Málaga: Half-Day Catamaran Cruise & All-Inclusive Lunch

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1/19

Duration4h

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN · FR +1

PickupAt your hotel

Anchor drops at La Cantarrijan: lunch, kayaks and caves included

You board a catamaran already under sail, spend four hours anchored at a natural beach with snorkeling, kayaking and SUP paddleboards included, eat a full buffet lunch and drink as much as you want, then return to the marina. No separate payments, no surprises, no time spent arranging transport or equipment—the crew handles everything.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half-day luxury catamaran cruise

Welcome onboard with champagne and fruit
Safety briefing by the skipper
Sail past Punta de la Mona headland
View historic sites and watchtowers
Sail around Cerro Gordo headland
Anchor at La Cantarrijan beach
Swim, snorkel, kayak, and paddleboard
Enjoy a superb meal and drinks

The Experience

The boat is already moving when you step aboard—champagne and fresh fruit waiting, the skipper running through safety while the catamaran pulls out of the marina toward the Costa Tropical. You're heading west into the bay of La Herradura, and as the coast slides past, the skipper points out the 12th-century stone watchtowers built into the cliffs and the spot where 23 ships went down in the 16th century. It's the kind of detail that makes the landscape feel less like scenery and more like a place where things actually happened. The half-day catamaran cruise from Málaga covers all this in four hours, and the anchor drops at the natural beach of La Cantarrijan, where the real part of the day begins.

Once anchored, you've got snorkeling gear, kayaks and SUP paddleboards ready to go—no rental fees, no separate bookings. The water is clear enough to see down, and if the weather holds, the old smugglers' caves are accessible from the beach. Between swims, there's a full buffet lunch: homemade pasta, roasted vegetable quiche, Spanish tortilla, barbecued chicken, salads, cheese board, cured meats. The drinks are unlimited—beers, wines, cava, soft drinks, water—and they keep coming. It's the kind of all-inclusive setup where you're not watching the bill add up in your head while you're trying to relax, which changes how the day feels.

You can book a shared charter with up to 12 people or go private with a minimum of 8 adults. Either way, the crew is fully qualified, the fuel is covered, and there are no hidden extras—what you see on the booking is what you pay. The company has been running these waters for 17 years, and it shows in the way the day is organized: safety briefing first, then sailing, then anchoring at the right spot for the right amount of time. Groups stay small enough that you're not jostling for deck space or waiting in line for snorkel gear.

Pickup and drop-off logistics depend on where you're staying, but public transport options are available nearby if you need them. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and families with small children can bring a pram if needed. You'll want to bring a towel and sunscreen—the Málaga sun is direct out on the water—and wear something you don't mind getting wet.

What’s included

Your four hours include hotel or marina pickup (confirm details at booking), a welcome glass of chilled champagne with fresh fruit and nibbles, a comprehensive safety briefing, four hours of sailing with a qualified skipper, a full buffet lunch with homemade dishes and cured meats, unlimited drinks (beers, wines, cava, soft drinks, water), snorkeling equipment, kayak and SUP paddleboard use, and return to the marina. All fuel, crew, taxes and booking fees are included—there are no additional charges.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sailnplay

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day on the water without arranging separate meals, drinks, equipment rentals or transport—the all-inclusive format means you step aboard and everything else is handled, which is what makes four hours feel unhurried.