Sunset Sailing Puerto Banus: Small Group Sailboat with Cava
Sail toward the sunset with dolphins in the water and the Golden Mile slipping past.
A sunset sailing tour on the Marbella coast departing from Puerto Banus in a small group of up to 9 passengers, with a licensed captain, swimming stop (conditions permitting), and cava toast as the sun sets. The boat carries a toilet, Bluetooth speaker for your playlist, life jackets, and snacks; the captain knows this coast by heart and watches for dolphins, which are common here. Minimum 2 passengers required; bad weather reschedules at no cost or offers a full refund.
2h
Step-by-step itinerary
Sunset sailing along Marbella coast
- Depart from Pantalán 3
- Welcome and tour explanation
- Sail along Marbella coast
- Watch for dolphins
- Swim in clear waters if allowed
- Enjoy sunset sailing
- Toast with cava at sunset
- Return to Puerto Banus
The Experience
The boat leaves from Pantalán 3 at Puerto Banus — directly across from Patrick's 19th — with a licensed captain and up to 8 other passengers. After a brief welcome and safety rundown, you sail off the Marbella coast toward La Concha, with views of the Golden Mile and, on clear days, the North African coast beyond. The captain knows this water by heart and keeps watch for dolphins, which move through this area regularly (never guaranteed, but part of what makes the evening unpredictable in the best way).
When the sea allows, you stop for a swim in crystal-clear water before the light starts to change. Then the boat turns toward the sunset, and you watch the sky shift from gold to pink while the coast slides behind you. As the sun touches the horizon, the captain pours cava — white or rosé wine, or beer if you prefer — and you toast while sailing back toward Puerto Banus. The whole sail runs about two hours.
The boat has a toilet on board, a Bluetooth speaker so you can play your own music, life jackets for everyone, and light snacks and soft drinks throughout. It's built for small groups and couples rather than crowds, and the team stays close and attentive. If weather turns rough, your departure reschedules at no cost or you get a full refund — no negotiation.
What’s included
- Licensed captain fluent in English or Spanish.
- life jackets for all passengers.
- swimming stop in clear water (if sea conditions allow).
- cava, wine or beer.
- light snacks and soft drinks.
- toilet on board.
- Bluetooth speaker to connect your own playlist.
- fuel.
Operated by SAILING ME
Is this one for you?Depart from Puerto Banus itself, so you don't need a car or a second transfer to reach the boat — the captain meets you at the dock and handles the rest of the evening, leaving you free to watch the light change and the coast slide past.
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Top questions
Can I swim during the sunset sailing from Puerto Banus?
Yes, the tour includes a swimming stop in clear water before sunset, but only if sea conditions permit — the captain makes that call on the day.
What's included in the cava toast at sunset?
The sunset sailing includes a glass of cava, white or rosé wine, or beer, served as the sun sets over the coast; light snacks and soft drinks are also on board throughout the sail.
How many people sail on this boat?
The boat holds a maximum of 9 passengers plus the captain, so it stays small and intimate; a minimum of 2 passengers is required for the tour to run.
Where exactly do we depart from in Puerto Banus?
You meet at Pantalán 3, directly across from Patrick's 19th restaurant, where the captain gives a brief welcome and explains the tour before you sail.
Are dolphins guaranteed on this sunset sail?
Dolphins are common in this area and the captain watches for them, but they're never guaranteed — it's part of what makes each evening different.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If weather makes sailing unsafe, your departure reschedules at no cost, or you receive a full refund — there's no penalty either way.
Sunset Sailing Puerto Banus: Small Group Sailboat with Cava
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