On the water · SPAIN YACHT CHARTERS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 spain yacht charters worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to check before you pay a deposit.
Join Travelin Lady from Los Cristianos for a 90-minute whale and dolphin trip on a purpose-built, low-emission eco-yacht. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other marine life, visit the Cave of Love, then swim if sea conditions and time allow. Guides speak four languages.
“Very nice and we were lucky to see the dolphins and pilot whales! Lots of them!”
Join the Travelin Lady from Los Cristianos for a 90-minute sunset cruise with guides such as Ines, Sergio, and Fede. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and other marine life from a low-noise eco-yacht. You may swim if time allows, and drinks are available to buy aboard.
“Nice experience the staff is amazing and they do their best. We were lucky to see different fishes and an amazing sunset”
Sail from Fuengirola Port on a 15-meter yacht with a skipper and multilingual crew. Look for dolphins, pass Calaburras Lighthouse and Torrequebrada Beach, then swim or sunbathe with cava, beer, soft drinks, and snacks. Guides including Nando, Gabriel, Dylan, and Toni have been praised for friendly service.
“Very good, clean boat. people working on boat were lovely. Great length of trip (2 hrs) saw plenty dolphins, had good laugh with other travellers. Good quality of booze and snacks which is not always the case. really enjoyed it, will be back”
From Los Cristianos, cruise the Palm Mar coast aboard a low-center-of-gravity yacht with an English-speaking guide, onboard toilet, bar, and shaded areas. Look for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds, pass the Cave of Love, then stop for a swim before returning to port.
“Very good tour, saw dolphins and whales, very friendly staff, lovely tour and got to stop and swim in the very blue ocean”
Join a maximum of 12 people aboard a clean, comfortable yacht from Puerto Rico to the Mogán coast. Guides including Ronnie, Jonny, Toni, and Mikael keep things friendly as you swim, snorkel, paddleboard, eat tapas, and enjoy included drinks.
“Great cruise, I can recommend without a doubt. Very nice crew, they answered all my questions regarding the yacht atc. The boat was also very comfortable, featuring a large sun deck. And the food was very good too.”
Join Lawrence and Marco aboard a spacious 52-foot Italian yacht from Marina Vela. Over two hours, you’ll cruise Barcelona’s coast, see the W Hotel, Montjuïc, beaches, and distant Sagrada Família, while enjoying cava, beer, soft drinks, water, Manchego cheese, snacks, and relaxed music.
“Laurence was an amazing host, he knows the seas well , and made the tour very enjoyable”
Join Michael, Sergio, or the local captain on a three-hour yacht trip for up to 10 people. Cruise Tenerife’s south coast, look for pilot whales and dolphins, enjoy Spanish tapas and drinks, then swim or snorkel in a sheltered bay. Pickup from X-Sur shopping center is optional.
“Very relaxing trip and very attentive guide Michael, who took care of our comfort during the whole tour. a separate plus is that there is a possibility of transfer. and you will definitely see the promised whales. in general, we really liked it :)”
Sail from Puerto Colón on a yacht limited to 12 people, with English and Spanish commentary, drinks, baguettes, and time to spot pilot whales and dolphins. Weather permitting, you can swim and snorkel in a sheltered cove. Patrick is among the captains praised for his friendly, engaging approach.
“The whale and dolphin watching was so Much fun me and my friends had a great time and the pilot and his friends was amazing 10/10 def recommend”
Sail from La Lonja Marina with a skipper and host, stopping in a clear bay for swimming, snorkeling, SUP boarding, floats, and tapas. Groups are limited to 10 to 12 people. The four-hour daytime trip includes a welcome drink, water, equipment, and coastal views. Evening departures last two hours.
“This was a great boat trip. We wanted something with less people and there were 12 on our trip. Everyone got on well and there was plenty of seats at the front of boat, back of boat and on top deck. No one was on top of one another. Food was great. The boat was epic. Absolutely beautiful. The lads were brilliant looking after us. *****”
Cruise Tenerife’s south coast aboard a 5-star catamaran from Las Galletas. You’ll watch for whales and dolphins, hear live commentary, eat a Canarian brunch, swim in the Atlantic, and enjoy unlimited beer, soft drinks, and water. Pickup may be available, and the boat carries up to 66 people.
“Lovely trip. We needed pick up which was not in the list. We booked it anyway and later when I asked about it and told my location they added us for pick up. We really appreciate it. The drinks and the food were delicious.”
Sail from Puerto Calero to Papagayo on a four-hour Catlanza catamaran trip. You get two hours in a sheltered bay for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and a slide, plus hot pasta, salad, bread, Canarian potatoes, and included drinks. Yoga and dolphin sightings are possible extras.
“Our recent sailing trip was an amazing experience! The energy on board was fantastic, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making everyone feel at ease right from the start. One of the best parts was the unlimited drinks throughout the trip, which kept the good vibes going. Lunch was a simple but tasty affair—pasta with tomato sauce and a fresh salad (no meat), which hit the spot perfectly after some time on the water. A little tip: if you want to secure the best spot on the boat, make sure to queue up by the kiosk after collecting your tickets from the main office. The boat can fill…”
Set out from Port Olímpic aboard the 15-meter yacht Amaris with a private group and skipper Jorge or another multilingual captain. Sip cava or wine, enjoy snacks and music, and see Barceloneta, the W Hotel, Olympic Towers, Montjuïc Castle, and Sagrada Família from the sea. Swimming may be possible when conditions allow.
“The best time ever! The nicest driver ever!!! jorge was so nice!!! We got to get in aux ourselves and bring our own drinks on! Such a great experience!! 10/10 recommend”
Spend four hours on a 14-meter yacht sailing from Alcudia toward Cap de Formentor. Your skipper, including guide Jörn on some departures, serves homemade tapas, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Swim in Cala en Gossalba, use the SUP and snorkel gear, or learn to steer.
“Unfortunately our activity was cancelled the night before at 11pm. The cancellation stated bad weather but it wasn’t true. Earlier in the week the activity provider had offered us to move our activity to a different day which we declined because of lack of availability. He then asked if we wanted to upgrade to a private tour which we also declined because we were happy with the group rate. When confronted about the unjustified cancellation the morning or the activity, the activity provider admitted it was because there were too few people (we were four in our group). We felt very let down by this unprofessional practice and do not…”
Take a two-hour coastal cruise from Tazacorte on the Fantasy hydrofoil, with underwater viewing, cave visits, snacks, drinks, and a possible swim stop. A Spanish- or English-speaking guide points out La Cueva Bonita, La Cueva Colorada, Prois de Candelaria, Puntagorda, and the Tajogaite lava delta.
“Toller Ausflug in kleiner Gruppe wie beschrieben, nette Crew und tolle Erklärungen”
Join a small yacht trip from Carboneras to Playa de los Muertos, Mesa Roldán, Agua Amarga, and Cala de Enmedio. A local guide speaks English, French, or Spanish. The two-hour cruise includes one swim stop, with groups limited to 10 people.
“Activité finalement trop courte. 40 minutes sans intérêts aller/retour pour sortir du port ! Petite vitesse du bateau donc on ne va pas très loin ! On longe la côte avec un arrêt et une baignade de moins de 10 minutes. Avec le bruit du moteur on entendait pas grand chose des explications du capitaine/guide. Finalement nous avons regretté de faire cette activité pour ce prix.”
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