GULF OF OROSEI EXCURSIONS
DELUXE PRIVATE MINI CRUISE CALA GONONE
With the deluxe private mini cruise by Palmasera Boat Rental, you can make a dream come true, for an entire day: you choose the destinations,the pace and the stops.
The comfort of a yacht, the freedom of the open sea. A unique experience in the Gulf of Orosei! Moving away from the most crowded spots, we go exploring hidden corners, the least visited and most breathtaking places. Among secluded coves and countless sea caves, we will discover the chromatic play of blues and emerald greens framing jaw-dropping scenery. We will visit, at your choice, the beaches and caves of the Gulf of Orosei at the best times of your special day: Cala Goloritzè, Cala Gabbiani, Cala Mariolu, Cala Biriola, Grotta del Fico, Piscine di Venere, Cala Sisine, Cala Luna and Grotta del Bue Marino.



DISCOVER THE GULF OF Caka Gonone and Goloritzè
OUR DELUXE MINI CRUISE
IN A GROUP OR PRIVATE
Choose how to experience your day: join a group excursion, or book the entire vessel exclusively for yourself.
8 HOURS IN THE GULF
A full day of sailing among the most beautiful coves in the Mediterranean: Cala Goloritzè, Cala Mariolu, Cala Luna and much more.
TAILORED ITINERARY
Choose your favourite destinations and visit the beaches and caves of the Gulf of Orosei at the best times of your special day.
MINI YACHT
Everything you need for a perfect day at sea without giving up a thing. The comfort of a yacht, the freedom of the open sea.
PRIVATE MINI CRUISE CALA GONONE
YOUR ITINERARY IN THE GULF
Our most experienced skippers will be waiting on board, ready to set sail and discover together one of the most beautiful seaside destinations in the entire world. We will reach Cala Goloritzè, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and currently at the top of the World’s 50 Best Beaches: its imposing limestone pinnacle, the natural rock arch and the white pebbles of the small beach create a postcard-perfect backdrop that is impossible to forget.
Once we reach the southernmost point of the Gulf, we will head back north following the sun, the fun and, if we are lucky, a few dolphins accompanying us along the coast. The itinerary is never exactly the same: the beaches of the Gulf of Orosei have limited access and entry is confirmed on the morning itself. This allows us every time to choose the best available destinations for that day, favouring the least crowded and most unspoilt spots.
DELUXE GROUP MINI CRUISE
A day in good company, aboard a top-quality vessel, with an expert skipper guiding you to the most beautiful coves. The best way to share an unforgettable experience.
PRIVATE DELUXE MINI CRUISE
Book the entire vessel and experience the Gulf of Orosei in total exclusivity. Our skipper will guide you along an itinerary built entirely around you. Absolute freedom to choose your own pace and stops. A tailor-made experience, from departure to return.
Jeanneau Merry Fisher 895
OUR Mini Yacht
For an extraordinary experience, you need an extraordinary boat. We have chosen the Jeanneau Merry Fisher 895: an elegant motorboat, a modern and versatile mini yacht, designed for those who want to enjoy total relaxation and comfort. Aboard the Jeanneau Merry Fisher 895 you will find everything you need for a perfect, worry-free day at sea:
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Sleeping area with two spacious berths
- On-board bathroom with shower
- Outdoor shower to rinse off with fresh water after swimming
- Large sunbathing deck at the bow and a lounge area with sofas for aperitifs at the stern
- Space for up to 8 adults (up to 12 with children, in compliance with applicable regulations)
This is not a dinghy. It is a small yacht that lets you experience the Gulf in a truly unique way.













Private Boat Trip in the Gulf of Orosei
DESTINATIONS
Private Boat Trip in the Gulf of Orosei
DESTINATIONS

Grotta del Bue Marino (Sea Ox Cave) is a sea cave whose karst system extends over 70 km inland. Guided tours from April to September.

The ‘pearl of the Mediterranean’ can be reached in just 10 minutes by boat or by trekking, and is also famous for its beautiful grottos. There is the only refreshment point in the gulf.

