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Boat Tours
Carloforte Sardinia
Boat tour to Carloforte
full day
Designed for those who seek the sea, tranquility, and the unique natural beauty of Sardinia.
Boat tour to Carloforte
full day
Designed for those who seek the sea, tranquility, and the unique natural beauty of Sardinia
Snorkeling
Our fleet is fully equipped with all safety and rescue gear to make your boat trip enjoyable and stress-free.
Snorkeling gear, including fins and masks, is provided for all guests and thoroughly sanitized after every excursion.
The best snorkeling spots and areas to observe marine life are where sandy seabeds alternate with rocky outcrops and posidonia meadows. These habitats provide fish with food, shelter, and breeding grounds.
Top snorkeling stops include La Mezzaluna, with its coastal inlets, Lucchese, famous for its marine caves, La Tonnara, between San Pietro and Piana islands, and the Mangiabarche lighthouse. The seabeds near Giunco and Guidi beaches in Carloforte, as well as Sottotorre, La Salina, and Grande beaches on Sant’Antioco, are excellent for spotting schools of mullet and salpa.
Common species you may encounter include gilt-head bream, sea bream, damsels, wrasses, salpa, and small castagnoles. Occasionally, octopus, cuttlefish, sole, gilt-head bream, and young sea bass may also appear.
Aperitif and lunch on board
The boat trip includes an on-board lunch featuring a starter of crostini with local grey mullet bottarga and courgettes, Genoese focaccia with ricotta mustia and Sulcis artichokes, a first course of traditional cassulli from Carloforte — a fresh pasta prepared with pesto, Sant'Antioco cherry tomatoes, onion and Mediterranean bluefin tuna — followed by fruit and local wine. In the afternoon, we will carefully choose a quiet cove for a refreshing aperitif with snacks and the renowned wine of the Sulcis islands.
P.S. The menu may vary depending on the season and some of the dishes listed may not always be available.
The boat experience
Our tour begins in the morning from the port of Calasetta, sailing through the clear waters of the Sulcis Archipelago towards the island of San Pietro—a stretch of sea where small groups of dolphins are sometimes spotted.
Upon reaching the village of Carloforte, we follow its seafront westward, passing over the stunning emerald shoals of Giunco and Girin beaches, up to Punta Nera, famous for its sheltered cove and the ruins of an old mining well perched on the dark cliff.
Thanks to the low sides of the traditional bilancella boats, we sail close to the water, moving at a gentle pace that allows us to fully appreciate the wild landscape of the coast, dominated by rocky cliffs and Mediterranean scrub.
Soon, we encounter San Pietro’s most famous beach: La Bobba. This fine sandy strip lies within a bay of incredibly clean and transparent water, making it an ideal spot for a swim break.
The itinerary continues to one of the island’s most iconic sights, the highly photographed natural monument Le Colonne: a pair of ignimbrite monoliths rising from the sea to a height of 16 meters. In 2013, the smaller monolith was toppled by a violent storm, leaving only its base visible.
Heading north, the bay of Lucchese (Lûcaise in Tabarchino) surprises us with its sinuous white limestone cliffs streaked with ochre volcanic rock. At their base are caves accessible with snorkel gear. This is a unique geosite in Sardinia, formed 16 million years ago by underwater hot springs.
Another must-see stop is the majestic Miocene cliff of La Mezzaluna, formed by volcanic eruptions that deposited ash and glowing rocks on the seabed up to 20 meters high. The boat sails just below the cliff, stopping in front of the famous caves known as La Mezzaluna caves, which, according to old fishermen’s tales, were once frequented by the Mediterranean monk seal.
Throughout the Sulcis Archipelago, the sea is exceptionally clean and transparent. Our tours pass both over shallow sandy bottoms and through rocky and posidonia-rich areas, offering excellent snorkeling opportunities. When we arrive at the secluded bay of Le Spine, surrounded by an incredible silence broken only by the call of the Eleonora’s falcon, the boat seems to float suspended on the water.
After lunch, we head north to the breathtaking Capo Sandalo lighthouse. If weather and sea conditions allow, we continue to the wild and rugged Cala Fico inlet, home to falcons, seagulls, and cormorants, and designated a permanent protected area by LIPU.
Other possible stops include La Tonnara and Spalmatore Cove, two beautiful spots that our captain happily adds to the itinerary when wind, currents, and mood permit adjustments.
Please note: the captain chooses the best route each day to find the calmest seas and most sheltered bays; some stops may vary.
