--- title: "Olbia Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/olbia description: "Sardinia's Emerald Coast at your feet" --- # Olbia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท Italy ยท Western Mediterranean > "Sardinia's Emerald Coast at your feet" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.3h - **Visiting Sailings:** 219 - **Cruise Lines:** 3 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jun (40 sailings), Jul (39 sailings), Aug (38 sailings) ## About Olbia Olbia sits on Sardinia's northeast coast, and the Isola Bianca pier has a free shuttle running into town in about 10 minutes. The town itself has a compact old centre with a Romanesque church (San Simplicio) and pedestrian shopping streets. The real draw, though, is what's around it: the Costa Smeralda coastline with some of the clearest water in the Mediterranean. Porto Cervo, the Costa Smeralda's main resort, is about 30 minutes north and famous for its marina full of superyachts. The beaches here (Spiaggia del Principe, Liscia Ruja) have white sand and turquoise water. For something more accessible, Porto Istana near Olbia is a good beach. Sardinian food is distinctive: porcheddu (roast suckling pig), culurgiones (stuffed pasta), and pane carasau (crispy flatbread). Vermentino is the local white wine. Car rental gives the most flexibility for reaching the beaches. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Italian - **Timezone:** Europe/Rome (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** Service often included; โ‚ฌ1-2 for good service ## Location Coordinates: 40.9281, 9.5157 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Olbia/@40.92806,9.51567,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Olbia&ll=40.92806,9.51567&z=13) ## Things to Do in Olbia Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Dolphin Watching Tour - from Golfo Aranci](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5fb3e745-258e-4e2e-a28c-b4b8eefedf89.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (1,309) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ35 | Viator | | [Kayak tour with aperitif and dolphins](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/69feef87-46aa-4bfe-85e1-0e0f77b06040.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (560) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ45 | Viator | | [Kayak Tour with Snorkeling and Local Aperitif](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2f9b9b18-45dc-48d6-92ec-88573e55fa0d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (249) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ45 | Viator | | [Sunset Kayak Tour with Snorkeling and Local Aperitif](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c20dd028-4d6f-416b-acd9-004059924737.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (165) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ45 | Viator | | [Boat tour to explore the Marine Protected Area of Tavolara](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bac67d6d-771f-4e74-8cb1-f6e051d08938.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (94) | 3h 45m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ51 | Viator | | [LONGEVITY TOUR: Pasta Class&BlueZone Secrets with Simonetta Bazzu](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d2404a5a-8b5a-47bc-9b1e-2de029667362.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (87) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ160 | Viator | | [Olbia : Private Romantic Tuk-Tuk Tour + Pickup Included](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1f6d1db9-27bc-4e14-a695-1c3d27d7f265.md?via=markdown) | 4.4โ˜… (125) | 1h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ50 | Viator | | [Olbia: Pasta and Tiramisu Class in a Local Home by Cesarine](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9108827e-f74f-4086-ba32-9595b55a3f58.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (67) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ85 | Viator | | [4x4 excursion between mountain and sea](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6cff099a-2d15-44a9-8e43-535e4a03e947.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (57) | 4h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ65 | Viator | | [Small Group Costa Smeralda P. Cervo San Pantaleo Sardinia ITALY](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3a2a2078-dbda-46fd-824b-59a865b03027.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (102) | 5h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ109 | Viator | | [Olbia : Tuk-Tuk Tour โ€“ Ancient Treasures of Sardinia + pickup](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/dec0723f-54b8-461b-8bed-a0a5b202f0ba.md?via=markdown) | 4.4โ˜… (34) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ200 | Viator | | [Small Group Costa Smeralda : Porto Cervo & San Pantaleo + Pickup](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/584f22e9-95ae-48cf-87a5-9e6c93aaed83.md?via=markdown) | 4.4โ˜… (29) | 4h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ200 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Golfo Aranci](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/golfo-aranci.md): 7 nm - [Alghero](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/alghero.md): 59 nm - [Ajaccio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/ajaccio.md): 69 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/terracotta-wake-olbia-valencia~COSTA-FASCINOSA-20270530-3.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ425 per person (โ‚ฌ850 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Costa Fascinosa](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-fascinosa.md) - **Duration:** 3 nights - **Departure:** 2027-05-30 - **Itinerary:** Terracotta Wake โ€“ Olbia & Valencia ## Featured Cruises from Olbia Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Citadel & Strait โ€“ Messina, Toulon & Olbia](https://cruisello.com/cruises/citadel-strait-messina-toulon-olbia~COSTA-FASCINOSA-20270525-6.md) | Costa Fascinosa | Costa Cruises | 2027-05-25 | 6 | โ‚ฌ761 | | [Terracotta Wake โ€“ Rome, Naples & Olbia](https://cruisello.com/cruises/terracotta-wake-rome-naples-olbia~AIDA-AIDASTELLA-20270606-11.md) | AIDAstella | AIDA Cruises | 2027-06-06 | 11 | โ‚ฌ1,420 | | [Velvet Dreams โ€“ Riviera & Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/cruises/velvet-dreams-riviera-lisbon~MSC-SINFONIA-20270528-10.md) | MSC Sinfonia | MSC Cruises | 2027-05-28 | 10 | โ‚ฌ1,399 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Olbia](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=olbia) (219 sailings) ## Browse - [Western Mediterranean cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)