With just 12 people aboard, you reach coves the bigger boats can never touch: caves carved by time, waters clear almost beyond belief. Not your average day trip — a different way of meeting the sea, up close, genuine, entirely your own.
Cala Goloritzè, the Piscine di Venere, the Capo Monte Santo fjords: places you can't reach on foot or by car. Anyone passing through Cala Gonone without heading out to sea never sees this Sardinia. You will.
🧭 Expert skipper aboardTakes you to the right spots at the right time. You enjoy the sea, we handle the rest.
👨👩👧 Small groupsOnly 12 people aboard: we reach coves the big boats can't even get close to.
🌊 Rough sea? Free date changeIf the weather doesn't allow a safe trip, we move your excursion at no cost.
💬 We talk firstWe check availability together on WhatsApp, then you secure your spot. No paying in the dark.
As soon as you pay, your receipt arrives, with the meeting point and all the booking details.
High seasonOnly 12 seats per departure. The boat is small by choice: that's what takes you where the big boats can't. But it also means seats run out, and in high season the best departures fill up first. Secure yours with the deposit.
Only 12 aboard
Each departure carries a maximum of 12 people: that’s what makes the tour intimate and lets you reach coves the big boats never touch. But seats are truly few and fill up in high season. Ask availability now: secure yours as soon as the deposit is paid.
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Tell us how many people you are: the total (and, for larger groups, the number of boats needed) updates instantly.
1 Fill in the form with your essential details
2 Request availability on WhatsApp — you'll also get the quote link with the payment button
3 Once confirmed, pay from your receipt and it's yours
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Departure in less than a week: deposit and balance both need to be paid today. We ask the harbour for availability straight away and write to you as soon as they reply.
why?
There are two payments, shown on your receipt: the deposit to us, which registers your booking, and the balance directly to the company running the service. The balance is paid right after that: from that moment the place is held for you alone and cannot be resold.
Please enter the age of each child. Under 1 year travel free, from 1 year old the full fare applies. Even the youngest take up a seat on board.
Age of each child
Exclusive use of the boat — how the booking works
When you choose exclusive use, the boat comes off the calendar: that day is yours alone, and we can no longer offer it to anyone else. That is why an exclusive booking is settled in full at the time of booking, in two steps:
the deposit, which you pay here;
the balance, which you pay directly to the company providing the boat and crew.
The booking becomes valid only once both amounts have been received: as long as one is missing, the date is not yet held and someone else can still take it. The deposit covers holding the boat in the meantime and is not refunded, even if the balance never arrives.
If you need to cancel, let us know as soon as you can. Cancelling more than 15 days ahead, we refund the deposit in full. Between 15 and 7 days, the refund is 50%. Under 7 days there is no refund, as the day can no longer be resold. In every case you may choose a free change of date instead of a refund. If the Coast Guard suspends departures, you get a full refund or a new date, as you prefer.
These terms differ from those of the per-person excursions, precisely because here the boat is held idle, waiting for you.
The booking and both payments must be completed at least 4 days before departure. We need a full day beyond the 72-hour limit to receive confirmation from the company that the balance has arrived: without it we cannot hold the booking. That is why the calendar does not accept closer dates. For a departure within the next 4 days, message us on WhatsApp: we check with the company and get back to you right away.
⚓ More than one boat will be needed for this many people
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Deposit€ 0,00
Online booking fee€ 1.90
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Classic Excursion — June × 2 people€ 180,00
Deposit€ 18,00
Online booking fee€ 1.90
Total to pay (customer)€ 180,00
Balance due€ 162,00
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Before you book — cancellations, payment, availability
🌦️Cancellation policy — Full refund of the deposit if you cancel more than 15 days in advance; between 15 and 7 days before, half the deposit or a free date change; under 7 days, a free date change or a voucher valid for 12 months. If the Harbour Master suspends departures, you choose between a full refund and a new date. This does not apply to exclusive use: those bookings are paid in full and follow the conditions shown in the configurator.
💳Secure payment via PayPal — No risk of fraud, booking confirmed instantly.
💳When the balance is due — right after the deposit, from your receipt: the button is already there and it takes a minute. If you prefer to do it later you can come back whenever you like, bearing in mind that places are assigned in the order they are paid. The final deadline is 24 hours before departure: after that the place is no longer guaranteed. But we tell you first, and if anything goes wrong just write to us: we move the date or find a solution together. The deposit is only lost by disappearing.
