The 6 Boat Trips in Granada That Earn Their Price

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

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

Travel from Malaga port to Granada in an air-conditioned minivan, then tour the Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces, and Generalife Gardens with timed entry and an English-speaking guide. You may also get about an hour in central Granada, though the return schedule comes first.

“I can’t say enough about our tour. It was so stress-free. The guides were waiting for us with buses immediately outside of the ship terminal. We started promptly on time. The bus was comfortable. The guide provided us with an interesting running commentary. We appreciated the comfort stop. The guide at the Alhambra was waiting for us and immediately took us inside. He was excellent. We returned to the boat in plenty of time. The Alhambra was amazing and overwhelming. PLUS, the tour was about half the price of the ships same shore excursion.”

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2.La Herradura: Sailboat with a view of dolphins-Shared

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

Join Alberto aboard a 12-meter sailboat from La Herradura for about three hours along the Maro-Cerro Gordo natural park. Look for dolphins, coastal wildlife, cliffs, and quiet coves, then swim, snorkel, or paddleboard in high season. The shared outing is limited to nine people and includes snacks and a welcome toast.

“The boat trip was a great experience. The boat was clean and had enough space for all, beverage and snacks was served. The captain was nice and provided a great trip.”

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3.Costa Tropical: Luxury Catamaran Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 9 reviews · from $136

Spend the day aboard the 12-person Optimist of London II, a Lagoon 380 catamaran sailing from Marina del Este. You’ll see La Herradura, Cerro Gordo, coastal watchtowers, and Sierra Nevada views, then swim, snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, eat a buffet lunch, and search for 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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4.Sailing at sunset along the cliffs of Maro-Compartida

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

Set out from La Herradura on a two-hour sunset cruise aboard a Bavaria 37 sailboat, with a skipper, soft music, welcome catering, and a toast as you pass the cliffs and coves of the Maro-Cerro Gordo Natural Park. The small group is limited to nine people.

“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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5.Sunset sailing along the cliffs of Maro- Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Sail from Marina del Este near La Herradura aboard a private Bavaria 37 yacht for about two hours. You’ll cruise the cliffs and coves of Maro-Cerro Gordo at sunset, enjoy welcome catering, and toast with your group. Alberto is praised for warm hospitality when he is at the helm.

“Spectacular excursion, we spent a great day with the family, we saw a lot of dolphins and it was super exciting. A thousand thanks to the guy who was super attentive, it couldn't be better than 10.”

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

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

Travel privately from Motril cruise port to Granada for a guided visit to the Alhambra. Your official English-speaking guide leads a three-hour palace tour, with skip-the-line tickets and free time in Granada. Simon may be your guide, subject to availability.

“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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