A delightful cove of round white pebbles, sheltered by a limestone cliff, surrounded by a grove of ancient holm oaks, junipers, and typical Mediterranean scrub vegetation.

Just before arriving at Biriola, you can dive into a stretch of water with bright colours ranging from turquoise to emerald green and from blue to deep blue, the Venus Pools. These are real natural pools where you can only stay at anchor with small boats.

The Fig Cave can be visited with an expert guide. These caves were once frequented by monk seals, the last sightings of which date back to the late 1980s.

Cala Mariolu is one of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast of beautiful Sardinia and the Gulf of Orosei. A dip in the sea that looks painted. It is also known as ‘is puligi de nie’ (the snow fleas) for the round white and pink pebbles that look like snowflakes.

A natural continuation of Cala Mariolu, it has the same characteristics. A hidden gem, less famous but just as beautiful, in the Baunei area. A southern corner of paradise in the Gulf of Orosei. Very close is Cala delle Sorgenti, whose name derives from the freshwater springs that flow into the sea from the limestone rock.

One of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean: a painting born of a fantastic dream. The seabed is surreally beautiful and the turquoise waters flow from underwater karst springs. The natural arch and the famous 143-metre-high pyramid-shaped spire are the backdrop to this Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.
DELUXE MINI CRUISE CALA GONONE
F.A.Q.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE GROUP DELUXE MINI CRUISE AND THE PRIVATE ONE?
HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN JOIN?
CAN I CHOOSE THE ITINERARY?
IS IT POSSIBLE TO BRING FOOD AND DRINKS ON BOARD?
DO YOU HAVE A CAR PARKiING?
WHAT ARE THE DEPARTURE AND RETURN TIMES?
HOW DOES BOOKING WORK?
ARE THERE LIFE JACKETS ON BOARD?
IF WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE UNFAVOURABLE, CAN I GET A REFUND?
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
Our Clients
What Our Customers Say
- Diogo B
Rosa was really helpful both on the phone before arrival and during the whole experience. The boat was really nice and new, the staff really friendly and they offered the... read more beat price of all we asked. Highly recommended! Can't wait to do it again
1 June 2015Virgilio_23
Giusto ieri abbiamo trascorso una splendida giornata usufruendo dell’escursione con gommone! Servizio super: cordialità, gentilezza e attenzione ai dettagli (ci hanno fornito anche ombrellone e piastre refrigeranti). Marco, lo skipper... read more che ci ha accompagnato tutta la giornata, è
1 January 1970DanAndTash
Really easy to deal with by email before, and in person while there. Loved driving my own boat (never done it before, but was quality). Matey instructed us how to... read more operate it, but the part where you drive into the shore to drop off people then head back out was not very clear (I think a practise attempt at the nearby Cala Gonone beach should have been included). Didnt matter much in the end anyway, as every time I tried to do it on any of the beaches, a grumpy old man would shout at me to F off back out to sea (apparently it was too wavy for small boats, but that was a load of crap, as other boats of the same size were allowed in - the tour ones with pro
drivers). Ended up anchoring 100m from shore for each beach, and swimming in, but couldn't bring towels that way, so spoilt it slightly. Also wasn't allowed on Mariole beach at all as didn't have a 1 euro ticket which you must have before you leave port (Palmesera said it was a new rule that particular beach owner brought in on that day, but other boats had them and were allowed on, so not sure why they didn't know about it, which was a real let down - they said I could drive back to another beach miles away to purchase one, but I shouldn't have to if they gave me it at the start - I doubt I'd even be able to get one there anyway as they wouldn't even let me near the beach to get my wallet out). Overall a great day, but I think I'd go for the 12 person with driver tour next time, as you're guaranteed to get on the beaches without rebuff - not Palmasera's fault, but they could have warned us it might happen - wasn't told jack about it. Reason I rented one was basically to smash up the waves and that part was totally worth it, but beach wise it was a bit of a disaster. €40 for petrol at the end made it €200 in total, which was double what we would have paid if doing the driver tour for €50 each, but no qualms about that, although would have been 'more' worth it if they'd let us on at least one bloody beach!
