The 8 Best Cruises & Boat Tours in Granada

1.Sailing with a view of dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · from $79Our pick

Sail from Granada Sailing along the Maro-Cerro Gordo coast for dolphin sightings, with drinks, music, and time to swim, snorkel, and paddle.

“We had a great boat trip with Granada Sailing. Alberto and David were very nice, we had a great chat with them. We didn't see dolphins but we stopped for snorkeling and we saw an amphibious plane doing aerial firefighting training at La Herradura bay which was an amazing experience. We are hoping to come back when winds are a bit stronger and dolphins emerging from the waves”

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2.For Cruise Passengers ONLY: Granada and Alhambra from Malaga Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $172Top rated

Skip the line at Alhambra with a guide from Malaga Port, then see Nasrid Palaces and Generalife, plus optional Granada center time for cruise schedules.

“Excellent experience to visit an amazing site! We were worried about the timing of such a long trip & the timing to return to the cruise ship. No problem at all! The one small hiccup we had was looking for the agent holding the Viator sign on the dock. The agent was holding the sign of the organizing company, not Viator. There is a good deal of walking on uneven ground so wearing comfortable walking shoes is a must. Bringing water is also helpful. Both our bus and Alhambra guides were very knowledgeable & approachable. Great experience!”

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3.Maro-Nerja: Sailing at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · 2 hours · from $82

Sunset sail along Costa Tropical from La Herradura. 2 hours on a Bavaria 37 with wine or cava, snacks, and music.

“Fabio was a fab guide and helped my daughter out near the end when it was just a bit too much for her at the end. Recommend activity, so fun.”

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4.Sailboat with a view of dolphins-Shared

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

3-hour 12-m sail off La Herradura in Maro-Cerro Gordo, with swimming, snorkeling, snacks, and dolphin spotting.

“Good Captain Nice experience Weather foggy at start but sun burnt away Saw dolphins and watched them for a good while”

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5.Luxury Catamaran Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 9 reviews · from $136

Luxury catamaran sailing along Andalusia’s Costa Tropical with drinks, lunch onboard, snorkel gear, and a strong chance of dolphins.

“SCAM!! Don't even think about booking this activity, we arrived at the meeting point TODAY at 11.30am and there was no one there. I called the person in charge of the activity and he told me that there was a mistake, that there was no ticket when both, my partner's and mine, were confirmed with a reminder included for the activity. The guy doesn't even apologize, and after demanding a solution, he asks me if we're here in Granada another day (I imagine to postpone the activity because he's lost his mind). After the refusal, I called customer service and Ana just sent me an email for a refund, so…”

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6.Sailing at sunset along the cliffs of Maro-Compartida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Two-hour sunset sail from La Herradura in a Bavaria 37, gliding past Maro-Cerro Gordo cliffs and wild coves with a welcome toast.

“Heavenly experience - beautiful views, nice music and very kind skipper. Our whole family found this to be a highlight of our holiday.”

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7.Sunset sailing along the cliffs of Maro- Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $627

Private 2-hour sunset sailing from La Herradura, Spain, along Maro-Cerro Gordo cliffs on a Bavaria 37 with a welcome toast for up to 9.

“100% recommended experience, enjoying those landscapes, that sea with that color and feeling what sailing is like has been a dream come true. Thank you Alberto for the hospitality and the sailboat is wonderful and super comfortable.”

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8.Private Alhambra palace tour and Granada from Motril cruise port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $674

Private Alhambra and Granada day trip from Motril cruise port, with skip-the-line tickets, a 3-hour English guide, and free time in Granada.

“Nuestro guia Simon, un apasionado de la historia nos transporto a aquellos tiempos donde el Sultan impresionaba a sus visitantes con sus Palacios majestuosos en ambientes llenos de magia y misterio que llegaban del medio oriente !!!!! Experiencia única !!!! Mágica !!!!”

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