Valencia: Evening Cruise with Paella Dinner & Drinks

Summary

Valencia evening cruise paella dinner drinks on private boat

You’ll board a private boat in Valencia’s marina for an evening cruise along the coast with friends or family. Enjoy traditional paella served hot on deck with beer and sangria as city lights appear across the water. Your local skipper shares stories while you relax into sunset views and unhurried conversation—leaving you with memories that feel warmer than any photo.

What’s the experience like?

“You ever tried paella out on the water?” our skipper grinned as we stepped onto the boat at Marina Real in Valencia. I just shook my head — honestly, I’d never even thought about it. The sky was still warm and streaky-pink when we pushed off, the kind of light that makes everyone look a little softer around the edges. The city skyline started to slide away behind us. There was this salty breeze that kept tangling my hair; I didn’t care.

We settled in quick — it’s not a huge boat but somehow felt roomy enough for our little group. The crew had already set out cold beer and sangria (I went for sangria first, maybe too fast). Our guide, Marta, pointed out the old port cranes and told a story about how her grandfather used to fish here before everything changed. She laughed when I tried to repeat “Albufera” with the right accent — definitely butchered it. The music was low but you could hear it over the gentle slap of water against the hull.

Dinner came out steaming: real Valencian paella, saffron and all. I swear you could smell it before you saw it — that earthy rice smell mixed with sea air. Eating outside like that, passing plates around while the sun finally dipped behind the buildings… it just felt easy. Someone spilled their drink and nobody cared; we were all just leaning back, watching the city lights flicker on one by one along the coastline. It’s weird how peaceful Valencia looks from out there — almost like another place entirely.

I still think about that last bit of sunlight catching on everyone’s faces while we lingered over dessert (nothing fancy, just fruit and more wine). Sometimes you get these small moments where time stretches out in a good way — this was one of those. We drifted back toward shore slower than I expected; nobody really wanted it to end yet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Evening cruise with dinner and drinks

• Set sail from Marina Real
• Enjoy city skyline views
• Savor traditional paella
• Drink beer and sangria
• Relax and listen to music

Top questions

Is dinner included on the Valencia evening cruise?

Yes, a traditional Spanish paella dinner is served onboard during the cruise.

How many drinks are included per person?

The tour includes three drinks per person—choose from beer, sangria, water or soft drinks.

Where does the evening cruise in Valencia depart from?

The cruise departs from Marina Real in Valencia.

Can I book this as a private cruise for my group?

Yes, this is a private evening cruise suitable for friends or family groups.

Is there a guide or crew onboard?

A licensed skipper and crew are included throughout your evening cruise experience.

Is wine or prosecco available on this Valencia dinner cruise?

You can upgrade your booking to include a bottle of prosecco or white wine if you wish.

Is this Valencia cruise wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible for this activity.

What’s included

Your evening includes sailing from Marina Real with a licensed skipper and crew, a freshly prepared Valencian paella dinner served onboard with three drinks per person—beer, sangria, water or soft drinks—and an option to add prosecco or white wine if you want to make things extra celebratory before returning to shore after sunset.