Destinations9 min
James Bond Island Tour from Phuket: What to Know
James Bond Island tour from Phuket: what Phang Nga Bay really offers, the Ko Tapu rule, caves and kayaking, park fee, best season and shared or private.
Blog
Dolphins, full moons, the 2027 eclipse and the best of the Costa del Sol seen from a sailboat.
Destinations9 min
Phi Phi Island Tour from Phuket: Maya Bay and When to Go
How Maya Bay works today, its August–September closure, the best months and how to choose between a sunrise, sunset or private Phi Phi trip from Phuket.
Destinations5 min
Albufera at sunset: a boat ride from Valencia
What the Albufera Natural Park is, how the sunset boat trip and the private day tour from Valencia work, and what is and is not included.
Destinations5 min
Barcelona from the sea: sailing from Port Olímpic
How a sailing trip from Port Olímpic works, which format suits you (shared, private, sunset, live music) and what is and is not included.
Destinations5 min
Cancún to Isla Mujeres: ferry or catamaran?
How to choose between the public ferry and a catamaran day trip from Cancún to Isla Mujeres: what each is for, what ours includes and the park you sail by.
Destinations5 min
Dubai from the sea: Marina, Atlantis and sunset
Six ways to see Dubai's coast by boat, from a one-hour speedboat to a private yacht or a sunset party, and how tourism vessels are licensed.
Destinations5 min
Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley from San Pedro, Belize
What the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley are, how our catamaran trips from San Pedro work and what the reserve fee means for your day.
Sailing guides5 min
Humpback whales in Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay
When whale watching is authorised in Banderas Bay, what the official rules require from boats and what our 3-hour trip from Puerto Vallarta includes.
Destinations5 min
Ibiza and Formentera by boat: anchoring and posidonia
Why anchoring on posidonia is banned in the Balearics, where boats must use buoys around Ibiza and Formentera and how our day trips fit those rules.
Destinations7 min
Kefalonia by boat: cruises, beaches and islands
Which boat trip to choose from each harbour of Kefalonia: Argostoli, Sami, Agia Efimia and Poros, with day cruises to Ithaca, Zakynthos and Fiscardo.
Destinations6 min
Mnemba from Zanzibar: a snorkelling day
How a day trip to Mnemba works from Kendwa and Nungwi: dhow, shared catamaran or private boat, what the reef is and what is included.
Destinations5 min
Montego Bay by catamaran: how to choose your trip
Six catamaran trips in Montego Bay compared: private or shared, morning, afternoon or sunset, adults only or family, and what each includes.
Destinations6 min
Morro Jable and Jandía: Fuerteventura from the sea
The protected setting of south Fuerteventura, what Spain's cetacean decree requires from boats and the trips that leave from Morro Jable.
Destinations4 min
Catamaran from Playa Flamingo: morning, sunset or snorkel
Three catamaran trips on Costa Rica's Pacific coast from Playa Flamingo compared: shared snorkel and kayak, private morning and private sunset.
Destinations5 min
Rosario Islands from Cartagena: which tour to choose
Three ways to spend a day on the water from Cartagena: beach clubs by speedboat, a private boat to the Rosario Islands or a sunset cruise in the bay.
Sailing guides7 min
Whale watching in Cabo San Lucas: season and rules
When humpback whales visit Los Cabos, which rules Mexico's NOM-131 sets for boats and what a small-group trip to El Arco is like.
Destinations8 min
Benagil Cave 2026: Rules and How to Visit It Properly
What the official edicts say about Benagil Cave: 2 minutes by boat, 8 by guided kayak, no swimming or landing, and how much the fines are.
Destinations5 min
Estepona to Sotogrande by bus (M-240): times and fares
Official timetable of the M-240 bus, its stops at Sabinillas, La Duquesa, Torreguadiaro and Sotogrande, and the zone-based fares in force since July 2025.
Destinations11 min
The Caribbean by Boat: Catamaran and Boat Trip Guide
Caribbean boat guide: Punta Cana, Cancún, Jamaica, Belize and Cartagena. Best season, what to eat, itineraries and catamarans to book online.
Destinations4 min
Castillo de la Duquesa and the Roman villa in Manilva
What the Roman site next to Castillo de la Duquesa in Manilva is, how it was found and protected, and how to book the guided visit (official data).
Sailing guides8 min
Common, striped and bottlenose dolphins: how to tell them apart
Size, colour and behaviour of the common, striped and bottlenose dolphin according to MITECO and IUCN factsheets, and what is known of each in Alborán and the Strait.
Destinations6 min
Crossing to Gibraltar from the Costa del Sol in 2026
What changed at the Gibraltar border on 15 July 2026, what documents to carry, how customs works and what it costs to go up the Rock.
Sailing guides8 min
Iberian orcas in the Strait: who they are and what to do if you sail
Who the Iberian orca is, how many are left, when to take extra care in the Strait and what MITECO recommends if you meet them.
Sailing guides11 min
Dolphins in the Strait and Costa del Sol: Rules and Guide
Where to see dolphins between Marbella and Barbate, what Spanish (and Gibraltar) law says, which species live here and how to choose a responsible trip.
