The boat experience: 3 hours, 2 stops, 2 swims

Afternoon boat tours in the Sulcis archipelago are designed for those seeking the tranquility of the cooler hours of the day, when daylight bathes the cliffs and softly illuminates the marvelous bays of this corner of southern Sardinia.

Each excursion will provide you with unforgettable memories, and we are certain that the images of these beaches, cliffs, and clear waters will remain etched in your memory forever.

We offer itineraries that include stops only along the coast of Carloforte (San Pietro Island), only along the coast of Calasetta (Sant'Antioco Island), or a combination of both islands, depending on weather conditions. Sea and wind influence our navigation, and our captain, with his thirty years of experience on these routes, selects the most suitable excursion to ensure maximum comfort on board.

In San Pietro, possible stops include the shallows of Isola Piana, near the famous Carloforte tuna fishery, where the boat anchors on a shallow, sandy seabed, perfect for snorkeling. To the west, you'll find Giunco and Guidi beaches, where a stretch of crystal-clear turquoise water offers numerous rest stops.

Lucchese (Lûcaise in Tabarchino) is one of our favorite destinations. In a wide bay with a seabed less than two meters deep, it opens up to a stretch of sea ideal for unforgettable swims. Surrounded by schools of fish such as saddled bream and small damselfish, you can reach the unmissable sea caves that open up in the white cliffs with just a few strokes.

La Bobba, Carloforte's most renowned beach, is a jewel nestled between two wide rocky outcrops covered in Mediterranean scrub. It's one of the best stops for both snorkeling and a refreshing aperitif served on board by the captain. The natural monument, Le Colonne, is also worth a visit, at least for photography. These are two ignimbrite monoliths rising up to 16 meters into the air. Unfortunately, the smaller one collapsed in a storm in 2013, and now only its base can be admired.

The last stop in San Pietro is the majestic 20-meter-high Mezzaluna cliff. The boat passes right under the coast and then stops in front of the famous Mezzaluna caves, which, according to ancient fishermen's tales, were frequented by monk seals in ancient times.

On the island of Sant'Antioco, the first stop is Sottotorre. This beautiful beach, very close to the center of Calasetta, takes its name from the 18th-century Savoy tower that dominated the coast for five hundred years, guarding against Barbary pirates. To the west lies La Salina beach, so named for the shallow, salty lagoon that extends behind it. The shallow waters just offshore are sandy and perfect for swimming.

The silhouette of the ancient Calasetta tuna fishery, with its elegant terracotta tower, characterizes Spiaggia Grande, the largest beach on the northern coast of Sant'Antioco Island. Snorkeling excursions here are unforgettable, thanks to the seabed that alternates sand, seagrass meadows, and rare rocky stretches.

Important: The itineraries listed are only a rough outline and are not binding. The route is chosen and adjusted by the captain based on weather conditions to ensure comfort and safety.