10 Malaga Boat Trips Worth Booking

1.Malaga: Catamaran Sailing Trip with Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8,613 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $16Our pick

Sail from Malaga for 1 to 1.5 hours on a spacious catamaran, watching the sun fade behind the mountains as the city lights appear. You can choose a cruise with or without a light show, and select the cava option for a drink onboard. English and Spanish speaking crew are provided. Live music runs on selected dates until mid-September.

“This was a lot of fun. Sitting on the nets was extra fun when the waves came in... totally worth doing this experience when you're here!”

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2.Málaga: Sunset Catamaran Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,200 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $27

Sail from Málaga’s port for 1.5 hours as the sun drops over the Mediterranean. You’ll have open seating, front netting, bathrooms, a bar, and music ranging from chillout selections to older dance tracks. The crew speaks English and Spanish. Drinks and snacks cost extra, and the boat runs rain or shine.

“We manager to see the dolphins which was excellent. The catamaran went smoothly, it was a very pleasant ride. Sun set and the views at the bay were very beautiful. surprisingly the prices of the drinks on bardzo were affordable. it was very well spent money ,)”

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3.Malaga: Catamaran Sunset or Night Cruise w/ Live DJ & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,044 reviews · 75 minutes - 1.5 hours · from $33

Board the Mundo Marino catamaran at Malaga Port for a 75 to 90 minute cruise along the Costa del Sol. Choose sunset for glowing sea views or night for Malaga’s lights. You get one glass of cava, live DJ music, access to a bar, and space to sit, take photos, or dance upstairs.

“good music, 1 free drink each, clen catamaran, easy to find near dunkin donuts on the harbour. lasted 90 mins. some great photo opportunities of the sunset”

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4.Malaga: Catamaran Sailing Cruise with Swimming & Optional DJ

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,022 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23

Spend 90 minutes aboard Mundo Marino’s catamaran in Malaga Bay, taking in coastal views, drinks from the onboard bar, and a possible swimming stop. Choose the DJ option for music and dancing. Routes vary with the wind and weather, and the crew speaks Spanish and English. Arrive early for the best chance at a front net seat.

“Had an amazing time! Went as a group of 6 for our girls holiday, hosts were super lovely and the overall trip was fantastic. Drinks in board were fairly priced and the swimming (although kept to a small area for safety I presume) was super enjoyable. I would highly recommend this activity and it is incredible value for money. Would 100% recommend and book again!”

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5.Málaga: Scenic Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,868 reviews · 1 hour · from $15Best value

Sail from Málaga’s Muelle Uno aboard a 24-meter catamaran for one relaxed hour. You’ll see the city and bay from the water, choose sun or shade, and buy drinks at the onboard bar. Some departures may include a swim stop, but swimming is not guaranteed. The boat is wheelchair accessible, though electric wheelchairs are not accepted.

“Fantastic, I'd recommend this to anyone going to Malaga. A great experience and all for only a few euros. If I had to be pushed to give negative feedback it would have to be direction from the staff on board, about where we're sailing too (maybe give some historical stories about the harbour) and give rules before customers dive into the sea about where they can swim, one member of staff got very excited when a lady swam slightly away from the pack. Other than that it was ***** gracias”

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6.Malaga: Sailing Catamaran with Swimming and Paella Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 578 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Spend three hours aboard Mundo Marino’s Catamaran Shooting Star, sailing along Malaga’s coast with an English- or Spanish-speaking crew. Swim in open water, sunbathe on deck, and enjoy pork paella with salad, bread, fruit, and one drink. Net seating costs extra, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.

“It was great! The only bad think was the stoppet for swimming in the middle of a poop-strong lett in the ocean from another vessel.”

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7.Malaga: License-free Boat Rental for Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 223 reviews · 1 - 4 hours Top rated

You captain a private boat for up to six people from Benalmádena, with a short safety lesson and harbor escort from the SOLNAUTIC team. Cruise the Málaga coast, stop to swim, play music through Bluetooth, and search for dolphins. Choose one to four hours, but bring a €200 refundable deposit and allow extra time to reach the marina from Málaga city.

“Easy and fun experience. Staff showed how to easily drive the boat safely. Brought us out of the harbor and brought us back in safe.”

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8.Benalmádena: Sailing & Dolphin Watching with Snacks/Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $34

Join a shared or private catamaran cruise from Puerto Deportivo Benalmádena for up to two hours. You’ll search for wild dolphins, stop for swimming and paddleboarding, and enjoy water, soft drinks, beer, or cava. The crew speaks English and Spanish. Some departures include captains Marcus and Nikolas.

“We really enjoyed our time on the boat and saw dolphins!!! We also had a quick swim stop and great views. Would recommend!”

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9.Malaga Private Walking Tour, Alcazaba & Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $258

See Málaga on foot, from its Moorish Alcazaba, and from the sea. A Spanish or English-speaking guide such as Oscar or Enrique leads the city walk, castle visits, and directions to the catamaran. Expect hills, stairs, skip-the-line entry, and a useful break between sightseeing and sailing.

“Carlos was our guide. He was knowledgeable, informative and went over and above to make the tour a great experience. The walking tour was approximately an hour in the city, an hour in the Alcazabar, taxi to Gibralfaro Castle and an hour there. Toilets are in the Alcazabar and Castle. The walking tour finished at 1:30pm and our Catamaran cruise started at 3pm which gave time for lunch and a look around the port. The cruise is run by a separate company so Carlos left us at 1:30pm but not without giving us clear directions. You can sunbathe on the cruise but no swimming opportunity. The cruise went for 1.5…”

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10.Boat rental without a license in Malaga city for 1-6 people.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 1 - 2 hours

You drive your own easy-to-handle boat from Playa del Palo, about seven minutes from central Malaga. Boats take up to six people, fuel is included, and prices run from €100 for one hour to €250 for four. Staff explain the basics before departure. A €100 deposit is refunded when you return.

“it was great 👍 the people were great they explained everything and it was all exceptional”

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