27 July 2019 - MaverickR1
Escursione equilibrata del golfo, un misto di tutti e tempo passato in spiaggia dove vi lascia lo skipper. Consiglio di chiedere al box borsa frigo, ombrellone e maschera se... read more la avete dimenticata. È possibile vedere la grotta del fico durante l’escursione, per vederla si paga 10
1 January 1970La Torre di Longara
Abbiamo trascorso una giornata stupenda in gommone, saggiamente guidato da Sergio, che ci ha accompagnato a visitare tutte le più belle spiagge del golfo: Cala Goloritzé, cala Gabbiani, Sisine, Luna,... read more Mariolu. Abbiamo fatto il bagno più volte in acque stupende e criatalline. La
1 January 1970Susardu I
Absolutely perfect service, very nice owners, boats in perfect conditions, good prices and, very important, absolutely honest with fuel....in comparison to almost other boat rentals at Cala Gonone!
When... read more you have to rent a boat, go to Palmasera, basta 😉
Rosa, grazie x il super service come sempre 🙂
7 June 2015 - laugi0
Con il capitano Giuseppe abbiamo passato tutta la giornata alla scoperta delle calette del golfo di Orosei, una più bella dell'altra! Abbiamo fatto molte soste per nuotare in acque cristalline,... read more e il capitano ci ha fatto divertire un sacco col suo gommone! Consiglio a tutti questa escursione, per godere di spiagge altrimenti raggiungibili dopo diverse ore di cammino.Inoltre Giuseppe e la figlia ci hanno consigliato i migliori locali per l'aperitivo e la cena. Bravi, gentili e super disponibili!
1 January 1970 - Jessica S
Ieri ho fatto questa escursione con un gruppo di altre 10 persone guidati dal super Roberto, un marinaio con conoscenza infinita di ogni angolo di Golfo. Ci ha accompagnati alla... read more scoperta di grotte e calette, con varie soste sia per tuffarci dal gommone che attraccando sulle calette. Abbiamo sostato a Cala Luna, Cala Sisine e Cala Mariolu e abbiamo nuotato tra le acque delle Piscine di Venere e nella grotta della Contessa. Giornata spettacolare! Lo rifarei!
1 January 1970
Excellent! - We had a wonderful experience! From the time of booking up to the end of the event , everything went well! Personnel were professional, friendly, pleasantly supporting end helpful!... read more It has been a great enjoyable experience for sure to be repeated !
Samuele V
3 September 2025Gordon I
We were lucky to be able to book the day before. The lady we dealt with spoke excellent English and was very helpful. The boat (rib) was very nice and... read more a perfect size with room to spare for the 4 of us (3 adults and a 7 year old). We met at the booking hut (at the beach drop off
1 August 2015 - shadbos
We hired a boat with this company And was very impressed. Rosa and staff were very helpful, we had never driven a boat before but her instructions were easy to... read more follow. It was a great way to see the water and beaches of Cala Ganone, you just anchor where you like and spend as much or little time in each location without having to worry about a schedule. The kids enjoyed just jumping off the boat when we reached a stunning location. Lots of snorkeling and caves to explore. We were given an ice box for our lunch and drinks, umbrella and the boat had a sun shade to use if required. If there is one thing you do in Cala Ganone, this should be it. Best day I have ever had on a holiday.
22 June 2019jeaster1
My girlfriend and I booked this the day before - was 200 Euros for the day and worth it. The lady in the kiosk was pretty clear and provided us... read more with a coolbox and umbrella. The boat guy, Manuel, was really nice and helped us to understand how to operate the boat.
We went to Cala Goritze first then back along the beaches and had great fun cruising looking at the impressive coastline, caves and beaches and also push the limit to high-speeds and bouncing across the coast!
One of must be a strong swimmer to be able to get to shore after dropping anchor (which is not difficult) and luckily, we both were so did not have to faff with paddling to shore and then out again (motors cannot be run right near the shore). Afterwards, filled up the tank at the dock fuel station - which we were told about earlier - cost around 30 Euros. Overall, had a brilliant day - will be very memorable.
16 August 2015DiogoAgata
Rosa was really helpful both on the phone before arrival and during the whole experience. The boat was really nice and new, the staff really friendly and they offered the... read more beat price of all we asked. Highly recommended! Can't wait to do it again
