Dolphins & Sailing Catamaran Benalmádena: Small-Group Tour

Sail the Costa del Sol and watch for dolphins while the crew steers

A small-group catamaran tour from Benalmádena (Puerto Marina) with up to 12 people, departing multiple times daily for 1 or 2 hours. You sail while the skipper watches for dolphins and other marine life. Complimentary drinks and snacks come with every departure. Water sports (snorkeling, paddleboarding, or a swim stop) happen if weather allows and you choose them. A live guide speaks English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Benalmádena Catamaran Sailing and Dolphin Watching

• Board catamaran at Puerto Marina
• Sail along Benalmádena coast
• Skipper attempts dolphin spotting
• Enjoy complimentary drink and snack
• Raise sails if weather permits
• Stop for swim, paddle surf, or snorkel
• Return to port and disembark

The experience

How do you know if dolphins are actually out there? You don't. They're wild and free-ranging, so the skipper can't promise them. What the tour does guarantee is the chance to look for them while you're on the water, and each departure is different because the sea changes. The catamaran leaves from Puerto Marina in Benalmádena several times a day: one-hour trips at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, and 13:00. Two-hour trips at 10:00, 14:30, and 19:30. Boarding happens without queues: a small platform connects the port directly to the boat, so you walk straight on.

Once you're sailing, the crew brings out complimentary drinks and snacks. If the wind cooperates, they'll raise the sails and you'll hear the water instead of an engine. The skipper navigates while scanning for dolphins, seals, or other marine life passing through these waters. The boat holds 12 people maximum, which keeps things intimate and means you're not packed in with a crowd. A live guide in English or Spanish travels with you and answers questions as you go.

On the two-hour trips, weather permitting, the crew can stop for a swim, snorkeling, or paddleboarding. You decide what appeals to you. Snorkeling gear and paddleboards are onboard and ready. Fuel, port fees, taxes, and onboard Wi-Fi are all included in the price. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome. Bring your own towel if you plan to swim. Tips are optional.

What’s included

• Complimentary champagne and snacks.
• snorkeling gear and paddleboards.
• onboard Wi-Fi.
• all fuel, port fees and taxes.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Options for this experience

2 options

1h Trip SharedGuide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:001-hour trip. Boat trip to see dolphins. Complimentary drink (cava, Coke, water or beer) and snack.

2h Trip SharedGuide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00Shared 2-hour trip. Boat trip to see dolphins. Complimentary drink (cava, Coke, water or beer) and snack.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00

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AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (1 to 8 years) · Infant (under 1): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Alquiler Catamaran Malaga

Is this one for you?Choose the one-hour trip if you want a quick sail and dolphin watch without committing your whole afternoon. Pick the two-hour option if you'd like time for a swim or snorkel stop and a slower pace on the water. Both departures run multiple times daily, so you can fit the tour around the rest of your plans.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 8 years); Infant (under 1): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens if we don't see any dolphins?

The skipper actively looks for dolphins and other marine life while you sail, but they're wild animals and sightings aren't guaranteed. Each tour is unique because the sea and wildlife change daily. You're out there with a real chance to spot them, but the focus is also on sailing and enjoying the coast itself.

Can we swim or snorkel during the tour?

On the two-hour trips, yes. If weather permits, the crew can stop for a swim, snorkeling, or paddleboarding. Snorkeling gear and paddleboards are included. You'll need to bring your own towel, and you choose whether to jump in or stay on deck.

How many people sail on this catamaran?

The boat holds a maximum of 12 people, so it stays small and personal. You're not competing for space or attention with a large group.

What's included in the ticket price?

Complimentary drinks and snacks, all fuel and port fees, taxes, onboard Wi-Fi, and water sports equipment (snorkeling gear and paddleboards). Tips are optional, and you'll need to bring your own towel if you plan to use the water.