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Summer Tour: Dolphin Watching and Guided Snorkeling | 4 hours

251 Reviews | Alghero
From $68.97 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Summer Tour: Dolphin Watching and Guided Snorkeling
2 Adults x $68.81
$137.62
Approx Total
$137.62

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian
  • Guide with lifesaving certification
  • Marine biologists on board
  • Entrance to the Marine Protected Area of Capo Caccia - Isola Piana
  • Masks and fins for the guided snorkeling
  • Booklets for species identification and other informative material
  • Certified Interpretive nature guides

Overview

Live a day as a researcher with the scientists of MareTerra NGO. All your curiosities about dolphins will be satisfied. Observe the researchers as they collect scientific data to study the bottlenose dolphin population of the Gulf of Alghero. Discover the stories of some of the most famous dolphins like Suzeo, Taz or Shark Junior. During snorkelling, you'll have a guide who will take you to discover underwater life. On board, we'll tell you some curiosities about what we have seen. You will never be alone! Our excursions are inspired by the principles of ecotourism and sustainability: - Latest generation boat engines reduce fuel consumption and reduce the emission of noise underwater. - HQWW certification (High Quality Whale Watching) for whale watching operators complying with the Code of Good Conduct. This serves to reduce and minimize the disturbance of cetaceans. - Environmental education on board. - By joining Progetto Natura, you can support MareTerra NGO and its scientific research and conservation projects.

Meeting points

The meeting point is located on the "Lungomare Barcellona" promenade along "Via Giuseppe Garibaldi". You'll meet a member of our crew in front of the CicloExpress bicycle rental shop. If you have a car, parking at the port behind the CicloExpress is free of charge. Meeting time 9:10 am for the morning tour. Meeting time 2:15 pm for the afternoon tour.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

This tour is dedicated to the search for dolphins. Thanks to the presence on board of the scientist of MareTerra NGO, our chance of spotting dolphins is 80%, a very high probability for such elusive animals. During the navigation, we'll satisfy all your curiosities about the biology and behaviour of dolphins, along with their conservation status. Once we sighted a group of dolphins, we get closer in accord with the International Code of Conduct we adopt to minimise the risk of any disturbance to dolphins and other wildlife. We will also be able to let you listen to the dolphin sounds recorded by the scientists of MareTerra NGO on board. Thanks to the photo-identification technique, we can recognise dolphins by their dorsal fins and we are able to tell you their names, how old they are and their health status. During the navigation, you will admire one of the most beautiful coasts of Sardinia and the crystalline waters of the Marine Protected Area of Capo Caccia - Isola Piana. After all these emotions, discover the magnificent underwater world and its inhabitants. Do not have much experience with snorkelling? Our guides will accompany you and will give you guidance in the water. In this way, you can enjoy your safe snorkelling experience.

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In case of no sighting of the dolphins, no refund will be provided. If it is not possible to snorkel for safety reasons, the excursion will continue looking for dolphins with the cost of the ticket unchanged.
  • Good sea conditions are required for this experience. In case of cancellation due to bad sea conditions, a mechanical issue or the minimum number of people missing, you can choose another date if available or a full refund. Other conditions that could occasionally lead to the cancellation are mechanical breakdowns or personnel health problems and requests for monitoring intervention for protecting cetaceans that cannot be postponed and are in conflict with the tour's date.
  • The guides reserve the right to end the excursion early if it is not possible to guarantee the safety of the people on board or to respect the established program due to weather and sea conditions. The cost of the ticket could be reduced in case of early termination of the excursion.
  • Suggested equipment: water, beach towel, swimsuit, sun cream, sunglasses, sunhat.
  • The tour is suitable for kids from 5 years of age.
  • No toilet on board.
  • In case of pathology that can put your health at risk when in the water (for example asthma or angina pectoris), we ask the courtesy to be advised at the time of booking.

Free Cancellation

September 11100% refund
September 12No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.8

251 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 224 reviews with 5 stars

Definitely recommend.

Published on Sep, 2024

The crew were kind, attentive and very knowledgeable about these amazing animals and the north Sardinia area. We had a fantastic time despite me getting stung by a jellyfish. Amazing experience

Worthwhile tour!

Published on Sep, 2024

This is the second time I did the tour and the first was 3 years ago. Both times I was fortunate to see dolphins even though there was no guarantee. The snorkeling was well organized and the "lead" was very diligent to point out various marine life. It was also good to receive a tutorial on dolphins. Well worth the trip and you also get to support a great cause.

Dont hesitate :)

Published on Aug, 2024

This activity is: 1) so interesting 2) so beautiful 3) supporting a scientific cause 4) helping dolphins 5) respectable to the nature 6) totally worth the money and more 7) guided snorchelling is also super cool and super easy Dont think about any other activity. Reserve this one. Be cool. Also the dolphins get as close to you as they feel is okay. Be patient and humble.

Unforgettable Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Adventure with Expert Guides

Published on Aug, 2024

Here’s a review for the summer dolphin watching and guided snorkeling tour with MareTerra NGO: We had an incredible experience on the summer dolphin watching and guided snorkeling tour with MareTerra NGO. Our crew consisted of an expert guide, Fabio, along with three knowledgeable students, all of whom provided a thorough introduction to the behavior and life of dolphins, particularly those in the Capo Caccia - Isola Piana area. The highlight of the tour was undoubtedly witnessing a group of dolphins in their natural habitat—a truly spectacular sight that we will never forget. Fabio and the team were not only informative but also passionate about marine conservation, which made the experience even more meaningful. The guided snorkeling was also a fantastic addition, allowing us to explore the underwater world while learning about the local marine life. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in marine wildlife or simply looking for a unique and memorable experience.

Respect to nature

Published on Aug, 2024

Such a great tour and very nice and experienced guides! With great respect to nature and the animals. Very well English and we learned a lot during this tour. This is the best way to do it.

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