Barcelona Sunset Sailing: Open Bar & Tapas at Port Olímpic

Watch Barcelona's skyline shift from gold to red while the boat rocks gently beneath you.

A 2-hour sunset sailing trip from Port Olímpic in Barcelona on a modern boat with a professional skipper, unlimited drinks (wine, beer, cava), tapas, and a short swim stop. Small groups sail when the sun is slowest, so the light lasts longer. The skipper watches for dolphins and whales. Departures run at 7 p.m. April through October, earlier the rest of the year.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sailing with drinks and tapas

• Meet at Port Olímpic marina
• Board modern sailing boat
• Sail along Barcelona coastline
• Enjoy open bar and tapas
• Stop for short swim
• Spot dolphins and whales if lucky
• Admire sunset and city skyline
• Return to marina

The experience

The boat leaves Port Olímpic, where the 1992 Olympic Marina stands between the Mapfre Tower and the Hotel Arts: Frank Gehry's 56-meter golden fish sculpture glints at the water's edge. You board with a small group, settle into soft cushions on the bow or in the cockpit, and the skipper points the boat toward open water as the light begins to flatten. For two hours, the city recedes and the work of watching takes over: the skyline turns red, then orange, then deeper shades as the sun sinks. The breeze stays fresh enough that you notice it, not so strong that it demands attention.

Drinks arrive (unlimited beer, red and white wine, cava, or soft drinks if you prefer), and with them, tapas: premium olives, local fuet sausage, cheese, grapes, quinoa crackers. The skipper speaks English, Spanish, French, German and two other languages, so conversation with people from different countries happens naturally. If the water is calm enough and you've brought a bathing suit, there's a stop for a short swim. If conditions and luck align, dolphins or whales sometimes appear offshore.

The timing shifts with the season. From April through October, the tour departs at 7 p.m., when sunset stretches the light longest. The rest of the year, the start time moves earlier as the sun sets sooner. Contact the operator for the exact departure time on your date.

What’s included

• Professional skipper.
• unlimited beer, wine, cava and soft drinks.
• tapas including local fuet sausage, cheese, olives, grapes and crackers.
• soft cushions on the bow and in the cockpit.
• a short swim stop (conditions permitting).
• bottled water.
• life jackets for children.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 9

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Dutch and Turkish

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

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Barcelona Sailing Day

Is this one for you?Choose this if your group speaks different languages. The skipper's five-language fluency means everyone follows the commentary together without gaps.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 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 24 h before the start.

What's included in the drinks and food on the Barcelona sunset sailing trip?

Unlimited alcoholic beverages (beer, red and white wine, and cava) plus soft drinks like Coca-Cola and Fanta lemon, and tapas of premium olives, local fuet sausage, cheese, grapes, quinoa crackers and chips.

Can I swim during the sunset sailing tour from Port Olímpic?

Yes, there's a short swim stop if conditions allow and you bring a bathing suit and towel. The skipper decides based on water conditions on the day.

How many people sail on the boat, and is it crowded?

Groups stay very small. The boat size varies (a 51-foot yacht holds the base group plus up to 2 extra people, or a 54-foot yacht accommodates the base group plus up to 3 extra people), so the deck never feels packed.

What time does the sunset sailing tour depart from Barcelona?

From April through October, the tour departs at 7 p.m. The rest of the year, departure moves earlier as the sun sets sooner. Contact the operator for the exact time on your specific date.

Is there parking at Port Olímpic for the sunset sailing tour?

Yes, paid parking is available right next to the meeting point at Port Olímpic, and the lot is wheelchair accessible.