Six boat trips from Marbella and Puerto Banús. Four shared trips from €35 a head, and two private boats for your own group. Each pick shows the price, rating and the date we checked it.
By The Marbella Directory Team · Published 31 October 2026 · Updated October 2026 · Commission-earning links are labelled
Our top pick is the small-group sailing trip from Puerto Banús at €51, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,379 reviews. On a budget, the sunset catamaran costs €35, and a private trip for up to 10 starts from €250 per group. Prices were checked on GetYourGuide on 29 October 2026 and dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.
A real sailing yacht from Puerto Banús with a local skipper. Drinks and snacks are included, with a swim and paddleboarding when conditions allow. It is the most reviewed trip we found.
Affiliate link. Checked on GetYourGuide on 29 October 2026. Prices change, so check the live price before you book. See the full card.
Most trips leave from Puerto Banús or the quay at Nueva Andalucía next to it. A shared trip means you join other guests and pay per person. A private trip means the boat is yours and you pay one price for the group. This guide covers dolphin watching, catamarans and sunset cruises. It does not cover yacht hire or party boats.
Shared trips cost €35 to €60 a head. They suit couples, solo travellers and small families.
Private trips are priced per group. The private boat starts from €250 for up to 10. The Lagoon 380 catamaran costs €600 for up to 12. The sunset cruise with drinks also has a private option for up to 12.
Do the maths. Six people on the small-group sailing trip pay €306 at €51 each. At that size, a private boat can cost less. Check what each one includes before you choose.
Four shared trips and two private boats. Each card shows the price, who it suits, where it starts and what makes it stand out.
Shared cruise · Nueva Andalucía · 1.5 hours
Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 593 reviews on GetYourGuide. Affiliate link. Checked on GetYourGuide on 29 October 2026. Prices change, so check the live price before you book.
Shared or private · Marbella coast · 2 hours
Rated 4.6 out of 5 on GetYourGuide, but from only 7 reviews. Affiliate link. Checked on GetYourGuide on 29 October 2026. Prices change, so check the live price before you book.
Up to 12 people · Marbella coast · 2 hours
Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 79 reviews on GetYourGuide. Affiliate link. Checked on GetYourGuide on 29 October 2026. Prices change, so check the live price before you book.
Sailing yacht · Puerto Banús · 2 to 2.5 hours
Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,379 reviews on GetYourGuide. Affiliate link. Checked on GetYourGuide on 29 October 2026. Prices change, so check the live price before you book.
Private · Marbella coast · 2 to 8 hours
Rated 4.9 out of 5 on GetYourGuide, but from only 15 reviews. Affiliate link. Checked on GetYourGuide on 29 October 2026. Prices change, so check the live price before you book.
Private · Puerto Banús · 1 to 5 hours
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 277 reviews on GetYourGuide. Affiliate link. Checked on GetYourGuide on 29 October 2026. Prices change, so check the live price before you book.
The dolphins are wild. Every operator we checked says sightings cannot be guaranteed. The sailing trip adapts its route to sea conditions and dolphin activity. The dolphin catamaran says the skipper will try to spot dolphins or other marine life.
From Estepona, the Mobydick dolphin trip on Viator is a scheduled shared trip from the port. It was listed from €40 per person and rated 4.8 from 156 reviews, for 2 hours. Viator figures were checked on 28 October 2026.
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Sunset trips are shorter and more social. The sunset catamaran has a live DJ for 1.5 hours. The sunset cruise with drinks lasts 2 hours, with a glass of cava or another drink.
Daytime trips are better for swimming. Paddleboards, kayaks and swim stops depend on the weather on every trip that offers them.
Bring a towel and sunscreen. The dolphin catamaran and the Lagoon 380 also ask for a passport or ID card.
Four picks start in Puerto Banús or on Calle Ribera in Nueva Andalucía, beside the port. Two list their meeting point by the option you choose. Check your booking before you set off.
Plan the rest of your day with our Puerto Banús map and the Puerto Banús scenic tour. For time on the sand, see the Marbella and Estepona beach guide or Cabopino beach.
The sunset catamaran warns that start times can be delayed by up to 30 minutes, so leave some slack.
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| Trip | Type | Meeting point | Price | Duration | Rating (reviews) | Included | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset catamaran with DJ | Budget. Shared | Calle Ribera 42, Nueva Andalucía | €35 pp | 1.5 hours | 4.6 (593) | Catamaran cruise, live DJ | Free up to 24 hours before | See dates & prices → |
| Sunset catamaran with drinks | Mid. Shared or private | 2 meeting points (by option) | From €60 pp | 2 hours | 4.6 (7) | 1 drink, snacks, swim stop (weather permitting) | Free up to 24 hours before | See dates & prices → |
| Dolphin watching catamaran | Mid. Shared | Calle Ribera 1, Marbella | €60 pp | 2 hours | 4.6 (79) | 1 drink, snacks, paddleboards and kayaks (weather permitting) | Free up to 24 hours before | See dates & prices → |
| Small-group sailing, Puerto Banús | Mid. Small group | Puerto Banús, pontoon 4, berth 339 | €51 pp | 2 to 2.5 hours | 4.7 (1,379) | Soft drinks, beer, wine, cava, snacks | Free up to 24 hours before | See dates & prices → |
| Private Lagoon 380 catamaran | Private. Up to 12 | Varies by option | €600 per group | 2 to 8 hours | 4.9 (15) | Drinks, fruit, snacks, paddleboards, kayaks, life jackets, fuel | Free up to 24 hours before | See dates & prices → |
| Private boat with dolphins | Private. Up to 10 | Calle Muelle Ribera, Nueva Andalucía | From €250 per group | 1 to 5 hours | 4.9 (277) | Drinks, music, fuel, swim and snorkel stop | Free up to 24 hours before | See dates & prices → |
Prices as shown on GetYourGuide on 29 October 2026. pp means per person. Water sports and swim stops depend on the weather. Booking buttons are affiliate links.
Pick: The sunset catamaran with live DJ at €35 per person. See the card.
Pick: The small-group sailing trip at €51 per person. See the card.
Pick: The group dolphin catamaran at €60 per person. See the card.
Possibly, but it is never guaranteed. The dolphins are wild, and every operator we checked says so. The small-group sailing trip adapts its route to sea conditions and dolphin activity.
The sunset catamaran with live DJ costs €35 per person for 1.5 hours. The 2-hour sunset cruise with a drink and snacks starts from €60. Prices were checked on GetYourGuide on 29 October 2026.
For a group, often yes. A private boat for up to 10 starts from €250 per group. Six people on a shared trip at €51 each would pay €306. Check what each option includes.
Most of our picks start in Puerto Banús or on Calle Ribera in Nueva Andalucía, next to the port. Some list the meeting point by option. One Viator dolphin trip leaves from Estepona port.
All six picks offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before. The sunset catamaran runs rain or shine. The dolphin catamaran may be cancelled for bad weather. Water sports always depend on conditions.
Our top pick: a real sailing yacht from Puerto Banús, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,379 reviews. Or compare every trip in the table above.
Affiliate link. Checked on GetYourGuide on 29 October 2026. Prices change, so check the live price before you book.
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