10 Boat Day Trips in Spain Worth the Early Start

1.From Lanzarote: Sailing Day Trip Around La Graciosa

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,043 reviews · 6 hours · from $81Our pick

Join a six-hour trip from Lanzarote to La Graciosa with hotel pickup, ferry crossings, and a catamaran cruise. Swim and snorkel near Francesa Beach, use the kayaks, enjoy pasta lunch and unlimited drinks, then explore Caleta de Sebo before returning.

“An excellent well organised trip, that was smooth sailing (no pun intended) from start to end. We were well looked after with food and drinks and had so much fun on the kayaks and snorkeling around the catamaran. It was great value for money and would recommend this to anyone visiting Lanzarote.”

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2.Lanzarote: Day Trip to the Papagayo Beaches by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 913 reviews · 1 day · from $75

Spend about four hours aboard a Líneas Romero catamaran from Puerto del Carmen, cruising to the Costa de Papagayo. You get a welcome mojito, lunch, unlimited beer, sangria, soft drinks, and water, plus time for swimming and kayaking. Hotel pickup is available from selected resorts.

“Amazing day out, great water activities and great food. Highly recommend!! Was sea sick and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Provided sickness bags and even ice for the neck. It’s handy to have anti seasickness tablets if you’re prone!”

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3.Gran Canaria: Catamaran Day Trip with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 845 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $97

Set sail from Puerto Rico for 4.5 hours along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast. You’ll stop to swim, snorkel, kayak, and paddleboard, then enjoy seasonal lunch or afternoon tapas with unlimited beer, sangria, soft drinks, and water. Hotel pickup is included south of the island.

“The crew were very welcoming and attentive. Beautiful craft, very clean and tidy. We enjoyed snorkeling at the first stop. There were paddle boards and a kayak available to use. A floatation vest was available for my young son. Lunch was served at the second stop. Tuna steaks, chicken breasts with salad and potatoes. Drinks were freely available. There was an additional option to parasail or use a jetski. My 9 year old enjoyed the parasailing experience, his first time doing so. Overall it was a very good experience. Thankyou to Michelle and the crew for making it a great experience. Would definitely recommend 👌 👍 😀”

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4.From Valencia: Albufera Day Trip with Boat Tour and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 556 reviews · from $55Best value

Travel from Valencia to Albufera Natural Park with a live guide, stopping at El Saler dunes, Gola de Puchol, and El Palmar before a calm lagoon boat ride. Choose a morning trip with a drink and snack or an afternoon outing timed for sunset. Guides may speak English, Spanish, Polish, or Italian.

“Anna is such a lovely lady and the entire trip a wonderful experience. She is from Albufera and put her entire passion in guiding us through various sites, we saw the beach, the huerta and to top it all the cruise on the lagoon at sunset. There was a lot of birds and the atmosphere is magical.”

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5.Corralejo: Adults-Only Catamaran Day Trip to Lobos Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 503 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Spend four relaxed hours sailing from Corralejo to Lobos Island with a small group of up to 12 adults. Swim and snorkel at La Concha, use kayaks and paddleboards, enjoy seafood paella and Cava, and receive underwater photos from the crew.

“We had a fantastic time with Fuerte Charter. This is a very professional set up and I always felt safe and very well looked after on the Catamaran. Lovely paella provided by a local restaurant for lunch and plenty of free drinks so you really do just need hat, sun cream and sunglasses. This is open water so it gets a little rough at times, and a couple of our group experienced sea sickness. However there was a covered area to sit and recover, and the crew looked after them very well. Loads of free photos was an unexpected bonus.”

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6.Ibiza: Small Group Day Trip to Formentera by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 211 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

Spend eight hours aboard a catamaran from Beso Beach Ibiza to Ses Illetes and S'Espalmador. Swim, snorkel, paddle board, use the dinghy, bring lunch, or ask your captain, often Fran or Franco, to arrange a Formentera restaurant table.

“Absolutely recommend for a chilled boat day. Small group & beautiful swimming stops included beach options. We stopped for lunch and that was incredible too!”

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7.Formentera Day Trip from Ibiza on Private Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) Top rated

Join a private catamaran from Es Xarcu or Cala Jondal and sail to Formentera’s Illetas Beach and Espalmador. You’ll have snorkel gear, paddle boards, Bluetooth speakers, Wi-Fi, and a captain who can take photos. Bring lunch or go ashore to eat.

“Went in mid-April with a party of ten people and had such an amazing time - would 10/10 recommend!!!”

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8.Tarifa: Day trip to Tangier by ferry with lunch and tour guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 140 reviews · 9 hours · from $105

Cross from Tarifa to Tangier by fast ferry, then tour the Hercules Caves, Cap Spartel, Kasbah, Medina, and souk with a local guide. You get Moroccan lunch, air-conditioned transport, and free time for shopping. Guides speak English, Spanish, French, or German, but schedules can change with ferry times.

“Dir vier Stunden sind einfach zu kurz, wenn man übertrieben wie viel Zeit verloren geht mit Passkontrolle usw.”

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9.Cala Rajada: Boat Excursion with Drinks and Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 109 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $106

Sail from Cala Ratjada on the 20-meter Vellmari Primer I, stopping along Mallorca’s northeast coast for swims and snorkeling. You’ll get a midday buffet, snacks, and drinks, with English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish support. The boat returns around 4:00 PM.

“Brilliant boat trip ,food and drink were delicious. Highly recommend.”

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10.Ibiza: Sailing Day Trip, only up to 7 guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 6 hours · from $147

Join skipper Basilio on a six-hour sail from San Antonio Bay to Cala Comte, limited to seven people. Swim, snorkel, use the paddleboard, and enjoy cava, soft drinks, snacks, and a relaxed ride away from Ibiza’s crowded beaches.

“Wat een heerlijke dag hebben we gehad! de schipper is onwijs vriendelijk en doet alles om je een geweldige dag te bezorgen. Een sup en snorkels, drankjes en hapjes aan boord. Top dag!”

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