The 15 Best Barcelona Sailing Trips

1.Daytime or Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,923 reviews · 1 hour · from $15Our pick

Spend an hour on Barcelona’s Chill Out Catamaran, watching the port and coastline from the water. Choose a daytime or sunset sailing, buy drinks and snacks at the wave-shaped bar, and enjoy live music on selected sunset departures from June to September. A Kids Corner and ocean-care contribution add extra value.

“90 mins will feel long if you settle in one place. It became fun once we started moving around i.e. sometime on the deck, sometime standing on the sides etc Music was great”

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2.Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,024 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $33

Sail along Barcelona’s coast aboard the 78-foot Catamaran Orsom as the sun drops behind the city and mountains. You’ll hear live jazz, relax on the nets just above the water, and buy sangria, wine, beer, or cocktails at the onboard bar. The round-trip cruise makes no stops.

“This was our favorite activity in Barcelona! It was so romantic and the live music was the perfect soundtrack to the most gorgeous sunset”

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3.Sunset or Day Catamaran Cruise with Tapa & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,930 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Set sail from Marina Vela on a spacious 30-person catamaran beside Barceloneta. Choose a daytime trip with a 30-minute swim stop or a sunset sail with skyline views. Your ticket includes one drink and a small local tapa, with extra drinks available at the onboard bar.

“Amazing Staff! Captain and Sailor, Talo is Wonderful gentleman. I come to barcelona 3 times a year, this is gonna definitely be my weekly activity every time I come to BCN, thx guys”

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4.Barcelona Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,230 reviews · 1h 15m · from $20

Spend 75 minutes aboard a classic Turkish Gulet, choosing between the rooftop, interior lounge, or aft chill-out area. Enjoy one Aperol Spritz, bar service, music, and Barcelona’s skyline from the Mediterranean. Hosts speak Spanish and English, with crew members such as Oriol, Khalid, and Jon praised for friendly service.

“Amazing experience for my cousin and I on the hot summers day we went we ended up feeling relaxed and happy. Aperol was a nice touch.”

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5.Midday or Sunset Sailing with Open Bar and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,044 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Set sail from Marina Port Vell on a two-hour shared or private cruise with a skipper and crew. Enjoy cava, wine, beer, soft drinks, snacks, music, skyline views, and a swim when conditions allow. Sunset departures are especially appealing for couples, families, and small celebrations.

“Faith was an amazing captain. Sorry I don't remember the mattress name but she was equally amazing. They served some really great snacks, variety of wine, very and cava. The boat was clean and the weather was cooperative as well.”

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6.Catamaran Cruise with optional Live Jazz Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,797 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $20

Sail Barcelona’s coast for 90 minutes aboard Catamaran Orsom, leaving from the Columbus statue at the end of Las Ramblas. Stretch out on the front netting, buy a drink at the bar, and choose the live-jazz option for saxophone or guitar music while the city slips behind you.

“We had an amazing time on this cruise and will definitely do it again if we are lucky enough to return to this beautiful city . The music was amazing, the crew was super friendly and the drinks were amazing”

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7.Sunset Sailing Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,787 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $27

Sail Barcelona’s coast at sunset aboard a wooden Turkish gulet, with live music ranging from guitar and vocals to saxophone or piano. You’ll have room to sit on deck, buy drinks and snacks, and watch the city glow from the water. Bring a light jacket for the cooler sea air.

“The live music is actually a ‘one man’ performance. Just very average and very short. The view is nice but the boat seems a bit small. It’s crowded.”

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8.Catamaran Party Cruise with BBQ Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,422 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Spend three hours on a party catamaran from Port Olímpic, cruising Barcelona’s coast to a swimming stop near Badalona. You’ll get snacks, a BBQ meal, unlimited soft drinks, two beers or sangrias after swimming, music, dancing, and a giant donut float when available.

“We’ve enjoyed a lot~ beautiful view with yummy sangria on a yacht.”

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9.Barcelona Helicopter, Sailboat & Old Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,395 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $513Top rated

Start with a guided walk through Passeig de Gràcia, Plaça de Catalunya, and the Gothic Quarter, then take a boat transfer to the heliport for a short flight over Barcelona’s coast. Guides vary, with Jimena, Carlos, Roger, Mirko, Han, Oscar, and Lucas praised for warmth and clear commentary.

