11 Boat Shore Excursions in Spain Worth a Port Day

1.Barcelona Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Olímpic with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54Our pick

Spend about two hours sailing from Port Olímpic with skipper Jorge or Daniel, enjoying views of Montjuïc Castle, Maremagnum, the Olympic Towers, and Barcelona’s waterfront. Drinks and light snacks are included, with space for no more than 11 people.

“Our skipper, Jorge was hospitable and very informative as we sailed on the Mediterranean. The journey was well worth it.”

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2.Barcelona Unforgettable Sailing Cruise with Open Bar and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Join skipper Jorge or Eduardo for a two-hour sailing trip from Marina Port Olímpic. You’ll pass Barceloneta, the W Hotel, Maremagnum, the Olympic Towers, and the harbor fortress, with drinks, light snacks, and room to enjoy Barcelona from the water.

“Beautiful sunset sailing trip with drinks and snacks included! Jorge was a perfect host/guide - definitely recommend this experience!”

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3.Catamaran Cruise from Port d’Alcudia with Lunch and Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 66 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $86

Set sail from Port d’Alcudia at 10 a.m. for a five-hour catamaran ride past Aucanada lighthouse and the cliffs of northern Mallorca. Swim at Coll Baix, anchor in the Bay of Pollensa, and use the onboard kayak and snorkel gear while lunch is prepared. Drinks cost extra.

“Lo mejor las paradas y la tripulacion. Lo peor la comida y el horario( estamos en España, se come bastante más tarde) Por lo demás ideal”

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4.Private Sailing Experience From Port Olimpic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 - 4 hours

Sail Barcelona’s coast aboard the private yacht Bombon with a professional skipper such as Violetta. Choose 2 to 4 hours, enjoy cava, wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks, and bring your own music for a relaxed outing suited to families, birthdays, and bachelorette groups.

“The experience was amazing! We booked a private 4 hour sailing event with Violet and had the best time with all the cava (sparking long wine) and snacks you could ask for. We brought extra bottles of cava which we didn’t event need. Played our own music and had a blaster! 100% recommend booking :-)”

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5.Exclusive Barcelona Private Luxury Sailing Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join Jorge, Luigi, or Alexis for a two-hour private sail from Port Olimpic. You’ll see Barcelona’s Olympic Towers, old fortress, commercial-port drawbridge, and waterfront shopping center while enjoying snacks and drinks aboard a yacht for your own group.

“It was an amazing experience to discover Barcelone from the sea !”

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6.Private Sailing Experience from Port Olimpic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 2 - 4 hours

You’ll sail from Port Olimpic aboard Bombon with a professional skipper, enjoying Barcelona’s coast, drinks, snacks, and time for swimming. The private boat holds up to 11 people, and some guests have been allowed to take the helm. Choose a 2-hour sunset cruise or ask about longer options.

“Met een mannenweekend een trip gereserveerd voor op de boot. Heerlijke tocht gemaakt en lekker gezwommen midden op de zee. Een van ons had wat ervaring met zeilen en mocht ook een stukje zelf zeilen. Onze reisleider sprak zeer goed Engels en was super relaxed. 1 tip, neem voor de zekerheid reispillen mee voor de mensen die snel wagenziekte of zeeziek zijn. Twee gasten zijn uiteindelijk wel misselijk geworden ondanks dat de zee niet heel wild was.”

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7.Sunrise Private Sailing Experience from Port Olimpic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Set out from renovated Port Olimpic for a private two-hour sunrise sail with a skipper such as Marian, Fabio, Jorge, Vicky, Nora, or Marcelo. Expect Barcelona views from the water, cava and light snacks, safety gear, and time for a Mediterranean swim when conditions allow.

“DON’T MISS IT!! Amazing experience enjoyed with my husband and my 6y boy. Beautiful sailing boat, very well maintained and secure. Lovely sunny day and despite the strong wind our skipper Fabio managed the boat very well…gooRead more”

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8.Catamaran ride at sunset from the Port of Denia

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Best value

Set sail from Esplanada Cervantes in Denia for about 90 minutes aboard a Boramar catamaran. You’ll pass the Costa Blanca coastline and spend around 30 minutes near Cova Tallada, a sea-level cave shaped partly by human hands. The trip includes a complimentary drink and ends where it began.

“A unique and very pleasant experience, very romantic sunset on the catamaran with the cup of cavaAuto-translated”

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9.Luxury Sailing Experience from Port Olimpic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Join a captain aboard Skyfall, a renovated 14-meter Hanse 455, for a two-hour sail from Port Olimpic. With space for up to nine people, you’ll pass Barceloneta, Port Vell, Montjuïc, the W Hotel, Sagrada Família, and the Forum while enjoying drinks, wine, beer, and snacks.

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10.Private Sailing Experience Barcelona from Port Olimpic up 11 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Meet your professional skipper at Port Olímpic 15 minutes early for a private three-hour sail along Barcelona’s coast. You’ll see Montjuïc Castle, Sagrada Família, and Columbus Monument from the water, with fruit, chilled wine, soft drinks, and optional swimming.

“Thank you for an amazing experience! Manuel was a great captain! We felt safe at all times! The food was great we loved the sangria!”

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11.Afterwork on Catamaran with Live Music from Port Olimpic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $42

Board Catamaran Sensation Barcelona at Port Olímpic for a 2.5-hour cruise past Port Vell, Barceloneta, the Olympic Marina, Forum, and Badalona. Live music ranges from jazz and reggae to blues, rock, and electronic DJ sets. Drinks and cocktails are available for purchase.

“Great sunset tour with a great crew, very well maintained catamaran , good drinks at a really fair priceAuto-translated”

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