Benalmádena Dolphin Watching Catamaran Cruise

Board a catamaran and search for
wild dolphins on the Costa del Sol

Step aboard the New Magic, a catamaran introduced in 2026, and look for dolphins living freely in the sea for about 1 hour 40 minutes. The operator holds the Blue Flag certification and a MITECO (Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition) license, and observes the dolphins quietly and respectfully so as not to disturb them.

You sail with a crew of 2 to 3. The captain and crew scan the sea with binoculars from the lookout and coordinate by radio with other boats in the port to track the dolphins in real time. When something appears, they tell you exactly what you are seeing, such as Atlantic dolphins, sea turtles or sunfish.

Enjoy the coastal scenery with an audio guide

The route changes depending on where the dolphins are that day. Some days you pass Bil-Bil Castle and Casino Torrequebrada toward Fuengirola, and other days you sail toward Málaga and La Carihuela. Along the way, the onboard audio guide introduces the history of coastal landmarks, the Torremolinos mussel farm (Mejillonera) when sailing along that coast, and the marine wildlife you may encounter. Large screens throughout the boat play background music and nature videos.

Relax with the onboard bar and facilities

The onboard bar sells soft drinks, coffee, snacks, popcorn, ice cream and even mojitos (paid separately). Photos taken by the onboard photographer and plush toys of dolphins and other marine animals are available for €5 each.

The upper deck has plenty of shade under a canopy, and there are showers and separate restrooms (men, women/accessible). The boat also offers tactile lines and 3D figures for visually impaired guests, and children may get the chance to help the captain steer.

Swim in the sea and ride the water slide in summer

On summer trips, when the sea is calm and time allows, the boat often stops for a swim break of about 15 minutes. During this time you can also use the large water slide on the New Magic. Whether the swim takes place and where depends on where the dolphins are and the sea conditions that day.

※ Dolphins are wild animals living in their natural habitat, so sightings are not guaranteed. If you do not see dolphins, your ticket is stamped with a 50% discount (no expiry) for another try.
※ The route, the coastline you see and the summer swim stop depend on where the dolphins are and the sea conditions on the day.