The boat experience
Our tour begins in the morning from the port of Calasetta, sailing through the clear waters of the Sulcis Archipelago towards the island of San Pietro—a stretch of sea where small groups of dolphins are sometimes spotted. Upon reaching the village of Carloforte, we follow its seafront westward, passing over the stunning emerald shoals of Giunco and Girin beaches, up to Punta Nera, famous for its sheltered cove and the ruins of an old mining well perched on the dark cliff. Thanks to the low sides of the traditional bilancella boats, we sail close to the water, moving at a gentle pace that allows us to fully appreciate the wild landscape of the coast, dominated by rocky cliffs and Mediterranean scrub. Soon, we encounter San Pietro’s most famous beach: La Bobba. This fine sandy strip lies within a bay of incredibly clean and transparent water, making it an ideal spot for a swim break. The itinerary continues to one of the island’s most iconic sights, the highly photographed natural monument Le Colonne: a pair of ignimbrite monoliths rising from the sea to a height of 16 meters. In 2013, the smaller monolith was toppled by a violent storm, leaving only its base visible. Heading north, the bay of Lucchese (Lûcaise in Tabarchino) surprises us with its sinuous white limestone cliffs streaked with ochre volcanic rock. At their base are caves accessible with snorkel gear. This is a unique geosite in Sardinia, formed 16 million years ago by underwater hot springs. Another must-see stop is the majestic Miocene cliff of La Mezzaluna, formed by volcanic eruptions that deposited ash and glowing rocks on the seabed up to 20 meters high. The boat sails just below the cliff, stopping in front of the famous caves known as La Mezzaluna caves, which, according to old fishermen’s tales, were once frequented by the Mediterranean monk seal. Throughout the Sulcis Archipelago, the sea is exceptionally clean and transparent. Our tours pass both over shallow sandy bottoms and through rocky and posidonia-rich areas, offering excellent snorkeling opportunities. When we arrive at the secluded bay of Le Spine, surrounded by an incredible silence broken only by the call of the Eleonora’s falcon, the boat seems to float suspended on the water. After lunch, we head north to the breathtaking Capo Sandalo lighthouse. If weather and sea conditions allow, we continue to the wild and rugged Cala Fico inlet, home to falcons, seagulls, and cormorants, and designated a permanent protected area by LIPU. Other possible stops include La Tonnara and Spalmatore Cove, two beautiful spots that our captain happily adds to the itinerary when wind, currents, and mood permit adjustments. Please note: the captain chooses the best route each day to find the calmest seas and most sheltered bays; some stops may vary.
Aperitif and lunch on board
The boat trip includes a delicious onboard lunch featuring local appetizers such as crostini with mullet bottarga and zucchini, Genoese focaccia with ricotta mustia and artichokes from Sulcis, and a first course of typical Carloforte cassulli pasta—fresh pasta prepared with pesto, Sant’Antioco cherry tomatoes, onion, and Mediterranean red tuna—followed by fresh fruit and local wine. In the afternoon, we carefully select a quiet cove where you can enjoy a refreshing aperitif with snacks and the renowned wine from the Sulcis islands. Please note: the menu may vary depending on the season, and some dishes listed may not always be available.
Snorkeling
Our fleet is fully equipped with all safety and rescue gear to make your boat trip enjoyable and stress-free. Snorkeling gear, including fins and masks, is provided for all guests and thoroughly sanitized after every excursion. The best snorkeling spots and areas to observe marine life are where sandy seabeds alternate with rocky outcrops and posidonia meadows. These habitats provide fish with food, shelter, and breeding grounds. Top snorkeling stops include La Mezzaluna, with its coastal inlets, Lucchese, famous for its marine caves, La Tonnara, between San Pietro and Piana islands, and the Mangiabarche lighthouse. The seabeds near Giunco and Guidi beaches in Carloforte, as well as Sottotorre, La Salina, and Grande beaches on Sant’Antioco, are excellent for spotting schools of mullet and salpa. Common species you may encounter include gilt-head bream, sea bream, damsels, wrasses, salpa, and small castagnoles. Occasionally, octopus, cuttlefish, sole, gilt-head bream, and young sea bass may also appear.
Included in your boat tour
Crew
A professional skipper with 30 years of experience at sea and an in-depth knowledge of the southern Sardinia coastline and the island of San Pietro. A hostess is on board to ensure your boat trip to Carloforte is safe, comfortable, and enjoyable.
