Barcelona Catamaran Party Cruise: Swim & Drinks

Three hours on the water with strangers who'll probably be your friends by the end

You board a catamaran at Port Olímpic and spend three hours cruising the Barcelona coast with swimming, a grilled burger lunch, and two complimentary drinks included. The boat anchors for a swim stop about an hour out, then returns to port. No planning required. The crew handles everything, and you just show up ready to go.

Step-by-step itinerary

Barcelona 3-hour catamaran cruise

• Board catamaran at Port Olimpic
• Attend safety briefing
• Sail along Mediterranean coastline
• Pass W hotel and Barceloneta Beach
• Anchor for swimming and snorkeling
• Enjoy water games on deck
• Sunbathe and relax with drinks
• Have grilled burger lunch on board

The experience

So you've got an afternoon free in Barcelona and someone mentions the catamaran party cruise, and yeah, it sounds exactly like what you need. You show up at Port Olímpic, board a modern catamaran with maybe thirty other people, and within twenty minutes you're past the W hotel and Barceloneta Beach with a cold beer in your hand and the Mediterranean actually looking like the pictures. The boat crew runs through safety stuff quickly, then anchors about an hour in so you can jump off the deck and swim. Water's warm enough that you don't think twice about it.

The whole thing is built around not having to plan anything. Lunch is a grilled burger (beef or veggie, your choice) served at either 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m., or 6 p.m. depending on which departure you pick. Two glasses of beer or sangria come with it, and after that there's an open bar of sodas and water the whole time you're out there. People float around on mattresses, jump back in the water, lie on the deck with their sunglasses on. There's music playing. Nobody's checking their phone. It's the kind of thing that sounds corny until you're actually doing it, and then it just works.

The crew knows what they're doing (they've done this hundreds of times), so there's no stress about timing or whether you'll actually get to swim or any of that. You're back at Port Olímpic after three hours, slightly sunburned, probably with someone's Instagram handle in your phone. Bring sunscreen with you. The reflection off the water is no joke.

What’s included

• Catamaran cruise from Port Olímpic along the Barcelona coastline.
• swimming and snorkeling stop in the Mediterranean.
• grilled burger lunch (beef or vegetarian).
• two glasses of beer or sangria per adult.
• open bar with water and soft drinks.
• professional boat crew.
• water games including floating mattress and floating trampoline.

Options for this experience

4 options

Party sail at 6 pm, with barbecue and drinksGuide in English, Spanish or French · Available from 10 Apr 2027

11am Party SailGuide in English, Spanish or French · Available from 22 Mar 2027

2:30pm Party SailGuide in English, Spanish or French · Available from 20 Mar 2027

12pmGuide in English, Spanish or French · Available from 21 Oct 2027Lasts 3 hours

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 20 Mar 2027

Book up toStart time

GroupUp to 115

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sensation BCN

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a social afternoon on the water without arranging transport, food, or drinks separately: the fixed departure times and all-inclusive pricing mean you just show up at the port and the rest is handled.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

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 24 h before the start.

What time does the catamaran leave Port Olímpic?

Departures run at 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 6 p.m. Check your booking confirmation for your specific time.

Is swimming included, or is it extra?

Swimming is included. The boat anchors about an hour into the cruise so you can swim and snorkel in the Mediterranean.

What food and drinks are included?

A grilled burger (beef or vegetarian), two glasses of beer or sangria, and unlimited water and soft drinks. The burger is served at the start of the cruise.

Can I bring my own drinks?

No outside alcohol is permitted. The complimentary drinks and open bar of sodas and water are included in your ticket.

How many people are usually on the boat?

Groups are small, around thirty people per departure, so it doesn't feel crowded.

What should I bring?

Bring high-factor sunscreen, a towel, and a change of clothes. Sunglasses and a hat are also a good idea.

Can children go on the catamaran party cruise?

Yes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infants must sit on an adult's lap.

How long is the total cruise?

The entire experience is three hours, including the swim stop and lunch.