Spain · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Two seas, an ocean and a river that runs through Seville. The 15 below range from a one-hour harbour loop to a full day under sail with lunch on board, each priced and clear about how much swimming time you actually get.
Sail from Los Cristianos aboard Travelin Lady, a purpose-built eco-yacht with low emissions and a steady hull. Guides such as Ines explain whales, dolphins, and turtles in four languages. You’ll visit the Cave of Love and may swim or snorkel before returning to port.
“It was great! We saw a group of dolphins and pilot whales, amazing!”
Spend one hour on Seville’s Guadalquivir River aboard an eco-friendly boat. From Muelle de Nueva York, you’ll pass Triana, Torre del Oro, La Maestranza, and the Inquisition Castle while hearing commentary in English, Spanish, or French. Drinks are available to buy, but food is not included.
“Great service, clean comfortable modern boat. We had a lovely cruise.”
Set sail from Palma with Magic Catamarans for five hours along Mallorca’s south coast. You’ll swim and snorkel at two weather-dependent coves, enjoy a barbecue buffet with Mallorcan wine and sangria, and return with music, sea views, and perhaps a sunset over Palma Cathedral.
“It was amazing. Great value for money. The crew was fun and very helpful. There was a good choice of songs even though I think the music could have been louder. Listening to innerbloom while watching the sunset on a catamaran is a once in a lifetime experience. When I visit Mallorca again, I will book the magic catamarans with no second thoughts.”
Spend one hour on a two-deck boat sailing from the Torre del Oro. You’ll pass Triana, the 1852 Puente de Triana, Expo 92 pavilions, and historic riverfront buildings with multilingual recorded commentary, shaded seating, toilets, and drinks available on board.
“Nice river cruise. Got to take nice pictures. Didn’t feel crowded on the boat”
Set sail from Barcelona for a relaxed one-hour catamaran ride, with sunset departures lasting 90 minutes from March 29 to October 24. Enjoy skyline views, a wave-shaped wooden bar, Kids Corner, and live music from June to September. Drinks and snacks cost extra.
“This was a last minute decision after thinking about how to spend our final evening in Barcelona. We are really glad we went on this boat trip. We could recognise all the places we had visited from the boat. We enjoyed the sunset and the experience of being on a catamaran. The singer was brilliant too. We thought the trip overall was excellent and offered good value for money. The port is in a location to get a late dinner afterwards.”
Join Costasol Cruceros aboard the New Magic for a 100-minute catamaran trip from Benalmádena. Your captain and crew search for dolphins along the Costa del Sol, while you enjoy shaded seating, music, bar service, underwater viewing windows, and a possible summer swim.
“We absolutely loved this trip!! The captain knew exactly where the dolphins were and ensured that we had lots of time to see them. I would recommend sitting at the front of the boat as we had the best view! Would book again next time we come! Highly recommended”
Spend six hours aboard a three-level glass-bottom catamaran from San Antonio, stopping at Cala Bassa, Cala Comte, and a swim site with paddleboards, snorkels, slides, and floats. Food, beer, sangria, wine, soft drinks, and water are included. A sunset option finishes near Cafe Mambo.
“Fantastic trip! We had the best day, well organised and safe, great drinks, lunch and the paddle boarding and snorkelling was fabulous. Thanks for a great day!”
Cruise from Costa Adeje into the Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary on a quiet, fuel-efficient catamaran. The English and Spanish crew, including captains Carlos and Miguel, look for pilot whales and dolphins, play underwater sounds, serve snacks and drinks, and stop for a swim. Choose three or five hours.
“Highly recommend this activity. The crew looked after us tremendously and even got to see whales! A lovely swim after before heading back. Thank you everyone.”
Join Flipper Uno at Los Gigantes Port for a two-hour cruise through the Teno-Rasca Whale Sanctuary. Look for pilot whales and dolphins, hear local facts from the crew, admire Masca and Los Gigantes cliffs, then swim in Juan López, Masca, or another sheltered bay.
“Absolutely brilliant and the stopped to have plenty of em time to see the whales hammer head shark great experience and finished off with a cold beer and a swim”
Cruise from Morro Jable aboard the modern Magic Dolphin, with guides speaking English, Spanish, and German. Search for wild dolphins, pilot whales, turtles, and flying fish, then stop for a swim near Jandia. Drinks, a toilet, and optional resort pickup are included.
“It was amazing! Carolina our tour guide made us all welcome and was a great vibe for the trip. It is uncertain whether you will see dolphins or whales so we were so lucky to see striped dolphins ❤️ overall an amazing experience, definitely recommend to everyone”
Travel from southern Mallorca through the Tramuntana mountains to Lluc, Sa Calobra, Sóller, and Palma by coach, boat, tram, and wooden train. Guides such as Sebastian and Juan are praised for clear multilingual commentary, while the mountain roads and boat crossing can be demanding.
“It was an amazing experience! I loved the daytrip, we saw sooo much in such little time and took amazing pictures. Don't worry about food, at every stop we had 1 - 2h free time to explore and there were loads of restaurants. The guide said everything in Spanish, English, German and French. The transport was good, all in all its worth the price and more!”
Spend four hours aboard a catamaran from Lloret de Mar, sailing past cliffs, caves, beaches, and fishing villages. Swim from the boat, use the trampoline and floating mattress, eat burgers and chicken with salads and fruit, and enjoy beer, sangria, soft drinks, and music. Morning trips suit families, while later departures are adults-only.
“Catamaran Sailing Cruise is really full of fun. All of us have enjoyed well .It’s all worth it. We highly recommend you try this activity when you are in Lloret de Mar. You will not regret it😉 .”
Sail from Puerto Colon with guides such as Lucy, Danny, and Tony to find resident pilot whales and dolphins near Tenerife’s southwest coast. Choose two hours for wildlife watching or three hours for a Playa Espagueti swim and snorkeling stop. Drinks, equipment, and a sighting guarantee are included.
“Both Dani and Toni (hopefully correct names) were helpful with taking photos and searching for the whales and helping the guests around the boat. They definitely make the trip 10x better. We saw both pilot whales and dolphins. It’s an amazing thing to see them in their natural habitat. Open sea is often choppy so be prepared with sea sick tablets and candles.”
Set out from Valencia with a Spanish- and English-speaking captain and crew. Sail along the coast aboard a spacious catamaran, spotting the City of Arts, Miquelet, and Valencia skyline. Choose a daytime trip or sunset sailing with music and an included glass of cava.
“The sunset is amazing and the music really good. Definitely worth it”
Sail from Málaga’s port on a comfortable catamaran as the city turns gold and the sun drops over the Mediterranean. You’ll have seating, front nets, bathrooms, a bar, and music onboard. The English- and Spanish-speaking crew keeps things easy, though departure times can sometimes run late.
“Lovely sunset sail on a beautiful catamaran with great, friendly crew.”
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