Sail Asinara National Park: Full-Day Cruise to La Pelosa & Piscine di Fornelli

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

7–8 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for travelers with basic mobility; participants should be comfortable boarding from a low pier and swimming from a ladder.

Overview

Spend a full day aboard the Mariù exploring Asinara National Park’s cliffs, caves, and crystalline coves. Swim, snorkel, and enjoy a seafood lunch with Sardinian Vermentino while a knowledgeable skipper points out La Pelosa and other coastal highlights.

Sail Asinara National Park: Full-Day Cruise to La Pelosa & Piscine di Fornelli

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

You step onto the pier beneath the restaurant Bolina 55 as gulls argue over the morning catch. The Mariù rocks gently, sails already trimmed; beyond the harbor, the open sea of Asinara — the "mare di fuori" — stretches a clear, scoured blue. For the next seven to eight hours the island will choreograph the day: sheer limestone cliffs, secret caves that eat the sound of oars, scrubbed coves with sand so pale it pushes the water toward turquoise.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Bring biodegradable sunscreen

Protect the park’s Posidonia meadows by using reef-safe sunscreen and reapplying after swimming.

Stow a light windbreaker

Morning and late-afternoon breezes on deck can be brisk—bring a thin shell to stay comfortable.

Secure fragile items

Use a dry bag or tether for phones and cameras; rolling at the bow is tempting but wet.

Eat lightly before swimming

Have a light snack before jumps—heavy meals can increase risk of sea sickness after vigorous snorkeling.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Bottlenose dolphins
Loggerhead sea turtles

History

Asinara was once a quarantine and later a high-security penal colony; its isolation helped preserve its unique habitats until the park was established.

Conservation

As a marine protected area, the park restricts anchoring on Posidonia beds and encourages low-impact visits—use reef-safe products and pack out trash.