There’s no doubt about it, a holiday to the sunny Costa del Sol would not be the same without a boat trip along the coast.
With around 320 days of warm bright sunshine each year, the Costa del Sol is the perfect location to take to the waves and have some summer fun in the sun.
A boat trip adds a different dimension to your holiday here and if you have children will keep them fully entertained for a good few hours.
There are quite a number of boat excursions that you can book while holidaying here in the Malaga region and depart from all of the major ports including Fuengirola, Benalmadena and Marbella. There are also a number of trips that commence in the Gibraltar and Tarifa areas of the coast.
A number are just general trips along the coast but others specialise in certain activities such as fishing, dolphin/whale watching and as an alternative, parasailing.
Things to take with you and safety tips
- Wear a hat - You don’t want to get sunstroke do you?
- Don’t drink too much alcohol - Say no more!
- Take plenty of sun cream - This ain’t blighty! The sun will be hot!
- Don’t fool about - Accidents can and will happen
- Take a sick bag - Mainly for the kids
- Drink plenty of water - Keep yourself and the children hydrated
- Take your swimwear - You may stop for a dip!
- Watch the children at all times - Better safe than sorry!
- Don’t forget your camera - You want to catch all those great moments right?
Although these tips may seem pretty obvious to most people, you would be amazed at just how many holidaymakers end up either sunburnt, dehydrated or intoxicated. Use your head and you will enjoy the boat trip for all the right reasons.
FUENGIROLA
Fuengirola to Benalmadena Ferry
Costa Sol Cruceros run a ferry service every hour between Fuengirola and Benalmadena ports. They also offer glass bottom boat and dolphin spotting trips from Benalmadena marina where you will have around 81% chance of spotting them.
Ticket Prices: Ferry one way - 9.00 Euros adults, 5.00 Euros children. Ferry return trip 13.50 Euros adults, 8.00 Euros children.
Times: Between 10:30 am and 7:00 pm
Location: Benalmadena Marina and Fuengirola Port
Contacts: (0034) 952 444 881 (0034) 678 618 585 (0034) 663 975 881
Email: info@costasolcruceros.com
Website: http://en.costasolcruceros.com/
Dolphin Boat Trips
Join captain Kari and the crew one one of their many dolphin and whale spotting trips which leave from Fuengirola port.
The trips last from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and include all snacks, food and drink! There are also evening trips from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Ticket Prices: 65.00 Euros for afternoon trip, 40.00 Euros for evening trip. Children under 8 years of age go half price.
Times: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Fuengirola Port
Contacts: (+34) 677 650 563
Email: info@dolphinboattrips.com
Website: http://www.dolphinboattrips.com
Parasailing Fuengirola
If you are looking for a little bit more action and want to see the Costa del Sol from around 500ft in the air, then you may want to try your hand at parasailing!
Solo, double and triple trips are available, so why not get the fright of your life with a loved one rather than on your own? That way, you’ll always have someones hand to hold!
Ticket Prices: 45 Euros per person. Please see site for latest offers and pricing.
Times: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm June, July, August, September. See website for other times.
Location: Fuengirola Port
Contacts: (0034) 699 953 947 - (0034)633 244 599
Email: dolphinwatersports.sc@gmail.com
Website: http://www.parasailingfuengirola.com
BENALMADENA
Chinese Junk Boat Trip
How about a trip along the Costa del Sol coastline in a tradition 1972 chinese junk?
Running from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm this is a great and very popular way to see the Costa del Sol. Originally from Hong Kong, the chinese junk departs every hour from Benalmadena Marina.
Ticket Prices: 15 Euros per person with 2 years of age and under free.
Times: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Location: Benalmadena Marina
Contacts: (0034) 615 098 285
Caribbean Lady Luxury Motor Boat
If a sailing yacht is a little on the slow side, then why not have an hour or two out on a luxury motor yacht?
The Caribbean Lady can host up to 12 passengers and offers different varieties of trip including dolphin spotting, swimming, snorkeling, diving and even banana rides!
