Departure from the award-winning Port of Benalmadena. We begin the journey by sailing through the crystal clear waters of the Costa del Sol in search of dolphins in their natural habitat while enjoying the views of the coast.
We found in open water to enjoy a fun and pleasant swim. It’s time to jump in the water, snorkel or use paddle surfing. During the stop, we will taste some Spanish tapas and drinks before embarking on the way back to the port.
Was cancelled a couple of hours before booked trip saying that due to conditions / sea rough. This was very disappointing as it was my last day and too late to book another tour. The sea did not appear extremely rough to me. I did see plenty of other boats sailing/ tours taking place throughout the afternoon. As a result, did not get on any tour during my trip.
Lovely boat trip and very lovely staff. The weather this week in Benalmadena was rather cloudy which made for a choppy sea, which I enjoyed but also meant we couldn’t swim nor did we see any dolphins. Staff were very helpful and tentative, tapas was a lovely touch and drinks were offered including alcohol and soft drinks as well as sangria. 5 stars as the weather can’t be helped, the calmer the day the more likely of a swim and hopefully some dolphins!
Great day out and well looked after. Could do with sending clear direction to meeting point beforehand. But that didn’t take anything away from great trip and plenty of dolphins and a swim stop
Fantastic experience and made a Birthday special. Brilliant crew and the most chilled day out with plenty of dolphins around the boat Top tips: - make sure you find location of boat in Marina because we struggled initially - go to the toilet beforehand, trust me - see if you can get drinks on the way out as well as on the way back Overall had the best day and well deserved 5* for the price
Before we came to Benalmadena we researched a number of trips and their operators ranging from Marbella, Fuengirola and Benalmadena. We chose this trip based on the size of the boat and the success rate of seeing dolphins. Whilst we understood there was no guarantee of seeing dolphins shortly after leaving the Marina we saw the first. Soon after we were fortunate enough to see many more dolphins and their young. Coupled with sightings of Flying Fish, Sunfish and Sea Snakes along with the attentive and excellent crew this made an unforgettable experience which far exceeded our expectations. Thank you very much!!!
It was supper nice boat trip. We saw lot of dolphins 🐬 nice music, great snacks and sangria👌 Host was very friendly and nice 😊 really suggest to get this trip for others who are looking for some good time 🩵
Only a small boat, but that's what makes it so much better as it is more personal, Helena and Lavi are perfect hosts, try to go on a calm day and during the week apparently is better as dolphins tend to follow fishing boats
Great service throughout! We were contacted the day before via WhatsApp with a pin for where to find the boat. We saw 3 schools of dolphins, enjoyed sangria, wine, cans of soft drinks, lager, some cured meats, cheese and breadsticks. It was chilly on the boat with the breeze so we chose not to go in the sea but they had paddle boards for those who wanted to swim. Was a lovely 2.5hrs. I would definitely recommend.
Nice catamaran for the amount of guests (11) and we had a great trip seeing lots of dolphins. The two ladies running the trip however were not really welcoming to us and really took no notice of us throughout the trip. They hardly offered us any drinks so we had to ask and got a nod for us to get them ourselves from the cooler. We have been on many catamaran trips in other countries and the crew are always happy, talkative and attentive to the guests…. Not on this occasion. They just kept themselves to themselves in the wheelhouse, could have managed the trip myself.
HelenaNautic boat tour was phenomenal ! A smaller catamaran with fewer people and simply spectacular. A beautiful ride on the Mediterranean seeing the coast of Benalmadena. The two owners were so amazing! Special care to board the boat and ensure comfort and safety. Their music playlist was so awesome I took the name so I could download it. It was authentic and not overbearing. We saw dolphins had yummy tapas and drinks and went for a deep sea swim. We spent our last day in Spain enjoying this excursion and it was the perfect way to end our wonderful trip!
Good value, great food and drinks. Lovely scenerey
We had a brilliant time on the trip! The boat is easily accessible (there’s a plank with a handle to walk onto to) staff was brilliant and friendly. We were lucky enough to see dolphins (a whole pod!) it was a fantastic experience. Tapas was lovely, drinks were lots to choose from and they also did refills. I’d definitely return thank you Team Helena!
