Sail the Gulf of Cagliari: Half-Day Boat Tour to Cala Mosca, Poetto & Grotta dei Colombi

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

3–3.5 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for people of average fitness who can climb a ladder and swim short distances

Overview

Three hours on the water from Cagliari yields crystal swimming holes, limestone coves and views of the Sella del Diavolo. This private half-day sail mixes two 40-minute bath stops with local bites and a sunset option.

Sail the Gulf of Cagliari: Half-Day Boat Tour to Cala Mosca, Poetto & Grotta dei Colombi

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Date

Thu, Nov 6

Travelers

The boat eases away from the customs dock on Via Roma and the city slides into a low ribbon of red-tiled roofs and harbor cranes. Salt air lifts like a curtain; the sea ahead is a bright, flat mirror interrupted only by the dark shapes of rocky coves. For about three hours and fifteen minutes, this private sailing tour threads the Gulf of Cagliari—pausing for one or two 40-minute swims in water so clear the bottom seems close enough to touch.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Bring reef-safe sunscreen

Posidonia seagrass is common in the gulf—use reef-safe sunscreen to reduce chemical damage and apply it before boarding.

Boarding and shoes

Wear slip-resistant deck shoes or sandals for safe boarding from the dock and ladder; barefoot can be slippery.

Timing matters

Choose morning for calmer seas and clearer water; sunset sails are atmospheric but cooler—pack a wind layer.

Seasickness prep

If you’re sensitive, take medication or use acupressure bands before departure—chop is rare but possible.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Bottlenose dolphins
Loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta)

History

Cagliari’s harbor dates to Phoenician and Roman trade routes; the Sella del Diavolo headland carries local legends and long maritime watchkeeping tradition.