If you've been on Benidorm beach, you'll have spotted a mysterious rocky outcrop in the horizon. Locals call it Peacock Island because of the birds that make it their home – and at just 3.5km away, it makes a great trip by boat from the mainland.

You'll board the boat for the 30-minute cruise to Benidorm Island – its real name – and then have free time to wander around it at your own pace. There's a café down by the quay and there are marked pathways going up to the lighthouse, which is on a cliff with a 73m drop to the sea.

And from the summit, you'll enjoy great views of the coastline, which stretches all the way from Alicante in the south to the Puig Campana mountain to the north.

The trip was good, the weather was very hot, not suitable for people with disabilities as the paths are rocky.

Flet abandoned on the island and not clearly what we thought we was buying

The timing was not clear on our receipt. Our trip started at 11:30. Although we arrived at 10am we could at least get a coffee in the nearby port cafe. The trip started with a young lady taking everyone’s photo as you boarded and to our surprise the photo was emblazoned on a dish which we bought for €15 on our return. Nice surprise that. The boat had plenty of seats on the top deck and the journey to the island was pleasant with an unexpected ushering of everyone below to watch the fish swimming

There is nothing but a cafe and to get to the cafe the steps and ground are dangers for all people especially disabled which I was. All tui say is unsuitable for wheelchairs l. When in fact it 8s unlnduitsble for elderly and disabled people

The bird life were an absolute menace… it may be worth mentioning that they protect their nest during nesting and breeding season. The trip itself and the boat was really good though, but because of the birds, not everyone was willing to go passed them to get to the viewpoint at the top.

This was a fantastic experience...short boat ride to the island and a short submarine trip around the island... food and beverages available in the cafe, lovely staff...tracked paths right to the summit...perfect snorkeling conditions and loads of fish... a very special experience and great fun.

Why you’ll love this…

Boat trip from Benidorm to the islet
Free time on Benidorm Island
Underwater views of the fish and flora

Important to know

Sailings at 10:00 from the port of Benidorm on selected days
Exchange your printed voucher or show your mobile voucher number at the ticket desk at the end of the port on Paseo de Colón street at least 20 minutes before departure time to receive your boarding pass. It will not be possible to board the boat without a boarding pass.
The ticket must be used on the same selected date at the time of purchase
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Transfers not included
Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Return boat trip

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Passeig de Colón, 03501 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain

Provider

TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4

What people say about this experience

4.5/5

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Based on 42 reviews

Review categories

Staff

4.3/5

Safety

4.3/5

Service

4.3/5

Value for money

4.3/5

All ratings (42)

5 stars (25)

60%

4 stars (13)

31%

3 stars (3)

2 stars (0)

1 star (1)

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Nicholas nadin
Travelled with family
27 August 2025
4.2
United States of America
The trip was good, the weather was very hot, not suitable for people with disabilities as the paths are rocky.
A
Andrew Back
Travelled as a couple
6 June 2025
1
United States of America
Flet abandoned on the island and not clearly what we thought we was buying
G
Gary from Barry
Travelled as a couple
28 May 2025
4.2
United States of America
The timing was not clear on our receipt. Our trip started at 11:30. Although we arrived at 10am we could at least get a coffee in the nearby port cafe. The trip started with a young lady taking everyone’s photo as you boarded and to our surprise the photo was emblazoned on a dish which we bought for €15 on our return. Nice surprise that. The boat had plenty of seats on the top deck and the journey to the island was pleasant with an unexpected ushering of everyone below to watch the fish swimming
C
Carole
Travelled with a group of friends
24 May 2025
2.6
United Kingdom
There is nothing but a cafe and to get to the cafe the steps and ground are dangers for all people especially disabled which I was. All tui say is unsuitable for wheelchairs l. When in fact it 8s unlnduitsble for elderly and disabled people
R
Russ
Travelled with family
18 April 2025
4.2
United States of America
The bird life were an absolute menace… it may be worth mentioning that they protect their nest during nesting and breeding season. The trip itself and the boat was really good though, but because of the birds, not everyone was willing to go passed them to get to the viewpoint at the top.
T
TUI Musement Traveler
30 October 2025
5
United States of America
This was a fantastic experience...short boat ride to the island and a short submarine trip around the island... food and beverages available in the cafe, lovely staff...tracked paths right to the summit...perfect snorkeling conditions and loads of fish... a very special experience and great fun.