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The ones worth your time.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in Spain. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Luxury eco-yacht whale watching off Los Cristianos with ethical no-chase viewing, a swim stop, and a pass by the Cave of Love.
“Very nice and we were lucky to see the dolphins and pilot whales! Lots of them!”
Glide down the Guadalquivir in Seville on an electric eco cruise with live multilingual commentary, Torre del Oro views, and a cash bar.
“It was a very nice cruise with the history of Seville along the trip”
5-hour catamaran cruise along Mallorca’s south coast with two swim stops, snorkeling gear, and a BBQ lunch with wine and sangria.
“Amazing! The food was great, we had plenty of time to swim, dance onboard, take pics. Recommended!”
Glide the Guadalquivir on a two-deck Seville boat cruise for views of Torre del Oro, Triana, and Expo ’92 architecture, with multilingual audio.
“Nice river cruise. Got to take nice pictures. Didn’t feel crowded on the boat”
Chill out on a Barcelona catamaran cruise with skyline views, a wave-shaped bar, and summer live music, plus kid-friendly fun.
“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 watching on a comfortable New Magic catamaran: shaded seating, underwater windows, onboard drinks, and possible open-water swim.
“Really good experience. Didn’t see any Dolphins but the experience was good.”
Ibiza beach hopping on a glass-bottom catamaran with free snorkel gear, paddleboards, drinks, and lunch at major coves.
“The boat was spacious. The staff was friendly. The beaches were fabulous and the sunset was amazing.”
Eco-catamaran whale and dolphin cruise from Costa Adeje with guaranteed sighting reschedule, snacks, drinks, and a swim stop.
“Amazing whale watching experience! The tour was well organized, and the crew was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. They shared interesting facts throughout the trip and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable. We were lucky to see several whales up close, which was absolutely unforgettable. The boat was clean and spacious, and the whole…”
Spot pilot whales and dolphins off Los Gigantes, then cool off with a swim in Masca or Juan López on a short 2-hour cruise.
“Brilliant couple of hours in the water, professional crew who know their stuff. Highly recommended.”
Sail Valencia on a spacious catamaran, day or sunset. See key landmarks from the water, with cava and a DJ option.
“We had a brilliant time on this trip! The catamaran was very spacious and we had plenty of room to sit and enjoy the views! The sunset was beautiful. We throughly enjoyed it and highly recommended this trip!”
Morro Jable dolphin and whale watching cruise on the Magic Dolphin, with drinks and a swim stop in Jandia.
“cracking two hr boat trip weather was perfect. and we was lucky enough to see plenty of whales and dolphins well worth the money. all the captain andtl tour guid was brilliant and very good at what they do and very helpful would deffo do again”
A full-day Mallorca tour combining bus views, Tren de Sóller tram, a classic wooden train, and boat time around Sa Calobra and Sóller.
“I wish I’d known: BRING SWIMWEAR! 3 hrs by coach through the mountains (1 hr stop at monastery, lovely views but a bit rushed). there are many stone steps to the best vantage point. Then 2 hrs at a stunning sea cove – stunning pebble beach, so bring swimwear, towels, snorkel & water shoes. Toilets…”
4-hour Costa Brava catamaran cruise from Lloret de Mar with BBQ, drinks, and swims off the trampolines in crystal water.
“Very relaxing, we had great weather. Would go again. Enjoyed the beers and the company. :)”
Sail from Puerto Colón to spot pilot whales on Tenerife, with free drinks and an optional Playa Espagueti snorkeling stop for $41.
“Amazing experience from start to finish. The crew were friendly and welcoming, and the boat wasn’t overcrowded which made it even more enjoyable. The guide was very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting information throughout the trip. We were lucky to see pilot whales and dolphins swimming close to the boat, even jumping in front…”
Sail Tenerife on the pirate ship Peter Pan for an ethical whale and dolphin cruise, plus a short optional swim near shore.
“Amazing experience. We loved the tour and they were up to their word and did not chase the whales. We watched the whales. Thank you.”
