Join a small-group sail from San Teodoro through the Tavolara–Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area. Swim in Cala Brandinchi, snorkel near Molara, enjoy Sardinian brunch and pasta-based lunch, and watch for dolphins on the return sail.
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You step aboard a 13-meter DA sailboat in San Teodoro as the harbor yawns into morning light; the engine hums, the sails take a breath, and the coastline peels away into water the color of glass. Over the day the boat threads through the Marine Protected Area of Tavolara–Punta Coda Cavallo, dropping anchor in coves where shallow sand and seagrass turn the sea an improbable turquoise.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8–8.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short swims and boarding from a marina or low quay
Wildlife
History
Tavolara’s dramatic profile has long been a navigational landmark; local lore includes a 19th-century claim of a tiny “kingdom” with close community ties to mainland fishing villages.
Conservation
The route runs inside a Marine Protected Area—avoid anchoring on Posidonia beds and follow the crew’s guidance to minimize impact on seagrass and local marine life.
Reserve your spot on the DA San Teodoro sailing to Tavolara and Molara with brunch and lunch today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef shoes
Many stopping points have rocky entry points and seagrass beds—reef shoes make shore landings and shallow swims more comfortable and protect the habitat.
Protect yourself from the sun
Long exposure on deck means high SPF, a wide-brim hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses are necessary even on overcast days.
Use motion-sickness remedies
If you’re prone to seasickness, take medication or use acupressure bands before departure—open-water stretches can be choppy in the afternoon.
Respect the MPA rules
Avoid standing on Posidonia meadows, don’t take shells or corals, and follow crew guidance when anchoring and snorkeling.
Swimwear and quick-dry towel
Essential for swimming stops and quick drying between swims.
summer
Reef/water shoes
Protects feet on rocky entries and when moving around the boat.
summer
High-SPF sunscreen and lip balm
Sun reflects off the water—lifelong skin protection matters even in spring and fall.
spring
Light windproof jacket
Afternoon sea breezes can be cool; a lightweight jacket keeps you comfortable on deck.
fall