Cagliari boat tour prices

How much is a boat tour in Cagliari?

Most guided trips cost $61 to $75 per person for 3 hours. The range on this site runs from $44 for 2 hours on a zodiac to $133 for a full day with lunch.

Prices sit in four bands:

• Under $50: the zodiac tour ($44, 2 hours) and, without a guide, the kayak or paddleboard ($33, 4 hours).
• Around $60: the boat tour with 4 swim stops, the Devil's Saddle rubber boat, the sunset trip and the sailboat cruise, all 3 hours.
• A step up: the catamaran at $75, for 12 guests at most and a toilet on board.
• Full day or your own boat: 8 hours in the gulf with lunch at $133 per person, and the boat rental at $193 per boat.

The gap between the cheapest and the dearest 3-hour trip is small. Pick by the boat and what is on board, not by a few dollars.

What do all the Cagliari boat trips on this site cost?

From $33 for a kayak to $193 for a whole boat. Most of the range sits between $44 and $75 per person.

All nine side by side. Prices are GetYourGuide from-prices in USD; the "On the water" column is how long you sail and how many times you swim:

Every option cancels free up to 24 hours before. Most trips share the same coast round the Devil's Saddle; what you pay for is the boat, the pier and the extras.

Two hours on a maxi zodiac for 10 to 12 people, 3 to 4 swim stops in the coves, snorkeling and a glass or two of homemade white wine.

★ 4.9 · 2 hours · from $44

Explore the 2-hour zodiac tour → Tour details

What is the cheapest boat tour in Cagliari?

With a guide, the 2-hour zodiac tour at $44 per person. Without one, a kayak or paddleboard at $33 for 4 hours.

The zodiac is the short version of the classic trip. Maxi zodiacs of 8.5 and 10 meters take 10 to 12 people from the city harbor to Cala Fighera, Calamosca and the other coves under the cliffs. On the 2-hour tour the listing promises 3 swim stops of about 25 minutes each, snorkeling and 1 to 2 glasses of homemade white wine. Dylan sailed in Oct 2026: "Excellent boat tour, guide spoke good English and was knowledgeable. Wasn’t scared to share the wine around."

The kayak is cheaper still, and a different kind of day. Sea Rent delivers a 2 or 3-seat kayak or a paddleboard ready to use to your spot, you paddle for 4 hours on your own, and they collect it after. No guide, no engine, no schedule. Renate, in Sep 2026, found it a "Fun activity for not a lot of money."

What does the price of a Cagliari boat tour include?

Snorkel gear on almost every trip, plus one drink or a small aperitif. Lunch comes only on the full day, and on the rental you bring your own food and water.

• The boat tour with 4 swim stops ($61): a guide in Italian and English, mask and snorkel, a bottle of water, a glass of prosecco, a life jacket if needed and a shower on board. There is no changing room or toilet.
• The Devil's Saddle rubber boat ($61): a skipper and a guide, snorkel gear, music, sunscreen, a fresh spritz with chips and a free parking area at Marina Piccola.
• The catamaran ($75): a bilingual guide, snorkel gear and floats, a WC and a fresh-water shower, and a prosecco toast at the last stop. Soft drinks and snacks are for sale on board.
• The sunset trip ($61): a skipper, snorkel gear, prosecco and soft drinks, Sardinian focaccia and music.
• The sailboat cruise ($62): a skipper, a guide in 3 languages, snorkel gear, music, a bathroom and an Italian aperitif; the listing puts drinks under not included. Guests mention prosecco and a cheese plate.
• The full day ($133): a captain, a Sardinian aperitif of sausage, cheese and guttiau bread, lunch on board and a SUP board.

None of the boat trips here include hotel pickup: you walk or take a bus or taxi to the pier. Each tour page names it.

How much does it cost to rent or charter a boat in Cagliari?

The self-drive rental is $193 per boat for up to 5 people, plus fuel. Private boats with a skipper exist on GetYourGuide too, and they cost more, from about $224 per group.

The rental is a four-hour morning slot, per the listing. You meet Blue Rent at the dock on Via S. Caboto, Marina Piccola, sign the papers and get a short briefing on the safety gear and the rules at sea. Then the boat is yours: the listing suggests Calamosca, Cala Fighera, Cala Paradiso and Poetto. Insurance, a sun cover and round-the-clock assistance are included. Drivers must be 18 or over.

Bring cash. The listing asks for a EUR 250 cash security deposit, and the fuel you use is deducted from it when you come back. Split 5 ways, the boat comes to about $39 a head before fuel, less than most shared tours. Colan rented in Sep 2026: "We had an amazing time visiting the various bays around Cagliari. The boat was great [...]"

Your own boat for 4 hours from Marina Piccola, up to 5 people, with a briefing, insurance and a sun cover. Fuel comes out of the cash deposit.

★ 4.9 · 4 hours · from $193

Explore the boat rental → Tour details

Are Cagliari boat tour prices per person?

Yes, for every shared trip and the kayak. Only the rental is priced per boat, for up to 5 people.

The from-price is the adult price for one seat. The booking calendar on each listing shows the price for each traveler type on your date, so check it if you sail with children. A few rules worth knowing: the sunset trip needs at least 4 participants, and if that is not reached the operator offers another date or time, or a full refund. On the Devil's Saddle rubber boat, life jackets are mandatory for children, and the boat tour with 4 swim stops does not take unaccompanied minors.

For a couple, a shared seat is almost always the better deal. From 4 or 5 people, do the sum on the rental: one boat, one price.

Is the full-day boat trip with lunch worth the price?

If you want a whole day at sea, yes: $133 buys 8 hours, an aperitif, lunch on board and a paddleboard, and the boat goes further east than the 3-hour trips.

The full day leaves from Marina di Sant'Elmo on Calata Mercedari and sails the Devil's Saddle and Poetto, then on to Mari Pintau, Torre delle Stelle and Solanas, weather permitting. With only a mistral (north-west) wind blowing, the listing keeps the trip to the Devil's Saddle and Poetto. The aperitif is sausage, cheese and guttiau bread; lunch is cooked on board.

Sophie went in Sep 2026: "We thoroughly enjoyed the day of sailing, the cheese board snacks, wine and lunch on board were an awesome addition. Having the SUP board was good fun too." Two 3-hour trips would cost about the same and give you less time at sea for a little less money.

When should you book a Cagliari boat tour?

As soon as your date is fixed: every trip here cancels free up to 24 hours before, and most let you reserve now and pay later.

Booking early costs nothing if plans change, and it secures the slot you want. Mornings matter: the zodiac listing says morning tours usually have calm water, lunchtime can bring a sea breeze and the afternoon some wind and waves. Departures depend on the sea: the catamaran listing says the trip is cancelled if the marine weather is not safe, and on every trip the skipper picks the stops on the day.

Be at the pier 20 minutes early. The boat tour with 4 swim stops and the zodiac both ask for it, because the boats leave on time and papers are filled in with your ID first. Big cruise days bring crowds to the waterfront: on one October 2026 day four ships brought over 11,000 passengers, per the port authority. The record 2026 cruise year has the details, and the best time for a boat tour covers the months.

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