“Booked this trip due to high ratings, it was a good experience for a day I didn’t get the persons name that was texting to check we could attend, but they were very friendly! Mirko (who you spend the day with) is very friendly and gave us a walking tour of the city taxi ride to the heli pad, and a taxi to the boat Only con is missing the timing for the upgraded boat, if you have any upgrades tell Mirko at the start of the day as you may need to go first on the helicopter or taxi around earlier”

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10.Unique Sunset Sailing Tour with Tapas & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 959 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

Meet at Port Olimpic for a two-hour sunset sail along Barcelona’s coast. You’ll see the Sagrada Família, W Hotel, Montjuïc, Torre Glòries, and Barceloneta while enjoying three tapas per person, snacks, and drinks. Skippers such as Louigi and Cristobal may invite you to help steer.

“Wow!!! What a fab trip we had. Stunning weather, great company & our captain was so lovely & friendly. Food & drink was such a lovely touch too. Would highly recommend & definitely do again & again 😀”

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11.Light Snacks & Open Bar with Private Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 874 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Set sail from Marina Port Vell in a yacht limited to 10 people. Your skipper and crew serve cava, wine, beer, soft drinks, and light snacks while sharing local stories. Expect views of Montjuïc, Tibidabo, the Sagrada Família, Barceloneta, and the open Mediterranean, with swimming when weather allows.

“You HAVE to book this excursion. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy the mediterranean with great company. First, the instructions are VERY clear and organized. Be sure to review these (you’ll get a What’s App text the day before). It was precise and easy to follow. I took the wrong bus there but my uber driver ended up knowing where to go and dropped me exactly at the address provided. The safety & game plan for the day were clearly demonstrated and explained by boat staff! It was helpful to relax and enjoy the day! Definitely get in the front of the boat for awesome pics! I made friends with…”

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12.Barcelona Small Group Sailing with Snacks and Cava

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 758 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Set sail from Port Olímpic for two relaxed hours along Barcelona’s coast. Your captain, such as David, Fiona, Marcos, or Alessio, serves cava, drinks, water, and Catalan-style snacks while pointing out city landmarks. Swimming may be offered when sea and weather conditions allow.

“My husband wasn't feeling well the day of due to heat exhaustion and they allowed us to re-book to the next day even though it was beyond the 24hour point. We luckily had the actual companies contact info because the Viator platform declined the request to reschedule. The boat company was extremely nice and accommodating. The boat was beautiful and the captain was such a joy to be around - he had a great energy and we could see he loves his job which made the whole trip even more enjoyable. We got delicious snacks, drinks and just a wonderful boat tour. Great value for your money; nice to go…”

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13.Sunset or Afternoon Yacht Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 582 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Join Captain Lawrence and Marco for a two-hour cruise from Marina Vela aboard a spacious 52-foot Italian yacht. Expect harbor views, open-sea sailing, cava, beer, soft drinks, Manchego cheese, snacks, music, and a friendly English, Spanish, or Romanian-speaking crew.

“Amazing views! The cruise was a lot of fun and the captain was an amazing host - making sure our cups were always filled.”

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14.Barcelona Private Sailing with Open Bar & Snacks (max 9)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 440 reviews · 1 to 10 hours (approx.)

Join a private sailing trip from Port Olimpic for two to four hours, with a skipper such as Daniel, Luigi, Marie, or Roa at the helm. Expect Barcelona skyline views, beer, soda, water, light snacks, music, and a possible swim when conditions allow.

“Terrific trip. Great Captain, nice boat and loads of fun. Rough seas but motored around old port and had a great time nonetheless. Music added to the experience and would highly recommend this trip.”

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15.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 412 reviews · from $49

Use one 24 or 48-hour ticket on Barcelona’s orange and green bus routes, hopping off for Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, museums, and El Born. Add a coastal catamaran ride from Port Vell to Port Olímpic. Audio commentary is available in several languages, while English and Spanish hosts assist on the routes.

“it was hot and there wasn't alot of sitting space downstairs so we had to stand. this meant that we couldn't listen to the guide for a good part of the journey. the staff were friendly and it goes to all parts that you could want to. the boat tour but short but good.”

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