1-day sailing boat tour Tavolara
1-day tour on a vintage sailing ship from 120€
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What is included
- 1-day tour: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., embarkation 9.45 a.m.
- stop at Tavolara
- Cooler with bottles of prosecco, wine, still and sparkling water, soft drinks
- cured meats and cheeses
- Cushions along the entire length of the boat
- fresh seafood first course (vegan and gluten free on request)
- boat awning
- stereo
- freshwater shower
- life jacket
Points of interest
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IMPORTANT
Stops, durations, stages may change in relation to sea weather conditions. Any decision is at the sole discretion of the captain
Departure from the jetty and navigation
Photo stop, dive and visit
Photo stops, diving, swimming, snorkelling in crystal-clear waters
Photo stop, diving and sightseeing
Return and disembarkation at the pier of departure
Take with you
- swimming costume
- beach towel
- snorkelling equipment
Description
This tour includes a slow and pleasant navigation between the islands and the coast with stops for swimming in the most picturesque coves, unhurriedly, calmly and in total relaxation.
Platter of typical cold cuts and cheeses, fresh seafood lunch with vegan and gluten-free options (please ask when booking).
Stop with disembarkation for visit the island of Tavolara and its beaches.
The itinerary is not predetermined, depending on sea weather conditions we will visit the most beautiful baysThis makes the experience comfortable and suitable for everyone.
Meeting point
Embarkation
The fleet of Sailing San Paolo is located in Porto San Paolo at Wave Marina, just in front of the island of Tavolara
Parking
Parking is possible at the pay car park located behind the 'Faro di Molara' hotel.
Please arrive well in advance to secure a place.
How to get there
You can get to the meeting point on foot. You will see a green stand with flags on your left and floating docks on your right.
Our boats are easily identifiable as they are made of wood; you will find us at the first and second piers.
Cancellation
The captain will assess the marine weather conditions and if they are not suitable you will receive a refund or the possibility of choosing another date.
Important information
- Please observe the check-in time 15 minutes before departure.
- On board you will find: still and sparkling water, prosecco, platters of cold meats and cheeses and a first course of fresh fish offered by our captains
- Snorkelling masks are available on board; it is recommended to bring your own
- The navigation and stops will be decided by the captain according to the weather conditions of the day, to offer you the best experience and visit the most beautiful places on the coast
- A stop will be made at Tavolara at the pier for a fee (included).
Boats carrying out this tour
This tour is available shared with other people.
Want a customised experience? Book private boat.
Armanda Madre 1956
Type
Lateen sailboat
10 metres
Passengers
max 12
Embarkation
Porto San Paolo or customised on request
Maria
Type
Lateen sailboat
8 metres
Passengers
max 12
Embarkation
Porto San Paolo or customised on request
Shipwright Angiulin
Type
Lateen sailboat
8 metres
Passengers
max ?
Embarkation
Porto San Paolo or customised on request
Reviews
Outing Tavolara Vintage Boat
Trip to Tavolara
The vintage boat excursion to the islands of Tavolara and Molara is a fantastic experience to discover the unspoilt nature of the north-east coast of Sardinia. We will depart from Porto San Paolo to start theexcursion on board a vintage boat to sail in the crystal clear sea between the two largest islands Tavolara and Molara.
The excursion lasts about 7 hours. On the way you can admire the spectacular cliffs and hidden coves that can only be reached from the sea. During lunch you can taste the specialities Sardinian delicacies, cold meats and cheeses, and then take a dip in the transparent waters of the most beautiful bays.
Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the most beautiful moments of the hike. An unforgettable experience in which the beauty of nature and thethrill of sailing on a vintage boat come together in one magical moment. Don't miss the opportunity to discover the beauty of Tavolara and Molara in a new way with this unforgettable vintage boat excursion.


Vintage boat trips
1 day of relaxation
The boats of Sailing San Paolo are vintage Latin sailing ships, traditional boats wooden boats that were used at Tavolara to transport lime. They are large and comfortable with ample sunbathing and cushions. There are shaded areas on board where you can rest and relax lulled by the sound of the sea.
Stops for swimming are made in the most beautiful and picturesque bays, carefully chosen every day depending on the weather conditions. During navigation, thanks to the shallow draft of the boats, it is possible to get closer to the coast to see areas of special interest and hidden coves.
Platters of typical cold meats and cheeses and fresh seafood are offered throughout the day. Cold drinks are available to guests throughout the day. La stop at Tavolara is generally carried out in the afternoon, the boat remains available moored at the piers of Tavolara.
Frequently asked questions
Customer Questions
From San Teodoro you can reach the embarkation point by Beach Bus Line 4.
From Olbia you can reach the embarkation point with lines 514 and 609.
At Porto San Paolo there are free and paid parking spaces. It is important to arrive well in advance if you want to find both paid and free parking.
Behind the Hotel Faro di Molara there is a large pay car park.
We do not recommend parking at the main port (where the ferries leave) as parking is limited.
In the course of the daily tour, four to five stops will be made at the most beautiful bays, which will be chosen according to the marine weather conditions.
Yes, during the tour there is a stop on the island of Tavolara to admire its beauty and, if you wish, to swim on the beach.
During the stop, the boat remains moored at the jetty at the Spiaggia dello Spalmatore beach of Tavolara, so you can decide whether to go ashore to explore the island or stay on board.
Absolutely not! On board you will find shelter from the sun thanks to a large awning covering the 50% of the boat.
Weather permitting, it is possible to visit both attractions
The boats are all equipped with a convenient climbing ladder.
The ladder is tailor-made for our boats, 6 steps, half of which are submerged, allow an easy ascent.