Boat Trips in Villasimius: A Guide to the Best Experiences

Boat trips Villasimius

  • Villasimius in Sardinia is located on the southeast coast
  • It is easily reachable from Cagliari, Carbonia, Iglesias, Costa Rei, and Muravera
  • In the Villasimius area, you will find the Marine Protected Area of Capo Carbonara, a must-visit during a vacation in southern Sardinia!

How much do boat trips in Villasimius cost?

From 40 euros upwards.

The price of the excursion varies depending on the type of boat or dinghy used, the duration, and the services offered.

Additionally, the difference lies also in whether the trip is a private tour or shared with others.

The prices are indicative and non-binding. Select the boat and service you prefer to find out the official price of the trip.

It is located 15 kilometers from Costa Rei, which is a town south of Muravera, and is easily reachable from Cagliari.

It is one of the most well-known places in southern Sardinia for its unspoiled nature and incredibly beautiful beaches.

The excursions depart from the port of Villasimius and from the Tanka Village in Villasimius; check the details of each trip for the departure point and choose the one that suits you best.

It depends on the type of excursion you decide to book. If you choose the boat trip, yacht, and motorboat, departures are usually in the morning with a return in the evening. For snorkeling in the Marine Protected Area of Capo Carbonara, there may be departures in the morning and early afternoon. For dinghy rental, the duration varies; choose between half a day, a full day, or more days. Check the experience page and select the departure time from those available. There are options every day during the summer season.

Near the port of Villasimius and the Tanka Village, there are free parking areas. We recommend arriving at the boarding point early to park your car in a suitable spot. Check the details of each activity for the most up-to-date information on the location.

The tours departing from Villasimius are suitable for everyone and perfect for all ages. There are trips for families with children, for groups of friends, couples, and even for solo travelers. Choose the type of excursion you prefer; we recommend checking the “important information” section of each activity to select the trip and provider that best meet your needs.

There is no specific type of dinghy.

All providers use stable dinghies with strong, high-performance engines to ensure maximum safety. Generally, the dinghies for Tavolara are between 7 and 12 meters.

Of course, it's a shame not to swim in this beautiful corner of paradise. All excursions include swimming stops to enjoy the day on the boat.

Villasimius has a temperate, warm climate typical of the Mediterranean coastal areas. We recommend bringing a swimsuit and a towel for swimming during the stops; if you feel it's necessary, also bring a light sweater, as it might be useful for the return.

How to book

Online booking is mandatory; otherwise, you risk not finding a spot. Also, online prices are often lower.
If you want to purchase tickets for a boat trip in Villasimius on yepsea.com, choose the motorboat you prefer among the options; you can instantly see the duration, price, and departure port.

On the page of each activity, you can see the details, choose the departure date, and enter your details. It's not necessary to print the ticket; you can simply show it from your smartphone on the day of boarding.

At least 48 hours in advance.

Boat trips in Villasimius are a must, one of the things to do in Sardinia. All tourists who choose to visit the southern part of Sardinia take at least one tour during their vacation; for this reason, we recommend booking as early as possible to avoid missing availability. It would be a real shame.

Your ticket will be refunded, or you will be asked to choose another date.

All boat excursions require suitable weather conditions to ensure safe navigation.

For this reason, it is at the captain's discretion – for the safety of his passengers and the vessel – to decide whether to carry out the excursion or not.

Information about the trip

During your holiday in southern Sardinia, you can visit the Marine Protected Area of Capo Carbonara by boat, Punta Molentis, the Island of the Cabbages, Baia Cala Stellina, Cala di Scasciu, the 19th-century lighthouse, the statue of the Madonna del Naufrago, Spiaggia Cuccureddu, Porto Giunco, and much more.

Yes, inflatable boats and vessels are usually equipped with sun awnings for protection during the hottest hours. It's typically opened during stops and not during navigation.

