Náutica Experience - Excursiones en barco por la ría de Punta Umbría

Náutica Experience organizes guided boat tours with a captain through the Punta Umbría and Huelva estuaries, and rents boats that don’t require a license. Trips depart daily from the Muelle de las Canoas in Punta Umbría aboard a special, exclusive vessel designed to let you leisurely enjoy the Odiel Marshes, Saltés Island, and sunsets along the Huelva coast.

Excursions

Odiel Marshes & Saltés Island

A full-day trip through the estuaries of Huelva and Punta Umbría. You’ll explore the Odiel Marshes, one of Andalusia’s most valuable wetlands, and disembark on Saltés Island, an uninhabited island steeped in history. During the trip, you can try your hand at paddleboarding.

Sunset Chill Out

A relaxed cruise to watch the sunset from the marshes, with friends or family. It’s the favorite outing for celebrations: good wine, seafood, and scenery that’s hard to beat.

Muelle de las Carabelas

A route through the Huelva estuary, following in the footsteps of Columbus, to the Muelle de las Carabelas, where you can tour the interior of the replicas of the ships of discovery. The skipper accompanies the tour with historical commentary on the estuary and the Port of Palos.

Boat Rentals Without a License

If you’d rather go it alone, Náutica Experience rents boats without a skipper and without requiring a license. You become the skipper and sail at your own pace with family or friends through the sheltered waters of the estuary.

Want more? You can also get your Boating License (the former “titulín”) through them, so you can later rent larger boats without a skipper.

Customized Experiences

They organize tailor-made, longer-duration trips: bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthdays, get-togethers with friends, or family getaways. The route, schedule, and onboard menu are designed according to each group’s preferences.

Experience	Ideal for
Saltés Island Marshes	Nature and a full day
Chill-Out Sunset	Couples, friends, and celebrations
Muelle de las Carabelas	Families and history
Boat without a license	Go it alone without a license
Custom	Farewell parties, birthdays, and groups

What Customers Say

Customers highlight the skipper’s professionalism, his historical commentary during the route to the Port of Palos, and details such as the fine wine and shrimp served on board.

A Unique Natural Setting

The Punta Umbría estuary and the Odiel River form a landscape of marshlands, channels, and beaches with seabirds, sandbars that emerge at low tide, and spectacular sunsets over the water. Sailing here is a peaceful experience, suitable for all ages.

Best Time to Visit

The estuary is navigable year-round, but spring and fall are ideal for birdwatching in the marshes. Summer is the season for sunsets and outings with friends.

Tips for Your Trip

1. Check the tide: it completely changes the landscape of the marshes.
2. Bring binoculars if you like birds.
3. A light jacket for sunset: it gets cooler on the estuary as the sun goes down.
4. Book in advance during the summer and on weekends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do the trips depart from? From the Muelle de las Canoas in Punta Umbría, Plaza Pérez Pastor s/n.

Do I need a license to rent a boat? No, there are boats available without a license. And if you’d like, you can get your boating license through them.

Do they offer trips every day? Yes, guided excursions depart daily during the season.

Can you organize celebrations? Yes, they offer customized experiences for bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthdays, and groups.