From Cala Gonone: Grotta del Bue Marino Boat Trip

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From Cala Gonone: Grotta del Bue Marino Boat Trip
4.4215684 out of 5 stars
4.4
4.4215684 out of 5 stars
102 reviews

Go on a boat trip to the beautiful Grotta del Bue Marino. Hop on board in Cala Gonone, head to the caves, then jump off and explore the caves with a guide.

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Duration 2 hours
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Italian, English

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Mary – United States

Excellent guide, interesting caves and a nice boat ride.

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Michael – Belgium

The cave is a natural wonder. I enjoyed getting a chance to see and experience this cave and felt like the price of transport as well as the local authority price for cave access were well worth it.

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Highlights

  • discover the atmosphere inside the cave
  • get guided on a cultural visit
  • live the nature and the beautiful landscapes of the Gulf of Orosei

Full description

Since the 50s the attraction of Cala Gonone was mainly the Grotta del Bue Marino. Since then it has been admired by millions of tourists.
The queen of this cave was precisely the "sea ox": this is how the popular imagination called the monk seal for its clumsy shape and mild behavior.
Today visitors who come to the cave with our boats, can access the southern branch and along an easy walkway are to admire one of the most beautiful and famous caves in Italy. The visit inside takes about an hour during which expert guides are available to provide historical and scientific information about the cave and the fauna that populated it.
If you choose to visit only the Grotta del Bue Marino the total duration of the excursion is about 2 hours including the return navigation and the visit inside (lasting 1 hour).

Includes

  • Boat trip to the Grotta del Bue Marino
  • Audioguide in Italian, French, English and German
  • Entrance ticket to Grotta del Bue Marino
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

Collect your boarding pass at the Nuovo Consorzio Trasporti Marittimi ticket office at the port of Cala Gonone.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • To ensure the safety of the passengers, the captain reserves the right to modify both the departure hours and/or the return hours to the port
  • Furthermore, as passengers safety and navigation security is the captain's responsibility, he reserves the right to modify or cancel routes and/or stopovers

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 102 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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Mary – United StatesOctober 10, 2024 – Verified booking
Excellent guide, interesting caves and a nice boat ride.
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Michael – BelgiumJune 17, 2024 – Verified booking
The cave is a natural wonder. I enjoyed getting a chance to see and experience this cave and felt like the price of transport as well as the local authority price for cave access were well worth it.
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Loryne – CanadaOctober 1, 2023 – Verified booking
This tour was great! It’s was only about 2.5hrs long because it added a quick “drop off” trip to Cala Luna so it was awesome to be able to see that beach. A few things to know before going on this tour: it is best to arrive at the location 30min or more before the boat leaves. This is because parking is hard to find. There is a lot right next to the dock, however we found it was full at 10:40am. We had to find street parking up a hill that was about a 15 min walk. Also, the boat ride was only about 15-20 min long. We went mid/late September and it was warm. Didn’t need a sweater for the ride. In the cave, the temperature stays between 16-18 degrees Celsius all year long so we were in shorts and T-shirt and it was comfortable. Did not feel cold. If you bring a backpack, there is a spot before we start the cave tour where they suggest you can leave it. It doesn’t looks secure but it is. It’s roped off so the next boat tour can’t access that area. Overall, it was a great experience!

Product ID: 457901

Activity provider:Nuovo Consorzio Trasporti Marittimi

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