushes.
What our guests say
4.6★ · 2139Write a review
★★★★★Interessante tour. Gids was humoristisch. Veel villa’s heeft een interessante verhaal. De wind die op je afkomt tijdens de boottour voelt ook lekker in het warme weer.
Burak · 2026-09-15
★★★★★Alessandro is the man, the boat ride, the information and the jokes were 10/10 - this man deserves a raise ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
GetYourGuide traveler · 2026-09-13
★★★★★Alessandro was a great boat tour guide. Love the singing:)
GetYourGuide traveler · 2026-09-13
Frequently asked questions
How long is the dolphin tour?
About 3.5 hours, cruising and stops included.
Are dolphins always seen?
They are wild animals: no guarantee, but the sighting rate in this area is very high.
How much does it cost?
€64 per person, with skipper, snorkel masks, prosecco and drinks.
Where do we depart from?
From Marina di Olbia, Via Piovene 8.
Is it suitable for kids?
Yes: life jackets in all sizes and swim stops in calm waters.
Another question?
Ask Emma, our assistant: it answers straight away, at any hour, about times, availability, prices and the meeting point. It hands over to a person when needed.
