Sunset sailboat tour in Playa de Aro: Take the helm

You steer the boat into the golden light

A 2-hour sailboat tour departing Playa de Aro port at sunset, with a live skipper who teaches navigation basics and lets you handle the wheel under supervision. The boat uses sails whenever the wind allows, and the return journey follows the lit coastline back to port. Swimming in the open sea is optional, and infants can come aboard.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sail and coastal views

• Depart from Playa de Aro port
• Sail towards the horizon using sails
• Enjoy golden sunset colors on water
• Optional swim stop at sea
• Return sailing along illuminated coast
• Learn basic sailing from skipper
• Try sailing under skipper supervision

The experience

Playa de Aro port is where you board in the late afternoon. The skipper sets course toward the horizon, raising the sails whenever conditions allow and cutting the engine to move quietly through the water. As the sun drops, the sea surface turns gold and amber: the colors shift as you sail, not narrated but simply there to watch. The skipper offers basic navigation lessons during the sail, and if you want to try steering, you take the wheel with the skipper right there supervising. It's not a lesson in a classroom. It's hands-on, at your own pace.

On the return to port, the boat follows the coast back. The shoreline lights of Playa de Aro come into view as darkness settles, marking the route home. If you want to stop and swim in the open sea before heading in, the skipper can arrange that. The whole outing runs two hours from departure to return.

What’s included

• Skipper and boat.
• basic navigation instruction with the option to steer under supervision.
• fuel.
• optional swimming stop on the return journey.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00Last departure this season: 30 Nov

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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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Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SET SAIL COSTA BRAVA

Is this one for you?The tour runs in English or Spanish, so you follow the skipper's instruction and the navigation lesson in your language. Book this if you want to actually handle the boat, not just sit and watch. The hands-on steering is what sets it apart.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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.

Can I actually steer the sailboat myself, or is it just watching?

You can take the wheel under the skipper's supervision. The skipper teaches basic navigation as you go, and whether you steer is entirely up to you. Some people do, some prefer to watch and learn without taking over.

What happens if there's no wind to sail?

The skipper uses sails whenever possible, but if the wind isn't there, the boat motors out. Either way, you're on the water heading toward the sunset and the same route back along the lit coast.

Is swimming in the sea included, or is it extra?

Swimming is optional and included if you want it. The skipper can make a stop for a swim on the way back, but it's not mandatory. You decide when you book or mention it on the day.

Can I bring my own food and drinks on board?

You can bring your own food. Drinks are not included with the tour, so bring what you'd like to have. Red wine is not permitted on the boat.

Is this tour okay for small children or infants?

Infants and small children can come aboard. Infants must sit on an adult's lap, and prams or strollers are welcome. The tour suits all fitness levels.