Boat Rental Maspalomas — 2027 Guide: the Dunes from the Sea, Family Trips and Sunset

Maspalomas is where people come on Gran Canaria for the sun: the dunes, the long beaches of Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas, the promenade in Meloneras and the seafront hotels. If you are staying here, you are less than half an hour from a boat. Private boats mostly depart from the small marina of Pasito Blanco, from where two to four hours are enough to reach the lighthouse and the dunes, the beaches towards Puerto Rico, or a sunset off the coast. This guide is for guests who are already in the south of the island and want a short trip rather than a full day at sea.

How to get to the boat from Maspalomas and Meloneras

Boats depart from Pasito Blanco, a small marina about 3 km west of Meloneras. By taxi it is around ten minutes from the hotels in Meloneras and 15–20 minutes from Playa del Inglés.

Short routes of 2 to 4 hours

Distances are from Pasito Blanco, measured by sea and rounded:

• The Maspalomas lighthouse and dunes (about 1.5 to 3 nautical miles, 10–20 minutes by motorboat): from the sea you see the lighthouse at the end of the Meloneras promenade, and behind it the sand dunes stretching to Playa del Inglés. Off the beaches the boat stays outside the swimming zones marked with buoys.
• Arguineguín and Anfi del Mar (about 3.5 to 4.5 miles): a fishing village and a bay with white sand; west of Pasito Blanco the sea is usually calmer, so this is a good stop for swimming and snorkelling.
• Puerto Rico and Amadores (about 6 miles, half an hour by RIB or an hour by catamaran): sheltered beaches below steep slopes and clear water for swimming.
• Puerto de Mogán (about 9 miles): going there and back takes longer, so it fits a full-day charter rather than a short trip.

East of the lighthouse, towards Playa del Inglés, wind and waves are often stronger than on the western side. If someone in your group is prone to seasickness, choose a morning departure and a route to the west.

A family trip

• A catamaran is the most stable choice for children and older guests: a large cockpit, shade and steps into the sea at the stern.
• Blue Spirit offers snorkelling gear, fins, floating mattresses and a stand up paddle board on its three-hour trip, and lunch and drinks are included.
• Life jackets for children: give the children's ages in your enquiry.
• Dolphins: they are often seen along the south coast, but an encounter is not guaranteed. The boat keeps its distance and does not follow the animals.

A sunset trip

In winter the sun sets around 6 pm, and in summer around 9 pm. Departing two to three hours earlier and heading west towards Arguineguín leaves enough time for a swim and a return at sunset. On clear days the peak of Teide on Tenerife can be seen on the horizon to the west. After sunset it gets cool at sea even in winter, so bring a jacket.

The season for guests from northern Europe

• Winter is the main season: daytime temperatures are usually 22–24 °C, and the sea is around 19–20 °C. Around Christmas, New Year and Easter, book ahead.
• Summer brings stronger trade winds and choppier seas in the afternoon, especially around the south-eastern tip of the island.

To read why boats on Gran Canaria depart from the south and how trips compare with departing from Las Palmas, see our guide to boat rental in Las Palmas.

Our boats in Maspalomas

All boats are rented with a skipper, and the price is for the whole boat:

• Blue Spirit catamaran (14 m, up to 12 passengers, from Pasito Blanco): a private three-hour trip costs €400 for up to four people, each extra person €75, with lunch, drinks and swimming gear. See the listing.
• Bayliner 702 (about 6.25 m, up to 8 guests): €385 per day. See the listing.
• Pirelli P1100 RIB: €545 per day, the fastest to Puerto Rico and Amadores. See the listing.
• De Antonio D32 Chic & Tonic (9.9 m, up to 9 guests): €880 per day. See the listing.
• Lagoon 42 Simona catamaran (12.6 m, up to 10 guests): €1,320 per day, with plenty of shade and space for a larger family. See the listing.

Booking works like this: you send us an enquiry, we check the date with the owner, you pay us the reservation, and you pay the rest to the owner on the day of the trip.

Boat rental in Maspalomas with Crystalium Booker

See all boats on the Maspalomas location page or send us your date, number of people and preferred duration through the contact page, and we will suggest a boat. Do you rent out a boat in Maspalomas or elsewhere in the south of Gran Canaria? List it with us.