Nautisardinia Boat Trips · Molo Dogana, city harbor
A 3-hour trip on a rubber boat for 12 from Molo Dogana, right on the Via Roma waterfront, out to the white cliffs of the Devil's Saddle with four swim stops. Pick it for the easy start: you walk to the pier from the old town or the cruise ship and spend more of the morning in the water than getting there.
You meet at Molo Dogana 1, the pier on the Via Roma waterfront in the centre of Cagliari, a few minutes on foot from the old town and the cruise terminal, per the listing. Search the map for Nautisardinia Boat Trips if you need a pin. Be there 20 minutes before departure: the crew fills in a short contract with your ID and sorts the groups onto the boats, and the boat leaves on time.
The boats are 8 to 9 meter RIBs, fast inflatables with 12 people at most. They run close to the coast, which is the point: you cross the harbor and head out under the Devil's Saddle, the pale limestone headland of Capo Sant'Elia, with its coves of turquoise water and rock you cannot reach from land. The skipper picks 4 swim stops on the day to suit the wind and the sea, hands out a mask and snorkel, and tells the stories of the city and the coast in Italian and English. Plan on about 3 hours on the water in all.
Included: the skipper-guide, the snorkel gear, a bottle of water, a glass of prosecco, a life jacket if you need one, fuel and a shower on board. There is no changing room or toilet, so come with your swimsuit on under your clothes. Large bags and luggage are not allowed. A friendly tip: bring your passport or ID card, because the contract needs it.
Check in at the pier on Via Roma with your ID; the crew fills in the contract and assigns the boats.
The RIB leaves the waterfront and heads out of the harbor towards Capo Sant'Elia.
The skipper slows down under the white limestone and tells the legend and history of the coast.
Four stops picked for the day's wind and sea: swim, snorkel or stay on the sundeck.
A glass of prosecco on the way round, with water for everyone.
Off the boat on Via Roma, a short walk from the old town and the cruise terminal.
★★★★★It was a great excursion, nice stops, great music, fantastic atmosphere, good group size
★★★★★fantastic tour, swimming with the fish, locations and history. the skipper Stefano was fantastic. highly recommend very good value for money. made our trip.
★★★★★Luca is very likable and helpful. I would recommend him to anyone. Even in mid-October, you can still enjoy wonderful [...] swimming and snorkeling in 75°F (24°C) water.
★★★★★The tour was super well-organized. Special thanks to our skipper/guide :) As soon as we have the opportunity, we will definitely do it again.
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At Molo Dogana 1, on the Via Roma waterfront in central Cagliari, a few minutes on foot from the old town and the cruise terminal. Be there 20 minutes before departure.
About 3 hours, with 4 swim stops. The skipper picks them on the day to suit the wind and sea round the Devil's Saddle.
No. The listing says there is no changing room or toilet on board, though there is a shower. If you need a toilet, the catamaran tour has one.
The skipper-guide in Italian and English, a snorkel mask and tube, a bottle of water, a glass of prosecco, a life jacket if needed, fuel and a shower on board. Every booking has free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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Three hours round the Devil's Saddle with four swim stops, snorkel gear and a glass of prosecco.
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