Food and drinks on board
Fresh drinking water is always available. Enjoy a high-quality traditional lunch with local appetizers, Carloforte’s famous cassulli pasta with pesto, fresh fruit, and Sulcis wine. In the afternoon, we serve an aperitif with snacks and white wine. All onboard food is prepared following the highest hygiene standards.
Sea, swimming, snorkeling
During the tour, we make at least three long stops for swimming and snorkeling along the stunning coasts of San Pietro. Masks and fins are provided, cleaned, and sanitized for every guest.
Comfort and relaxation
Comfortable seating and a sunshade provide shelter even during the hottest months. Freshwater showers and toilets are available for rinsing after swimming. A ladder ensures easy access in and out of the water. Everything is prepared to make your boat trip in Sardinia unforgettable.
Always navigating in compliance
Guests are fully insured for the entire duration of the tour. The skipper holds all required professional qualifications, and the boat is certified for passenger transport. The activity is officially registered with the Chamber of Commerce and authorized for fishing tourism or boat rental, with all safety certifications in place.
Read all the information
Before booking, we invite you to visit our FAQ section, where you’ll find all the information on reservations, safety, and comfort to make your Sardinia boat trip as enjoyable and worry-free as possible—even before you step on board.
Included in your boat tour to Carloforte
Crew
A professional skipper with 30 years of experience at sea and an in-depth knowledge of the southern Sardinia coastline and the island of San Pietro. A hostess is on board to ensure your boat trip to Carloforte is safe, comfortable, and enjoyable.
Food and drinks on board
Fresh drinking water is always available. Enjoy a high-quality traditional lunch with local appetizers, Carloforte’s famous cassulli pasta with pesto, fresh fruit, and Sulcis wine. In the afternoon, we serve an aperitif with snacks and white wine. All onboard food is prepared following the highest hygiene standards.
Sea, swimming, snorkeling
During the tour, we make at least three long stops for swimming and snorkeling along the stunning coasts of San Pietro. Masks and fins are provided, cleaned, and sanitized for every guest.
Comfort and relaxation
Comfortable seating and a sunshade provide shelter even during the hottest months. Freshwater showers and toilets are available for rinsing after swimming. A ladder ensures easy access in and out of the water. Everything is prepared to make your boat trip in Sardinia unforgettable.
Always navigating in compliance
Guests are fully insured for the entire duration of the tour. The skipper holds all required professional qualifications, and the boat is certified for passenger transport. The activity is officially registered with the Chamber of Commerce and authorized for fishing tourism or boat rental, with all safety certifications in place.
Read all the information
Before booking, we invite you to visit our FAQ section, where you’ll find all the information on reservations, safety, and comfort to make your Sardinia boat trip as enjoyable and worry-free as possible—even before you step on board.
The stops of the boat tour to Carloforte
Calasetta, the port
We leave the harbor of this small whitewashed village, sparkling in the morning light. From the sea, you can clearly see the bell towers of San Maurizio Church and the famous Savoy tower.
Carloforte, the village
We pass by the charming seaside village of Carloforte, admiring its waterfront and the winding streets that climb up to the Castello district on the hilltop.
Punta Nera, the coast
Behind this rocky point, still marked by the traces of its former mining activity, lies the bay of Guidi Beach, with crystal-clear waters and shallow sandy seabeds.
La Bobba, the beach
Framed by a beautiful bay, La Bobba Beach is one of the most famous on the island of San Pietro, renowned for its fine sand and turquoise-clear waters.
The Column, the monument
Of the two monumental volcanic rocks that rose like columns from the sea until 2013, only one remains, standing 16 meters tall, while the second collapsed under stormy waves. Legend has it that they were once two sea monsters, turned to stone by Saint Peter to protect the island.
Lûcaise, the bay
Between La Bobba Beach and the islet of Geniò lies this charming bay, nestled among pale volcanic cliffs. It hosts Lucchese Beach (Lûcaise), known for its coarse sand and clear, shallow waters.
The Crescent the cliff
Mezzaluna is a volcanic rock cliff over 20 meters high, easily recognized by its natural crescent shape that forms a scenic inlet full of small caves and crevices. It’s especially spectacular when viewed from the sea.
La Caletta, the beach
La Caletta Beach (also called Spalmatore) is a wide, bright beach set between light-colored rocks, with fine sand and gently sloping shallow waters. Sheltered from the wind and easily accessible, it’s perfect for a swimming stop offshore.
