Estepona Boat Cruise: Dolphin Search, Swim, Drinks & Snacks

We had a wonderful trip, drinks and snacks greatly appreciated Wonderful boat with a very large sunbed for relaxing in the sun My daughter really enjoyed her swim in the ocean Definitely 5stars!!!

I can’t rate this experience high enough! Firstly the boat is more luxurious than we were expecting and super comfortable. Paolina our guide was fabulous, so gracious and attentive. I have some mobility issues, so wasn’t expecting to be able to jump into the sea, but with Paolina’s care and guidance I did! A moment I will never forget. My husband and daughter said this was the day of our holiday and they were right! We didn’t see dolphins on this occasion, but as my daughter said ‘we were the dolphins!’ Just magical. Book this trip if you can 🙌🏼

The experience was cancelled about 30-45 minutes before the time due. We were advised they had tried to contact us the day before by phone and Whatsapp, but there was no attempt recorded on either medium which i would expect. Why not try a text message or email? We spent money getting to the Marina by taxi, so the cancelled experience cost us money even though we got a refund for the cancelled event. We were not offered another time. I understand that they would not run trips without a certain number of people but their comms need to be better if needing to cancel. I was really looking forward to the trip so this was a huge disappointment.

Really enjoyable trip with the added bonus of seeing dolphins towards the end of the excursion. Very friendly crew who were very welcoming, also allowed us to swim in the sea. Drinks and snacks were offered also, highly recommended.

We booked the dolphin trip while on holiday in Estepona and went with our almost 2-year-old daughter. We weren’t quite sure how she would like being on a boat, but she absolutely loved it. The whole experience was really relaxed and the crew was so friendly and welcoming. The trip was also very well organized and felt safe and enjoyable from start to finish. We were lucky enough to see several dolphins swimming near the boat, which was honestly such a special moment. We would happily do this trip again and highly recommend it!

We had a wonderful time on the boat. The crew were welcoming and very accommodating for our 5 and 2 year old. The boat was a great size, we shared it with two small groups. The crew knew where to find dolphins and we saw them within 15 minutes. This was followed by a cruise and a pause to dip in the sea. I was worried we wouldn't see dolphins but honestly if we hadn't it was a great experience anyway. It was good value for money, and the trip was the right length.

This was a great excursion. 2 hours was just right. The boat was lovely. It wasn't crowded and it was chilled. The guide Kamelia is a great host, she gave us a talk about the dolphins and we saw a dolphin family. It was such a good experience.

From helping us aboard to the end of the trip the hospitality couldn’t be better! Cheerful welcoming and polite. We set up our sunbathing spot on the front of the very spacious deck and before long were offered a drink and some snacks. Very soon after we saw dolphins!! Not in the distance but right up close to the boat. The captain stayed long enough to see them swimming around and under the boat and then we left them in peace. Magical! We were then given some information about the bottle nose dolphins which was very informative. There were 12 guests aboard so plenty of room for everyone. We stopped for a swim and then headed back. A very pleasant relaxing 2 hours with the bonus of seeing dolphins. A wonderful trip would highly recommend.

This boat trip was amazing. Small boat and uncrowded. Incredibly chilled. We had the pleasure 🙏 of seeing dolphins 🐬 The crew were lovely.

Absolutely brilliant experience! The boat is fantastic, our guide was knowledgable and really attentive ensuring we had drinks throughout. We loved seeing the dolphins up close. Cannot recommend this enough, can’t wait to do it again when we return to Estepona.

It was such an amazing afternoon. They were so lovely. We were offered snacks and drinks, we saw the most beautiful bottle nosed dolphins and we even stopped for a swim. Some boats are quite aggressive with their boats chasing the dolphins but ours wasn't at all. He was really respectful and gave them space. I'm so glad we went with this company.

