Explore the Tavolara Marine Protected Area on a snorkeling tour. Snorkel in pristine waters, swim with fish in the natural pools of Molara, and admire the views of the sheer cliff of Tavolara.

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Italian, German, Spanish, French

Highlights

Breath in the salty air and connect with nature as you snorkel with the fishes
Snorkel around the underwater wreckage of the Chrisso ship in Porto San Paolo
Admire Punta Spalmatore: a strip of white sand washed by the sea on both sides
Explore Cala Tramontana and the tiny graveyard of the King of Tavolara
Visit Molara natural pools and swim with dozens of fish

Full description

Join a half-day snorkeling adventure with PADI guides in the Tavolara and Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area. Swim with colorful fish, explore the ruins of the Chrisso ship. Board your zodiac in Località Sos Aranzos - Golfo Aranci and begin your snorkeling tour. Sail to Porto San Paolo and dive into the water to swim through the ruins of the ship Chrisso.

Climb back aboard the boat and cruise to Molara Island. Swim among the fish in the natural pools and relax in the sun. Continue to Tavolara Island and sail past its towering cliffs before reaching the sandy beach.

Explore Cala Tramontana and the tiny graveyard of the King of Tavolara. As you stroll through the island, spot the island's flora, animals, and several endemic species.

As you return admire Punta Spalmatore: a strip of white sand washed by the sea on both sides, while you enjoy a glass of water or an iced tea.

Includes

PADI Guide
Sanitized snorkeling gear
Drinks
Boat ride

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food
Tips

Not suitable for

Children under 4 years
Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with heart problems
Wheelchair users
People with pre-existing medical conditions

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

Meet at the DST Sardegna Diving & Snorkeling Team offices.

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Important information

What to bring

Sunglasses
Swimwear
Change of clothes
Towel
Sunscreen

Know before you go

This activity only runs in good weather and requires a minimum number of participants

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 17 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.8/5

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Very nice tour! Very friendly leader of the snorkeling excursions! The huge shipwreck was impressive, a real experience! Also the boating itself was a lot of fun! Excellent all round and highly recommended. We had the tour at 9am in the morning so we were alone in the bay and at the wreck.

August 1, 2022

Stunning! The team is super friendly and shows us amazing places! I recommend this activity 100%

August 3, 2022

Very good, I shared this excursion with my 3 children (10/16/18) in a good mood and in complete safety Thanks to the very nice Francesca, and to Giorgio

July 31, 2022

Golfo Aranci: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling & Boat Tour

Golfo Aranci: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling & Boat Tour

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