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Once in a lifetime experience
We had the best time ever. We are from an aerial studio and he was so accommodating to let us set up the aerial hoop from the boom for an unforgettable experience. Will definitely book again
Estepona Private Sailboat/2 - 4h Royal Navigation/Dolphin Watching
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $344 / person
- Location
- Marbella, Spain
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 9 reviews
- Languages
- EN, NL, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Sailing The Strait
- Meeting point
- There are 8 pontoons in total. Ours is Pier 4, between the yacht club and the port tower, right in the middle of the port. In front of the Italian restaurant ´Rosatti´.
Description
Total exclusivity in Estepona : You will sail in a unique boat model in the area; there are only two such sailboats in the entire port of Estepona. 360° panoramic views in the relaxation area: On most catamarans and boats, the structure itself forces you to go to the bow (forward) to see the landscape. In our monohull, the table area and the aft benches (back) are designed so that you enjoy full 360 degree visibility without moving from your site and sharing the moment with your group. Be the captain for a day: You're not just a passenger. If you want, you can take the helm, steer the sailboat and learn to perform the navigation maneuvers. The boat is fully equipped with outside freshwater shower, barbecue, refrigerator and a comfortable staircase platform to easily climb after bathing.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 11:00 AM, 3:30 PM, and 6:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Group price
- $344 per group of up to 11
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 6:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 7:36 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
wine, beer, cava
Bottled water
On all our trips we include cold drinks such as soft drinks, water, wine and beer. We can drop anchor and after a swim have tapas, a little cheese, ham, tortilla, bread
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
9 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Estepona Private Sailboat/2 - 4h Royal Navigation/Dolphin Watching lasts about 4 hours.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $344 per person for this Marbella experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM, 3:30 PM, and 6:00 PM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is There are 8 pontoons in total. Ours is Pier 4, between the yacht club and the port tower, right in the middle of the port. In front of the Italian restaurant ´Rosatti´. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, NL, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sailing The Strait.
Reviews(9)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Best sailing trip!!
I had an amazing trip on the sailing boat. The captain was really nice and funny. I was there with my family and everyone had a great time. There were also drinks and food. Next year i will book this trip again without a doubt!!!
4
Great trip!
Great 360 view and even saw dolphins. Great price for the quality you get. Skipper is very friendly and social, thinks about his guets, and wants to deliver the best quality. Would recommend 10/10.
Y
Family dolphins trip
We had an amazing sailing trip! The boat was beautiful, the crew was friendly, and we were lucky to see lots of dolphins swimming right next to us. It was a peaceful and unforgettable experience. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
5
Fantastic experience with Roberto
Roberto is a great patron. The sailboat is very nice, they have attended wonderfully. We have seen an incredible sunset and enjoyed the dolphin sighting. Fully recommended.
P
Intolerant and rude Skipper, offers three hours of stress
I am a boat tour operator, and I would never treat guest the way Robert looked after us. Boat moored bow in, impossible to get on and get off, and then Robert was snappy, and his guests were a total inconvenience, except of course for the Euro. Would not recommend. There is better out there.
Operator response
Dear Pearse, this is my business, my boat and I am always the captain. I have done this for over 10 years. I am very aware of my vulnerability on this platform or any for that matter. You could or should understand that I´m not happy with this comment. You could or should understand that writing that I have been rude and or snappy are hollow words when you do not take the effort of explaining to me or my future clients what happend. In other words, I´m not really sure what I´m responding to.. 3 hours of stress?? About what? I don´t offer 3 hour trips. No words waisted on my excellent hams, cheeses, tortilla and icy cold drinks. Nothing about my paddle board, other floats or music. In other words, either you have mistaken me for someone else or you are very envious of my 5 star business. I will do anything and everything to please my clients, always! I take a lot of pride if the fact that I´m always talking with my clients, taking an interest in what they do in life and especially to have the oportunity to get an idea what they would like on my trips. Obviuously you didn´t take the trouble. I have about 25 competitors in Estepona port alone, find one with the same service as I provide, real sailing with wind, the formentiond icy cold drinks, food and excellent language skills I have. The rest do a bus service on the water. It is obvious to me and others reading this, that you weren´t happy, however dilibaratly in a cheap manner trying to hurt my business is as far as I´m concerned unforgivable.
S
A perfect day on the sea!
It was a perfect day. Roberto is one of the few who actually sails. We saw several other sailboats during the course of our trip that were motoring with their sails down. We would have been very disappointed if we were on one of those boats. Roberto was very engaging, and the food and wine were great.
M
We had a great day. The...
We had a great day. The boat is nice and big. The food and snacks were great. We didn’t see any dolphins, but that is kind of luck of the draw. The captain didn’t have a ‘plan’ for the day and left it to us, which was nice but offering up a proposed itinerary with the option for us to customize would have been appreciated.
Operator response
Hi Melissa, thank you for your comment. I told you that I didn´t have a plan because there was no wind, this is great to see dolphins because the sea is flat and for that reason they are easy to spot. I told you that I am in a whatsApp group with my competitors to inform each other where the dolphins are. Unfortunatly it still is still early in the season and there were not a lot of boats around to inform about the situation. Unfortunatly the sea is still cold, so swimming with my paddle board was also short lived. I honestly can´t think of anything else than offering some drinks and food, having a conversation with you, some music and motor around in the hope of spotting something. On days with wind I always sail by sail, I don´t have a real plan either because I´m dependent on the elements - where the wind comes from and how strong it is.. Regards Robert
P
Excellent sail in the Med
Great sailing afternoon, along with a swim in the Meds’ cool clear deep waters. Really refreshing. And Robert provided a super lunch with a few beers included. We were feeling very Zen at the end. Highly recommemded!
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