We booked this trip because it had some of the highest reviews in the area. The trip was advertised as a 2-hour boat trip, with the possibility of seeing dolphins and stopping for a swim. When we arrived to board, we were told that the weather was quite stormy out at sea. We were given the option of getting a full refund or staying on board, but the trip would be along the coastline only due to the weather. We decided to go ahead with the trip. There was a host on board who was friendly and offered us drinks throughout the journey. The boat itself is quite small, and it did feel fairly bumpy on the water. Our daughter was seasick a few times, although this isn't really the company's fault — it's simply the nature of being on the sea in those conditions. Overall, we thought there would be more to do on the boat during the trip so if you're looking for a relaxing coastal boat trip and understand that the experience can be affected by the weather, it's worth considering. However, if you're expecting a fun, lively boat trip with swimming and jumping into the open sea, similar to the experiences you might find in Turkey, Cyprus or Greece, this probably isn't the trip for you. The weather definitely affected our experience, so it's difficult to judge what the trip would normally be like in better conditions.

The captain and the crew were fantastic. They knew exactly where to go to find the dolphins. Initially, we thought we wouldn’t see them, but they stayed calm and found them. We had so many dolphins to see that it was incredible. The snacks were chips and drinks, which were more than enough. On the way back, they asked if we wanted to stop and go for a swim. Some of us did, and it was great. I highly recommend this excursion.

It was great fun for 4 boys aged between 15 snd 12. And for their grandparents too! The ‘hostess’ couldn’t have been more helpful or cheerful. Snacks and drinks were good. And … we saw dolphins and lots of them. The boys were hugely excited and took great photographs. One of them declared it their best ever boat trip! So, yes, we recommend it!

We had a lovely day at the sea, with great crew. They were really nice and patient with the kids. Got a splendid view of costa del sol from the seaside. Did not see any dolphins due to weather conditions, but still had a great experience.

No complaints. A very good experience:)

We had a wonderful boat trip, it was so nice to be on a boat that was not overcrowded. It was a lovely atmosphere and very enjoyable. Good value for money, highly recommended.

Had a great time on the water. Spotted many dolphins and enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere. Drinks and snacks included is a plus!

What a fabulous 2 hour trip. The staff had just the right balance of looking after you but also leaving you alone to enjoy the experience on the boat. We saw Dolphins, it was truly magical. We jumped in the sea, had a swim. This has made our holiday, cannot recommend highly enough ❤️❤️

Highly recommend, lots of dolphins and very accommodating and kind crew. went with kids (aged 5 & 7) who were a bit unsure at start but crew were very pleasant, encouraging but no pressure to allowing children to be at ease with the surroundings with fun for all to be had. Highly recommend

A great service and experience for me and the family. Friendly team and lovely boat with a comfy seating area at the front. We were lucky enough to see dolphins which topped off the morning boat trip.

The boat was very comfortable and the crew attentive. We enjoyed relaxing on the sea. The crew looked hard for dolphins but unfortunately they were elusive. A good trip anyway and nice to be on a boat. We were provided with refreand a toilet facility available.

Excellent experience. Boat trip was not overcrowded as they accommodate adequate groups of up to 10 people. Drinks and snacks were also included. Would highly recommend this boat trip.

Have been on many boat trips but this is one of the best. We were lucky with the weather and sea was totally calm. Don’t like to feel cramped but 9 of us had plenty of room. Nice shaded area with seats at the the back and large padded area to sit in the sun at the front. Crew really nice but no dolphins this time. Never mind !

Definitely recommend. Greeted by a warm welcoming host. Easy transfer onto the boat with staff who are happy to help you if you need it. After 10minutes of being on the boat we were offered a drink which you could choose from Coca cola, Fanta, lemonade or Cava or beer. Each guest was given a bucket of salted crisps to enjoy whilst on the boat. Very comfortable sunbathing area at the front of the boat. At the rear of the boat is a table and chairs where you can smoke if you wish. There is a toilet available on the boat which was clean. Staff offered another round of drinks on the way back from seeing the dolphins. I can not recommend this trip enough. I would definitely do this again if I was in estapona.

Thanks for the superb boat trip. Crew was so friendly and organized a trip even they didn't reach min persons. We saw dolphins and enjoy small snack and drink. We recommend this trip!

What an amazing way to both end my trip in Estepona and spend a Monday afternoon! Kamelia and her family were so lovely and accommodating. The weather was gorgeous which made the views all the more breathtaking and helped create a wonderful atmosphere. We were heading back to the marina and about 1h30m into the trip when the dolphins were spotted and that truly was the icing on top of a magical excursion. Kamelia's husband made sure we could get as close as we could to see them! You're really getting your money's worth with this experience, with or without the dolphins - I had the best time and left feeling so incredibly happy.

