Dolphins & Sailing Catamaran Benalmádena: Small-Group Tour

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Duration2h

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN · ES

Mobile ticketAccepted

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller 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.