Barcelona: Private 52-Foot Yacht Cruise & Open Bar

Your own yacht, Barcelona's coast, and a captain who knows where the fish are

You get the entire 52-foot yacht to yourself and your group, with the captain handling navigation while you swim, drink, and watch Barcelona disappear behind you. The open bar includes sangria, cava, wine, and beer, plus light snacks. Departure is from Marina Vela, and swimming stops happen when conditions allow.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private luxury yacht cruise in Barcelona

• Meet captain at meeting point
• Receive briefing and drinks
• Set sail from Marina Vela
• View Barcelona skyline from sea
• Stop for swim in Mediterranean
• Spot marine life

The experience

"So we're really the only ones on this boat?" That's the question that lands differently once you're standing on the teak deck of a 52-foot Italian sailing yacht with nothing but Barcelona's skyline ahead and the Mediterranean stretching out on both sides. The captain meets you at Marina Vela, runs through the basics, and then you're moving: the city slides away, and suddenly you're seeing Barcelona the way it's meant to be seen, from the water, without the noise of a tour group behind you.

The open bar is real: homemade sangria, Spanish cava, wine, beer, soft drinks, water. Light snacks come with it. You can play whatever music you want through the Bluetooth system, or just sit in the shaded lounging area and watch the coastline. The yacht has both sunny and shaded spots, so if someone wants to burn and someone wants to hide, there's room for both. When the water's calm enough, the captain finds a spot and you can swim. The Mediterranean is cold enough to wake you up and warm enough that you'll stay in longer than you planned. Sometimes there's marine life. Sometimes there isn't. That part depends on the day.

It's built for groups up to eleven: couples, families, friends celebrating something, people marking an anniversary. You're not sharing the deck with strangers or waiting for a group to finish a photo. The pace is yours. If you want to stay anchored in one spot for two hours, you stay. If you want to keep moving, you move. The captain handles the sailing. You handle the rest. Bring a towel and swimsuit if you're planning to get in the water. Smoking is only at the back of the yacht. There's a toilet on board.

What’s included

Your day includes the private 52-foot Italian sailing yacht for your group, a professional captain, open bar with homemade sangria, Spanish cava, wine, beer, soft drinks and water, light snacks, Bluetooth music system, a swimming stop in the Mediterranean when conditions allow, and access to shaded and sunny lounging areas on deck.

Options for this experience

8 options

Barcelona Luxury Sailing Tour13 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 22:00

Private sailing tour lasting 2 hours13 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 22:00Lasts 2 hours

Private sailing tour lasting 3 hours6 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:00Lasts 3 hours

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Private sailing tour lasting 4 hours13 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 22:00Lasts 4 hours

Private sailing tour lasting 5 hours10:00, 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00Lasts 5 hours

Private sailing tour lasting 6 hours10:00, 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00Lasts 6 hours

Private sailing tour lasting 7 hours13 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 22:00Lasts 7 hours

Private sailing tour lasting 8 hours13 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 22:00Lasts 8 hours

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 22:00Last departure this season: 6 Dec

GroupPrivate

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Sphynx BCN

Is this one for you?Book this if you want Barcelona's coast without the tour-group schedule: the private yacht and captain mean you set the pace, and the open bar removes the decision of what to order every time someone's thirsty.

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Top questions

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.

How many people can fit on the yacht?

Up to 11 guests, plus the captain. The entire yacht is private to your group.

What's included in the open bar?

Homemade sangria, Spanish cava, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and light snacks.

Where do we meet and when do we leave?

You meet the captain at Marina Vela. The exact departure time is arranged when you book.

Can we swim during the cruise?

Yes, when conditions allow. Bring a swimsuit and towel. The captain chooses the spot based on weather and water conditions.

Can we play our own music?

Yes, the yacht has Bluetooth audio, so you can connect your phone or device.

What if someone doesn't want to swim?

The yacht has shaded and sunny lounging areas. You can relax on deck while others swim.

Is there a toilet on board?

Yes, there's a toilet available during the cruise.

What should we bring?

Bring a towel and swimsuit if you plan to swim. Sunscreen is a good idea. Smoking is only permitted at the back of the yacht.