Taking a boat tour of the Mediterranean is a must do. We were fortunate to see baby dolphins at dusk and had great weather and sunset. Our guides were lovely and let us enjoy our time on the front deck as a family.

The experience was a little underwhelming. I know there was no guarantee of seeing dolphins, but there was a distinct lack of engagement from the crew. This made the whole experience a little flat.

We were disappointed after all the reviews. It was a nice 2 hour boat trip but we didn’t see anything and got a glass of Cava and a basket of crisps. No engagement from the crew or helping us look out for things and the boat didn’t stop so we could have a dip either.

The boat was really comfortable, and there were only 9 or 10 of us, so we had plenty of room..the drink and bowl of crisps was fine, and we didn't need any more to eat.or drink, because we saw SO MANY dolphins, that we didn't want to sit down. They were swimming alongside, and under the boat, for a good hour. It was a fantastic experience.

We didn't see any dolphins which was the point. The music was bad. And the snacks was only a bowl of chips. Otherwise it was ok, we took a quick swim in the ocean which was nice

Lovely couple of hours out on the sea, nice boat, comfortable, clean and very enjoyable. Staff very pleasant - great time.

Great fun. Nice host and pleasant trip - right length. Boat was comfortable. No time for swimming but spent good time either the dolphins

Great experience for our family. We saw some dolphins which was amazing and even our thirteen year old had a great time. Jumping off the boat for a swim in the ocean was one of our favourite parts. Would definitely recommend

Our second year in a row doing this boat trip and we will be booking again next year! Our crew were so friendly as always and stopped so we could have a quick swim - always so fun and refreshing. They warned us that the dolphins had not been around much that day but to our delight we spotted a pod on our way back in. Got really close to them for a good few minutes. A lovely experience overall.

Absoloutly lovely evening - all week it was clear skys until this evening...so glad there was some cloud cover as it really highlighted the sunset with some superb reflections! The young lady and skipper were fantastic also, really made you feel at home and served up some nice cava and popcorn :) Had a great time and would definately recommend.

Excellent experience! We were very happy to see so many dolphins. Also enjoyed the opportunity to take a swim. Crew was friendly. Thank you!

Worst boat ever been on As for food and nibbles One bottle of water and a packet of crisps is not what we expected Avoid this trip with these guys No dolphins but no equipment to find them either Been on other boats and been very good Booked this one due to our numbers and time availability -would not pick them

We had a beautiful trip. Unfortunately there were no dolphins, but we saw the stunning coast. The crew was very friendly & professional and the water was soothing!

Lovely crew. Dolphins really stepped up as well, gave an amazing show. We travelled at the first 10am boat, which felt like a perfect way to start the day.

We were a family of 4 with 2 kids, 3 and 5 years old and we all enjoy it immensely. The crew were so friendly, the boat comfortable and the opportunity to see dolphins up close for such a long period of time was amazing!!!

We had a fabulous time on the boat, drinks and snacks were a nice touch. We saw sooo many dolphins, we were very lucky and had them all around us most of the trip.

Fantastic boat trip and we saw loads of dolphins, it was a real treat. The boat was great too, very comfortable and a choice of refreshments. We took our 17 year old daughter and she also loved it. We would definitely recommend!

If you are in Estepona, this is a must do! Bookings was easy, very friendly staff, great trip! We booked the 8pm trip. In the first hour we saw a lots of dolphins, and had the chance to get pictures and videos. The return was also great! We relaxed at the sunset, with good music, wine and chips! Nothing alse to wish for!

Fabulous cruise. Comfy boat. My kids (8 and 10) loved the tunes. Loved that it was a small group so everyone had spaced to spread out and relax. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed, but we found a beautiful Pod and it was so magical. 10/10 experience.

Beautiful experience. Good crew and comfortable boat. We did the early evening trip and were lucky enough to see dolphins.

Had such a good experience with the dolphin tour, we had booked for the 8th may but unfortunately public bus never turned up and we ended up missing our tour , the girl was so understanding and fitted us in the next day , we got to see dolphins 🐬 too, highly recommend them

Wonderful boat ride. Very friendly staff and a very spacious boat. We were offered drinks and snacks, and we were able to play our own music. We'll definitely be back.