Our Top 15 Marbella Yacht Cruises

1.Marbella: Private Sailing Yacht Charter with Skipper

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 98 reviews · 2 hours · whole boat $424, up to 10 Our pick

Book a private two or three-hour sailing trip from Puerto Deportivo de Marbella for up to 10 people. Skippers such as Sven and Luna handle the sailing while you swim, snorkel, paddle board, watch for dolphins, and enjoy fruit, snacks, wine, cava, beer, or soft drinks aboard the 42-foot Beneteau Oceanis Bliss.

“We had an absolutely fantastic time on the yacht! From the moment we stepped on board, everything was really well organised and relaxed. Sven, our skipper, was brilliant. So easy-going, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable. You could tell he really knew what he was doing, but he also had a great sense of humour, which made the whole trip even more enjoyable. The boat itself was beautiful and spacious, with plenty of room to sit back, soak up the sun, and take in the stunning views. Drinks and snacks were provided. It was just a really memorable way to spend a few hours.”

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2.Yacht Ride on the Marbella Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · whole boat $1,293, up to 12 Top rated

Spend four hours aboard a private 20-meter Sunseeker Predator along Marbella’s coast. Captain Oliver or Alvaro may steer east or west according to wind, with time for dolphin spotting, swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, fishing, and coastal views. The boat holds up to 12, with snacks, limited drinks, and flexible stops.

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3.Puerto Banus: Private Luxury Yacht Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 2 hours · whole boat $704, up to 11

Sail from Puerto Banús aboard Dakota, a private 13.5-meter yacht for up to 11 people. Captain Luis or another multilingual captain guides your two-hour cruise, with Cava, beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks, paddleboarding, snorkeling, music, swimming, and a chance to spot dolphins along the Costa del Sol.

“Really great boat trip in Puerto Banus, opportunity to stop and swim whilst getting to take in the coast. Would definitely go again! Thanks”

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4.Private Yacht Experience with Jetski Included and Water Sports

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · whole boat $1,861, up to 12

Spend four hours on a private yacht along Marbella’s coast with Captain Álvaro and crew members such as Dani and Gonzalo. Look for dolphins, stop to swim and snorkel in calm water, ride a jetski for an hour, and enjoy a 30-minute donut ride, snacks, soft drinks, beer, cava, white wine, and water.

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5.Luxury Motor Yacht in Estepona. Dophin spotting, swimming, etc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · whole boat $806, up to 11

Set out from Estepona Marina aboard Hakuna Matata with a private captain and your own group of up to 11. Choose a relaxed two-hour cruise with dolphin spotting, swimming, paddle boarding, coastal views, snacks, soft drinks, white wine, and cava. Captains Javi and Thomas are associated with the yacht experience, with longer and sunset options available by arrangement.

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6.Marbella: 2-8 hour private luxury yacht cruise on a Targa37 or Targa48

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · whole boat $600, up to 9

Charter a private Targa 37 or Targa 48 from Puerto Banús for 2 to 8 hours. A captain such as Martin or Jose takes you along the Marbella coast for swimming, snorkeling, dolphin watching, music, drinks, and relaxed time aboard. Choose a custom route, sunset sail, picnic, or celebration for up to 9 people.

“It was so fun martin was amazing, we swam in the water and listened to music it was the most relaxing thing ever”

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7.Experience Sunset on Yacht in Marbella

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · whole boat $958, up to 12

Set sail from the marina at 7:30 pm on a private yacht for up to 12 people. The captain spends about 30 minutes looking for dolphins before anchoring for swimming and sunset views from the fore and aft sun decks. English service, mobile ticket, and return to the same meeting point are included.

“I booked the sunset hunting experience. It's very easy. Too bad you couldn't pay with iDeal, but with PayPal it was possible. Together with friends we had a super fun evening. Lovely swimming and subboarding. Luckily we were able to book another half hour extension. Top experience.Auto-translated”

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8.Marbella: Private Cruise in Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · whole boat $942, up to 10

You’ll cruise Marbella’s coast aboard a refurbished Doqueve Majestic 46 with a private skipper and space for up to 10 people. Choose 2 to 8 hours for swimming, paddleboarding, snorkeling, fishing, snacks, and drinks. Captain Andre may help you spot dolphins, while longer trips can reach Estepona or Sotogrande.

