Barcelona Luxury Yacht Cruise: Open Bar & Swimming

The captain adjusts the route based on wind and sea conditions, so you're sailing when it's comfortable, not fighting the weather.

A 2-hour sailing cruise on a 52-foot Italian yacht departing from Marina Vela in Barcelona, with a maximum of 11 guests. You'll relax on the teak deck with an open bar serving cava, wine, beer and soft drinks, light snacks, and the chance to swim in the Mediterranean if conditions permit. The captain and crew handle navigation while you take in the city skyline from the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury sailing cruise along Barcelona coast

• Meet captain and board yacht
• Enjoy drinks and snacks on deck
• Sail along Barcelona coastline
• Optional swim stop in Mediterranean
• Sail back and dock at Marina Vela
• Disembark and end cruise

The experience

What makes this different from a crowded harbor tour is the size: 11 people max means actual space on the teak deck, not shoulder-to-shoulder railings. You board at Marina Vela, get a safety briefing, and settle in while the crew pours from the open bar (cava, wine, beer, soft drinks, water), and passes around snacks. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. The yacht has both shaded and sunny lounging areas, so you choose where to sit depending on the sun and your mood.

Once the sails go up, the route depends on what the captain reads in the wind and sea. You might sail through Barcelona's protected harbor waters first, then head farther out, or stay closer to the coast. The point is you're moving under sail when conditions allow it, not motoring in circles. The music plays over Bluetooth, drinks stay flowing, and the city skyline recedes as you float on the Mediterranean. If the sea is calm enough and the captain approves, you'll stop for a swim. If not, you stay on board, cool off with a drink, and watch the water from the deck.

The sail back to Marina Vela takes the final hour, and you disembark once docked. Bring a towel and swimsuit if you plan to swim. The toilet is on board, and there's room to change. The whole thing runs 2 hours, which is long enough to feel like you've left the city, short enough to fit into an afternoon or evening without swallowing the whole day.

What’s included

• Open bar with cava, wine, beer, soft drinks and water.
• light snacks with vegetarian and vegan options.
• use of shaded and sunny lounging areas on the teak deck.
• on-board toilet.
• Bluetooth music.
• swimming stop when weather and sea conditions permit.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day at 16:00, from € 49 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Romanian, in groups of up to 11 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 112 private ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and RomanianOther languages ›

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

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AgesAdult (17 to 55 years) · Youth (8 to 16 years) · Child (2 to 7 years)

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 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 to sail with a small group, 11 people max, rather than a packed tour boat, and you're looking for a relaxed afternoon or sunset on the water where the captain adjusts the route to the conditions instead of sticking to a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Romanian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 16 years); Child (2 to 7 years).

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.

Can I swim in the Mediterranean on this cruise?

Swimming stops happen when weather and sea conditions permit, and the captain makes the call on the day. If you want to swim, bring a towel and swimsuit. If the conditions don't allow it, you stay on board, relax with a drink, and watch from the deck.

How many people sail on this yacht?

The yacht holds a maximum of 11 guests, so you get actual space to move around on the teak deck instead of standing in a crowd.

What's included in the open bar?

Cava, wine, beer, soft drinks and water come throughout the cruise, along with light snacks. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

What time does the cruise depart?

The cruise departs from Marina Vela in Barcelona and runs for 2 hours total. Day and sunset departures are available. Check the booking options for specific times.

Do I need swimming experience or fitness to go on this cruise?

The cruise suits all physical fitness levels and welcomes children from age 2. It's a relaxed sailing experience, not an athletic activity. If you have spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or are pregnant, this cruise is not recommended.