Our Benalmadena boat trips comparison saves you time. We compared 6 tours, prices from $95, cancellation with a full refund, and the top pick rated 4.8 across 178 reviews. Your money pays for a private boat along the coast for couples or families.
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Catamaran party$95
Today's lowest trip price across all 6 tours
Average rating
All 6 tours46
609 verified reviews across 6 tours
Your time
Shortest to longest60min–3.5h
Shortest: Private Boat
Longest: Boat Trip & Dolphins
Choose your trip
Three of the six are priced per person, from $95 for the catamaran party for over-18s. The dolphin trip with the water slide, the most-reviewed boat tour Benalmadena has here, costs $100 per person. The private boat with drinks takes up to ten people and the self-drive rentals up to six, priced per group.
★ 4.8 · 178 reviews
★ 4.5 · 311 reviews
★ 4.0 · 51 reviews
★ 4.6 · 41 reviews
★ 4.4 · 21 reviews
★ 5.0 · 7 reviews
Still deciding?
Six listings, but most people are choosing between four kinds of day: a private boat for your own group, the shared trip that looks for dolphins and stops for a swim and a slide, the adults-only party catamaran, or a boat you drive yourself with no licence needed. Pick the one that sounds like yours and we will point at a listing.
See it before you pay for it
Four photos from the trips on this page: dolphins beside the shared boat, a swim off the side, the party catamaran and the marina the private boats leave from. Each one is a different way of spending the same few hours at sea.
The shared day looks for them; sightings are never promised.
A swim from the boat, on the shared day and private boats.
Two decks and a DJ, for adults 18 and over only.
Where the private boats and the self-drive rentals leave from.
Side by side
Three ways onto the water: a shared trip that looks for dolphins, a private boat for your group, and a boat you drive yourself. The dolphin trip is priced per person; the other two are priced for the whole boat, so split their price by the people aboard.
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| Benalmádena: Boat Trip with Dolphins, Snorkeling and Slide | TOP PICKBenalmádena: Private Boat:Drinks/Snacks, Activities&Dolphins | Benalmadena: Boat Rental without License Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $191 | $135 |
| Price covers | One person | The whole boat, up to 10 people | The whole boat, up to 6 people |
| How long, as listed | 3.5 hours | 1 to 6 hours | 1 to 3 hours |
| Cost per hour | $28.57 per person | – | – |
| Starts from | Pickup from Torremolinos, Benalmádena or Málaga | Puerto Marina | By the marina exit |
| On board | Snorkelling, 6-metre slide, kayak, paddle board | Snorkel gear and fishing rods | You drive, no licence needed |
| Good to know | Lunch on board; rough sea means rebook or refund | Beer, sangria, cava and snacks on board | Over 18, with ID and a deposit |
| Rating | 4.5 · 311 | 4.8 · 178 | 4.6 · 41 |
| Best for | Families, with pickup and lunch | A group that wants its own boat | Driving the boat yourself |
| Check dates | Book this one→ | Check dates |
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Verdict
Of the Benalmadena marina boat trips here, this is the one that gives your group a boat of its own: $191 for the whole boat, up to 10 people, rated 4.8 from 178 reviews. Snorkel gear, fishing rods, beer, sangria, cava and snacks are on board, and the listing runs from one to six hours.
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The private boat with drinks takes up to ten people and the self-drive rentals up to six, so their price is for the whole boat. The dolphin trip and the boat party are priced per person, and the party is for adults 18+ only, with ID. Only the dolphin trip includes minibus pickup, from Torremolinos, Benalmádena or Málaga.
Two-minute check
Three things decide it here: who is coming, how long you want on the water, and whether you want a crew, a party or the wheel yourself. Answer three questions and we will point at one listing.
Who is coming with you?Shared trips charge per person; the private boat with drinks and rentals, per boat
How long do you want at sea?Shared trips take 3–3.5 hours; the private boat with drinks, up to 6
What do you want from the day?This is the answer that picks your listing
You’ll get the one that fits your answers, and the thing about it that catches people out.
What travellers say
Five of the six, in travellers’ own words. Ratings and review counts are the live figures, and each card says whether its price is per person or per boat.
★★★★★
Based on 609
verified reviews
A private boat
$191 · per boat for up to 10 · 178 reviews
★★★★★
Up to 10 people for 1 to 6 hours from Puerto Marina, with snorkel gear, fishing rods, and beer, sangria, cava and snacks. Rated 4.8. “We loved swimming and fishing in the sea. The children even got to steer the boat!” — Giedre, United Kingdom
Dolphins, snorkel and slide
$100 · per person · 311 reviews
★★★★★
Three and a half hours: a look for wild dolphins, then snorkelling, a 6-metre slide, kayaks, paddle boards and lunch on board. Minibus pickup is included. Rated 4.5. “Good fun day out. We saw dolphins! All the family loved the slides and water activities.” — Orla, Ireland
A boat party
$95 · per person · 51 reviews
★★★★☆
A double-deck catamaran with a DJ and one drink in the price, and a swim if the sea allows. Over-18s only, with ID. Rated 4.0. “Very enjoyable for the hen do. Great entertainment and views from boat.” — Naomi, United Kingdom
Drive the boat yourself
$135 · per boat for up to 6 · 41 reviews
★★★★★
You take the boat out yourself along the coast between Málaga and Fuengirola. The driver must be 18 or over with ID, and a deposit is taken. Rated 4.6. “Our apprehensions about handling the vessel were soon dispelled by a professional and thorough introduction.” — Thomas, United Kingdom
A second self-drive rental
$146 · per boat for up to 6 · 21 reviews
★★★★☆
One to three hours on your own boat. The driver needs to be 18 or over with ID or a passport, a deposit is taken, and the listing asks you to keep 500 m from dolphins. Rated 4.4. “Really fun and enjoyable experience, the guide was very friendly and understanding” — Charisma, United Kingdom
What it really costs
Two kinds of price sit side by side here: the shared dolphin day and the party charge per person, while the private boat with drinks and both rentals charge for the whole boat.
