Tavolara and Molara boat tour from Olbia

4 hours in the Marine Protected Area, with swim stops between Tavolara and Molara

The island that rules the Olbia coast

Tavolara is a limestone mountain rising 565 metres straight out of the sea, surrounded by the most spectacular Marine Protected Area of north-east Sardinia. Our shared boat tour departs from Olbia: in 4 hours you’ll sail under its cliffs, swim in turquoise coves and stop at the Molara Pools, where the water looks like a tropical lagoon.

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Experiences that reach Tavolara

Shared skippered tours departing from Olbia

Departure times

TourDurationDeparturesPrice
Small group Tavolara & Molara tour · prosecco and snacks0 hours09:30 · 14:00€64 per person
Small group dolphin watching · prosecco and snacks0 hours09:30 · 14:00€51 per person

Departures every day, all year round, at the same times.

Compare: which tour to choose

FormatPricePricedOn board
Small group Tavolara & Molara tour · prosecco and snacks€64per personProfessional skipper, Fuel, Life jackets
Small group dolphin watching · prosecco and snacks€51per personProfessional skipper, Fuel, Life jackets

Tavolara from the sea

Tavolara’s limestone wall seen from the boat
Cruising towards Tavolara island from Olbia
Turquoise waters of the Tavolara Marine Protected Area
Swim stop beneath the Tavolara cliffs
Aperitif on board with Tavolara in the background
Molara and Tavolara during the boat tour
Guests on board with Tavolara island behind them
Small group on the excursion in front of Tavolara
Tavolara's limestone wall seen by guests on board
Cruising along the coast of Tavolara island

What you will see

The Tavolara cliffs

565 metres of sheer limestone above the sea — from the boat, photos simply don’t do it justice.

The Molara Pools

Shallow emerald water over white sand: the swim stop everyone remembers.

Snorkeling in the MPA

Crystal-clear water and curious fish at the spots your skipper picks for the day’s wind.

Aperitivo on board

A toast with Tavolara on the horizon to end the trip.

Why Salimar

Small groups

Just a few guests on board: space, calm and real time at every stop.

Local skippers

We know every cove between Tavolara and Molara and adapt the route to the day’s conditions.

Easy departures

Morning or afternoon from Olbia — quick to reach from San Teodoro and Porto San Paolo too.

What our guests say

4.6★ · 2139Write a review
GetYourGuide★★★★★

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
GetYourGuide★★★★★

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
GetYourGuide★★★★★

Alessandro was a great boat tour guide. Love the singing:)

GetYourGuide traveler · 2026-09-13

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Tavolara boat tour?
About 4 hours, with several swim and snorkeling stops along the way.
Can we land on Tavolara island?
The route focuses on the coves and swim stops around the island; landing depends on the day’s conditions and Marine Protected Area rules.
Does the tour depart from San Teodoro?
Departure is from the Olbia area, about 25 minutes by car from San Teodoro — the exact meeting point comes with your confirmation.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
No: swim stops are optional and life jackets are on board. You can simply enjoy the views from the boat.
Is there shade on board?
Yes, the boat has a sun canopy — still, bring sunscreen and a cap.
Can I bring my own snorkeling gear?
Of course — it’s actually recommended to make the most of the MPA stops.

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.