📅Limited availability for July and August — we recommend booking at least 7 days in advance.
Pick your country in the dropdown and type just the number, without the dialling code: you'll receive payment confirmation with pickup details on this number — required to pay.
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Classic
Classic Excursion
Boat with skipper, max 12 passengers · Departure 10:00 · check-in 9:30–9:40 · Return 17:30
With just 12 passengers on board we take you where the large boats can't reach: hidden coves, striking caves and crystal-clear water. On a dinghy it's not a tour, it's an adventure.
What awaits you during the day
Departure from the port of Cala Gonone and cruising along the coast, between crystal water and breathtaking views.
3 beach stops — among Cala Luna, Cala Sisine, Cala Biriola, Cala Mariolu and Le Sorgenti, depending on the sea and the skipper's decisions — to swim, relax in the sun and discover unspoilt coves.
2 stops at anchor at Cala Goloritzé and the Pools of Venus: perfect for snorkelling, diving in and admiring the sea up close.
Ideal moments to take spectacular photos and feel the thrill of the open sea.
The dinghy is smaller and nimbler: it gets close to the caves, reaches coves the large boats can't touch and makes every stop more relaxed. On request, the excursion can also be booked exclusively for your group, up to 12 people.
Boat with skipper, max 12 passengers · Departure 09:00 · check-in 8:30–8:40 · Return 16:30
With just 12 passengers on board we take you where the large boats can't reach: hidden coves, striking caves and crystal-clear water. On a dinghy it's not a tour, it's an adventure.
What awaits you during the day
Departure from the port of Cala Gonone and cruising along the coast, between crystal water and breathtaking views.
3 beach stops — among Cala Luna, Cala Sisine, Cala Biriola, Cala Mariolu and Le Sorgenti, depending on the sea and the skipper's decisions — to swim, relax in the sun and discover unspoilt coves.
2 stops at anchor at Cala Goloritzé and the Pools of Venus: perfect for snorkelling, diving in and admiring the sea up close.
Fjords of Capo Monte Santo: the dinghy pushes all the way here, with a short stop at anchor for diving and snorkelling.
Ideal moments to take spectacular photos and feel the thrill of the open sea.
The dinghy is smaller and nimbler: it gets close to the caves, reaches coves the large boats can't touch and makes every stop more relaxed. On request, the excursion can also be booked exclusively for your group, up to 12 people.
How booking works
Put your booking together above and pay the deposit online — it is always shown before you pay. You get a receipt with its own address straight away, which updates itself at every step. We confirm availability with the company running the service and write to you on WhatsApp, usually the same day.
How payment works — deposit now, balance on confirmation
At booking you pay the deposit, which holds your date. The balance is paid online right after the deposit. The booking is confirmed once it has been paid.
The balance goes directly to the owner who provides the boat, not to us: two separate payments, both shown on your receipt, which updates itself.
If you book when there is already less than a week to go, the balance is paid straight away, together with the deposit.
The exception is services with a boat reserved exclusively — exclusive use, the Exclusive option and boats of 100 hp and above — where everything is paid at booking: that day the boat comes off the calendar and is yours alone.
Included: safety equipment required by law and assistance during the trip.
Not included: the environmental tax of the Municipality of Baunei, due from everyone on every service, and entry to the Bue Marino Cave, which is never included: it is bought at the harbour, or you can buy it online.
Skipper included, maximum 12 passengers per boat. Lunch is not included: on request we prepare a packed lunch.
Parasol and cool bag can be requested at check-in (€ 10 deposit each, subject to availability).
Environmental fees — compulsory, and not ours
Environmental tax. € 5.50 per person, paid on site: everyone pays it, including children under one year of age. It is not included in the booking total.
Cala Luna. Since 4 July 2026, access to Cala Luna requires an environmental contribution of € 2.50 per person, paid by card directly at the jetty, where conditions allow landing.
Where to park
Parking. Free in Via Cala Luna, 5–10 min walk from the harbour (Map). From June to September, discounted parking with a free shuttle at Loc. Iscrittiore (Map).
Bad weather and cancellations
If the trip is called off because of sea conditions, it is moved to another date or the deposit is refunded in full: bad weather is nobody's fault.
If you cancel. Up to three days before we refund the whole deposit, or move the date at no cost. In the last three days, if you let us know, we refund half the deposit or move the date. If you simply do not show up without telling us, the deposit stays with us.