Ticket Prices: 15 Euros per adult, 10 Euros per child. (Prices are per hour)
Times: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm each day
Location: Benalmadena Marina
Contacts: (0034) 629 813 706
Costa Boat Charters, Benalmadena
Ever sailed on a catamaran? Well now’s your chance!
Costa Boat Charters are a family run business which was set up in 2006. They offer private charters and dolphin spotting trips running from different ports on the coast including Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Estepona, Duquesa, Marbella, Puerto Banus, Cabopino and Sotogrande.
Costa Boat Charters also have a number of other luxury power boats available which are ideal for hen/stag parties and other private functions.
Ticket Prices: From 30.00 Euros per person.
Location: Benalmadena Port and various
Contacts: 0871 434 8282 - +44 871 434 8282
Email: mail@costaboatcharters.com
Website: http://www.costaboatcharters.com
The Ocean Voyager Catamaran
Large 40 ft luxury catamaran offering 1 hour cruises around the Costa del Sol. Also offer longer excursions of around 3 hours where you can also enjoy a barbecue onboard.
Ticket Prices: From 15.00 Euros per adult, 10 Euros for under 12’s.
Location: Benalmadena Marina
Contacts: (0034) 622 284 456 (0034) 607 884 544
MARBELLA
Fly Blue Catamaran
The Fly Blue Catamaran offers you a three hour catamaran trip along the Marbella coastline and the Gibraltar strait with stops along the way for swimming, diving and lunch.
Ticket Prices: 50.00 Euros per adult and 25.00 Euros per child.
Times: 10:30 am and 3:00 pm from Marbella Sport Harbour, 11:00 am and 3:30pm from Puerto Banus. 1st of June until 15th of September
Location: Marbella Sports Harbour and Puerto Banus
Contacts: (0034) 663 827 986
Email: info@fly-blue.com
Website: http://www.fly-blue.com
Aquatime Marbella
Aquatime Marbella offer a wide range of activities including parascending, jet ski tours, rib boat, banana boat, water skiing, kayaking, canoeing, pedal boats and lots more.
Ticket Prices: Varied
Location: Marbella
Contacts: (0034) 686 488 068
Email: info@aquatimemarbella.com
Website: http://www.aquatimemarbella.com
TARIFA - GIBRALTAR
Firmm Whale and Dolphin Spotting
From April to October you can join the researchers at Firmm and go on a two hour whale and dolphin spotting trip along the Strait of Gibraltar.
Firmm also offer a one week observation course for those who want to learn a little more about these fascinating creatures. Please visit their site for lot’s of interest information.
Ticket Prices: Please enquire
Times: Varied
Location: Pedro Cortés 4, E-11380 Tarifa
Contacts: +34 956 62 70 08 - +34 678 418 350
Email: mail@firmm.org
Website: http://www.firmm.org/en/
Turmares
Specialising in whale/dolphin and killer whale watching trips in the Strait of Gibraltar. Trips last between 2.5 and 3.5 hours.
Ticket Prices: 30.00 Euros adults, 20.00 Euros children 4-14 years
Times: 12.00 pm and 4:00 pm - February 25th and November 2nd
Location: Avda. Alcalde Juan Nuñez 3, Local 12 Tarifa CP 11380 (Cadiz)
Contacts: +34 956 680741 | M: +34 696 448349/47
Email: turmares@turmares.com
Website: http://www.turmares.com/whalewatching/en/
Whale Watch Tarifa
Whale Watch Tarifa are a non-profit organisation formed in 1996 and specialise in whale and dolphin trips off the Strait of Gibraltar. The trips last between two and four hours and is a great experience for the whole family. You will have a 97% chance of spotting the whales, dolphins and orcas.
Ticket Prices: Whales/Dolphins (March to October) - Adults 30.00 Euros, Children 20.00 Euros, Babies 10.00 Euros - Killer Whales (July and August) 45.00 Euros adults, 30.00 Euros Children.
Times: Please enquire
Location: Tarifa, Cadiz
Contacts: +34 639 476 544 +34 956 627 013
Email: whalewatchtarifa@whalewatchtarifa.net
Website: http://whalewatchtarifa.net/eng/index.html
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