Private Sailing Barcelona: Drinks, Snacks, up to 12 Guests

Sail past Sagrada Familia and Montjuïc from the water, then jump in if the mood strikes.

A private sailing cruise from Port Olímpic in Barcelona for up to 12 passengers, with a professional skipper guiding you along the coast. You choose the duration (1 to 8 hours), drinks and snacks come with most options, and the boat stops whenever you want to swim in the Mediterranean. Available in English, Spanish, French and German.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private sailing along Barcelona coast

• Meet skipper at meeting point
• Board sailing boat
• Relax on yacht cushions
• Enjoy drinks and snacks
• View Barcelona monuments from sea
• Swim in Mediterranean Sea
• Watch Barcelona sunset

The experience

The skipper meets you 15 minutes before departure at Port Olímpic and guides you to the boat. From there, the Barcelona skyline unfolds from a perspective most visitors never see: Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc Castle and the Monument of Columbus all rise from the water. You're not watching from a crowded deck. This is your boat, your group, your pace. The skipper handles the sailing while you settle onto the cushions with drinks and snacks, or stay active if that's more your style.

The real flexibility is the duration. You can book anything from a single hour to a full 8-hour day, and the itinerary bends to what you want. If swimming appeals to you, the boat stops and you jump into the Mediterranean. If you're celebrating something (a proposal, a birthday, a family milestone), the skipper knows how to make that work. Children are welcome as long as an adult is with them, and the boat handles all fitness levels.

Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunglasses and sunscreen. The skipper speaks your language: English, Spanish, French or German. Port Olímpic is accessible by public transport, and you'll need to arrange your own way there: the experience itself starts once you step on board.

What’s included

• Professional skipper who guides the cruise and ensures safety.
• drinks and snacks (included in most options, so confirm at checkout).
• the private boat and all sailing.
• access to swim in the Mediterranean whenever you want to stop.

Options for this experience

7 options

Private sailing experience lasting 1 hour, with drinks and snacksGuide in 4 languages · 16 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:30

Private sail for up to 12 guests, lasting 2 hoursGuide in 4 languages · 24 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 17:30Private sailing lasting 2 hours

Private sail for up to 12 guests, lasting 3 hoursGuide in 4 languages · 23 departure times: the first at 05:30, the last at 16:30Private sailing lasting 3 hours

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Private sail for up to 12 guests, lasting 4 hoursGuide in 4 languages · 26 departure times: the first at 05:30, the last at 18:00

Private sailing experience lasting 5 hours, with drinks and snacksGuide in 4 languages · 24 departure times: the first at 05:30, the last at 17:00

Private sailing experience lasting 6 hours, with drinks and snacksGuide in 4 languages · 22 departure times: the first at 05:30, the last at 16:00

7 HoursGuide in 4 languages · 20 departure times: the first at 05:30, the last at 15:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day26 departure times: the first at 05:30, the last at 18:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

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 levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sailing Experience Barcelona

Is this one for you?Book a longer duration (4 to 8 hours) if you want a full day on the water with time to swim and explore the coast unhurried. Shorter options (1 to 3 hours) work better if you're fitting sailing into a packed Barcelona itinerary or testing the water before committing to a longer charter.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

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 during the sailing experience?

Yes. The boat stops whenever you want to jump in, so swimming is entirely up to you and your group.

What's included with the private sailing experience?

The skipper's expertise, drinks and snacks (included in most options), and the cruise itself. Bring your own swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.

How many people can fit on the boat?

Up to 12 passengers, plus the skipper. The boat is yours alone: no other groups share it.

What monuments will I see from the water?

Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc Castle and the Monument of Columbus are all visible from the boat as you cruise the Barcelona coastline.

How long does the sailing experience last?

You choose: options range from 1 hour to 8 hours, so you can pick whatever fits your day.