“The best boat cruise. We saw dolphins and the skipper was very kind”

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9.Enjoy the Marbella Coast on the Sunseeker 63 Predator Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · whole boat $1,388, up to 12

Spend about two hours on a private Sunseeker 63 Predator yacht in Marbella Bay. Your captain chooses a westbound route toward Puerto Banús or an eastbound course toward Cabo Pino. The boat can stop for bathroom breaks, paddle surfing, and snorkeling. The yacht holds up to 12 people, making it useful for a private group outing.

“Big and good looking boat and very friendly stuff. For the price it’s probably the best boat you can find in the area. 100% will come back.”

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10.Private Yacht Sailing along the Marbella Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · whole boat $1,080, up to 12

Set out from Puerto Banús aboard an Astondoa 50 GL for a private two-hour cruise around Marbella Bay. Your skipper can stop for swimming, paddle surfing, snorkeling, or a bathroom break. The operator has worked with captains including Nachito, Joy, and David, and some outings include drinks, music, and dolphin spotting.

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11.Puerto Banus: Boat Charter Moonday Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · whole boat $559, up to 8

Take up to eight people aboard the Moonday 780 SD from Puerto Banús, with skipper Alex or another multilingual crew member, fuel, drinks, snacks, towels, music, a bathroom, and a sunbed included. Choose a relaxed coastal cruise, dolphin search, swimming stop, beach club, or paid water sports such as wakeboarding and paddle boarding.

“Nous avons passé une journée inoubliable lors de cette location de yacht ! L’expérience a été parfaite du début à la fin. Nous avons même eu la chance incroyable de voir des dauphins nager près du bateau, un moment magique que nous n’oublierons jamais. Un immense merci à Alex, notre capitaine, pour sa gentillesse, sa patience et sa compréhension tout au long de la sortie. Il a su rendre cette expérience encore plus agréable et mémorable grâce à son professionnalisme et sa bonne humeur. Nous recommandons vivement cette expérience à tous ceux qui cherchent un moment unique en mer. Merci encore ! Je recommande”

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12.PUERTO BANUS: YACHT RENTAL FOR GROUP 2H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · whole boat $765, up to 12

Hire a private yacht in Puerto Banús for up to 12 people and cruise toward Marbella with a captain and sailor. You can swim, snorkel, paddleboard, look for dolphins, sunbathe on the large solarium, or enjoy cava and music. Sunset departures are available when offered, and the boat suits families, friends, birthdays, and couples.

“Great organisation/communication prior to the day. Clear instructions on meeting point. Great captain& sailor. Lovely trip!! Would deffo recommend”

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13.Marbella: Private Cruise in Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · whole boat $1,060, up to 12

Charter the Cranchi Mediterranee 50 for 2 to 8 hours with up to 12 people and a crew. Sail Marbella’s coast, search for dolphins, use paddleboards, snorkel, or fish, and enjoy beer, cava, wine, soft drinks, fruit, and snacks. Longer trips can reach Estepona or Sotogrande.

“Isabella and Jesus were amazing. The boat ride was beautiful. The kids enjoyed tonight stand up paddle boarding. We also had the jet boat bring a sofa to the boat for the kids to ride from the boat. Loved the whole experience. Thank you!!”

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14.Marbella: Sunset on a Shared Yacht with Cava and Strawberries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · whole boat $412, up to 2

Meet your captain at pier 4 in Puerto Banús for a sunset cruise shared by up to three couples. You will sail along the Marbella coast with chilled cava, fresh strawberries, soft music, and an English or Spanish-speaking captain. The listed sailing time is one hour, though some trip details describe 1.5 hours, so confirm the duration when booking.

“It was great, the staff member was very friendly and the experience was fun”

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15.Marbella: views from a yacht for one or two hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · whole boat $294, up to 8

Meet Aquatime at Marbella Marina for a private one or two-hour yacht trip with a captain, fuel, drinks, cava, and a paddle surf board. Cruise past Puerto Banús, the Golden Mile, and San Pedro beaches, with time to swim if conditions allow. English and Spanish service is available.

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