The big boats of the fleet, with a full crew. Moored in Puerto Banús and Estepona, not in Fuengirola.
| Boat | Seats | Marina |
|---|---|---|
| Yacht, 18.9 m | — | Fuengirola |
| Yacht, 21.7 m | 12 | Puerto Banús |
| Yacht, 21.8 m | 10 | Estepona |
| Yacht, 31.7 m | 15 | Puerto Banús |
Yacht charter starts where the ordinary boats end: from 19 to 32 metres, with a full crew — a skipper and a deckhand as a minimum — and up to 15 passengers. It is booked by the half day, the full day or several days, and the plan is settled before casting off.
They are moored in Puerto Banús and Estepona, not in Fuengirola. That matters when planning: boarding is there, and from Puerto Banús you reach Marbella and Estepona comfortably and, with the day in front of you, Gibraltar.
Yacht charter in Puerto Banús and Estepona is always closed with a quote, because no two trips are the same: anchoring off Marbella for an afternoon does not cost what three days with berthing in another marina costs. The price depends on the boat, the season and the number of days. The crew is included; fuel, catering and berthing in other marinas are quoted separately because they depend on the route.
A skipper and a deckhand as a minimum. On boats over 24 metres a second deckhand is added, and depending on the trip on-board service can be brought in for the catering.
The crew is included in the price. It is not an optional extra: a 30-metre yacht cannot be manoeuvred or berthed with fewer people, and responsibility for the boat always sits with the skipper, not the customer.
Leaving Puerto Banús, a full day gives you the run to Estepona or to Marbella, anchoring in a cove for lunch and a swim, and back before sunset without being pushed for time.
With several days booked the range changes: Gibraltar is a day's passage away, and from there the coast of Cádiz opens up. That sort of trip is planned with the route fixed, because berthing has to be booked at the destination.
Included: the boat, the full crew, the safety equipment and the insurance. Separate: fuel, which depends directly on the miles covered; catering, if booked; and berthing in any marina other than the home one.
That is why the quote is closed in writing before booking and with the route already discussed. A yacht anchored all afternoon off Marbella and one covering 60 miles do not cost the same, even if it is the same boat on the same day.
The yachts in the fleet take 10 to 15 passengers on a day trip, depending on the boat. That is the number that governs a single day.
For sleeping on board the capacity drops sharply: the 31.7-metre yacht has two double cabins and two twins, which is eight berths at night against fifteen by day. It is the commonest misunderstanding when asking for a multi-day quote.
In Puerto Banús or in Estepona, depending on the yacht. Neither leaves from Fuengirola, even though the office is there, and it is worth knowing when planning the day.
Puerto Banús in August has difficult parking and traffic getting into the marina. For a ten o'clock departure the sensible thing is to be in the area by half past nine.
With four things: the date, the number of passengers, the duration — half day, full day or several days — and whether you want a particular route or simply to anchor in the area. With that the boat is fixed and the approximate fuel is worked out.
The quote comes in writing before booking, setting out what is included and what is not. That is how there are no surprises at the end of the day, which in yacht charter is exactly where they tend to appear: berthing in other marinas, catering, and more fuel than expected.
Yes, and it is what makes sense when several days are booked. The 31.7-metre yacht has two double cabins and two twins, that is eight berths for sleeping against fifteen daytime passengers.
Staying overnight brings in things that do not matter on a day trip: berthing at the destination marina, fresh water, generating electricity and catering on board. All of that is settled in the quote before booking, not as you go.
If it is not here, call us: two minutes on the phone and it is sorted.
The crew — a skipper and a deckhand as a minimum — is included. Fuel, catering and berthing in other marinas are quoted separately because they depend on the route you take.
In Puerto Banús or Estepona, depending on the boat. They do not leave from Fuengirola, so it is worth allowing for that when planning the day.
Yes. Over several days you can plan passages along the coast, with berthing in other marinas. It is closed with a written quote before booking.
Up to fifteen passengers, depending on the boat. Cabins are a separate matter: to sleep on board the capacity drops.
Leave us your number and we will call you. In July and August it is worth booking ahead.
Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, local 367. You can drop in and see the boats before you book.
At no charge. Going out to see what happens is never worth it.
Life jackets for everyone on board, included in the price.
