Take in the stunning views of the Alboran Sea and Costa del Sol. Don’t miss the chance to witness dolphins in their natural habitat and immerse yourself in nature! By choosing a catamaran with the Blue Flag, you’re supporting sustainable tourism that helps protect the marine environment. These boats also promote environmental education for our guests and ensure our activities have minimal impact on the ocean. Our catamaran tour lasts around 2 hours, but the exact time may vary depending on where the dolphins are located. We may return to the port 10-15 minutes earlier or later based on the situation. While we make every effort to spot dolphins on each trip, sightings cannot be guaranteed, as weather and sea conditions may affect their visibility. If we are unable to locate dolphins during your tour, we will offer you the option to reschedule at a 50% discount.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 6:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 7:35 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 47 of the next 125 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Disfrutarán de una navegación en catamarán por el Mar de Alborán, a lo largo de la Costa del Sol, en una experiencia pensada para observar delfines en libertad y conocer el entorno marino desde el mar. Durante el recorrido, el barco puede tomar distintas direcciones —hacia Fuengirola, mar abierto o Málaga— en función de las condiciones del mar y de la localización de los cetáceos. Este factor hace que cada salida sea diferente, permitiendo descubrir distintos paisajes costeros y puntos de interés desde una perspectiva única. A bordo, la tripulación ofrece información básica sobre la fauna marina y el entorno natural, promoviendo una navegación respetuosa y de bajo impacto ambiental. La experiencia se realiza en una embarcación certificada con Bandera Azul, comprometida con la educación ambiental y la sostenibilidad. La duración habitual del paseo es de aproximadamente 100 minutos, aunque puede variar ligeramente según la localización de los delfines y las condiciones de navegación.
Desde el mar se pueden contemplar distintos puntos emblemáticos de la costa de Benalmádena y Fuengirola, como el Castillo de El-Bil-Bil, la Estupa Budista, antiguas torres vigía y extensas playas mediterráneas.
Navegando frente a Benalmádena Costa, los viajeros pueden ver desde el mar este conocido edificio de inspiración árabe, uno de los iconos más reconocibles del litoral.
Durante el recorrido costero, es posible observar a lo lejos la Estupa Budista, uno de los monumentos más singulares de la zona por su ubicación elevada y simbolismo cultural.
El paseo permite identificar antiguas torres de vigilancia construidas para la defensa de la costa, visibles desde el mar y testigos del pasado defensivo del litoral.
En algunas rutas, el catamarán navega frente a Torrequebrada, donde se distingue el casino y la transición entre costa natural y urbana.
Cuando la ruta se dirige hacia Málaga, los viajeros pueden ver la playa de la Carihuela y el perfil costero de Torremolinos desde el mar.
Mejillonera de Torremolinos. En determinadas salidas se observan instalaciones de cultivo marino, que forman parte de la actividad tradicional ligada al mar en esta zona.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Dolphin Sightseeing Boat Tour from Benalmadena lasts about 1h 40min. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $23 per person for this Malaga experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.
Children aged 4–11 pay from $14, adults from $23. Infants go free.
It can: 47 of the next 125 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meeting point at the Costasol Cruceros ticket office, in front of Pinocho Restaurant. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, EN, EN, FR, ES, ES, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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We had a excellent Experience we saw 3 dolphins and the staff were respectful and helpful to 2 older people
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled that you saw 3 dolphins and enjoyed the trip. Our crew takes great pride in offering attentive, respectful service to all our guests, so your kind words mean the world to us. We hope to welcome you on board Costasol Cruceros again soon!
Brilliant boat trip,got to see the dolphins 🐬 close up,Staff were really friendly and helpful. There was also plenty of drink options available on board. Would definitely recommend,suitable for all ages. Well priced also for the duration.
Thank you for your brilliant review! We are delighted that you got to see the dolphins close up and enjoyed our bar service on board. Our crew works hard to create a friendly, welcoming experience for all ages, so your recommendation means a lot. We hope to see you again soon on Costasol Cruceros! 🐬
it was good, good explanation for the check-in. The staff is adorable. And the experience was moving. Seeing dolphins from so close was extra.
Merci infiniment pour ce magnifique retour ! Nous sommes ravis que les explications lors du check-in vous aient été utiles et que l'équipe ait été à la hauteur. Observer les dauphins de si près est toujours un moment magique et émouvant. Merci pour votre gentillesse et à très bientôt à bord de Costasol Cruceros ! 🐬
We got lucky with a superb show by the dolphins. A real pleasure to see them in the wild.
Thank you for your review! We are so glad you experienced such a superb show by the dolphins. Watching these amazing creatures swim freely in their natural wild habitat is always a magical experience. Thank you for sailing with Costasol Cruceros, and we hope to welcome you back on board again soon! 🐬
We went on this trip today as a family of 5 including a 8 month old. The staff were all amazing and very helpful and explained everything we need to know. We saw a family of 5 Dolphins several times on this trip and the swam close up. It was amazing to see and care was taken when they were near bye. Will definitely use this company again thank from the smiling baby 🥰
They didn't let us swim due to a storm that didn't materialise. The only point of interest that was mentioned on the trip was a muscle farm. We only saw two dolphins. Maybe they had a bad day but we definitely wouldn't recommend.
Thank you for your review. Safety is our top priority, so swim stops are optional and strictly subject to weather forecasts. We are glad you got to see two wild dolphins, as encountering them in the open sea is always a special moment. We appreciate your feedback regarding the onboard commentary and will share it with our crew.
Perfect trip from start to finish. Highly recommend. Staff very nice.
Excellent trip. The staff were fantastic and we got to see lots of dolphins. The boat was top class. We will definitely do it again the next time we are back
Very good and saw many dolphins
The boat was really nice very clean and the crew were extremely professional and friendly. Myself my husband and my two sisters travelled and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We saw plenty of dolphins and even baby ones. Highly reccomend. Thank you for a lovely trip.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Sightseeing Boat Tour from Benalmadena | 1h 40min | 4.4 (847) | $23 | |
 Tour: Dolphins & Sailing Small-Group Benalmádena Catamaran | 2 hours | 4.8 (37) | $34 | View |
 Benalmadena Cable Car Admission Ticket | 1–5 hours | 3.9 (132) | $26 | View |
 Marbella 2 - hour Catamaran Group Excursion with Dolphin Watching | 2 hours | 4.7 (130) | $69 | View |
 Malaga Wine and Tapas Small Group Guided Tour | 3h 30min | 4.9 (2,563) | $71 | View |
 From Malaga Caminito del Rey Guided Tour with transportation | 7 hours | 4.8 (889) | $77 | View |
 Kayak & Snorkel Tour in Cerro Gordo Natural Park, La Herradura | 2h 30min | 4.8 (867) | $29 | View |