22 June 2015 - marilunabh
I would highly recommend Palmasera Boat Rental!! Rosa was very nice, friendly and helpful as well as Gianbastiano the skipper. The service was fantastic. The place is a must do... read more in Sardinia, wonderful beaches, magical places. Unforgettable. We will comeback.
30 July 2019GordonI536
We were lucky to be able to book the day before. The lady we dealt with spoke excellent English and was very helpful. The boat (rib) was very nice and... read more a perfect size with room to spare for the 4 of us (3 adults and a 7 year old). We met at the booking hut (at the beach drop off point by the car park), filled in the paperwork, were given a cool box and a brolly, then walked half way down the beach to pick the boat up. Then started a great day of exploring the coast line (we went south), snorkelling and generally have a great time. Anchoring where we liked very close to the shore(except cordoned off beaches). You will need towels to cover the rubber as you climb back into the boat because it gets very hot! Climbing back aboard from the sea was a bit hard work with quite a short ladder but once one of you is back aboard its much easier because they can help the others. Well worth the money for a day of exploring away from the busy beaches.
2 August 2015SergioRioP
We are so glad we did this. Absolutely stunning views. Rosa was in the box. A wonderful kind lady who explained us what to do and where to go. Then... read more at the beach Vincent picked us up and explained us how everything works and of we were on our adventure! This all is highly recommendable!
24 September 2015 - K9051EKpaulb
If you visit Cala Gonone, you HAVE to hire a boat!!! Lots of other hire companies but this experience was an absolute pleasure!! The staff were fantastic, offered us a... read more cool box for the day free of charge. After a very quick but good intro on how to drive your boat, we were let loose on the open seas, free to discover the amazing beaches and coast line. Without doubt, the highlight of our holiday.
I cannot say a bad word about this company from start to finish.
Thank you for giving us these memories!!
19 July 2019Mark B
My wife and I hired a boat in July 2015 so we could cruise along the coast. The scenery was wonderful, the sea crystal clear and so blue and... read more great to swim in deep water. The service we received from Palmasera boat rental was excellent, the boat was perfect and had a canopy for
1 July 2015
Excellent - We hired a boat for the four of us and we had a wonderful time. Our anchor got stuck and they sent a skipper very quickly to free the boat!... read more Staff was polite and helpful. Highly recommended!
Mihaela D
3 September 2025guessgaga
Flawless service, staff immediately put smile on you face they are extremely kind, helpful and honest.
Boat was in perfect condition and the price is affordable. If you want to... read more make your day great and unforgettable then you have to rent a boat from Palmasera Boat Rental, punto 🙂
Grazie per tutto!
14 June 2015VladKyu
After arriveing in Cala Gonone we went to see what could we do. We arrive at the box 14 Palmasera boat rental were a very nice lady welcomed us. She... read more was very kind and impatient to help us. After we sign the contract to rent the boat she gave us a ice box and an umbrella, even if the boat had a canopy. The boat was in good condition and behaved as expected. Trip was amainzing!!!! Even if the coast a bit to long. Some many lagunas and caves, a turquoise crystal clear water. Must the see the Cala Gonoritze and Cala Mariola they are beautiful for scuba and swim. Also must visit the Grotte del Bue Marino ( the last visit is at 15:10).
Best day in Sardegna. Thanks a lot for that experience!!!
3 June 2015- katie g
Very nice and relaxing way to enjoy the beach and ocean. We payed 100eu for the boat (with sunscreen) and 28 for gas. We had a very comfortable day
21 June 2019Mark B
My wife and I hired a boat in July 2015 so we could cruise along the coast. The scenery was wonderful, the sea crystal clear and so blue and... read more great to swim in deep water. The service we received from Palmasera boat rental was excellent, the boat was perfect and had a canopy for protection from the sun. We were shown all the controls and what to do before we left on our own and had a great day. Only thing that could have been better would have been a slightly longer ladder to get back on the boat when in deep water.
16 July 2015

