Spain · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
The 15 best cruises & boat tours you can book right now, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. The first has the most bookings behind it; start there.
Ethical eco-yacht whale and dolphin watching off Los Cristianos with a swim and snorkel stop, plus a Cave of Love visit. 90 minutes.
“Absolutely amazing staff who took us and our 2 year old on a wonderful cruise whale and dolphin watching. If you are wondering which whale watching tour to book, this is the one!”
1-hour electric Guadalquivir cruise in Seville with live trilingual commentary, cool river air, and skyline views like Torre del Oro.
“Wonderful sunset cruise on the river. Rowers were preparing for Saturdays regatta. I’m traveling solo but I sat with 3 U. S. women and we had a great time.”
Sail Palma’s south coast on a 5-hour catamaran with two swim stops, snorkeling gear, and a BBQ lunch plus Mallorca wine and sangria.
“It’s few hours by the ocean to spend time swimming & once you are back in boat, the excellent captain and his staff has a great meal, dessert and drinks ready to serve!”
Sail from Malaga on a sunset catamaran, sip cava, hear chill-out music, and choose a light show for night skyline views over the Mediterranean.
“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!”
1-hour Guadalquivir cruise from Torre del Oro for $21, with panoramic Seville views, Expo pavilions, and multilang audio.
“A lovely and relaxing ride up and down the river to see the sights of Seville. very informative. Would recommend.”
Barcelona catamaran cruise with skyline views and summer live music. 1 hour (often 90), drinks onboard, kid corner.
“Entertainment (Paulo) was excellent. He played/sang for the length of the cruise. Everyone enjoyed it Saw a beautiful sunset The cruise itself was beautiful and well organized. All went smoothly Will be recommending this event with friends Thank you”
Benalmádena dolphin cruise on the New Magic, 100 minutes of Costa del Sol views, underwater windows, and likely dolphin sightings for $22.
“We enjoyed it a lot. We saw plenty of dolphins and the boat journey was wonderful.”
A 6-hour Ibiza catamaran beach hop with snorkel gear, paddleboards, food, and drinks, plus lifeguards and a glass bottom.
“It was an amazing day on the water. The scenery of Ibiza’s coast and different beaches are amazing. The crew is doing a great job.”
Eco-friendly catamaran whale and dolphin cruise from Costa Adeje, with drinks, snacks, underwater sound, and a swim in Tenerife’s sanctuary.
“The crew was very friendly, they translated everything in every member’s mother language. What it stayed with me - At some point they stopped to take some plastic from the ocean. We saw lots of dolphins and wales, even a sea turtle. Everything was very clean even in the bathrooms. Worth every penny 100%.”
Spot dolphins and pilot whales near Los Gigantes, then swim at Juan López or Masca with a cold drink included.
“fantastic boat trip on the masca express, our guide Alejandro was fantastic great knowledge of the whales and dolphins and sea life, spoke many different languages english was fantastic. we saw flying fish and pilot whales after our guides made sure that we saw atleast sone whales or dolphins. Then they made sure we got a quick swim in the sea before heading back to port. Highly recommend this trip”
Valencia sailing catamaran cruise with skyline views, optional sunset cava, and DJ nights on select Wednesdays. Relax for $17.
“Great views, a short trip out to the open sea. Lovely boat, and kind staff.”
A 2-hour dolphin and whale watching cruise from Morro Jable with drinks and a Jandia swim stop. Modern boat, friendly guides.
“Fantastic trip. Really knowledgeable guide, very entertaining skipper…and a load of dolphins as the stars of the show! Free drinks and a dip in Morro Jable’s crystal clear waters to round things off. Would recommend without hesitation!”
Mallorca by bus, Tren de Sóller tram and train, plus boat stops at Sa Calobra and Port de Sóller.
“The visit by boat from P de Soller arriving at Sa Colabra was so relaxing and Sa Calobra was so stunning made more special by the appearance of the local goats 😂”
4-hour catamaran cruise from Lloret de Mar with Costa Brava views, swimming stops, BBQ lunch, and included drinks plus music.
“Great experience - I would only change the food. Aside from that wonderful staff, good music, great vibes.”
Near-shore Tenerife whale watching by catamaran with free drinks, an almost sure pilot whale chance, and a 3-hour snorkeling option.
“We had a great time on our whale watching tour. We saw some pilot whales and bottle nose dolphins. Mario and Tony were excellent guides. They gave great information about the whales in the area and were always making sure we knew which sides of the boat to keep an eye on. The swim spot was great with snorkels provided to have a look at the fish swimming below. Would definitely recommend this trip!”
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