Half day vs full day boat charter in Alicante
We help you choose the right trip length for your group, budget and how far along the Costa Blanca you want to go.
- Half-day trip
- about 4 hours, from 400 €
- Full-day trip
- about 8 hours, from 700 €
Half-day or full-day: compare the basics
Both options run from Alicante port with a skipper included; the difference is distance and time on the water.
| Feature | Half-day | Full-day |
|---|---|---|
| Price (motor boat) | From 400 € | From 700 € |
| Typical scope | One or two nearby coves, such as Cabo de la Huerta or Santa Pola | Coves plus Tabarca island, more ground covered |
| Duration | About 4 hours | About 8 hours |
| Guest capacity | Up to 12 guests | Up to 12 guests |
Choosing your trip length
Choosing between a half-day and a full-day charter comes down to how far you want to travel from Alicante. A half-day on a motor boat covers nearby coves such as Cabo de la Huerta or Santa Pola in around four hours, while a full day adds the run out to Tabarca island and lets you cover more of the coast toward Villajoyosa.
Fuel is not folded into the headline price; it is calculated for the specific route and set out in the written proposal before you confirm. A skipper is included on every booking, so no client licence is required whether you choose four hours or eight.
Groups wanting more deck space or a quieter ride can step up to a motor yacht for the full day, priced from 1,500 € to 5,000 € depending on the vessel and route. This suits larger parties or anyone prioritising comfort over the entry-level motor boat rate.
Short trip or full exploration
If snorkelling at a single cove or a sunset run is the goal, four hours is usually enough. For first-time visitors wanting Tabarca plus a coastal stretch, the extra time on a full-day charter is the difference between one stop and several.
Plan your next step
More detail on each route and on the fleet itself: