Cala Gonone Harbour · Dinghy for 12 · Swim Stops
Cala Gonone Boat Trip
Cala Gonone is the harbour for the Gulf of Orosei: every boat to Cala Luna, Cala Mariolu and Cala Goloritzé on this side of the coast leaves from here. This small-group dinghy day stops two or three times along the coast and swims where the water allows.
- 4.8 / 5 802+ Reviews
- Up to 12 On the Dinghy
- 15 April 2027 First 2027 Departure
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
What the Dinghy Cruise with Swim Stops Covers
The boat consortium's seven-hour day in a dinghy with an awning, up to 12 people, along the coast south of Cala Gonone.
Highlights
- Breathe in the salty sea air as you travel along the coast of the Gulf of Orosei
- Get some sun on the dinghy boat and relax as you glide over the water
- Stop to explore a stunning beach like Cala Mariolu, Cala Biriola, or Cala Luna
- Set anchor and go for a refreshing swim in Pools of Venus and Cala Goloritzé
- Soak up the views of Cala Gonone and learn about local sights like sea caves
What's Included
- Inflatable boat tour
- Skipper
- Awning (not during navigation)
Good to know: During beach stops, it is not possible to stay on board the boat due to the skipper's organizational needs · Not Included: Lunch, Environmental tax (5,50 EUR per person payable only in cash on-site)
How a Cala Gonone Dinghy Day Works
Meet the skipper at the harbour, pay the fee in cash, then a day of coves and swims.
Meet the Skipper at the Waterside
The day starts in the morning at the harbour in Cala Gonone. Bring cash for the environmental contribution of €5.50 a person, paid on site.
South Along the Coast
A dinghy with an inflatable awning and up to 12 people runs along the cliffs, past sea caves and coves; where conditions are safe, you can swim inside one of the caves.
Two or Three Stops
The skipper anchors at two or three beaches or swim spots chosen on the day among Cala Mariolu, Cala Biriala, Cala Luna, Cala Sisine and Cala dei Gabbiani, with the Piscine di Venere and Cala Goloritzé near the arch.
Back in the Afternoon
About seven hours in all. Lunch is not included: bring food, water, a towel and sunscreen. At the beach stops you go ashore; you cannot stay on board.
Photo Gallery
The Gulf of Orosei by Dinghy
Clear water, sea caves and the white cliffs south of Cala Gonone, from the listing.
Book Your Experience
Check Availability & Prices
Select your preferred date and time. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Four Kinds of Boat from Cala Gonone
A small dinghy with a skipper, a large motorboat, a vintage sailing boat, or a dinghy you drive yourself.
| Feature | SMALL GROUP Dinghy with Swim Stops | Large Motorboat Cruise | Vintage Sailing Boat | Licence-Free Dinghy Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What You Pay | From about €70 a person (October 2026), plus €5.50 cash | From about €60 a person (October 2026), plus €5.50 cash | From about €190 a person (October 2026), plus a €5.50 beach tax | From about €140 for the boat (October 2026), plus fuel |
| Time | About 7 hours | About 7.5 hours | 10:15 to about 18:00 | 8 hours |
| Group | Up to 12, with a skipper | Large boat, audio guide | 23 m motorsailer, with crew | Up to 6, you drive |
| Stops | Two or three coves and caves, chosen on the day | Three beaches, usually Cala Luna, Cala Mariolu, Cala Sisine; photo stop off Goloritzé | The gulf's beaches, swims from the boat | Your choice, within the landing rules |
| Next Date (checked 26 Oct 2026) | 15 April 2027 | 27 October 2026 | 1 June 2027 | 1 November 2026 |
| Best For | Swimmers who want the coves and caves close up | Families and anyone who wants a lower price | A slower day under sail | Confident groups who want their own pace |
| Check Availability | See the Cruise | See the Sailing Day | See the Rental |
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The Comparison
Which Boat from Cala Gonone
Small dinghy, big boat, sailing boat or your own: what each is like, what it costs, and when it runs.
Cala Gonone is the harbour for the northern half of the Gulf of Orosei, and a boat trip from it comes in four kinds: a small dinghy with a skipper, a large motorboat, a sailing boat, or a dinghy you drive yourself. For most people the small dinghy is the right day: it lands at the coves, swims at the caves and keeps the group to 12. The boat consortium’s Gulf of Orosei Dinghy Cruise with Swim Stops is rated 4.8 from 802 reviews and costs from €70 a person (checked October 2026), plus €5.50 in cash. Its season has ended for 2026; its first 2027 date is 15 April 2027.
The four kinds of boat
| Boat | Time | Group | From | Next date (checked 26 Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinghy cruise with swim stops (Nuovo Consorzio Trasporti Marittimi) | 7 hours | Up to 12 | €70 | 15 April 2027 |
| Gulf of Orosei dinghy trip (Escursì) | 7 hours | Small dinghy | €95 | 28 October 2026 |
| Cruise in the Gulf of Orosei with Cala Goloritzé (Nuovo Consorzio Trasporti Marittimi) | 7.5 hours | Large motorboat | €60 | 27 October 2026 |
| Gulf of Orosei tour with a vintage sailing boat (Agostino Charter) | 8 hours | 23 m motorsailer | €190 | 1 June 2027 |
| 5-metre dinghy rental without a licence (Agostino Charter) | 8 hours | Up to 6, you drive | €140 per boat | 1 November 2026 |
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Prices and dates from GetYourGuide, checked October 2026.
A small dinghy with a skipper gets you closest to this coast. The skipper chooses two or three stops by the sea and the crowds, explains the coast as you go and, on calm days, takes you into the sea caves to swim. Escursì runs its own dinghy day and a version with the caves (4.8 from 135 reviews) if the consortium’s boat is full.
A large motorboat is cheaper and easier with children: the consortium’s cruise leaves between 9:00 and 12:00, carries an audio guide and lands at three beaches, usually Cala Luna, Cala Mariolu and Cala Sisine, with a photo stop off Cala Goloritzé.
A vintage sailing boat, Agostino Charter’s 23-metre motorsailer, leaves at 10:15 and is back around 18:00, for about €190; rated 4.9 from 234 reviews, it runs from 1 June 2027.
A boat you drive yourself needs no licence for the 5-metre dinghy: up to 6 people, eight hours, fuel paid on return, from €140 for the boat. The rules for landing are the same as for everyone, and boats may not land at Cala Goloritzé. For the general rules on licence-free rental across the island, sardiniaprivateboattour.com covers what you can rent without a licence and where you can and cannot land.
Check 2027 dates for the dinghy cruise
What it costs on top
Every boat from Cala Gonone adds a municipal environmental contribution, paid in cash before departure: €5.50 a person on the consortium’s dinghy and cruise boat. Escursì’s dinghy lists a landing fee of €2 to €8 depending on the beaches. Lunch is not included on any of the day boats, and the Bue Marino cave is a separate ticket (cave tickets). Parking in the village costs €6 a day in April, May, September and October; every summer, from 1 June to 15 September, there is free parking at the entrance to the town, with a small train or shuttle down to the harbour.
When the boats run
The boat consortium’s 2026 season ran from 27 March to 31 October, with daily service from Easter to All Saints and the full summer timetable from June to September. When we checked on 26 October 2026, the large cruise boat and Escursì’s dinghy still had dates (27 and 28 October 2026), and the self-drive rental on 1 November 2026. For 2027, expect the first boats around Easter, 28 March 2027; the consortium’s dinghy cruise starts on 15 April 2027 and the sailing boat on 1 June 2027.
Cala Gonone as a base
Cala Gonone is a small resort on the sea below Dorgali, 6.9 km by road, with the harbour at its centre. It is the obvious base for this trip: the boats leave from the harbour, and the Escursì Gorropu hike picks up here too.
The where-to-stay guide compares Cala Gonone with Dorgali, Orosei and Santa Maria Navarrese. For a day on the water with a specific cove in mind, see the Cala Goloritzé boat trip or the Cala Luna half-day.
How these facts were checked
Written 26 October 2026. The 2026 boat season (27 March to 31 October, daily from Easter to All Saints, summer timetable June to September) is from the Cala Gonone boat consortium’s 2026 tariff sheet. Prices, ratings, review counts, durations, group sizes, departure times, fees, the parking arrangements and next dates are from the GetYourGuide listings, checked 25 and 26 October 2026. The 6.9 km road distance was measured along the road on our own map. Prices and departures change with the season, so check the live calendar before you plan around a figure.
A Day on the Gulf of Orosei by Dinghy
The Cala Gonone boat consortium's dinghy cruise takes up to 12 people along the coast for about seven hours, with two or three stops and swims at the coves and caves. Rated 4.8 from 802 reviews, from about €70 a person (both as listed in October 2026), plus €5.50 in cash on site, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. First 2027 date: 15 April 2027. Starting from €70 per person.
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Cala Gonone Boat Trip FAQ
What people ask before booking a boat from Cala Gonone.
For most people, a small dinghy with a skipper: it lands at two or three coves, swims at the sea caves and keeps the group small. The boat consortium's dinghy cruise with swim stops takes up to 12, is rated 4.8 from 802 reviews and costs from about €70 (October 2026), and Agostino Charter's dinghy to Cala Mariolu and Cala Goloritzé is similar. A large motorboat is cheaper at about €60; a vintage sailing boat about €190.
Yes. Agostino Charter rents a 5-metre dinghy that needs no licence, for up to 6 people for eight hours, from about €140 for the boat (October 2026), with the fuel paid on return. You choose your own times and stops, but the same landing rules apply as for every boat: no landing at Cala Goloritzé, and in high season the Baunei coves need a booked landing.
From about €15 for a water taxi to Cala Luna to about €60 to €100 for a full day along the gulf, per person (October 2026). Add the environmental contribution in cash at the harbour (€5.50 a person on the consortium's boats and on Agostino Charter's dinghy; Escursì lists €2 to €8). Lunch is not included on the day boats.
The boat consortium's 2026 season ran from 27 March to 31 October, with daily service from Easter to All Saints and the full summer timetable from June to September. For 2027, plan on the first boats around Easter, 28 March 2027. The consortium's dinghy cruise with swim stops starts on 15 April 2027 and Agostino Charter's sailing boat on 1 June 2027.
They go to it, but no boat may land there: the dinghies stop offshore for a swim and the big boats for a photo. To stand on the beach you walk down from Su Porteddu on the Golgo plateau with a ticket booked on heartofsardinia.com in season. See the Goloritzé boat trip page and the hike guide.
In April, May, September and October there are all-day parking spaces in the village for €6; every summer, from 1 June to 15 September, there is free parking at the entrance to the town, with a small train or shuttle to the harbour. These are the arrangements Agostino Charter's 2026 listing gives. Allow time: late arrivals at check-in lose the trip on several boats.
The sea first: the Bue Marino cave, Cala Luna by boat or on foot from Cala Fuili, and the coves to the south. Inland, Gorropu Canyon and the Tiscali village are both day hikes. Escursì's Gorropu hike picks up in Cala Gonone, and Beranu Experience's Tiscali hike in Dorgali or Cala Gonone. See the Gorropu hike page and the Tiscali hike page.
No, not on the day boats compared here: bring a packed lunch and water. Some boats sell or rent extras, such as an umbrella and a cool bag on Agostino Charter's dinghy, and the consortium's boat tours with aperitif or food are separate products. Cala Mariolu has a café.
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