We recommend bringing a bathing suit and a towel, to swim during the stops at the most beautiful bays of the Archipelago. If you think it necessary, bring a light sweater; it might be useful for the return. Don’t forget your sunglasses or hat! In short, bring what you would take for a day at the beach.

Bring with you:

  • bathing suit
  • beach towel
  • sun cream
  • sunglasses

These excursions are suitable for everyone, great for families with children, couples, groups of friends on vacation, and solo tourists wishing to explore Sardinia.

The weather and sea conditions are usually very calm, and navigation always takes place close to the shore. For this reason, it is a very pleasant trip in a unique territory.

If you have specific needs, check the activity details in the important information section to choose the most suitable tour and provider for you.

Boat Trips Villasimius

The boat trip in the Marine Protected Area of Capo Carbonara allows you to explore a marine stretch that is very important from a naturalistic point of view. You can see the Island of the Cabbages and admire the most beautiful beaches of Villasimius from the sea. You can choose to take a boat trip aboard a motorboat, a luxurious yacht, a catamaran, or even an inflatable boat.

Boat Rental Villasimius

Renting an inflatable boat, a yacht, or a sailing boat is the best way to visit the southern Sardinian coast with complete autonomy and freedom. During the day at sea, you can decide where to go and where to stop; you can visit the most beautiful beaches of the southern coast and stop to swim. You can also reach a beach restaurant and eat with your feet in the sand; the choice is yours.

Snorkeling Villasimius

Snorkeling is an activity you do in the sea to enjoy the beautiful underwater scenery with a pair of fins on your feet and a mask with a comfortable snorkel. It’s a relaxing sport during which you think of nothing, clear your mind, and return carefree like children. You spend some time observing the blue of the sea, looking for animals, or maybe watching a busy fish going about its daily activities. While snorkeling, you can spot sea urchins, octopuses, starfish, morays, and on luckier days, even a hermit crab in the middle of moving homes.

A tip for snorkeling: when the mask is handed to you, before wetting it, put some saliva on the inside of the lenses, spread the saliva, and rinse with seawater. If you don’t put the mask on right away after this, leave a little water inside while waiting to start snorkeling. For newcomers, this practice may seem strange, but professionals always do it without thinking, as it prevents the mask from fogging up.
Another very important thing is never to take starfish out of the water, not even for a few seconds, because it causes them irreparable harm.

Marine Protected Area of Capo Carbonara

The AMP Capo Carbonara is one of the Protected Marine Areas of Sardinia. The Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area is a natural marine area located in the southeastern part of Sardinia, in the Mediterranean Sea area that extends from Capo Boi to the area in front of the island of Serpentara.

Within the AMP Capo Carbonara, the homonymous promontory, the Island of the Cabbages, the Santa Caterina reef located west of the eponymous cove, and the Pescatelli reef in the sea area in front of Porto Saruxi. Also included are the areas of the Berni reef located off Villasimius between the Island of the Cabbages and the Island of Serpentara, and the reefs of Mezzo and Libeccio south of the Island of the Cabbages.

Flora and fauna around Villasimius

In the Marine Protected Area, all the main species that populate the Mediterranean are present, including some alien species. In particular, in the sea of Villasimius, you can admire among the fish fauna the brown grouper, the dentex, the amberjack, the barracuda, the bream, the saddleback wrasse, the swallowtail, the moray eel, the octopus, the sea bream, and the white seabream. Colorful sponges and the presence of Pinna nobilis, the largest bivalve mollusk in the Mediterranean, are also noteworthy. Dolphins are often spotted, and more rarely, large marine mammals.

The birdlife is likewise incredibly rich; in addition to the numerous seagulls, you can admire the peregrine falcon, the cormorant, the crested grebe, the tern, and the pink flamingo.

The flora boasts the species that characterize the Mediterranean scrub, including juniper, myrtle, and pistachio.

Also worth mentioning is Posidonia oceanica, a very important plant for coastal conservation, for oxygenation of the waters and for species conservation since many animals find shelter in its submerged forests.

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