Boats leave from Benidorm harbour below the Old Town. Several trips sold as "Benidorm" actually leave from Dénia or Jávea, about 50 km north: we mark them.
| Trip | Seller | From | Length | Rating | Reviews | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabarca Island Day Trip with Boat Cruise | GetYourGuide | £4.22 | 1-8 hours | 4.3/5 | 23 | See dates |
| Catamaran Sunset Tour from Denia with Copa de Cava leaves from Dénia/Jávea, about 50 km north | Viator | £9.00 | 1 hour 30 minutes | 5.0/5 | 6 | See dates |
| Sunset in Denia from the Catamaran leaves from Dénia/Jávea, about 50 km north | Viator | £13.00 | 1 hour 30 minutes | 4.3/5 | 144 | See dates |
| Ferry Minicruise between Denia and Javea Round Trip leaves from Dénia/Jávea, about 50 km north | Viator | £15.00 | 50 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes | 4.0/5 | 25 | See dates |
| Sunset Cruise in Altea | Civitatis | £21.11 | — | 7.3/10 | — | See dates |
| Calp Snorkelling Activity | Civitatis | £24.49 | — | 8.8/10 | — | See dates |
| Fly Fish Ride That Soars Above the Waves | GetYourGuide | £30.00 | 15 minutes | 5.0/5 | 1 | See dates |
| Parasailing Flight in Benidorm | Viator | £34.00 | 10 to 11 minutes | 3.5/5 | 34 | See dates |
| Boat Snorkeling Excursion to Benidorm Island | GetYourGuide | £34.00 | 2.5 hours | 3.9/5 | 24 | See dates |
| Jet Ski in Benidorm | Viator | £43.00 | 30 minutes | 4.6/5 | 18 | See dates |
| Cova dels Orguens: Cave Exploring Kayak & Snorkel Tour in Javea leaves from Dénia/Jávea, about 50 km north | Viator | £43.00 | 3 hours | 4.9/5 | 97 | See dates |
| A day at sea from Denia or Javea with Barbecue aboard the Catamaran leaves from Dénia/Jávea, about 50 km north | Viator | £47.00 | 5 hours | 3.8/5 | 111 | See dates |
| Small Group Dolphin Sunset Tour on Electric Sailing Boat Denia leaves from Dénia/Jávea, about 50 km north | Viator | £65.00 | 2 hours 30 minutes | 4.3/5 | 18 | See dates |
| Benidorm Parasailing Tour | Civitatis | £71.80 | — | 8.9/10 | — | See dates |
| Benidorm Jet Ski Tour | Civitatis | £84.47 | — | 9.5/10 | — | See dates |
| Benidorm Boat Rental with a Skipper | Civitatis | £295.67 | — | 10.0/10 | — | See dates |
Prices are the "from" price per person (unless marked per group), in pounds, read from the public Benidorm listings on Viator, GetYourGuide and Civitatis on 14 Oct 2026. Viator and GetYourGuide rate out of 5, Civitatis out of 10. Prices change daily. We earn a commission on GetYourGuide bookings.
| Trip | Adult | Child | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benidorm Island | €22 | €14 | Daily from the harbour, first boat 10:00, about every 50 min until about 16:00. Crossing about 15 min; minimum 2 h on the island. |
| Tabarca island | €38 | €22 | Leaves Benidorm harbour 10:00, back 18:45. About 5 h on the island. |
Source: Excursiones Marítimas Benidorm (the harbour operator), Benidorm Island and Tabarca pages, checked 14 Oct 2026. Return fares per person.
Every boat and water trip we rate from the Benidorm area, with photos. Filter by type or budget.
Return boat from Alicante harbour to Tabarca, about an hour each way, with several hours to explore the island.
Catamaran sail from Alicante to Tabarca with time ashore and a swim stop in the marine reserve.
Short catamaran cruise from Calpe harbour around the Peñón de Ifach, with music on board and an optional swim stop.
Instructor-led jet ski ride across Benidorm Bay towards the island and Sierra Helada cliffs; one ski carries two.
Parasail flight towed behind a boat in Benidorm Bay, taking off and landing on deck with views along the coast.
Motor catamaran trip along the Calpe coast with a stop for swimming; longer option adds lunch on board.
Hour-long boat trip from Calpe with a DJ on deck; pick a daytime or sunset departure.
Short boat trip along the Altea coastline, available as a daytime cruise or timed for sunset.
Half-day sail from Calpe on a sailing catamaran, with a swim stop and lunch served on board.
Guided sea-kayak trip around the Morro de Toix headland between Altea and Calpe, with caves and snorkelling.
Guided sea-kayak paddle around Benidorm Bay with snorkelling stops; the guide takes photos along the way.
Catamaran cruise out of Altea with a swimming stop in a sheltered bay; the longer sailing includes lunch.
Guided boat trip to snorkel beneath the Peñón de Ifach, with equipment and a guide in the water.
Fifteen-minute parasail flight from a boat off La Vila Joiosa, with life jackets and harness provided.
Half-hour guided jet ski run from Benidorm port out to Benidorm Island; price covers one ski for two riders.
Boat ride out to Benidorm Island with time to snorkel in the marine reserve; snorkel gear is provided.
Hour-long guided jet ski tour from La Vila Joiosa along the coast to Benidorm Island and the bay.
Day out to Tabarca, Spain's small inhabited island, with the boat crossing and free time for beaches and the walled village.
Short guided jet ski outing from La Vila Joiosa to nearby coves, including the Racó del Conill.
Towed inflatable sofa ride behind a speedboat in Benidorm Bay, built for bumps, spins and spills.
Try-dive for beginners off Benidorm: briefing, boat transfer to the dive site and a guided dive with instructor.
