The honest answer for 2026: our boat charter fleet in Marbella costs €749 for 2 hours, scaling to €2,299 for a full 8-hour day. Same fleet, same crew, no high-season uplift, no levante surcharge. Everything is on the price grid below — read it once and you know what your day will cost before you message us.
The price grid
| Duration | Price (EUR) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | €749 | Quick spin along the Golden Mile, one swim stop |
| 3 hours | €1,049 | Add a longer anchor stop or a sunset extension |
| 4 hours | €1,299 | Half-day — comfortable lunch + swim |
| 5 hours | €1,549 | Reach further west (Estepona) or east (Cabopino) |
| 6 hours | €1,799 | Two swim stops, paddleboard, real day out |
| 7 hours | €2,099 | Sotogrande or Río Real itinerary |
| 8 hours | €2,299 | Full day — skipper, fuel, drinks, insurance, VAT |
All prices include licensed skipper, fuel for the standard coastal route, soft drinks, insurance and Spanish IVA. No hidden marina fees.
For the per-boat detail, see Astondoa 40 and Azimut 39.
Our fleet (Astondoa 40 and Azimut 39) is two 12.5 m flybridge motor yachts, both based at Puerto Banús. See the fleet at /boats/ or the individual boats: Astondoa 40 · Azimut 39.
What's actually included
On any skippered charter from Marbella, the advertised price includes: licensed skipper for the full duration, fuel for normal coastal cruising (8–12 knots motor yacht, 6–8 knots sail), soft drinks and water in the fridge, light snacks, snorkel masks and fins, at least one inflatable (donut or SUP), towels, and the home-port marina exit fee. IVA (21% Spanish VAT) is already in the price.
What's not included — the real cost drivers
The bill at the end of the day will be higher than the headline rate if you've added any of the following:
- Catered lunch on board: €25 (charcuterie platter) to €60 (full hot lunch) per head. Quality is high — dockside caterers in Puerto Banús are excellent.
- Alcohol: almost never included. BYO is welcomed on most boats (cava and rosé travel best); ask the operator first.
- Berth taxes at stopover marinas: if you stop for lunch at Sotogrande or Estepona, the berthing fee for 2–3 hours is €30–€80 depending on yacht size.
- High-speed running: if you ask the skipper to push the yacht at 25+ knots all day, expect a fuel surcharge of €100–€300.
- Tip for skipper: not mandatory but customary. €20–€50 cash for a half-day, 10% of charter price on luxury yachts.
- Late return: overstaying your charter slot costs 1.5× the hourly rate, pro-rated.
Deposits and payment
50% deposit secures the date, balance the morning of the charter. Cancellation 7+ days out is fully refundable; weather cancellations always 100% refundable.
How to pay less without losing quality
- Book mid-week in shoulder season. A Tuesday in May or October on a 12 m yacht is 10–15% cheaper than the same yacht on a Saturday in August — same crew, same boat, often calmer sea.
- Skip the platform commission. Marketplace bookings (some affiliate platforms) add 10–15% on top of the operator's direct price. WhatsApp-direct to a local operator is the cheapest route.
- Share the boat. A €750 day split across 8 guests is €94 each — cheaper than most beach club day-bed packages on the Golden Mile.
- Book the right boat. If you're 4 people doing a quick sunset spin, an 18 m luxury yacht is wasted money. A 10 m motor yacht delivers the same experience at half the price.
Pricing by experience type — all on our fleet
2-hour sunset cruise: €749. See sunset cruise Marbella.
4-hour half-day: €1,299 — comfortable lunch and swim window.
Family day (4 adults, 2 kids), 6 hours: €1,799 — under €300 per person on a full boat.
Stag/hen group (9–11 guests), full day: €2,299 — works out to about €230 per person. See boat party Marbella.
Sotogrande or Río Real itinerary (7 h): €2,099 — reach further while still returning by sunset.
How prices change through the year
April–May: calm seas, fewer crowds, same €749 base rate. June–September: peak demand — book ahead, same price. October: still warm sea, easier weekday availability. November–March: limited winter operations; ask us about availability.
Bottom line
For most visitors, €749 buys a 2-hour skippered cruise from Puerto Banús that becomes the highlight of the trip, and €2,299 buys a full 8-hour day with multiple anchor stops. Compare both boats on the fleet page, or message us with your date and group size and we'll suggest the better fit between Astondoa 40 and Azimut 39.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a cheaper way than booking through the marina?
WhatsApp us directly — no platform commission, no booking-engine markup. The €749/2h rate you see is what you pay. Larger groups also bring per-person cost right down — 11 guests on the Azimut 39 means under €70 each for 2 hours.
Are prices in Marbella higher than the rest of Spain?
Charter prices on the Marbella stretch are consistent across operators — what varies is the season, boat size and how many guests share the cost. Puerto Banús commands a slight brand premium of about 10% over Marbella Marina for the same boat.
Do prices include VAT?
Yes, Spanish IVA (21%) is included in all advertised prices for the charter itself. Fuel surcharges for high-speed itineraries are typically quoted net and VAT added on the bill.