Hydrobike Dolphin Tour & Aperitif in Sardinia’s Clear Waters

5.00

(6 reviews)

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the salty breeze—warm on my face as we set off from the tiny wooden pier. The hydrobikes felt surprisingly steady underfoot, even with the sun already high and a few curious gulls circling overhead. Our local guide, Marco, pointed out a cluster of rocks where dolphins often play. Sure enough, not ten minutes later, we spotted two sleek fins slicing through the water just ahead. There’s something about seeing dolphins up close that makes you feel like a kid again—everyone on our tour grinned like fools.

We stopped near a quiet cove for snorkeling. The water was so clear I could see little silver fish darting between rocks below. It’s cooler here than you’d expect in July—refreshing after pedaling for a bit. I caught the faint scent of wild rosemary drifting from the shore. Marco handed out masks and gave us tips on where to look for starfish and sea urchins (he knows all the best spots). Afterward, we climbed back onto our hydrobikes and drifted toward a sandy beach for aperitivo time.

I’ll be honest—the aperitif was a highlight. We sat right on the sand, toes buried in warm grains, sharing plates of pane carasau and juicy melon slices. There were crunchy pecorino cheese bites too, plus chilled local craft beer (or fruit juice if you prefer). It felt relaxed and unhurried—just locals chatting about the weather and laughing at seagulls trying to steal our snacks. We wrapped up as the light softened over the water, everyone just a little salty and sun-warmed but happy.