MÁLAGA · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 cruises & boat tours worth the day, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before committing.
Sunset catamaran sailing in Malaga with chill music and cava, plus an optional light show. A relaxed 1 to 1.5 hour trip.
“It's always an excellent option, during the day as during sunset!”
Catamaran sunset on Malaga’s coast with chillout music, onboard drinks, and skyline views from the sea in about 90 minutes.
“Throughly enjoyed this trip! Lovely staff, friendly people and great views!”
Malaga sunset or night catamaran with a live DJ, a welcome glass of cava, and great photo views of the Costa del Sol.
“amazing i would recommend it to anyone visiting malaga”
1.5-hour Malaga catamaran sailing cruise with optional DJ and swim stop, sea views from the nets, and onboard bar drinks.
“It was a Great Trip! Thank you! Nice people, Good Drinks, top Music :)”
A 1-hour Malaga catamaran cruise for about $15, with skyline views, sunbathing nets, and a relaxed Mediterranean sea break.
“Fun catamaran. My girls (20 & 17) enjoyed sunbathing on the nets while my husband and I sat on the top level under the shade. Crew members came and took drink orders. It was fun and relaxing.”
Dolphin sightings in the Alboran Sea from Benalmádena on a Blue-Flag catamaran with English commentary, snacks, and an optional swim stop.
“Boat trip was great but only saw one dolphin and everyone was gathering around to see it - we could not see him or take photo Should have been rotation once you e taken your photo give somebody else a go”
3-hour Malaga catamaran with open-sea swimming, a complimentary drink, and pork paella lunch onboard.
“The activity is well organized.. the food was very good.. large beautiful vessel.”
Sail from Marbella to spot dolphins in the wild, relax with cava and wine, and enjoy optional swimming when conditions allow.
“We didn’t have the chance to see the dolphins, but we had fun and a memorable time anyway!! Thank you Alberto..”
License-free boat rental from Benalmádena for dolphin watching, swimming stops, and a sunset cruise on Malaga’s coast for up to 6.
“Definitely recommend! Our driver was really nice, and showed us what to do. We went out on the boat for 4 hours and we had lots of fun! Really good value for what you’re getting.”
2-hour sunset sail from Puerto Banús, Marbella, with drinks, snacks, and great coastal views. Small groups, possible dolphin sightings.
“The sailing trip was an unforgettable experience. The wind gently swept through the sails, while the sound of the waves created a calming atmosphere. A particularly captivating moment was when a group of dolphins appeared alongside the boat, accompanying us for part of the journey. The crew was incredibly attentive and friendly, making sure we felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the trip. To top it all off, the sun set in a spectacular display of colors on the horizon, perfectly ending the day.”
1-hour hybrid catamaran cruise around Málaga Bay from Muelle Uno, with big sea views, music, and a paid onboard bar.
“Over populated boat, journey constantly interrupted by customers moving around the boat, with legs dangling over side of boat at risk of slipping off”
Guided walk plus Alcazaba entry and a coastal catamaran cruise, with skip-the-line style convenience and big views of Malaga.
“The 2-hour break for lunch from 1:00 to 3:30 between the walking tour and the boat tour was unexpected, and perhaps not required for everyone on the tour. The taxi ride to the top of the castle was greatly appreciated.”
Short small-group catamaran from Marbella for dolphin watching, swims, SUP, snorkeling, and snacks, with drinks included and Puerto Banus views.
“- The dolphin watching was very nice - Also the swimming in the sea - They are so friendly - Not forgetable”
Sail Benalmádena on a small catamaran for dolphin spotting, a calm-water swim stop with snorkel and paddleboard, and drinks included.
“Very relaxing sail, had the boat to ourselves so it was very peaceful. Didn’t see any dolphins but this didn’t take away from the experience, would highly recommend.”
Private Malaga walk plus Alcazaba and Nasrid Palace, ending with a scenic catamaran coast cruise. Skip lines, small group, 4.5 hours.
“Our guided tour was amazing. Maria was very informative and made sure we got the best out of our tour despite the rain. The walking tour let us see beautiful parts of Malaga and the catamaran at the end was the icing on the cake. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
Every kind of day out of this city, and the best of each.