Le Spine, the bay
The most beautiful bay on San Pietro Island never fails to impress with its brightness and colors. We stop here for snorkeling over its shallow sandy seabeds, dotted with exposed rocks that provide shelter for schools of small fish. In the summer months, the calls of the Eleonora’s falcons echo from the high cliffs as they dive just meters above the sea.
Capo Sandalo, the lighthouse
Capo Sandalo is the westernmost point of Italy, a spectacular promontory where towering volcanic cliffs drop into the open sea. Dominated by the lighthouse, it offers wide, wild panoramas and breathtaking sunsets that highlight its rugged, untouched character.
Cala Fico, the cove and the oasis
Cala Fico is a secluded cove framed by high volcanic cliffs, with a pebble beach and deep, clear waters. Part of the Carloforte LIPU Oasis, it’s a place of great natural value, perfect for swimming and observing marine life as well as colonies of falcons and seagulls.
The Carloforte tuna fishery and Piana Island
This stop isn’t always included, but when weather and sea conditions allow, it’s a fantastic option. The shallow, transparent sandy seabeds between Isola Piana and the historic Carloforte Tonnara create a stunning natural setting, with the old buildings along the coast adding to the scenic charm.
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Calasetta
the port
We leave the harbor of this small white town in the morning. From the sea, you can clearly see the bell towers of the Church of San Maurizio and the famous Savoy tower.
Carloforte
the village
We sail past the beautiful seaside village of Carloforte, admiring from the boat its waterfront and the narrow streets that climb up to the top of the hill in the Castello district.
Punta Nera
the coast
The coastline behind this rocky headland, still showing traces of a once-thriving mining activity, hides the bay of Guidi Beach, washed by a crystal-clear sea with shallow sandy seabeds.
La Bobba
the beach
La Bobba Beach, set in a beautiful bay, is one of the most famous beaches on San Pietro Island, renowned for its fine sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
Le Colonne
the monument
Of the two monumental volcanic rocks that once rose like columns from the sea until 2013, only one remains, standing 16 meters tall, while the second collapsed under stormy waves. Legend has it that they were two sea monsters turned to stone by San Pietro to protect the island.
Lûcaise
the bay
Between La Bobba beach and the islet of Geniò lies the charming bay that hosts Lucchese Beach (Lûcaise). Nestled among pale volcanic cliffs, the beach features coarse sand and shallow, crystal-clear waters.
Mezzaluna
the cliff
Mezzaluna is a volcanic rock cliff over 20 meters high, easily recognized by its natural crescent shape that forms a scenic inlet full of small caves and crevices. It’s especially spectacular when viewed from the sea.
La Caletta
the beach
La Caletta Beach (also called Spalmatore) is a wide, bright beach set between light-colored rocks, with fine sand and gently sloping shallow waters. Sheltered from the wind and easily accessible, it’s perfect for a swimming stop offshore.
Le Spine
the bay
The most beautiful bay on San Pietro Island never fails to impress with its brightness and colors. We stop here for snorkeling over its shallow sandy seabeds, dotted with exposed rocks that provide shelter for schools of small fish. In the summer months, the calls of the Eleonora’s falcon echo from the high cliffs as they dive just meters above the sea.
Capo Sandalo
the lighthouse
Capo Sandalo is the westernmost point of Italy, a spectacular promontory where towering volcanic cliffs drop into the open sea. Dominated by the lighthouse, it offers wide, wild panoramas and breathtaking sunsets that highlight its rugged, untouched character.
Cala Fico
the cove
Cala Fico is a secluded cove framed by high volcanic cliffs, with a pebble beach and deep, clear waters. Part of the Carloforte LIPU Oasis, it’s a place of great natural value, perfect for swimming and observing marine life as well as colonies of falcons and seagulls.
The Tonnara and Piana Island
the island and the tuna fishery
This stop isn’t always included, but when weather and sea conditions allow, it’s a fantastic option. The shallow, transparent sandy seabeds between Isola Piana and the historic Carloforte Tonnara create a stunning natural setting, with the old buildings along the coast adding to the scenic charm.
Useful info on the map
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toilet
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pharmacy
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Useful information on the map
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How to contact us for information and reservations
Boat Tours Carloforte Sardinia
Boat tours to the islands of
San Pietro and Sant' Antioco
Sardinia, Italy
Telephone: +39 351 5705788
email: luca@escursionibarcacarloforte.it
We look forward to seeing you at the Calasetta tourist port for boarding.
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