Absolutely amazing, the crew were super kind, helpful, knowledgeable, and provided a once in a lifetime experience. We were fortunate enough to get to see dolphins and have the most perfect waves on the water. The tapas were amazing and getting the chance to swim in the Mediterranean Sea was a dream come true. Also have a small more private boat made the experience that much more enjoyable as it was not over crowded or crazy. Just a lot of fun and beautiful views all around.
What a perfect day to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary. The two ladies hosting us were super friendly and managed to take us straight to the most fantastic school of dolphins. Sangrias,soft drinks beers and a lovely tray of Tapas went down a treat and then an amazing swim in the ocean. It couldn't have been more perfect! Thank you for such a lovely afternoon.
the best experience we had, we had a lot of fun ,we saw the dolphins ,we swam in the sea and paddled
Our family had a wonderful trip with HelenaNautic. The crew was friendly, welcoming and made everyone feel comfortable. The boat was clean, the tapas and drinks were great, and the swimming stop was perfect. We were also lucky enough to see dolphins, which made the experience even more special. Highly recommended if you’re visiting Benalmádena!
Lovely intimate boat with around 10 customers and 2 staff. Helena and Denny made our dolphin trip great. We seen the dolphins and had some beers and tapas aboard. Nothing too much trouble. We swam in the sea and they had water rings and paddle boards for their guests. Trip was approx 2 hrs 30. Good value for money x
It was a nice experience but we didn't see the dolphins. Tapas was cheese, salami and ham. In my opinion it's an overpriced boat trip. The crue was very polite and helpful!
Lovely trip very relaxed on the catamaran . Dolphins hid but still enjoyed. Shame we had to wander around looking to find the alternative mooring.
fab little boat with excellent crew! not overcrowded with plenty of space. Tapas was lovely and was also offered complementary drinks throughout.
We have a fantastic trip with Helena and her crew today. Nice cool music vibes playing, great views of the Costa del Sol coastline, served drinks and snacks on the way, lovely dip in the ocean and even saw whales while we were out which was amazing. Wonderful experience and highly recommended, thank you!
Absolutely fantastic experience and really worth the money. The boat only holds about 10 people so you basically have a private tour. We saw dolphins, had tapas and drinks like sangria, beer, wine etc. The hosts were lovely, very friendly and made it a great experience.
Myself and my mum booked this trip. It was really peaceful and relaxing. There was only 7 of us and it was a really enjoyable trip. The staff were lovely. Would recommend if you are looking for a more intimate boat trip experience :)
Small friendly group, including the dolphins, nice swim off the boat, comfortable, informal seating, very well looked after and good food and drink. We've tried a few different trips over the last few years and this was our favourite.
Overall a really nice trip. A great experience to see dolphins. A little stingy tapas. We were in the wrong place because we hadn't seen a message on WhatsApp while walking to the meeting point (all other messages were on SMS or email). So we got a lift with the captain in her car on the other side of the harbor. The platform over the ladder on the catamaran should be more non-slip, as my husband slipped on the platform when he got up from the ladder after the swim, and scraped a deep gash on both shin bones. Other guests were also starting to slip. The guides didn't notice he fell before I asked for ice, while they were in the boathouse while people were swimming.
Superb boat trip, the people in charge of this excursion were great! We had a problem with the departure times and it was handled very well. Thanks again for this fabulous time!
A good experience. They just need to improve the logistics and communication regarding the meeting point.
We had a very good time. The dolphins were there, a real joy. Thanks to the crew for everything. We recommend 100%.
Very nice idea for a magnificent birthday (or other) gift Serious, friendly, and family-oriented team! Don't change a thing 😊
The experience has been very good, and the best part was captain Elena and Lavi, polite, friendly and smiling the whole time and trying their best so that we would see the dolphins. Thanks girls… you are the best. We will repeat without a doubt.
Good Clean Pleasant trimaran ride
Top responsiveness I couldn't make it to the event on time and the manager did what was necessary so that I would be refunded immediately even though nothing obliged her to.. I recommend it and will give a review of the excursion when I can do it Thank you
We were friends and we had an amazing time. We were a little hesitant about it being a shared trip, but not at all; we were super comfortable, there is plenty of room for everyone. Helena Nautic’s crew is the best, super nice and watchful that everyone was enjoying. The time we stopped for a bath was the best thing of the day. Thanks for the day!
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