If the balance does not arrive. Two days before departure the place becomes available again: we remind you beforehand, and if something is wrong one message is enough to sort it out.
If we are the ones who cannot provide the service, you choose between a new date and a full refund.
Any doubts before booking?
Write to us on WhatsApp: you get us, not an automated reply.
Domande Frequenti
Everything you need to know
How much does a boat excursion from Cala Gonone cost?
Excursions with skipper start from € 70 per person in low season for the Classic Excursion, up to € 120 per person in August for the Fiordi Excursion. Exclusive use of the boat is also available for those who prefer to have it all to themselves.
What does the Classic Excursion include?
Stops at Cala Goloritzè and the Venus Pools, with skipper on board and a maximum of 12 passengers per boat.
What's the difference between the Classic Excursion and the Fiordi one?
The Fiordi Excursion adds a stop at the Fiordi di Capo Monte Santo, on top of the Classic stops (Cala Goloritzè and the Venus Pools).
How does payment for the excursion work?
Online you pay the deposit via PayPal; the balance is paid online to the company running the service, right after the deposit.
What happens if the sea is rough on the day of the excursion?
Whether the sea allows boats out is decided by the Harbour Master's Office: if it suspends departures, you choose between a full refund of the deposit and a new date. If you cancel yourself: more than 15 days before, full refund of the deposit or a free date change; between 15 and 7 days before, half the deposit back or a free date change; under 7 days, a free date change and, if none can be found, the deposit becomes a voucher valid for 12 months. Less-than-ideal weather (rain, light wind) that still allows the trip to run does not change these rules.
How do I find out about available departure times?
Contact us and book to find out which departures are available — at least one departure is guaranteed every day. Booking in advance also lets you plan your day better, including early morning departures, when the coast can be enjoyed more peacefully.
What's included in the price of the excursion?
A seat on board the boat, accompanied by one of our skippers who will guide you along the coast until around 5:30 PM. Not included: lunch, any tickets for the Bue Marino Cave or the Fico Cave, and anything not explicitly specified. Besides the Bue Marino Caves, visitable at an extra cost in the afternoon, our skipper will also take you to see other beautiful coves along the cliffs.
Is lunch included?
No, lunch is not included in the price of the excursion. With advance booking, though, we can have a packed lunch and a drink ready for you in the morning, or provide a cooler bag on request. With the excursion aboard the M/N Lunar or the deluxe package, lunch can be booked.
Which beaches do you visit, and how many stops are there?
Usually you'll stop at at least 2-3 beaches, with stops lasting from 1 hour to 2.5 hours — the boat reaches the shore via the beach lanes, so at most you'll get your feet wet. You'll see all the beaches up to Cala Goloritzè (also the Fjords on some departures). Stops are decided by the skipper based on crowding and sea/weather conditions, and may include Cala Luna, Cala Sisine, Cala Biriola, Cala Mariolu, Le Sorgenti or Cala Goloritzè.
Can you see places that larger boats can't reach?
Yes — some corners of the coast can only be visited with small boats like ours: the Venus Pools, the waters of Iscorianna, the Sorgenti springs and the Arch of Goloritzè are among the most magical spots in the Gulf.
Can you swim during the excursion?
Yes, the skipper decides how many anchor swim stops to make and how long they last, depending on conditions. Usually there's at least one dive from the boat, with an easy climb back up via a ladder.
If the dinghy is not for you
There is also the motor vessel.
A large, steady hull with a toilet on board: easy for families, children and grandparents.
No licence, no wheel: you step on and sit down.
Stop at Cala Luna and the Bue Marino Cave.
Piscine di Venere and Cala Goloritzè seen from the water.
Audio guide in 6 languages included. Children under 3 travel free.
Your seat is confirmed the moment the deposit is paid online.
Three quick questions — then we'll suggest what fits you best
How many of you are there?
Age of each child
Under 3 travel free. On the mini cruise ages 3-8 pay the reduced fare; on the dinghy excursions the full fare applies from age 3; on a boat rental a child takes an adult seat from age 7.
How do you like to experience the sea?
Is there something specific you want to see?
Here's what we recommend for you:
Something to take homeGuides to the Gulf and the sea
Guides to the coves, snorkelling handbooks and photography books about the Gulf of Orosei. Bought on eBay, not here.
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