Benalmadena boat tour with snorkeling, slide and lunch

Jump off a boat into the sea, then paddle back out on your own terms

A boat tour departing from Benalmadena on the Costa del Sol that combines dolphin watching, snorkeling in shallow reefs, a 20-foot water slide, kayaking and paddleboarding, with hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, wetsuits and lunch included. The tour runs three and a half hours and operates with a live guide in English or Spanish. Snorkeling depends on weather and sea conditions at the crew's discretion.

The Experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a cruise along the coast in search of dolphins. The boat heads into waters where these animals naturally gather, giving you time to watch them jump and play before the crew steers toward a snorkeling site. The water here is shallow enough to see the seafloor clearly, and the reef holds colorful fish and other marine life you can explore at your own pace with the provided equipment and wetsuit.

Once you've had enough underwater, the real play begins. A 20-foot slide runs from the top deck straight into the sea—you climb back aboard and go again if you want. Between slides, you can take out a kayak or paddleboard and move through the water under your own power, or simply float and recover. Lunch and snacks come partway through, and the whole thing wraps in time to get back to your hotel by early afternoon.

The boat is air-conditioned, and all the gear—snorkeling equipment, wetsuits, kayaks and paddleboards—comes with the tour. Infants sit on an adult's lap. Weather and sea conditions can affect whether snorkeling actually happens on the day you go; the crew makes that call. Public transport runs near the pickup point if you need an alternative arrival.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• snorkeling equipment and wetsuit.
• a 20-foot water slide.
• kayak and paddleboard access.
• lunch and snacks.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Emotions by Lu

Is this one for you?Book this if your group wants to try multiple water activities in one outing—snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, and the slide all happen together rather than as separate bookings.

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Top questions

What's the water like for snorkeling in Benalmadena?

The snorkeling site sits in shallow water where you can see the bottom clearly and spot colorful fish and marine life. The crew chooses the spot based on conditions on the day, and snorkeling only runs if weather and sea state allow it safely.

How does the 20-foot slide work?

The slide drops from the top deck of the boat directly into the sea. You climb back aboard after each jump, so you can slide as many times as you want during the tour.

Do I need to know how to kayak or paddleboard?

No experience is needed. Kayaks and paddleboards are available to try at your own pace during the tour, and you can skip them entirely if you prefer to stay on the boat or in the water without equipment.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

Departures depend on capacity and weather conditions. Snorkeling is subject to sea state and crew discretion, so it may not happen on rougher days, though the boat tour and other water activities can still run.

Is lunch included, and what about drinks?

Lunch and snacks are included in the tour. Alcoholic beverages and soda are not included, though you can bring your own or purchase them separately.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs three and a half hours from pickup at your hotel to drop-off, including the boat cruise, snorkeling, water activities and lunch.