Dolphin-watching experience from Pittulongu with a marine biologist
Excursions & day trips

Dolphin-watching experience from Pittulongu with a marine biologist

4.9/5

9 reviews
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£31.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll observe bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat
  • There's a chance to see dolphins performing acrobatic leaps and playing
  • You'll receive multilingual information handouts for your convenience on board
What to expect

Embark on a thrilling dolphin-watching excursion, available in both Italian and English. Setting sail from the scenic Mare e Rocce Beach in the coastal area of Pittulongu (Olbia), you'll journey towards Figarolo Island aboard an inflatable boat. This short trip takes you to an aquaculture facility that, along with the natural allure of the area, attracts a plethora of seabirds and bottlenose dolphins. By maintaining a slow speed, you'll have the opportunity to observe these magnificent creatures up close in their natural habitat. If fortune favours, you might even witness their playful jumps and acrobatics.

Guided by an expert marine biologist, you'll gain fascinating insights into the world of these aquatic mammals. However, it's important to remember that, as these dolphins are wild animals, sightings cannot be guaranteed, nor can their exact location or numbers be predicted in advance.

The excursion also includes a swimming stop and a tour of the striking cliffs of Capo Figari, Figarolo, and Cala Moresca, some of the most mesmerising spots along the Sardinian coast.

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What's included
  • check Water
  • check Fuel surcharge
  • check Driver guide
  • check Soft drinks
  • check Wildlife watching cruise
What's not included
  • x_not_included Alcoholic drinks
  • x_not_included Food
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where

Via della Spiaggia, Pittulongu, Province of Gallura North-East Sardinia, Italy

Meeting point:
Mare e Rocce beach is easily accessible from Olbia by public transportation (bus n°4, direction Bados). Parking is available in the area. The guide will wear a t-shirt with the Atlantis Olbia logo and will wait for you in front of the Rock & Beach bar.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • This experience isn't suitable for pregnant women, wheelchair users, or people prone to seasickness. If boarding is denied, the full amount will not be refunded

Know in advance:

  • The itinerary may change depending on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions
  • To enhance your experience, informational brochures in various languages (Italian, English, French, German, and Spanish) will be provided on board

Remember to bring:

  • Beach clothing and a towel, sunscreen, some snacks and at least 1L of water; when it's not warm and on windy days, it's a good idea to wear a sweatshirt and/or a rain jacket
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Provider
Atlantis Olbia Charter & Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

4.9/5

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    16 June 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    Boat trip was excellent. Mila's knowledge was extensive on dolphin behaviours and she shared this with us throughout the trip in a clear way. Captain Riccardo's dolphin- spotting was excellent too and they both were able to find and point out the creatures to us. We would recommend this trip!

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    **********

    Travelled with a group of friends


    1 October 2025
    4.2

    Germany

    Ich würde mir wünschen, dass Sie auch An- und Abfahrt organisieren.

  • S

    Sami

    Travelled as a couple


    8 August 2025
    5

    Netherlands

    Het was echt super. De gids wist er heel veel over en beantwoordde alle vragen. We hebben dolfijnen ook gezien. Het was prachtig. En ook op een andere prachtige plek gezwommen. Hele mooie excursie. Zeker de moeite waard.

  • C

    Clau Dr

    Travelled with family


    20 June 2025
    5

    Germany

    Die Mitarbeiter waren sehr höflich und freundlich. Die Kinder haben Schwimmwesten bekommen und wir fühlten uns die ganze Zeit sicher und wohl auf dem Boot. Die Fahrt war angenehm und wir konnten auch Delfine beobachten. Danach waren wir noch schwimmen und konnten mit den kleinen Fischen um uns rum tauchen und schnorcheln. Zu trinken wurde uns auch angeboten. Für uns war es ein schöner Ausflug, den wir weiterempfehlen können.

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    Marcin

    Travelled as a couple


    20 May 2025
    5

    Poland

    Wspaniala wycieczka. Mila i Riccardo sa bardzo profesjonalni i sa bardzo fajnymi ludzmi. Bardzo nam sie podobalo i w przyszlym roku napewno wrócimy do nich. W 100% moge polecic. Dziekujemy za swietnie spedzony czas ??????

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    19 July 2025
    5

    Spain

    Una magnífica experiencia! Además de ver delfines y del bañito en las aguas cristalinas, he de decir que el trayecto en barco fue súper agradable y Milá y Ricardo son encantadores! Un 10 para ellos y para la experiencia!

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