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| What you book | Price | What you get | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins, snorkel and slide | $100 per person | Shared boat, hotel pickup, slide, kayaks and lunch on board | 3.5 hours |
| Boat party, adults 18+ | $95 per person | Two-deck catamaran, DJ, one drink, a swim if the sea allows | 3 hours |
| Private boat with drinks | $191 per boat for up to 10 | Your own boat, snorkel gear, fishing rods, drinks and snacks | 1–6 hours |
| Drive the boat yourself | $135–$146 per boat for up to 6 | A rented boat, no licence needed; driver 18+ with ID | 1–3 hours |
| Private boat for up to 12 | $213 per person, as listed | Your own boat from Puerto Marina, 10:00 to 22:00 | 2–3 hours |
The honest answer
Worth it for a group that wants the boat to itself: drinks, snacks and snorkel gear on board, for 1 to 6 hours. The listed price is $191 per boat for up to 10; split four ways, that is less per head than a seat on the shared trips.
The day, hour by hour
The listing offers minibus pickup from Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Málaga. Check where and when yours is before the day.
The minibus collects guests along the coast. One reviewer mentions several stops on the way, the price of not driving or parking.
The boat sets sail from Benalmádena; the voucher names the exact berth. The listing gives three and a half hours for the trip.
The boat heads out along the Costa del Sol to look for wild dolphins. They are often seen, never promised; one reviewer spotted a group within minutes.
Then the water: Benalmadena snorkeling off the boat, the 6-metre water slide, kayaks and paddle boards, all part of the listing.
Lunch is served on the boat before it turns back, so nobody needs to pack food.
The boat returns to Puerto Marina and the minibus takes you back towards your pickup area.
When the sea is not fit to go out, the listing offers a new date or a full refund.
Best time of day
These trips differ more in length than in hour, so start with how much of the day you want to give. The rentals run one to three hours, the party three, and the shared trip with the slide three and a half with lunch on board. The private boat with drinks books for one to six hours. The private boat for up to twelve sails daily between 10:00 and 22:00, so it fits a morning or an evening. Check the start time on the listing when you book.
On the ground
Wild dolphins off this coast: often seen, never promised.
Sometimes they swim right beside the hull.
Palms and a Ferris wheel on the waterfront by the boats.
The private boat for up to 12 runs until 22:00.
What it's like
The trips here sail from Puerto Marina in Benalmádena, on the Costa del Sol, and the six listings split four ways: a shared trip that looks for dolphins, two private boats, a party catamaran and two boats you drive yourself. Who is with you decides most of it.
Of the six boat trips here, the shared trip has the most reviews, 311 at 4.5. It runs three and a half hours: a search for wild dolphins and other marine life, then snorkelling, a kayak, a paddle board and a six-metre water slide off the boat, with lunch on board. The shared trip is also the one with a transfer, by minibus from Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Málaga. It costs $100 per person.
Our top pick is the private boat with drinks. Your group of up to ten has the boat to itself for one to six hours, with snorkel gear, fishing rods and unlimited beer, sangria, cava and snacks, and dolphins are among the activities it names. It costs $191 per group and is rated 4.8 from 178 reviews. Check the price for the length you pick.
The party is a different day out: three hours on a two-deck catamaran with a DJ, one drink in the ticket, a bar on board from €3, and a swim if the sea allows it. It is for over-18s carrying ID, at $95 per person, and is rated 4.0 from 51 reviews.
If you would rather steer, two rentals hand you the wheel with no licence needed. You must be over 18 with ID, and both take a deposit. They run one to three hours along a coast of beaches and coves, at $135 or $146 per group of up to six. The self-drive listing asks you to stay 500 metres from any dolphins you meet.
The second private boat takes up to twelve and sails daily between 10:00 and 22:00, with catering on request. It is rated 5.0 from 7 reviews. Its listing shows $213 per person while describing a private boat, so check the total for your group before you pay.
So: for a family, the shared trip puts the slide, lunch and the transfer in one ticket. For a group that wants its own boat and its own pace, take a private one. For adults who want music, the party. To steer yourself, a rental.
While you're at Puerto Marina
Not everyone wants a private boat. The shared trip brings the slide, lunch and a transfer; the party brings a DJ for over-18s; a rental puts you at the wheel with no licence needed.
