Sail Valencia's Bay on a Private Boat: 12-Meter Minorcan Vessel
Four hours sailing the Valencian coast, swimming at anchor, and eating brunch on the water
A half-day shared boat tour departing from Valencia's Royal Yacht Club explores the Bay of Valencia aboard the Chanquete, a 12-meter Minorcan sailing vessel with a maximum of six passengers. You sail past the beaches of Pinedo, El Saler and La Malvarrosa at a leisurely 8 knots, then anchor in calm water to swim in the Mediterranean, sunbathe on deck mats, and enjoy Mediterranean snacks and drinks on board.
The experience
The boat leaves the Royal Yacht Club of Valencia and heads into the bay at a slow pace designed to let you take in the coast from the water. You'll pass the named beaches (Pinedo, El Saler, La Malvarrosa), and see Valencia itself from the sea, the kind of view that changes how a city looks. The captain stays focused on your comfort and the rhythm of the day, not on hitting a schedule.
Once the boat reaches a sheltered anchorage, you stop and the pace drops further. Mats are laid out on the bow for sunbathing. The water is calm enough to swim without worry. A Mediterranean snack comes on board along with soft drinks, water, wine and beer, so you eat where you float. There's no agenda beyond what you want to do in that moment: swim again, stay dry and read, or simply watch the water.
The boat itself is a 12-meter Minorcan vessel built for this kind of sailing, with awnings for shade and the technology to keep the ride smooth even if the sea shifts. A captain dedicated to your group means no rushing between stops or cramming in sights. The experience is built around disconnection, not collection.
What’s included
- Mediterranean snack.
- soft drinks, water, wine and beer.
- use of deck mats for sunbathing.
- swimming time at anchor in the Mediterranean.
Information
Lasts 4h, runs every day at 10:00, from € 99 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Prices and times updated 5 days ago
Operated by HEDONISMO MEDITERRANEO SL
Is this one for you?The four-hour window leaves your morning or afternoon free, so you can pair the sail with a meal in the city or time at a museum without the day feeling split between two halves. The slow pace and small group mean you're not anchored to a schedule once you're on the water.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
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 beaches do you pass on the sail out of Valencia?
The route passes Pinedo, El Saler and La Malvarrosa, the named beaches along the bay that you see from the water as the boat moves at 8 knots.
Can you swim during the tour?
Yes, the boat anchors in a sheltered, calm spot where you can swim in the Mediterranean. Mats are laid out on deck for sunbathing between swims.
What food and drinks are included on board?
A Mediterranean snack is served along with soft drinks, water, wine and beer. Alcoholic beverages are not served to passengers under 21 years of age.
How many people sail on the boat at once?
The tour is shared with a maximum of six passengers, so the group stays small and the captain can focus on the experience of everyone on board.
Is this tour suitable if I have mobility concerns?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. However, it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers, so check your own situation before booking.
Sail Valencia's Bay on a Private Boat: 12-Meter Minorcan Vessel
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from € 99 per person
≈ US$ 113 in your currency