Experiences4 min
What time is sunset in Sotogrande and Estepona?
Sunset and end of civil twilight on the 15th of each month, November 2026 to December 2027, in Estepona and Sotogrande.
Experiences2 min
Punta Cana Party Boat Guide: Trips, Duration, Inclusions
A practical guide to Punta Cana party boats: shared catamarans, adults-only cruises and private boats, duration, what is included and how to choose.
Experiences2 min
Private Boat in Punta Cana for Birthdays and Groups
Planning a birthday, bachelorette or group celebration in Punta Cana? How private boats and large-group cruises work and how to choose.
Experiences2 min
Punta Cana Boat Tours FAQ: Weather, Ages, What to Bring
Answers to common questions about Punta Cana boat tours: bad weather, minimum ages, accessibility, cancellation, what to bring and how to book.
Experiences2 min
Punta Cana Sand Bar and Natural Pool: A Catamaran Day
What to expect on a boat day to the Bávaro natural pool and sand bar: the stops, the water, the music, how long it lasts and what to bring.
Experiences2 min
Snorkelling, Open Bar and Water Fun on a Punta Cana Boat
What you can do on a Punta Cana party boat: snorkelling, the open bar and its drinks, music, floating water pad, water slide and Dolphin Island.
Experiences3 min
Full Moon Calendar for Sotogrande: Every Full Moon from October 2026 to December 2027
All 15 full moons from October 2026 to December 2027, with exact times in Spain, moon names and the best nights for a full-moon sail from Sotogrande.
Eclipse 20271 min
2027 Total Solar Eclipse in Southern Spain: Travel & Astrotourism Guide
Airports, where to stay inside the path, what to carry in the cabin bag and how to plan a trip around the 2 August 2027 eclipse from Sotogrande.
Eclipse 20271 min
2027 Eclipse Charter Availability and Price Phases: What's Left
How seats on the 2027 Sotogrande eclipse flotilla are released, why capacity cannot grow and where to check live availability.
Eclipse 20271 min
2027 Total Solar Eclipse: 6 Minutes in Egypt vs. Luxury Nautical Viewing in Spain
Luxor's longer totality against Spain's comfort, access and a boat deck: how the two best places for the 2 August 2027 eclipse compare.
Eclipse 20271 min
2027 Solar Eclipse in Spain: Weather Strategy, Cloud Cover Maps & Microclimate Analysis
August climatology, Strait winds and coastal microclimates: what could hide the sun at 10:45 on 2 August 2027, and how to plan around it.
Eclipse 20271 min
Tarifa & Cádiz Eclipse 2027 Trends: Navigating the Tourism Boom
Why Tarifa and the province of Cádiz are drawing eclipse travellers, and what the rush means for roads, lodging and managed experiences.
Eclipse 20271 min
Total Solar Eclipse 2027 in Spain: Land vs. Sea Viewing Guide
Land or boat? Duration by town, weather risk and access compared side by side for the 2 August 2027 total solar eclipse.
Eclipse 20271 min
What to do in Sotogrande in August 2027: the solar eclipse
Polo, marina life, food and the 2 August 2027 total solar eclipse: how to plan a week in Sotogrande around the headline sea experience.
Eclipse 20271 min
2027 eclipse timings: Sotogrande, the Strait and the Costa del Sol
Durations from Ceuta and Tarifa to Sotogrande and Málaga, based on figures from Spain's Instituto Geográfico Nacional, plus notes for the Strait.
Eclipse 20271 min
Observation and photography guide for the 2027 Total Solar Eclipse
Gear, ISO 12312-2 filters, settings for each phase and tips for shooting the 2 August 2027 eclipse from a moving boat.
Eclipse 20271 min
What totality feels like at sea: onboard the 2027 eclipse flotilla
Minute by minute on deck during the 2 August 2027 eclipse off Sotogrande: the thinning light, the temperature drop and the corona over the sea.
Eclipse 20271 min
Where to see the 2027 eclipse in Spain: best places
The best places to watch the 2 August 2027 total eclipse in Spain, from Ceuta and Tarifa to Sotogrande, with durations and planning tips.
Eclipse 20271 min
2027 Eclipse Boat Charter from Sotogrande: Booking & Logistics Guide
Fleet, timeline of the morning, what is included and the terms to know before booking a seat on the 2 August 2027 eclipse flotilla.
Destinations9 min
What to See and Do in Sotogrande, Estepona and Manilva
Western Costa del Sol guide: what to see in Sotogrande, Estepona and Manilva, and how to enjoy it from the water with dolphins and sunset sails.
Destinations4 min
Discover Puerto de la Duquesa: A Sailing Mini-Cruise from Sotogrande with a Stop at Manilva's Beaches
A sailing mini-cruise from Sotogrande to Puerto de la Duquesa: Manilva's beaches, harbour restaurants and how to spend a perfect day at sea on the Costa del Sol.
Sailing guides2 min
Dolphin Variety in the Mediterranean: A Magical Encounter Awaits
Meet the dolphin species of the Mediterranean and the Strait of Gibraltar, when and where to spot them, and how to see them on a sailing trip from Sotogrande.
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