Sunset Cruise Costa del Sol: Dolphins & Cava

Two hours on the water: cava, snacks, and the chance to spot dolphins as the sun sets

A sunset cruise on the Bay of Estepona along the Costa del Sol, departing from Estepona Marina with a professional skipper, includes a bottle of cava and appetizers as you sail. Dolphins are frequently spotted in these waters, though sightings are not guaranteed. The experience lasts two hours and suits all fitness levels; good weather is required, and cancellations due to poor conditions offer an alternative date or full refund.

The Experience

The boat leaves Pontoon No. 5 at Estepona Marina and heads into the Bay of Estepona as the afternoon light starts to shift. You're on deck with a chilled bottle of cava and a spread of snacks, watching the coastline slip past while the sun moves lower. The skipper navigates the route and keeps watch for dolphins—they're seen regularly in these waters, though there's no guarantee on any given day. The whole thing takes two hours from departure to return.

What makes this different from a daytime boat ride is the timing. The sunset itself is the main event, and the cava and appetizers are there to mark it. You're not rushing between stops or following a guide through a list of facts; the pace is built around watching the light change and the water catch the color. If dolphins appear, that's a bonus moment in an already-planned evening. If they don't, you still have the cruise and the drink.

The boat operates in English and Spanish with a professional skipper on board. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and the experience suits all fitness levels. If weather forces a cancellation, you get offered another date or your money back—that's the only real constraint, since good conditions are needed for the cruise to run.

What’s included

• A bottle of chilled cava.
• a selection of appetizers.
• accident and liability insurance.
• a professional skipper.
• soft drinks available on board.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Excursiones Maritimas La Martingala

Is this one for you?Book this cruise if you want a relaxed evening on the water rather than an active tour—the two hours are built around watching the sunset and sipping cava, with dolphin spotting as a possible addition, not the main draw.

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Top questions

Can I bring my own drinks or food on the sunset cruise?

No. The cruise includes a bottle of cava and appetizers, which are provided on board. Bringing your own is not an option.

How often do dolphins actually appear on this cruise?

Dolphins are frequently spotted in the Bay of Estepona, but sightings cannot be guaranteed on any particular departure. The waters are known for dolphin activity, though it depends on the day and conditions.

Is this cruise suitable for young children?

Yes. Infants must sit on an adult's lap, and the experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Families are welcome on the cruise.

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

Good weather is required for the cruise to operate. If poor conditions force a cancellation, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.