Wine tasting on a catamaran in Cartagena: Underwater wines

Sail past Christmas Lighthouse tasting sea-aged wine with Murcian ham and bay mojama.

Wine tasting on board a catamaran in Cartagena pairs four glasses of submerged and sea-cured wines with local delicacies during a two-hour sail through the bay. The catamaran passes the Maritime Front, the Christmas Lighthouse, the old coastal batteries, and panoramic views of Cartagena's five hills and their defensive castles. A live guide in English, Spanish or German leads the tasting. Minimum group size is four participants, and children are welcome from age one.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran wine tasting tour in Cartagena

• Board catamaran in Cartagena port
• Sail through Cartagena bay
• View Maritime Front and Port
• Pass Christmas lighthouse and defenses
• See Little Algameca nautical corner
• Visit Curtain Call beach area
• Enjoy views of five hills and castles
• Observe Christmas Fortress from sea
• Guided tasting of submerged wines
• Taste 2 glasses red and 2 white wine
• Sample local delicacies paired with wine

The experience

The wines you taste have aged underwater in the bay of Cartagena: a method that changes flavor in ways land-based cellars cannot replicate. You get two glasses of red and two of white, each paired with specific local foods: Murcian chato ham, mojama from the Bay of Mazarrón, cold-pressed Picual oil with mini Raf tomatoes from Águilas, and almonds. The guide walks you through each pairing and explains what the sea does to the wine as it sits submerged.

The catamaran sails for the full two hours, so you're moving the whole time. You'll pass the Maritime Front and the old Regatta Club, then head out past the Christmas Lighthouse and the 19th-century coastal batteries that once defended the military fort. On the way back, you see the five hills of Cartagena and their castles from the water: a view most visitors miss from land. The route also takes you past Little Algameca, a small nautical corner of traditional huts locals call Little Shanghai, and Curtain Call beach with its calm waters and cliff walls.

The tour runs in English, Spanish or German with a live guide. You need at least four people to book, but children from age one can come along: infants sit on an adult's lap. The catamaran is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces work for visitors with mobility needs. Public transportation stops nearby if you're coming from central Cartagena.

What’s included

• Four glasses of wine (two red and two white) aged underwater in Cartagena's bay.
• Murcian chato ham, mojama, cold-pressed oil with mini Raf tomatoes and almonds paired to each tasting.
• two hours sailing the bay aboard a comfortable catamaran.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or German.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 11:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (1 to 11 years)

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, Spanish 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bodegas Undersea

Is this one for you?Book this if your group is at least four people and you want a tasting that moves. The catamaran keeps sailing the whole time, so you taste while passing the lighthouse, the old batteries and the castle views, rather than sitting still in one spot.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (1 to 11 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.

What exactly are these underwater wines, and how does aging in the sea change them?

Underwater wines are bottles submerged in the bay of Cartagena where the pressure, temperature and marine environment alter the aging process in ways that land cellars cannot achieve. The guide explains these changes as you taste each wine and see how the sea-curing affects the flavor profile compared to traditional wines.

What route does the catamaran take, and what will I see along the way?

The catamaran sails through the bay of Cartagena for the full two hours, passing the Maritime Front, the Christmas Lighthouse, old coastal batteries, and panoramic views of the five historic hills and their defensive castles. The route also includes Little Algameca, a traditional nautical corner, and Curtain Call beach with its cliff-lined waters.

What food comes with the wine, and are there any dietary concerns I should know about?

Each of the four wines is paired with local Murcian delicacies: chato ham, mojama from the Bay of Mazarrón, cold-pressed Picual oil with mini Raf tomatoes from Águilas, and almonds. If you have specific dietary restrictions, confirm them when booking so the operator can advise on substitutions.