Barcelona · SAILING
Good sailing tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Barcelona catamaran cruise with skyline views, live music in summer sunsets, kids corner, sea-cleanup support. Drinks on board.
“What an amazing sunset cruise, it’s just dream come true vibe.”
4-hour catamaran cruise from Lloret de Mar along Costa Brava, with BBQ, drinks, and time to swim off the boat for $59.
“Fun tour! Despite having 94 guests on board, we hardly noticed it because everything was so well organized. Thank you!”
78-foot catamaran sunset cruise in Barcelona with live jazz, skyline views, and a bar. Small group, 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
“Well worth the money. Drinks were very cheap & the atmosphere was perfect! Would recommend 100%!”
2-hour Barcelona catamaran with music, skyline views, nets for sunbathing, and a tapa plus free drink, with day swim or sunset option.
“The boat trip was very nice for me and my sister. We enjoyed the swimming time and first free drinks too!”
1.5-hour Barcelona catamaran cruise with optional live jazz, panoramic coastline views, and onboard drinks near Columbus. From $20.
“We really enjoyed this short break from the city. Everyone was just relaxing, listening to the Jazz musicians and drinking a cold drink. Maybe a liiiittle bit more live music would be nice. We loved it and would recommend it to anyone.”
Sail Barcelona’s coast for 2 hours from Marina Vela with an open bar, snacks, music, and possible swim, midday or sunset.
“Captain and crew were amazing! The experience was great and I would highly recommend. I already suggested it to a couple on my next tour!”
Sail Barcelona by classic wooden Turkish gulet for 90 minutes with tapa, a welcome drink, and skyline views plus chill music.
“Beautiful views of the cityscape from the water - a really lovely way to spend part of a sunny afternoon!”
Private Barcelona walk plus modernist highlights, a port water transfer, then a short helicopter flight and Port Vell boat return, in one half day.
“The timing was just right on this tour that not only did we get to see an America’s Cup boat going out, we saw all of them. It was not planned nor was it something that we had time set aside for while in Barcelona but we were able through the helicopter tour and the boat ride to great photos of these super technical boats. The tour spent time in the gothic district and was all walking. Some of our group could not stay up so they elected to meet us later for the helicopter ride. Please understand you will be walking on this tour. The helicopter ride is about…”
2-hour Barcelona sunset sail on a 12-meter yacht with open bar, homemade tapas, and skyline views from Sagrada Família to Barceloneta for $66.
“Excellent activity!! Would highly recommend:) special out to Chris and Ritchie for creating a memorable moment for us!!”
A catamaran party cruise off Barcelona with a swim stop, music and dancing, plus BBQ and drinks on most departures.
“It was an amazing experience. Nice and cool crew. The atmosphere and people were unforgettable we had so much fun.”
2-hour Barcelona sailing from Port Vell with open bar, cava and light tapas-style snacks. Swim if weather permits, small group max 10.
“It was a nice way to spend an afternoon with a really friendly crew. We met other nice tourists on the boat as well. We also loved being able to get some views/photos of Barcelona from a different vantage point. The weather was slightly windy but it really didn't have an impact on the sailing. Actually, it made it fun. Would recommend.”
Barcelona small-group sailing for 2 hours with cava, snacks, and sea views. Chance to swim off the boat, led by friendly captains.
“Very nice experience with Marcos ! If you want to enjoy a boat trip it’s the one. Snacks, drinks and swimming in the sea.”
Private sailing from Port Olimpic with your own skipper, open bar, snacks, and optional swim. Up to 9 people, English-speaking.
“We had a beautiful 3 hours of sailing! Our captain, Daniel, took wonderful care of us! My father had the best time talking to Daniel about sailing and got to sail the boat!”
Hop-on hop-off double-decker buses plus a 1-hour coast catamaran from Port Vell, hitting Sagrada Familia, Port Olímpic, and more.
“the bus and guide onboard where great, whoever the audioguide on board was 2 out of 3 times not working on my seat AND the qualitity of the audio was so bad that we gave up on listning (all 4 of us), and the music inbetween the talk was so loud and stessfull”
2-hour Barcelona yacht cruise from Marina Vela with unlimited cava, wine, beer, snacks, and skyline views at sunset or afternoon.
“Awesome trip and we couldn’t have asked for a better skipper/guide. Snacks were perfect and endless drinks. The boat is beautiful and spacious. Don’t look any further, this is the one for you. Best time.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
