--- title: "Sailing Adventure: Sailing, Dolphins and Relaxation with Drinks" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/malaga/tours/sailing-adventure-sailing-dolphins-and-relaxation-with-drinks/ type: tour city: Malaga country: Spain price: 60 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.71 reviews: 445 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Best overall rank_in_category: 8 of 11 (Boat Trips & Sailing) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/malaga/tours/sailing-adventure-sailing-dolphins-and-relaxation-with-drinks/ --- # Sailing Adventure: Sailing, Dolphins and Relaxation with Drinks **Guidekin's take:** A 2h 30m sail out of Benalmadena with water, soft drinks, beer, white wine and cava poured on board. Dolphins show up often enough to be a fair hope rather than a promise, and the crew treats them as a bonus, not the product. **Best overall:** 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. Trade-off: Dolphins likely, never promised. (last checked September 1, 2026) In our comparison: #8 of 11 in Boat Trips & Sailing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview - Guided navigation by experts on our modern boats. - Possibility of seeing dolphins and other marine animals. - Drinks on board: water, soft drinks, beer, white wine and cava. In addition, you will be able to visit Puerto Banús, one of the most famous ports in the world for its luxury and modernity. This is a tourist spot that you cannot miss if you come to Marbella. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting point is in Pier 4 of Puerto… - 12 start times: between 10:00 and 17:30 - Food included: Beer, white wine and cava - Children from €55: ages 4 to 10 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €60 per person for the Váruna sailboat (12.5 meters) option; other options up to €75 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.71/5 from 445 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Alquiler Veleros Marbella - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 12 start times between 10:00 and 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.71 from 445 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 417 of 445. - 5 stars: 367 (82%) - 4 stars: 50 (11%) - 3 stars: 15 (3%) - 2 stars: 4 (1%) - 1 star: 9 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the friendly crews and relaxed coastal outing; dolphin sightings are not guaranteed. **Praised:** - Welcoming captains who answer questions and help guests feel at ease - Relaxed small groups and views of the coastline - Close dolphin encounters when pods are found - Swimming and paddleboarding stops when sea conditions permit - Drinks and snacks served regularly on many trips **Complaints:** - Some trips encounter dolphins, while others return without a sighting - Some learn only on arrival or after departure that rough seas rule out swimming and paddleboarding - Choppy water causes seasickness for some passengers - Some find refreshments plentiful, while others report limited drinks and basic snacks Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-12-04 to 2026-09-14); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Váruna sailboat (12.5 meters) | €60 / person | English, Spanish | Duration: 2 hours Drinks and Snacks: Water, soft drinks, white wine, beer, cava Dufour 410 grand large | | Nirvana sailboat (14 meters) | €65 / person | English, Spanish | Duration: 2 hours Drinks and snacks: Water, soft drinks, beer, white wine and cava Dufour 455 Grand Large | | VÁRUNA SAILBOAT (12.5 meters) | €65 / person | English, Spanish | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Drinks and snacks: Water, soft drinks, beer, white wine and cava Dufour 410 Grand Large | | NIRVANA SAILBOAT (14 meters) | €70 / person | English, Spanish | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Drinks and snacks: Water, soft drinks, beer, white wine and cava Dufour 455 Grand Large | | Neptune sailboat (14.70 meters) | €70 / person | English, Spanish | Duration: 2 hours Drinks and snacks: Water, soft drinks, beer, white wine and cava Beneteau Oceanis 48 | | NEPTUNE SAILBOAT (14.70 meters) | €75 / person | English, Spanish | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Drinks and snacks: Water, soft drinks, beer, white wine and cava Beneteau Oceanis 48 | ## What's included - Soda/Pop - Bottled water - Beer, white wine and cava - Crew and fuel ## Not included - Gratuities ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12 start times between 10:00 and 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meeting point is in Pier 4 of Puerto Banus, in front of Babylon Banus pub.. Wait at the pier's door to be called by the captain. Parking is not allowed inside the port. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start time. We can't wait more than 5 minutes. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJVbzOXhIpcw0Rd8wc7N0B1JE Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Boat Trips & Sailing | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 11** | €60 | 2h 30m | 4.71 (445) | shared | | [Sunset on Private Sailing boat Puerto Banus Marbella (10 pax)](/spain/malaga/tours/sunset-on-private-sailing-boat-puerto-banus-marbella-10-pax/?format=md) | €380 per group | 2h | 5.0 (39) | private | | [Half-Day Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Granada](/spain/malaga/tours/half-day-luxury-catamaran-sailing-cruise-in-granada/?format=md) | €140 | 4h | 4.83 (179) | shared | | [Half-Day Luxury Motor Yacht Cruise in Granada](/spain/malaga/tours/half-day-luxury-motor-yacht-cruise-in-granada/?format=md) | €140 | 4h | 4.84 (44) | shared | Ranked #8 of 11 in Boat Trips & Sailing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €140, median €60; typical length 2h. 2 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/malaga/boat-tours-malaga/?format=md ## More in Malaga - All Malaga tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/malaga/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/malaga/tours/sailing-adventure-sailing-dolphins-and-relaxation-with-drinks/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/malaga/?format=md