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The 15 Best Boat Trips on the Costa del Sol

36 tours  ·  from $15 a head

A hundred and fifty kilometres of coast, and a port in the middle of the city. The 15 below range from an hour after the dolphins to a full day under sail with lunch aboard, each priced and clear about how much swimming time you actually get.

Benalmadena: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour - The wildlife search is the real event
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Benalmadena: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

1.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,786 reviews · 1h 40m · from $22Our pick

Review of Benalmádena’s $22 dolphin boat tour, with Costa del Sol views, onboard comforts, wildlife tips, swimming, and practical advice.

“Fantastic! Guides friendly, allowed pictures of kids driving the boat. Loads of photo opportunities of Dolphins.”

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Málaga: Sunset Catamaran Trip - The Music Sets the Evening’s Pace
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Málaga: Sunset Catamaran Trip

2.Sunset Catamaran Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,200 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $27

Watch Málaga’s sunset from a spacious catamaran with chillout music, skyline views, an onboard bar, and a relaxed 90-minute cruise.

“Very clean, spacious, relaxing cruise, nice music. Our boat had lots of room in comparison to other boats that I saw departing with people packed in like sardines. I would definitely recommend this trip. Zero stress, easy to hop on and off the boat.”

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Malaga: Catamaran Sailing Cruise with Swimming & Optional DJ - Malaga’s skyline from the bay
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Malaga: Catamaran Sailing Cruise with Swimming & Optional DJ

3.Catamaran Sailing Cruise with Swimming & Optional DJ

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,022 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23

Sail Malaga Bay by catamaran for city views, drinks, music, and an optional swim stop, with good value at about $23 per person.

“Great boat trip, and such good value for money! The nets on the front of the catamaran were fabulous - however arrive early as there wasn’t enough for room for everyone. Went on my sister’s hen do - drinks were reasonably priced (accept cash and card) and music was played so we could all get up and dance which was fun! Sea swim was short - you were only allowed to jump off the back of the boat and then had to get straight out of the water again (not allowed to go off for a short swim). All in all, great trip and great value for money! We had…”

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Málaga: Scenic Catamaran Cruise - What you see across Málaga Bay
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Málaga: Scenic Catamaran Cruise

4.Scenic Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,868 reviews · 1 hour · from $15Best value

Review of Málaga’s one-hour catamaran cruise, with skyline views, sun nets, onboard drinks, swimming on some trips, and strong value at $15.

“An enjoyable hour on the water. Even though it was busy it was still relaxing.”

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Fuengirola: Dolphin Watching by Yacht with Snacks and Drinks - Searching for dolphins in their natural setting
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Fuengirola: Dolphin Watching by Yacht with Snacks and Drinks

5.Dolphin Watching by Yacht with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,729 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Cruise Fuengirola’s coast on a 15-meter yacht, search for wild dolphins, swim, and enjoy cava, beer, soft drinks, and snacks.

“Staff were so friendly throughout the whole journey. Unfortunately did not get to see any dolphins but still had a great time regardless. Thank you so much. Would highly recommend.”

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Fuengirola: Catamaran Tour to Spot Dolphins - The first 45 minutes: open water and Costa del Sol views
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Fuengirola: Catamaran Tour to Spot Dolphins

6.Catamaran Tour to Spot Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,214 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

Watch wild dolphins from a spacious catamaran in Fuengirola, with Costa del Sol views, a bar, bathroom, and a two-hour open-sea cruise.

“we actually saw dolphins ,the sea was calm,two hours flew by.actually saw the dopl”

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Marbella: Sailing & Dolphin Watching with Snacks and Drinks - Two hours along the Marbella coast
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Marbella: Sailing & Dolphin Watching with Snacks and Drinks

7.Sailing & Dolphin Watching with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,062 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $71

Sail from Puerto Banús to spot wild dolphins, enjoy snacks and drinks, and take in Marbella, Gibraltar, and Africa views for $71.

“The sailboat ride off of Marbella was great and the captain definitely made it that way! It was a 2 hr sailboat ride and viewing dolphins and the captain went out of his way to connect teeth his captain colleagues to track the dolphins. After the first hour, we changed direction and had a real treat seeing the dolphins for about half hour. Awesome experience . Also a nice size of other passengers and we had drinks and some snacks which was a lovely touch. So glad we went on this adventure today. Learned a bit from the captain too, 👍. Highly recommend.”

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Malaga: Sailing Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Live DJ & Drink - The sunset view from the Alboran Sea
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Malaga: Sailing Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Live DJ & Drink

Dolphin Sightseeing Boat Tour from Benalmadena - The Benalmádena coast from offshore
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Dolphin Sightseeing Boat Tour from Benalmadena

9.Dolphin Sightseeing Boat Tour from Benalmadena

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 683 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $22

Search for wild dolphins off Benalmádena on a 100-minute catamaran cruise with coastal views, snacks, swim stop, and fair pricing.

“Although 7 out of 10 people were seasick, The crew made the experience unforgettable, helped with kids, showed them the doplfins while we were holding ourselves.”

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Estepona: Dolphins Searching Sea Cruise with Drink & Snacks - A calm cruise with snacks and one drink
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Estepona: Dolphins Searching Sea Cruise with Drink & Snacks

Marbella: Sunset Sailing Trip with Drinks and Snacks - Sailboats, catamarans, and the choice that matters
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Marbella: Sunset Sailing Trip with Drinks and Snacks

Malaga: Sailing Catamaran with Swimming and Paella Lunch - What the three-hour schedule feels like
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Malaga: Sailing Catamaran with Swimming and Paella Lunch

From Costa del Sol: Tangier Full-Day Tour by Ferry - Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar by fast ferry
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From Costa del Sol: Tangier Full-Day Tour by Ferry

13.Tangier Full-Day Tour by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 571 reviews · 12 - 15 hours · from $186

Cross the Strait of Gibraltar from Costa del Sol to Tangier for a guided Kasbah walk, souks, Moroccan lunch, crafts, and a long day abroad.

“Great value for the trip.Enjoyed the lunch too.Pretty long day but well worth it.”

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Nerja-Maro: Snorkeling & Sea Scooter Speedboat Trip - Getting comfortable with the snorkeling gear
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Nerja-Maro: Snorkeling & Sea Scooter Speedboat Trip

14.Maro: Snorkeling & Sea Scooter Speedboat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 497 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Review of Nerja’s 2-hour speedboat, snorkeling, and sea scooter trip, with clear water, Maro cliffs, GoPro photos, gear, and practical tips.

“Irene our instructor was very knowledgeable. Amazing views. Great gear. Friendly people. Overall incredible experience. Highly recommend it.”

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Estepona: Dolphin Watching Sailboat Cruise with Drink - The first hour: sailing the bay and reading the sea
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Estepona: Dolphin Watching Sailboat Cruise with Drink

15.Dolphin Watching Sailboat Cruise with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 488 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Sail Estepona Bay for two hours, search for dolphins, enjoy a drink, coastal views, and a possible Mediterranean swim.

“Fantastic trip, the boat was beautiful and so relaxing. We saw so many dolphins a wonderful thing to experience. Highly recommend this if you’re visiting Estepona. Lovely people and dog!”

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