Traditional Sailing Ship Tour to Tavolara and Molara

Explore Tavolara and Molara on a traditional sailing ship. Enjoy crystal-clear waters, stunning nature, and personalized itineraries. Limited to 12 participants.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tavolara Island - Tavolara Island is our home base. We’ll stop here, and you can go ashore. Together, we’ll decide when to visit and how long to stay. We’ll explore the southeastern part of the island to admire the old lime kilns where our boats once operated. You’ll be able to appreciate its grandeur as we navigate around the cliffs before heading to other destinations!
  • Isola Di Molara - Molara Island, known for its natural pools, is a private island. We typically visit two spots: Cala del Pastore and the natural pools.
  • Porto Istana - Porto Istana beach is easily accessible by car and is one of our favorite spots when the mistral wind blows.
  • Spiaggia del Dottore - One of Sardinia’s most famous beaches, Spiaggia del Dottore is difficult to reach by land. It’s just a 10-minute boat ride away. The water’s color is spectacular, ranging from transparent near the shore to cobalt blue at the cove’s end, allowing our guests to swim among a sea of fish.
  • Spiaggie di Capo Ceraso - Capo Ceraso is both fascinating and dangerous due to its numerous protruding rocks. It offers beautiful inlets, and our expert captains will guide you safely through them thanks to our boat’s shallow draft.
  • Spiaggia di Punta Don Diego - The small inlet in front of the Don Diego hotel is a natural wonder. It provides shelter on days with strong mistral winds. The red rocks and crystal-clear green waters allow us to swim and admire the seabed in just a few meters of water.
  • Porto Taverna Beach - Porto Taverna beach is easily accessible by land, and we usually take a walk along it.
  • Spiaggia della Tartaruga - Turtle Beach is a popular tourist destination, set like a diamond among flat stones. We usually stop nearby, allowing our guests to swim to it or reach it from the flat rocks. Be cautious, as the rocks can be slippery!
  • Le Farfalle - Cala Suaraccia Beach - Cala Suaraccia reminds me of the Sardinia of the past, with vegetation reaching up to the beach. We stop nearby and let you swim to the shore.
  • Spiaggia Capo Coda Cavallo - Capo Coda Cavallo, with its easternmost point, is the most sheltered inlet when the sirocco wind blows. It offers a uniform sandy seabed where you can admire the famous views that are especially beautiful in summer.
  • Cala Brandinchi - Cala Brandinchi is a destination we choose on days with strong west winds when other tourist boats are deterred by the wind. For us, who were born and raised in these waters, it offers shelter and spectacular colors for tourists who trust experienced sailors!
What's Included
  • Skipper
  • Bottled water
  • Fuel
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Lunch
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Sun Cream
  • Asciugamani
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters of the protected marine area of ​​Tavolara, the tour lasts 7 hours. We will decide together the most beautiful places of the day from the long list of the itinerary based on the daily weather conditions. The tour is for a maximum number of 12 participants. This allows us to have better comfort on board. Our boats are traditional, thanks to their reduced draft they allow us to pass under the coast to better admire the nature that surrounds us.

  • Recommended for pregnant women
Location
Port of Porto San Paolo
Via San Paolo
Once you have parked the car, follow the signs for the small square by the sea. Once you arrive in the square you will find 3 floating docks in front of you. Our boats will be moored there, ready and equipped to go!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Fran23
Aug 17, 2024
Amazing day - This was such an amazing tour - beautiful boat, great guide and amazing scenery. We stopped at four places and each one was stunning. The water was crystal clear and there were many swimming opportunities. There was water to drink, Prosecco, lovely food and opportunities to socialise and listen to music. I went with my mum who’s approaching 70 so she was a little nervous of stepping on and off the boat but the staff were so patient and helpful. I would definitely recommend this tour. Thank you for an amazing day!
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L-a-n-e-g-1234
Aug 13, 2024
All beautiful - Wonderful experience that exceeded all expectations. We rented the “San Paolo” in 4 (3 adults and 1 child aged 9) for the day. Michele was our captain and with his boat took us to beautiful places where we snorkeled, had lunch, chatted, relaxed and had fun. Really priceless experience. Everything is perfect. Thank you very much. Ps: Recommendation to follow the parking directions on the site. With 6€ you can leave your car all day and it is a 3 minute walk from the port
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Thescotts4
Aug 8, 2024
Great day on the water - We had a great day out on the water. The boat was very spacious with plenty on room for everyone. Food was good and the drinks were flowing. Great hosts. Would highly recommend
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Joanne_s
Aug 8, 2024
Great day on the water - We had a great day out on the water. The boat is very spacious and plenty of room for 12 on board. Food was good and the drinks were flowing. Would definitely recommend
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Lovetravel75904
Jul 30, 2024
Us giornata merraviglioso - I was with my mother on the boat with Carlo and it was a perfect day Despite mobility limitations we were able to enjoy the beautiful coves Carlo and his daughter, a very experienced team, took great care of us and gave us a carefree day at sea It was a very funny atmosphere and very Italian Dolce Vita We can only recommend this tour Beautiful
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Ceri
Jul 30, 2024
Excellent day cruising! - The captain of the boat and his daughter, Ilaria were very friendly and good hosts. Enjoyable trip, stopped off at some beautiful places to swim and the water and fish were out of this world. Lovely lunch provided and snacks provided and plenty to drink, soft drinks for the kiddies and never ending Prosecco for the adults. The boat held max 12 people however our boat had 10, plenty of space to sunbathe. It felt like a personal experience rather than a number. Pricey, but I feel worth the extra cost.
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Jon_o
Jul 19, 2024
Authentic experience - Excellent authentic experience. Michele provided great energy, beautiful locations to enjoy, delicious food and drinks (you have to hit the bell). Park by the square and walk up to the docks. I would definitely do this again!
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Katie
Jul 16, 2024
Wonderful day - We were staying in Olbia and didn’t have a car so I was a little worried about booking a trip that did not leave from town, but we got the bus there and a taxi back, all worked out fine. Now on to the trip itself! We were on the smaller of the two boats and it was just us and one other couple, along with Ilaria and her dad, the captain. The boat is lovely and has more shade than a lot of the newer boats. It also goes at a slower pace which means lots of chilling time either in the water or on the boat. We really enjoyed the food and definitely the drinks (possibly a little too much!). We love a boat trip and this one did not disappoint, would 100% recommend.
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Robertamf627lz
Jul 8, 2024
Relaxation and fun - Other than a trip or excursion, a day on a boat with Michele is one of those experiences that you do not expect. He was very affable and attentive to our needs. Recommended if you want to have fun and relax.
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Ellaf52
Aug 11, 2024
Probably a bad day - I state that if we had done what was written everything would have been perfect and I would have given the maximum grade but I must say that I turn a lot. We spent €180 each (€360) because the tour had to make several stops and touch different beaches, and that was what we needed having only three days of vacation. Instead we were only in Tavolara, Molara and Cala Girgolu (which was not even one of the stages described and we had already been there the day before). To finish off Porto San Paolo where we have parked an infinite time and where there is departure and return. All day to do these two things. All the steps described have not been touched and for those who have a few days of vacation it is important because if he books and spends so much he does it to see certain places. I then gloss over what happened on board , certain things have to be dealt with separately and not in front of customers. The boat is beautiful, it would be a really great tour if you kept your word and the sea is wonderful. The pools of Molara take your breath away. For me, for what I paid, I really feel like I'm being played. For the rest I try to think of the beauty that I could see even if at a high price.
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