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🌊 Mundo Marino – Sustainable Nautical Tourism in the Mediterranean
🧭 Overview
Mundo Marino is the commercial brand of Innova Cruceros S.L., a family-owned company founded in 1996 in Dénia (Alicante, Spain). Specialized in nautical tourism, catamaran excursions, and sustainable maritime events, the company has expanded across the Spanish Mediterranean and has become a benchmark in innovation, sustainability, and accessible tourism.
🧾 Legal Information
- Company name: Innova Cruceros S.L.
- Registered brand: Mundo Marino ®
- CIF/NIF: B96571708
- Date of incorporation: August 22, 1996
- Head office: Calle Templo de San Telmo 17-I – 03700 Dénia, Alicante
- Main activity: Passenger maritime transport, sightseeing cruises, boat rentals
- CNAE: 7911 – Travel agency activities
- CEO: David de Haro Malo de Molina
- Share capital: > €60,000
- Employees: ~53
- Associated companies: Mundo Marino Catamarán S.L., Mundo Marino Experience S.L., Magic Excursiones S.L.
⚓ Ports of Operation
Valencian Community
- Dénia
- Jávea / Xàbia
- Gandía
- Calpe
- Altea
- Valencia
- Alicante (occasionally)
Andalusia
- Málaga
🚢 Fleet
| Vessel Name | Type | Capacity | Main Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mundo Marino I | Sailing Catamaran | 100 pax | Bow nets, bar, ambient music, shaded area |
| Magic A | Sailing Catamaran | 100 pax | Bow nets, bar, ambient music, shaded area |
| Mundo Marino II | Sailing Catamaran | 124 pax | Giant sail, covered deck, sound system, toilets |
| Estrella Fugaz | Motor Catamaran | 250 pax | Underwater vision, air conditioning, premium events |
| Mundo Marino ECO | Hybrid Catamaran | 250 pax | Electric engine, solar panels, regeneration |
| Catamarán Calpe | Sailing Catamaran | ~100 pax | Coastal excursions, swimming, sunset trips |
| Catamarán Jávea | Sailing Catamaran | ~100 pax | Bay tours, live music, snorkeling |
🌱 Commitment to Sustainability
Mundo Marino ECO is one of the most sustainable sightseeing catamarans in Spain:
- Hybrid propulsion (sail + electric Torqeedo Deep Blue engine)
- Solar panels and energy regeneration (hydrogenerators)
- Zero local emissions and silent navigation
- Posidonia seagrass protection (no aggressive anchoring)
- Onboard freshwater production
- Use of recycled and recyclable materials
📉 Carbon Footprint
- Total 2022 footprint: 308 tCO₂ equivalent
- 40% reduction compared to conventional vessels
- Per passenger/km in hybrid catamarans: 22 g CO₂ (lower than an electric car or train)
🏅 Awards
- Business Initiative Award – Málaga Tourism Awards 2022
- Sustainable Nautical Tourism Award – ANBE (National Association of Electric Boats), 2024
- Mundo Marino Sustainable Award – Sun&Blue Congress, Almería 2024
📜 Certifications
- SICTED – Integral System of Spanish Tourism Quality in Destinations
- Blue Flag on three vessels (Mundo Marino, Mundo Marino II, Mundo Marino ECO)
- Starlight Certification – Accredited for astrotourism (2024)
🤝 Alliances
- Empresas por el Clima
- Green & Human
- NetZero
♿️ Accessibility
- Mobile ramps for boarding
- Partial wheelchair access onboard
- Accessible toilets (limited space)
- Proper lighting and non-slip surfaces
- Crew trained in basic assistance
- Reserved parking for PRM near boarding
🧑💼 Corporate & Private Events
Types of events
- Corporate meetings and team building
- MICE events
- Product presentations
- Weddings, anniversaries, birthdays
- Private parties with live music or DJ
Services
- Catering: paella, barbecue, cocktails, show cooking
- Sound system, microphone, screens
- Ambient music or DJ
- Solarium, bow nets, shaded areas
- Bathing ladders and slides
🗺️ Highlighted Excursions
Dénia
- Sunset catamaran trips
- Cova Tallada and marine reserve
- Parasailing and snorkeling
- Ibiza-style parties and fireworks
Jávea / Xàbia
- Bay tour with swimming
- Jazz concerts and cava sunsets
Calpe
- Trips around Peñón de Ifach
- Coastal cruises with paella
Altea
- Mini cruises, coastal navigation, private events
Valencia
- Bay excursions
- Blue Flag Tour with live music
Málaga
- Paella & swimming cruise
- Premium events with DJ
- Sunset sailing with cava
🧬 History and Values
- Family-owned company with strong local roots
- Responsible and sustainable tourism
- Marine education and scientific outreach
- Participation in international events:
- SailGP
- America’s Cup
- Volvo Ocean Race / The Ocean Race
🌱 Environmental Commitment & Official Authorizations
📉 Carbon Footprint Register
Mundo Marino is officially registered in the Spanish Carbon Footprint, Offset and Absorption Projects Registry (MITECO).
🔗 MITECO Carbon Footprint Register
📄 Official PDF – Carbon Offset Certificate
🐬 AROC – Cetacean Watching Authorization
Innova Cruceros S.L. holds the AROC administrative license issued by the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition, allowing whale and dolphin watching activities in Alicante waters.
- Authorized vessels: Mundo Marino Dos, Estrella Fugaz, Mascalzone, Mundo Marino
- Valid until: July 31, 2026
- Issuing authority: Directorate General for Biodiversity, Forests and Desertification
📄 AROC Certificate – Mundo Marino Dos
📄 AROC Certificate – Estrella Fugaz
📄 AROC Certificate – Mascalzone
📄 AROC Certificate – Mundo Marino
✅ With these certifications, Mundo Marino reinforces its commitment to sustainability, marine biodiversity, and responsible tourism.
📚 References
Check our file External Sources with official organizations, media coverage, and relevant events.
📊 Structured Data (JSON-LD)
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