Summer tour: Dolphin watching and Snorkeling
ThisThis excursion is dedicated to all those who love nature and the marine environment, especially dolphins. If you want to discover the sea alongside researchers and expert guides, this is the perfect tour for you!
With the experience and knowledge of the MareTerra NGO researchers on board, our dolphin sighting success rate exceeds 80%, which is exceptionally high for such elusive animals. Throughout the journey, we will share interesting and curious facts about these creatures and what we have learned about the resident dolphin population that researchers have been studying since 2012.
Once we have spotted the group of dolphins, we will approach respecting the HQWW® (High Quality Whale Watching®) code of conduct to minimize the disturbance due to our presence. In this way, we can observe and explain their natural behaviour. Using the photo-identification technique, we will recognize individual dolphins by their dorsal fins and share details such as their names, ages, and other fascinating facts about their lives. You will also have the opportunity to listen to their communication sounds through recordings from a hydrophone (an aquatic microphone) that researchers use to study bioacoustics.
During the excursion, you will witness some of the most beautiful coastlines in Sardinia, including the stunning landscapes and crystal-clear waters of the Marine Protected Area of Capo Caccia-Isola Piana, where we will stop for guided snorkeling. We will provide masks and fins on board, and together we will explore the seabed and its inhabitants. If you are not very experienced with snorkeling, don’t worry! Our guides will accompany you and ensure your safety while you enjoy this memorable experience.
We know how hard is to take a snapshot of wild dolphins. We want to give you our own professional photos as a souvenir of your experience with us. To receive them you need subscribe to the newsletter. Once the photos are ready, you will receive them via email. Photos can only be sent from the end of the season (November). Further information on the dedicated page.
Useful information:
- ◊ Period: from the 1st of June to the 30th of September.
- ◊ Departures: morning 9:30, afternoon 2:30.
- ◊ Duration: 4 hours.
- ◊ Prices: Adult € 65 - Children (under 12) € 35. This tour is suitable for kids from 5 years old.
- ◊ What's included: entrance to the Marine Protected Area of Capo Caccia and Isola Piana, marine biologists on board, certified interpretive nature guides, guide with lifeguard certificate, snorkeling vests, mask and fins for guided snorkeling, booklets for species identification and other information material.
- ◊ Point of departure: in Banchina Rafael Catardi, in front of Ciclo Express rental bikes, one of the crew waits for you (go to the map).
- ◊ Important: to find a seat available in July and August, please book in advance.
- ◊ Suggested equipment: we suggest 1 litre of water, beach towel, swimsuit, sun cream, sunglasses, sunhat.
- ◊ Behaviour on board: we strongly respect the environment thus animals feeding and any behaviours that disturb dolphins and other wildlife are not allowed. It is forbidden to try to touch them.
- ◊ The crew explain the safety rules before departure.
- ◊ The tour can be cancelled in case of bad weather, strong wind and rough sea, a mechanical issue or in case the minimum number of people is missing.
- ◊ Nature offers no guarantees: no refund is given in case of no sightings.
Do you need more information? Please contact us!
