How do I choose between the many boat and water experiences in Olbia?

Start with how long you want to be out and how far you want to go. Short dolphin-watching trips from Olbia and Golfo Aranci suit families and half-days, while full-day sailings to Tavolara or the La Maddalena Archipelago cover more ground. Kayak tours keep you low on the water and close to the coast.

Do I need to stay in Olbia to join these experiences?

No — several tours depart from nearby ports such as Golfo Aranci and Santa Teresa, so you can join from other bases along the northeast coast. Olbia itself is convenient because it combines an airport, ferry port and a cluster of departures in one place. Check each activity's meeting point before booking if you are staying elsewhere.

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Things to do in Olbia

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About Olbia

Olbia sits at the top of Sardinia's northeast coast, a working harbour town where the ferry crowds give way to granite headlands, shallow turquoise bays and the protected waters around Tavolara and Molara. The sea is the main event here, and the range of trips on offer reflects it — from the Kayak Tour with Aperitif and Dolphin Watching, which keeps you close to the water, to the full-day Tavolara & Molara Boat Tour from Olbia with Aperitif that reaches the islands themselves. Inland, the granite landscapes of the Costa Smeralda and the Gallura hinterland are within easy reach, making Olbia a

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Frequently asked questions

Summer is peak season on this coast, and boat trips to Tavolara and the dolphin-watching tours fill up quickly in July and August — some departures sell out well ahead. Book at least a few days in advance for those months, and earlier still if you want a specific morning slot. Spring and early autumn are quieter, with shorter notice usually enough.