Private party boat for up to 12 along the Benidorm coast, with your own music and champagne on board.
Private pontoon boat hire around Benidorm Bay for up to 12, with music, drinks and a stop near the island.
Classic inflatable banana ride towed by speedboat off the Benidorm beachfront; expect to end up in the sea.
Fifteen-minute ride on an inflatable fly fish that lifts off the water when towed at speed off Benidorm.
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The questions people ask most before they go, answered with prices and times we have checked. We read 32 conversations to find them.
Benidorm harbour, below the Old Town, runs boats to Benidorm Island and to Tabarca island. The island boat costs €22 return for adults and €14 for children, and Tabarca costs €38 and €22 (checked Oct 2026). Travellers also take a coastal trip up to Calpe. Many sunset and snorkelling trips sold online under Benidorm actually leave from Altea, Calpe or Dénia, so check where you board.
Asked 10 times since 2012 · Harbour timetable (Excursiones Marítimas Benidorm), checked 14 Oct 2026; tour listings on Viator, GetYourGuide and Civitatis, checked 14 Oct 2026; traveller reports 2012–2026
Yes. Travellers describe a sail of about an hour each way, close to the cliffs and past Albir and Altea, with time ashore in Calpe. One traveller paid €27.50 in 2024. Some felt there was not much to do in Calpe in the time ashore. We have not checked a current timetable for this trip.
Asked 8 times since 2012 · Traveller reports 2012–2025; no current operator timetable checked
On 14 Oct 2026 a 30-minute jet ski was listed from £43 and a parasailing flight of 10 to 11 minutes from £34. Guided jet ski tours started at £84.47 and a 15-minute fly fish ride at £30. Travellers rarely saw water sports running before May.
Asked 7 times since 2014 · Tour listings on Viator, GetYourGuide and Civitatis, checked 14 Oct 2026; traveller reports 2014–2025
A snorkelling boat trip to Benidorm Island was listed from £34 for about 2.5 hours, and a snorkelling session in Calpe from £24.49 (checked Oct 2026). Travellers mention a diving school at Benidorm harbour that runs try-dive sessions. Spanish travellers like Cala Tío Ximo, a small hidden cove on the Rincón side, for snorkelling from the shore. Parking there is tight.
Asked 6 times since 2014 · Tour listings on Viator, GetYourGuide and Civitatis, checked 14 Oct 2026; traveller reports 2014–2025
A return ticket costs €22 for adults and €14 for children (checked Oct 2026). Boats leave Benidorm harbour daily from 10:00, about every 50 minutes until about 16:00. The crossing takes about 15 minutes and you get at least 2 hours on the island.
Asked 5 times since 2012 · Harbour timetable (Excursiones Marítimas Benidorm), checked 14 Oct 2026; traveller reports 2012–2022
Yes, but it is the pricey option. A skippered boat from Benidorm was listed from £295.67 on 14 Oct 2026. For a group of 22 in 2024, a traveller found a catamaran charter at €2,875 plus a service fee. Travellers also suggest asking the boat brokers at the marina in Altea.
Asked 5 times since 2020 · Tour listings on Viator, GetYourGuide and Civitatis, checked 14 Oct 2026; traveller reports 2020–2025
Families mostly enjoy it. Travellers liked the underwater views near the island, and one family found an underwater viewing trip included in the fare. Others give the island itself mixed reviews. In 2018 travellers reported the island bar had closed, so take water and snacks in case.
Asked 4 times since 2012 · Traveller reports 2012–2018
Boats leave from Benidorm harbour at the foot of the Old Town. Travellers advise booking in resort, because trips depend on the weather. Island boats run about every 50 minutes from 10:00 (checked Oct 2026).
Asked 4 times since 2013 · Harbour timetable (Excursiones Marítimas Benidorm), checked 14 Oct 2026; traveller reports 2013–2024
Some do. The harbour listed the island boat as daily when we checked in October 2026. In 2016 travellers said the Calpe boat ran all year, while water sports did not start before May. Others believe most boats stop in the winter months, and storms can cancel sailings, so ask at the harbour before you plan around one.
Asked 3 times since 2016 · Harbour timetable (Excursiones Marítimas Benidorm), checked 14 Oct 2026; traveller reports 2016–2023
Travellers say evening trips do not leave from Benidorm harbour. Sunset catamarans run from Altea and Calpe, mainly in summer. On 14 Oct 2026 a sunset cruise from Altea was listed from £21.11, and sunset trips from Dénia from £9 to £13. Dénia is about 50 km north, so allow for the journey.
Asked 2 times since 2017 · Tour listings on Viator, GetYourGuide and Civitatis, checked 14 Oct 2026; traveller reports 2017–2023
Benidorm Island scores 3.7 from 1,534 TripAdvisor reviews; most people enjoy the short crossing and the snorkelling, but sunset cruises and some snorkel trips divide opinion.
A 6 to 10 minute boat ride, then about an hour in the water. Saw fish and a dolphin. About £100 for three people.
The boat was shared with a scuba group. It started 30 minutes late and finished 30 minutes early.
Took the children snorkelling off the island and they loved it.
The crossing was fine, but the island was very hot and the included yellow submarine ride felt cramped.
About 20 minutes across, glass-bottom viewing included. Travel shops in resort sell it at €19 adults, €12 children. Stay on the island as long as you like.
Eleven people for a birthday. The skipper played their playlist, with cava and snorkels. An hour that felt longer; small boat, right for a private group.
The 1h30 trip ran to time, the DJ was good and drinks were fairly priced.
Sunset over Benidorm and the cava were highlights, but the sea was quite choppy.
Good sunset photos. Nothing special, but still felt worth the price paid.
Liked the guide, but time on the island was a bit tight.
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