In a nutshell

Costa introduces a new way to explore the city: a new experience offering the same quality, safety and duration as always, now reserved for small groups. The Caribbean in the middle of the Mediterranean: welcome to Sardinia. See it for yourself as you set sail on a gozzo * a retro-style fishing boat that is typical of the Italian tradition, which slips between the caves and coves of the Gulf of Cagliari. From the Devil's Saddle promontory to Poetto beach, discover unspoilt hidden corners of the sea, without missing out on Sardinian flavors, with an aperitif with sea views.

Main stops

Trip in a gozzo boat in the Gulf of Cagliari: Borgo Sant'Elia; Calamosca beach; the Grotta dei Colombi cave; Devil's Saddle
Swimming at Cala Fighera
Aperitif on the boat

The programme

Today, your sea experience has the flavor of days gone by: set sail off the coast of Cagliari aboard a gozzo, a fully wooden fishing boat that is typical of Italian nautical tradition.
As you skirt past the village of Sant'Elia and the beach of Calamosca, you'll make your way towards an inlet that can only be reached by boat, where you'll find the Grotta dei Colombi: so called because of the wild doves that long ago made this place their home.
You'll want to do the same at Cala Fighera, where the sea is every shade of turquoise. Just a few moments while the anchor is lowered, and then…dive in: with water this clear, it's impossible to resist!
It's hardly surprising that angels and demons also fought over these areas. Or at least, if you believe the legend that gives its name to the Devil's Saddle: the curious saddle-shaped promontory that you see in front of you, and which separates two of Cagliari's iconic beaches.
One is Calamosca, and the other is Poetto beach: this is where you can savor a typical Sardinian aperitif with local products, for the last toast to this land surrounded by sea.

Good to know

Minimum age: 3 years.
Before booking the excursion or once on board, contact the excursions office to check the availability of vegetarian dishes and to report any food intolerances.
Couples, families and small groups could be accommodated in separate boats, which still follow the same itinerary.
The itinerary is subject to sea conditions.
During the tour the boat staff will provide you with assistance and information in Italian and English.