boat hire in Golfo Aranci · Dufour — Dufour Atoll 6 (2005)

Every day we set sail for an excursion aboard a spacious and comfortable sailing boat, called “Monomarano” for its exceptional features of liveability and comfort on board, which make it similar to a catamaran, while maintaining the navigability and safety of a large and elegant sailing boat. You will live an experience in contact with the nature of the Marine Protected Area of Tavolara and Molara, near Olbia, where there is a port and an airport. A special excursion, departing from the enchanting Port of Golfo Aranci, a few minutes from Olbia, located in a strategic position to visit the islands of Tavolara and Molara. The first stop will be near the fish farm in the open sea, located before Capo Figari, where it is easy to spot the dolphins that live in the area, constantly searching for food. We will then continue towards Tavolara, where we will stop for just over an hour to swim in the turquoise water and visit the island and its beaches, where you will be enchanted by the stories related to the "King of Tavolara". Tavolara is an island that emerges from the sea like a granite colossus dotted with Mediterranean greenery that gives its name to the protected marine area that surrounds it. The island is known as the smallest kingdom in the world. Tavolara is a mountain of limestone and granite that emerges from the sea, 560 meters high, four kilometers long, characterized by impervious rocks, an imposing and dizzying verticality and splendid chromatic tones: the green of the juniper, rosemary and mastic, combined with the light blue, blue and emerald green of the surrounding waters. The island, with its elongated and almost flat shape, is the centerpiece, as well as the characterizing symbol, of an unforgettable spectacle: the marine protected area of Tavolara-Punta Coda Cavallo, which extends for 76 kilometers along the coast. Here you can swim, snorkel and enjoy an excellent aperitif with typical Sardinian products washed down with an excellent Sardinian Vermentino wine. We will then sail towards Molara, making another stop for a swim and lunch in the splendid area of the "Piscine di Tavolara", where you will have lunch floating on a turquoise sea, a stretch of sea between the island and the coast where the turquoise color of the water and its transparency will leave you breathless and amaze you. On the way back, weather permitting, the skipper will choose another cove for a last swim of your choice among the wonderful bays of Porto Istana, Cala Girgolu, the three sisters of Capo Ceraso or Cala Moresca: the choice will be up to the skipper based on the wind of the day. The relaxing return navigation will be dedicated to the search for dolphins that often come to visit us in this area: it is not guaranteed! .... they are free... and we want them that way! ... ITINERARY DURATION: 7 - 8 hours Golfo Aranci- Cala Beach; Moresca- Figarolo Islet (dolphins) - Tavolara- Molara - Cala Girgolu. There are always three stops, which can vary, like the itinerary, based on the weather conditions and the decisions of the skipper. You can go swimming, swim from the boat, snorkel and, wind permitting, swim towards enchanting coves and beaches. LUNCH Lunch will be served on board and includes: a typical aperitif based on typical products; followed by lunch, cooked on board, based on pasta with fish according to recipes of the characteristic Sardinian cuisine and in addition: Vermentino wine, beer, fruit, Sardinian sweets and mirto, the typical Sardinian liqueur extracted from the characteristic Mediterranean vegetation of these islands. In case of food intolerances or special requests, we confirm that they cannot be managed on the boats, so in this case we recommend the packed lunch. (only no-fish or vegetarian options are possible) BOAT DETAILS Doufour Atoll 50 "Island Girl" sailing monomaran Length: 15 m Width: 5 m 6 cabins 4 bathrooms (only 1 bathroom available for the day trip) Outdoor shower Tender with outboard motor HI-Fi system for music What to bring: Beachwear Towel Headwear Sunglasses Sunscreen WHAT'S INCLUDED: Daily sailing trip Entrance ticket to the Maddalena Archipelago National Park Skipper Fuel Tender to reach the beaches Aperitif Lunch (see more info) Water White wine Beer coffee Insurance Snorkeling equipment WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED : Extra alcoholic beverages transfer