Practical
Four tabs, four short answers in each, then the full guide. Prices are per person or per group, and we say which.
Three and a half hours that start with a search for wild dolphins and other marine life, then snorkelling, the slide and lunch on board.
Dolphins are wild animals, so treat a sighting as a chance. Even the rental listing speaks of the chance to spot them.
The self-drive listing asks you to stay 500 metres from dolphins. Watch from there and let them pass.
The private boat with drinks names dolphins among its activities, so part of your hours can go on looking for them.
The boat with drinks costs $191 per group of up to ten, for one to six hours. Check the price for your length.
Snorkel gear and fishing rods, with beer, sangria, cava and snacks listed as unlimited.
The second private boat sails daily between 10:00 and 22:00 for two to three hours, with catering on request.
That boat shows $213 per person on the listing, though it describes a private boat. Ask for the group total.
Three hours on a two-deck catamaran with a DJ, for adults who carry a document that shows their age.
The $95 per person includes one drink; the bar on board sells more from €3. The swim stop depends on the sea.
Drive the boat yourself for one to three hours, at $135 or $146 per group of up to six.
Bring ID or a passport. Both rental listings also ask for a deposit.
Views over the Costa del Sol from the top, one-way or return, at $19 per person, rated 4.5 from 2,422 reviews.
A 40-minute guided visit with the entry ticket, to the monument to Christopher Columbus, at $10 per person.
The aquarium shows sharks, otters and tropical fish, at $24 per person. Selwo Marina has penguins and sea lions, at $18 per person.
Up to 650 feet over the Mediterranean for 40 minutes to an hour, at $62 per person, rated 4.9 from 443 reviews.
Best time
No listing here names a best time of year, so plan by the clock instead. Each bar shows how much of the day the trip can take.
1 – 3 h
The two self-drive rentals run one to three hours, short enough to fit around a beach day. $135 or $146 per group of up to six.
3 – 3.5 h
The dolphin trip with the slide runs three and a half hours with lunch on board, at $100 per person. The party runs three hours, at $95 per person.
1 – 6 h
The private boat with drinks takes up to ten people for one to six hours, at $191 per group. Check the price for the length you choose.
10:00 – 22:00
The private boat for up to twelve sails daily between 10:00 and 22:00, for two to three hours. Pick the hour that suits your group.
Worth knowing
Ask who the price covers. The private boat with drinks and the two rentals are priced per group; the shared trip, the party and the boat for twelve per person. Compare the total for your group.
Bring ID for the party and the rentals. Both are for over-18s, and the rentals also take a deposit.
Plan how you reach the marina. The shared trip with the slide includes a minibus from Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Málaga. For the others, make your own way there.
Dolphins are a chance, not a promise. The shared trip goes looking for them. At the wheel of a rental, keep 500 metres away and let them pass.
The sea can move the shared trip. If the dolphin trip cannot sail because of sea conditions, the listing offers a new date or a full refund.
Check the boat for twelve. It shows $213 per person on the listing, though it describes a private boat. Ask for the group total before you pay.
Your own boat
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Common questions
You may, but nobody can promise it: dolphins are wild. The shared trip with the slide sets out to look for dolphins and other marine life before the snorkelling, and the private boat with drinks names dolphins among its activities. If you rent a boat and drive yourself, the listing asks you to keep 500 metres from them.
No. Both rentals here let you drive the boat yourself with no licence needed. You must be over 18 and carry ID or a passport, and both take a deposit. They run one to three hours, at $135 or $146 per group of up to six.
The private boat with drinks costs $191 per group of up to ten, for one to six hours, with snorkel gear, fishing rods and unlimited beer, sangria, cava and snacks. It is rated 4.8 from 178 reviews. The other private boat takes up to twelve but shows $213 per person on its listing, so check the total for your group.
Yes. The party catamaran is for over-18s, and you need a document that shows your age. It runs three hours with a DJ, one drink in the ticket and a bar on board from €3, at $95 per person.
Pickup is part of the shared trip with the slide, by minibus from Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Málaga. Check where yours stops when you book. The other five boat trips here do not mention a transfer, so make your own way to the marina.
From Puerto Marina in Benalmádena, on the Costa del Sol. Both private boats and the self-drive rental name it as the start, and the no-licence rental hands over its boat near the marina exit. The shared trip includes a minibus transfer, so check its meeting point when you book.
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Six Benalmádena boat listings are on this page. Our top pick is the private boat with drinks, at $191 per group of up to ten. Nobody pays to be featured.
Of the six boat trips, three are priced per person and three per group, and we say which next to the number.
The private boat for up to twelve is described as private, yet its listing shows $213 per person. We ask you to check the total before you pay.
The answer
Your group of up to ten has the boat to itself from Puerto Marina for one to six hours, with snorkel gear, fishing rods and unlimited beer, sangria, cava and snacks. It is our top pick at $191 per group, rated 4.8 from 178 reviews. With children who want the slide and lunch, the shared trip may suit you better.
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Benalmádena: Private Boat:Drinks/Snacks, Activities&Dolphins
★ 4.8 · 178 reviews · Free cancellation