Sailing trips · WORKSHOPS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 7 workshops justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Join Manly Sailing for a 2.5-hour, four-person yacht cruise from Manly. With guidance from skippers such as Will or Gregan, you can learn sailing basics, help set the sails, steer the boat, and see Sydney Harbour icons when weather allows.
“excellent tour, we went on a very windy day and our guide was excellent guiding us through the details of sailing into a strong windy day”
Meet your professional skipper at Port Olimpic for a three-hour lesson on an 8-meter sailboat. You’ll steer, handle ropes, review safety, and practice at your own level in a group of no more than seven.
“Had a great day the captain was really helpful and answered all my question, highly recommended.”
Meet World Experience Sailing at Port Olímpic for a 1.5-hour sunset cruise along Barcelona’s coast. You can add a bartender-led gin tonic workshop on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays. Expect a small group, city views, drinks, snacks, and a relaxed return to the marina.
“NO GIN AND TONICS!! 😡 This activity was characterized in a very misleading fashion. There were no gin and tonics on this excursion—contrary to the name of the activity. Turns out that’s available only on Fridays. I must have missed this on the fine print. Also, no swimming. Even though the description told is to bring towels and swim suits. Despite all that, the actual activity was lovely. We cruised around Barcelona Bay, sipping wine and beer. But it was not what we expected or what we paid for.”
Set sail from Port Olimpic for a 2 to 2.5 hour sunset cruise along Barcelona’s coast. Before departure, your English, Spanish, or Catalan speaking crew leads a gin and tonic workshop covering botanicals, flavor notes, and the perfect serve. Cava, wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks are included.
“We loved the experience, the only drawback was not in control of the Skipper who was fantastic on the day, my partner loved the olives aswell”
Join a two-hour Mediterranean sail for up to eight people, with a hands-on workshop covering three types of sangria. A bilingual bartender guides the tasting, while the captain takes you past Barcelona’s port and coastline. Snacks, cava, beer, wine, and soft drinks are included.
“They cancelled this trip and over promised on a different tour. We didn’t have an actual seat so we just got bumped to the front of the boat. They did refund the difference from the sangria tour to the sailing trip; however, the overall consensus was we should have cancelled all together. We were offered more drinks to coax us to come but it didn’t even happen. So, if this tour cancels, don’t switch over to a different one. Request a full refund.”
Join a small group of up to four from Manly Yacht Club for a 90-minute Sydney Harbour sailing lesson and cruise. Captain Onur or Izzy may guide you through setting sails and steering, with views of northern beaches, waterfront homes, and the city coastline.
“Izzy was a terrific teacher. She made sailing lots of fun and simple. A really great introduction.”
Join a small group of up to 10 at Marina Vela for a two-hour sail with cocktail host John or Jon and a professional captain. You’ll mix several drinks, enjoy snacks and panoramic Barcelona views, and return to the same dock.
“The experience was amazing! As if the views weren't enough, the cocktail class on top left nothing to wish for! Delicious cocktails and a great teacher, thank you, Jon!”
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