Barcelona: Sunset Sailing Tour with Open Bar & Swim Stop

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1/19

Duration2h

GroupUp to 9

LanguagesEN · DE +4

Mobile ticketAccepted

Barcelona’s skyline glows as you sail at dusk with drinks flowing

You’ll watch Barcelona turn red-gold from a small sailing boat with an open bar and snacks as your skipper shares local stories. Take a swim if you feel brave, relax on soft cushions, and see iconic landmarks like Port Olímpic and Gehry’s shimmering fish sculpture from the water — all in good company as day slips quietly into night.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sailing and sightseeing tour

Meet at Port Olímpic marina
Board modern sailing boat
Enjoy sailing along Barcelona coast
Admire Mapfre Tower and Hotel Arts
See Frank Gehry's Fish sculpture
Stop for short swim
Spot dolphins and whales if lucky
Enjoy free drinks and snacks onboard
View Barcelona skyline at sunset
Pass by Port Vell waterfront
Disembark at marina after 2 hours

The Experience

We stepped onto the boat at Port Olímpic just as the city was starting to soften — that hour when Barcelona’s edges get blurry and the sea smells sharper. Our skipper, Jordi, handed out cold drinks right away (he grinned when I picked vermouth — apparently very Catalan). There were only seven of us, so it felt more like joining friends than a tour group. The cushions in the cockpit were soft enough to sink into, and someone had already set out olives and those little crunchy chips you always find in Spain. I kept glancing back at Gehry’s goldfish sculpture — it really does catch the last light like it’s on fire.

As we left the marina, Jordi pointed out the twin towers — Mapfre and Hotel Arts — then let us take turns at the wheel for a bit. The water was calm, but you could feel that salty breeze picking up. Someone asked if we might see dolphins; Jordi shrugged (“Sometimes! Depends if they’re feeling social.”). We didn’t spot any this time, but honestly, I didn’t mind. The city looked different from out there — quieter somehow, even with music playing low and people laughing over clinking glasses. At one point we stopped for a swim; I hesitated (it was late September and not exactly warm), but ended up jumping in anyway. The water stung but woke me up in a good way.

I still think about that moment floating on my back, watching Barcelona’s skyline go from gold to red to almost violet. There was this hush after everyone climbed back aboard — just wind and Jordi quietly steering us home while someone passed around more snacks. It wasn’t perfect (my towel blew into the sea; Jordi fished it out with a boat hook), but maybe that’s why it felt real. If you’re looking for a sunset sailing tour in Barcelona that doesn’t feel staged or crowded, this is probably it.

What’s included

Your evening includes all drinks from an open bar (alcoholic or soft), light snacks like olives and chips, use of comfortable cushions both in the cockpit and bow of the yacht, fuel costs covered, plus guidance from your professional skipper throughout — all shared with no more than nine people on board before returning to shore as night falls.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Barcelona Sailing Day