Cagliari at sunset, from the sea

What is the sunset boat tour in Cagliari?

A 3-hour evening trip along the Devil's Saddle with a local skipper, a swim, and an aperitif of prosecco and Sardinian focaccia as the sun sets.

What the listing includes:

• An experienced local skipper and fuel.
• Snorkeling equipment for the swim stop.
• Prosecco and non-alcoholic drinks, with Sardinian focaccia.
• Background music on board.

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can be arranged if you ask in advance, and the listing asks you to mention any food allergies. It holds 4.9 out of 5 from 196 reviews.

Angela, on the sunset tour: "the sunset cruise was fun and relaxing all at once. [...] it was a lovely way on our last night to finish our holiday." (Aug 2026)

Sources: GetYourGuide listing.

Where does the Cagliari sunset boat leave from?

From Lungomare New York 11 Settembre 396 in the Su Siccu harbor area, which the listing puts about 10 minutes on foot from the cruise terminal.

Su Siccu is the stretch of waterfront east of Via Roma, where several trips on this site start. The catamaran uses number 327 on the same promenade, and the sailboat cruise meets at Via Calata della Fiera 1 nearby.

For cruise passengers this is the easy evening option: the free shuttle to the port gate, a short walk, and you are back near the ship after dark. Timings for a port day are in our guide to boat tours from the cruise port.

Sources: GetYourGuide listings.

What time does the sunset boat tour start?

The listing does not fix a time: the start for your date shows on the live calendar. The trip runs 3 hours and the aperitif comes as the sun begins to set.

The sun sets later in midsummer than in spring or autumn, so open the calendar for your date to see the slot. Two practical points:

• You are out for 3 hours, so dinner comes after. Book a late table, which is normal in Italy anyway.
• Minimum 4 participants. If the group is smaller, the operator offers another date or time, and if none suits you, a full refund.

Lukas, on the sunset tour: "The absolute highlight was the sunset in front of us." (Aug 2026)

Sources: GetYourGuide listing.

What do you see on a sunset boat trip in Cagliari?

The white cliffs of the Devil's Saddle, a swim near Cala Bernat or Poetto, the long Poetto beach in the evening light and the sky changing color over the gulf.

The skipper heads out from the port along the coast to the Sella del Diavolo, the headland where legend says Lucifer's saddle fell and turned to stone after the battle between angels and devils that named the Golfo degli Angeli. The listing names the swim spots:

• Cala Bernat and the water off Poetto, chosen on the day by sea and weather.
• Poetto itself, about 8 km of sand towards Quartu Sant'Elena, seen end to end from the sea.
• The sunset, with the sun dropping to the west behind the city and the harbor.

Guests mention dolphins. Martina wrote that "we also managed to see the dolphins at the harbor" (Sep 2026). Nobody can promise them, so count it as a bonus.

Sources: GetYourGuide listing; Sardegna Turismo, Sella del Diavolo and Poetto.

What food and drinks are on the sunset boat?

Prosecco, non-alcoholic drinks and Sardinian focaccia are included, with background music. Diet options need asking in advance.

The aperitif is the centerpiece of the evening. Guests describe it like this:

• Giorgia: "Good and generous aperitif." (Aug 2026)
• Eva: "the GoPro is really a nice bonus for creating beautiful souvenirs!" (Sep 2026). A GoPro on board is something guests mention, not a listed inclusion.

If you want a fuller plate, the sailboat cruise serves an Italian aperitif at its second swim stop, per its listing (drinks are listed as not included; guests mention a glass of prosecco), and the full day has lunch on board.

Sources: GetYourGuide listings.

Three hours from Su Siccu: a swim with snorkel gear, then prosecco, soft drinks and Sardinian focaccia as the sky changes color.

★ 4.9 · 3 hours · from $61

Explore the sunset boat tour → Tour details

What other evening boat trips are there in Cagliari?

On this site, the sunset tour is the one built around the sunset. The sailboat cruise and the boat tour with 4 swim stops sail by day; their calendars show the slots.

The three side by side:

Jeanne, on the sailboat cruise, mentions a sunset sail: "She called me when my afternoon sail had to get cancelled because of weather and easily transferred me to the sunset sail which I loved." (Sep 2026) GetYourGuide also lists sunset trips with pizza on board and with a violinist, which are not on this site.

Sources: GetYourGuide listings.

What should you bring on a sunset boat tour?

A towel, beachwear and a light layer for the ride back. The listing asks for the first two; the evening breeze explains the third.

Sardegna Turismo describes summer nights on the coast as cooled by the sea breeze, and autumn evenings as cooler again. On a moving boat after a swim you feel it. Pack:

• Swimwear under your clothes and a towel.
• A light sweater or windbreaker for the last hour.
• Sunglasses, for the low sun on the way out.

The listing says the trip is not suitable for pregnant women, people with heart problems or people over 260 lbs (118 kg).

Sources: GetYourGuide listing; Sardegna Turismo, The weather in Sardinia.

Is the Cagliari sunset boat tour worth it?

For a last evening, yes: you get the swim, the coast and the aperitif in one trip, for the same from-price as the daytime 4-stop tour.

It costs from $61 per person, the same as the 4-stop trip, and the evening light is the difference. Morning trips give you more swim stops; the sunset trip gives you the colors and a slower mood. If the sky clouds over you still get the swim and the aperitif.

The skipper has the final say on sea and weather, and the itinerary and swim stops can change with conditions, per the listing. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before keeps your evening flexible. Prices for every trip are in our price guide.

Sources: GetYourGuide listing.

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