Barcelona Catamaran Cruise: Sunset & Swim with Tapas

Two hours on the water, a drink in hand, and Barcelona's skyline turning pink

You board at Marina Vela with a welcome drink and tapa already waiting. Spend two hours sailing past Barcelona's major landmarks from the water (Sagrada Família, Montjuïc, Tibidabo) with your choice of a swim break in the Mediterranean or a sunset sail. The catamaran holds 30 people max, so it stays intimate, and you can move freely around the deck. Return to the harbour as the city lights come on.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise with tapas and drinks

• Meet crew at Marina Vela port
• Receive drink and local tapa
• Sail along Barcelona coastline
• View city monuments from sea
• Swim with inflatables (daytime option)
• Toast with beers to Barcelona

The experience

Someone raises a glass toward the horizon while the boat cuts through the Mediterranean. That's the moment the Barcelona catamaran cruise settles in. You're standing on the deck at Marina Vela, the newest harbour in the city, and the crew has just handed you a cold drink and a plate of local tapas. The boat holds up to 30 people, so it stays small enough that you're not packed in, and the captain knows the route well enough that you'll see Montjuïc, Tibidabo, Sagrada Família, and Torre Agbar all from the water, which is a different angle than the postcards show.

The sail itself runs two hours. If you pick the daytime slot, there's a 30-minute swim stop in the Mediterranean: they've got inflatables on board, so you can float around without worrying about the boat drifting. The water is the real thing, not a pool, and the crew keeps an eye on things. If you go for sunset instead, you're watching the city turn dusky pink and orange from the deck, which sounds like the kind of thing travel writing oversells, but the light off the water does something to how the buildings look. You move around the catamaran freely: no assigned seating, no roped-off sections. Find a spot that works and stay there, or wander.

The whole experience starts at Marina Vela, which is next to the W Hotel and Barceloneta beach, so it's easy to reach by public transport, taxi, or your own car. Check-in matters. If you're late, they won't hold the boat. Wear comfortable shoes because you're moving around a deck, and the crew will remind you of that. Bring a light layer if you're going at sunset. The wind picks up once you're out. Any drinks beyond the welcome one cost extra at the bar, and you can't bring your own food or drink aboard. That's a firm rule. If weather cancels the trip, they'll reschedule you for another day or refund you in full.

What’s included

• Your cruise includes a 2-hour catamaran journey along Barcelona's coast, a complimentary welcome drink and local tapa, access to all areas of the boat, and either a 30-minute Mediterranean swim with inflatables (daytime option) or sunset sailing views (evening option).
• A professional captain and crew are on board.
• Additional drinks are available for purchase at the bar.

Options for this experience

2 options

Option 112:00, 13:00, 13:30 and 15:15

Option 216:00 and 17:45

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 17:45Last departure this season: 29 Nov

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Port Marina Vela - Local 06 Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by THIS IS MED

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Barcelona's major sights from the water without arranging your own boat or timing a swim: the fixed schedule and included welcome drink mean you arrive, board, and the experience starts immediately.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What's included in the ticket?

A 2-hour catamaran cruise, one complimentary drink, a typical local tapa, and either a 30-minute swim stop (daytime) or sunset views (evening option). Additional drinks are available at the bar for extra cost.

Where do I meet the boat?

Marina Vela, the newest harbour in Barcelona, next to the W Hotel and Barceloneta beach. It's accessible by public transport, taxi, or private vehicle.

Can I swim during the daytime cruise?

Yes. The boat stops for 30 minutes in the Mediterranean if you choose the daytime option. Inflatables are provided.

How many people go on the cruise?

Groups are capped at 30 people, including the captain and crew.

What if the weather is bad?

If the cruise is cancelled due to weather, you can reschedule for another day or receive a full refund.

Can I bring my own food or drinks?

No. Outside food and drinks are not permitted on board.

What should I wear?

Comfortable shoes are mandatory. Bring a light layer if sailing at sunset, as wind picks up on the water.

What landmarks will I see?

Montjuïc, Tibidabo, Sagrada Família, and Torre Agbar, all viewed from the water.