11 tours · €14–€140 per person · ★ 4.7
Boat trips in Malaga and along its coast are picked by hand: we read every listing and kept 14 rated 4.5★ or higher, with 2,140 traveler reviews between them. The honest geography first: most sailing here leaves from the marinas around the city, Benalmadena, Puerto Banus in Marbella and La Herradura, not from Malaga port itself. The range runs from a €14 ferry hop between Benalmadena and Fuengirola to a €140 private sunset sailboat for up to ten people, with €30 catamaran sails, kayak and snorkel runs under the Maro cliffs, parasailing and two €140 skippered half-days with lunch in between.
Read the fine print on two things. Dolphins appear on most of these routes often enough to be expected, but every good operator sells them as a likelihood, not a promise; and the two luxury cruises named Granada sail the Costa Tropical, an hour east, so check the departure marina before booking. Prices show per person or per boat. The best reviewed boat tours come first below.
Boat Trips & Sailing in Malaga: 11 tours, drawn from the 59 Guidekin lists out of 1,082 on Viator, chosen by rating (4.5★ or higher, 30+ reviews), each one read and summarised.
Get to know the coast of Marbella and the Golden Mile in a unique and very relaxing way: sailing while the sunset, on a private sailboat. You will toa...
Luxury Skippered Catamaran and Motor Yacht Sailing Charters in the beautiful waters of the Costa Tropical. We have been sailing these waters for 17 y...
Welcome onboard with a chilled glass of champagne & fresh seasonal fruit & nibbles. Make yourself comfortable, whilst the skipper gives everyone a co...
Join our kayak and snorkeling tour for an unforgettable 2.5-hour adventure in the Natural Park “Los Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo”. Departing from ...
Our tour differs because it is completely private and customizable, combining dolphin watching, snorkeling, fishing and fun activities at sea. It incl...
Sailing on a catamaran from Benalmádena (Puerto Marina, Málaga) is the best way to enjoy a dream vacation with family or friends in the surroundings o...
Embark on a unique sailing trip to witness one of the most magical and romantic moments of the day. This tour is ideal for those looking to unwind, en...
- Guided navigation by experts on our modern boats. - Possibility of seeing dolphins and other marine animals. - Drinks on board: water, soft drinks, ...
Enjoy aboard our beautiful catamaran Lagoon 380 from the sun and the sea breeze as well as the possibility to see dolphins in freedom for 2 hours and ...
-Sea Adventure -Hotel pick up -Cruise along the coast -Snorkel equipment -Wetsuit -Lunch -20 foot slide -Stand up paddle boards and kayaks...
Discover the Ferry Between Benalmádena and Fuengirola Enjoy a scenic and comfortable trip on our ferry connecting Benalmádena Marina with Fuengirola....
Tours and prices on this page last updated November 2, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 1, 2026 · Ranked by review scores, what is poured and included on board and price. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
All 11 boat trips along this coast read in full, marina by marina. Three earn a pick.
A 2.5 hour sail from Benalmadena with water, beer, white wine and cava poured on board at €60 per person, dolphins a regular bonus: 4.71 from 445 reviews.
A 2.5 hour kayak and snorkel run through the protected Maro-Cerro Gordo coves with wetsuit and gear included at €25 per person: 4.76 from 868 reviews.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benalmadena Sail with Drinks | Overall pick | €60 per person | 4.71★ (445) | 2h 30m | Dolphins likely, never promised |
| Cerro Gordo Kayak & Snorkel | Clear-water coves for €25 per person | €25 per person | 4.76★ (868) | 2h 30m | You paddle: it is a workout |
| Costa Tropical Luxury Cat | Half a day with lunch in | €140 per person | 4.83★ (179) | 4h | Sails an hour east of Malaga |
| Puerto Banus Sunset Sail | The golden hour slot | €55 per person | 4.7★ (187) | 2h | Puerto Banus start, not Malaga |
| Marbella Dolphin Catamaran | Capped at 12 with gear | €60 per person | 4.68★ (130) | 2h | Two hours, snacks not a meal |
| Benalmadena Ferry Hop | The €14 per person scenic crossing | €14 per person | 4.59★ (129) | 2h–6h | A crossing, not a cruise |
| Private Sunset Sailboat | Ten of you, one boat | €380 per group/vehicle | 5★ (39) | 2h | 39 reviews, per-boat price |
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Luxury Skippered Catamaran and Motor Yacht Sailing Charters in the beautiful waters of the Costa Tropical. We have been sailing these waters for 17 y...
Join our kayak and snorkeling tour for an unforgettable 2.5-hour adventure in the Natural Park “Los Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo”. Departing from ...
- Guided navigation by experts on our modern boats. - Possibility of seeing dolphins and other marine animals. - Drinks on board: water, soft drinks, ...
Embark on a unique sailing trip to witness one of the most magical and romantic moments of the day. This tour is ideal for those looking to unwind, en...
Enjoy aboard our beautiful catamaran Lagoon 380 from the sun and the sea breeze as well as the possibility to see dolphins in freedom for 2 hours and ...
Discover the Ferry Between Benalmádena and Fuengirola Enjoy a scenic and comfortable trip on our ferry connecting Benalmádena Marina with Fuengirola....