Barcelona sailboat tour: French boat, swimming & paddleboard

Paddle and swim from a sailboat one of only 46 in the world

A two-hour sailboat tour from Barcelona in a handcrafted French vessel (one of 46 worldwide) with a small group of up to nine. The tour includes an aperitif with snacks, paddleboarding in calm waters, a swimming break, and binoculars to spot the city's skyline from the sea. Your host speaks English, Spanish and French and shares sailing and local history.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sailboat tour with drinks and swimming

• Board the unique 36-foot sailboat
• Enjoy aperitif with drinks and pica pica
• Try paddleboarding on calm waters
• Use binoculars to view Barcelona skyline
• Lounge on deck and relax
• Take a swimming break in clear waters
• Learn about sailing and local history

The experience

You board a 36-foot sailboat built by a small Brittany shipyard: one of only 46 of its kind in the world. The boat holds a maximum of nine people, which is the whole point: no crowds, no rushed schedule, just you and a handful of others on the water. Within the first hour you're paddleboarding in the calm waters off Barcelona, or lounging on deck with an aperitif (drinks and pica pica included) while the skyline builds in front of you. The binoculars stay within reach so you can pick out landmarks from angles you won't see from land.

The host is a sailor who knows the local waters and the city's history, and speaks English, Spanish and French. If the weather holds and you're up for it, there's a swimming break in the clear water. Families travel here too. The boat carries child-sized life jackets and games for the little ones, so the experience doesn't narrow to adults only.

The whole outing runs two hours. You're not tied to a schedule that forces you through five stops. You're on the water for as long as the tour lasts, moving at the pace of the sail.

What’s included

• Aperitif with drinks and pica pica.
• bottled water and soda.
• paddleboard use.
• binoculars for viewing the skyline.
• swimming break (weather permitting).
• two hours aboard the sailboat with a live guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Youth (5 to 12 years) · Child (2 to 4 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 9

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sail Away Barcelona

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon and want to see Barcelona from the water without the scale of a larger group boat. The small size and two-hour window fit easily into a day split between land and sea.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 12 years); Child (2 to 4 years); Infant (under 2): 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 24 h before the start.

What's included in the aperitif on the sailboat?

The aperitif includes a selection of drinks and pica pica (Spanish snacks). Bottled water and soda are also provided throughout the tour.

Is paddleboarding included, and do I need experience?

Paddleboarding is included and open to all levels. The waters are calm, and it's described as a fun and relaxing activity. No prior skill is required.

How many people sail on this boat at once?

Groups stay under nine people, keeping the experience intimate and unhurried.