Yacht delivery from the UK to Gibraltar and southern Spain
Hamble to Gibraltar is the single route our instant estimator is asked about most. Gibraltar and the nearby marinas of Sotogrande, Estepona and the Costa del Sol make a natural base: a gateway to the Med, a jumping-off point for the Canaries and the Atlantic, and a popular place to keep a boat year round.
It's a passage of around 1,000 miles: down the Channel, across the Bay of Biscay and along the Atlantic coasts of Spain and Portugal.
Price guide
Typical estimates for this route from our instant estimate tool (October 2026). Prices cover your skipper and crew; crew travel, fuel and moorings en route are extra and agreed with you before anything is booked.
| Route | Distance | Sailing yacht | Motor yacht |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth → Gibraltar | 968 nm | £3,600–£5,050about 9 days | £3,050–£4,250about 5 days |
| Hamble → Gibraltar | 1,036 nm | £3,600–£5,050about 9 days | £4,350–£6,100about 5 days |
| Hamble → Sotogrande | 1,046 nm | £3,600–£5,050about 9 days | £4,350–£6,100about 5 days |
| Southampton → Málaga | 1,104 nm | £3,900–£5,450about 10 days | £4,350–£6,100about 5 days |
The route
We leave the Solent heading west, and pick the moment to cross the Bay of Biscay from Falmouth or Brittany when a settled forecast allows. Once round Cape Finisterre the route runs south down the coast of Galicia and Portugal, rounding Cape St Vincent before the final run east to the Strait of Gibraltar.
The Strait has strong currents and can funnel the wind hard from the east (the Levanter) or the west, so we time the approach to Gibraltar and the marinas beyond with care.
Typical stops
- Falmouth or Brest
- A Coruña or Baiona
- Lisbon / Cascais
- Lagos or Portimão
When to go
Spring and early summer are the most popular, so boats arrive ready for the season. September and early October also work well.
Gibraltar is a common stepping stone for boats heading on to the Canaries in October and November ahead of an Atlantic crossing; we can plan both legs together.
Good to know
- Gibraltar is outside the EU and is a popular fuel stop.
- We follow the latest guidance on orca interactions off Spain and Portugal and route accordingly.
- If you'd like to carry on to the Balearics or beyond, see our Solent to the Mediterranean route.
Get your instant estimate
Enter your boat type and ports for a price range and passage time, then request a full quote.
Questions about this route
How long does it take to deliver a yacht from the UK to Gibraltar?
Around 9 to 10 days at sea for a sailing yacht and about 5 days for a motor yacht, plus any time waiting for the right weather to cross the Bay of Biscay.
How much does a yacht delivery to Gibraltar cost?
As a guide, around £3,600 to £5,450 for a sailing yacht and £3,050 to £6,100 for a motor yacht in skipper and crew time, depending on where you start. Crew travel, fuel and moorings are extra. The instant estimate gives a range for your exact ports.
Can you take my boat on from Gibraltar to the Canaries or the Caribbean?
Yes. Gibraltar is a common first leg for an Atlantic crossing. See our transatlantic route, or ask us to plan both legs together.
Other popular routes
Solent to the Mediterranean 
Transatlantic: the Med, Canaries and the Caribbean 
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