Sailing in Barcelona: the 15 Best Trips

Barcelona Sailing Cruise - Three ways to enjoy the wooden schooner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,230 reviews · 1h 15m · from $20Top of the fleet

Spend 75 minutes aboard a classic Turkish Gulet, sailing from Barcelona’s port with a complimentary Aperol Spritz, bar service, music, and open views of the coast. Choose the rooftop, interior lounge, or aft chill-out area. Crew members speak Spanish and English. Kids ages 4 to 12 sail free.

“It was so beautiful being on the water! There was plenty of seating. The music playlist was great! The price was very inexpensive for this experience! I got off the boat and almost booked the next ride out.”

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Barcelona: Midday or Sunset Sailing with Open Bar and Snacks

2.Barcelona: Midday or Sunset Sailing with Open Bar and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,044 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Set out from Marina Port Vell on a two-hour sailing trip with a skipper and crew. Choose midday light or sunset color, share a boat with up to 10 people or book privately, and enjoy cava, wine, beer, soft drinks, snacks, music, and a swim stop when conditions allow. Crew members such as Faith, Vicky, Rodrigo, and Eduardo are known for warm service and clear safety briefings.

“This was so brilliant, Faith & Rodrigo were highlights, looking after my friends and I so well. We swam in the ocean & the drinks were always topped up, I highly recommend this trip!!”

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Barcelona: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Live Music

3.Barcelona: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,787 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $27

Spend 90 minutes aboard a classic wooden Turkish gulet, sailing along Barcelona’s coast as the sun goes down. You’ll hear live music, perhaps guitar, vocals, saxophone, or piano depending on the sailing, and can buy drinks and snacks from the onboard bar. Bring a jacket, comfortable shoes, and a camera.

“Plenty of free flowing soft drinks and wines all day. Great crew and amazing sunset. Perfect day trip!”

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Barcelona Helicopter, Sailboat & Old Town Private Walking Tour

4.Barcelona Helicopter, Sailboat & Old Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,395 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $513Best loved

Start with guides such as Jimena, Carlos, Han, or Oscar in Barcelona’s Old Town and Eixample, then travel by boat to the heliport for a roughly six-minute flight over Port Vell, Barceloneta, and the Olympic Port. Expect plenty of walking, a small helicopter holding three people, and a public boat ride rather than a private sail.

“Great tour! Great information on the walking tour, the helicopter ride was transformative, and the boat ride can be taken at a different time as well.”

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Barcelona: Unique Sunset Sailing Tour with Tapas & Open Bar

5.Barcelona: Unique Sunset Sailing Tour with Tapas & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 959 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

Set sail from Port Olimpic on a 12-meter yacht for two hours of Barcelona coastline views, sunset light, Spanish tapas, and an open bar with cava, wine, beer, sangria, and soft drinks. Your skipper may include basic sailing, local sights, or even music, making this a good fit for couples, friends, solo visitors, and photographers.

“Wow!!! What a fab trip we had. Stunning weather, great company & our captain was so lovely & friendly. Food & drink was such a lovely touch too. Would highly recommend & definitely do again & again 😀”

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Barcelona Sailing: Light Snacks & Open Bar with Private Option

6.Barcelona Sailing: Light Snacks & Open Bar with Private Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 874 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Set out from Marina Port Vell with a professional skipper and crew for a two-hour small-group sail. Expect cava, wine, beer, soft drinks, olives, cheese, crackers, local stories, skyline views, and a swim stop when weather allows. Guides such as Faith, Federica, Victoria, and Eduardo have earned high marks for friendly service.

“This was a great experience to see the city from the Mediterranean. The crew was great and I would recommend to anyone visiting Barcelona”

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Barcelona Small Group Sailing with Snacks and Cava

7.Barcelona Small Group Sailing with Snacks and Cava

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 758 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Set sail from Port Olímpic for two relaxed hours along Barcelona’s waterfront. Your captain, possibly David, Fiona, Marcos, or Alessio, serves cava, drinks, bottled water, and simple snacks while pointing out sights such as the Sagrada Família, Tibidabo, the W Hotel, and Barceloneta Beach. Swimming may be offered when sea and weather conditions allow.

“Our guide/skipper was super fun and helpful. Made the whole trip enjoyable and looked after everyone. Our 2 teenage boys loved it. Sea sickness tablets required if you don't plan on jumping into the sea for a swim, as it's pretty choppy and you need to be a decent swimmer.”

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Barcelona Private Sailing with Open Bar & Snacks (max 9)

8.Barcelona Private Sailing with Open Bar & Snacks (max 9)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 440 reviews · 1 to 10 hours (approx.)

Set sail from Port Olimpic on a private yacht for up to nine people. Your skipper handles the boat while you enjoy Barcelona’s skyline, cold drinks, light snacks, music, and a possible swim in the Mediterranean. Choose a short morning sail, a longer afternoon outing, or a sunset trip, with captains such as Daniel, Marie, Pau, and Luigi.

“Great experience, we had a great time with the music on board, chatting with the skippers and bathing in the beautiful sea. We really enjoyed the trip thanks to the rich snacks and drinks on board. Recommended”

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Barcelona Sailing Adventure and Small Group Winery Tasting Tour

9.Barcelona Sailing Adventure and Small Group Winery Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 394 reviews · from $132

Sail from Port Olimpic toward El Masnou, then visit a family-run Alella winery in a 14th-century house. You’ll tour the vineyards and cellar, taste four regional wines with Catalan brunch, and return by luxury minibus or sailboat. Groups are capped at 22, with no hotel pickup.

“This tour was the best of all that we did in Barcelona. These are my actual pictures! Who knew about the wines in the Alella area. Amazing. This was a great trip for a great price. The winery and our tour guide were outstanding. The wines very good and we brought one of their small batches back with us! The sailboat trip was absolutely amazing. Only seven on our cruise back and plenty of wine beer and a few snacks. The Captain was a great host. If we are back in this area, we will go again!”

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Barcelona Private Sailing Tour with Drinks for Family and Friends

10.Barcelona Private Sailing Tour with Drinks for Family and Friends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $151

Set out from Port Olímpic with a private captain such as Fiona, Marc, David, or Alessio. You’ll see Barcelona’s coast from the water, enjoy beer or sparkling wine, local-style snacks, music, and time for swimming or water toys when conditions allow. The two-hour sail suits families, friends, and small celebrations.

“Marcos was amazing! He was very kind, patient and understanding with kids. His attention made a huge difference. The boat was wonderful: clean and beautiful.”

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Barcelona: 2-Hour Sailboat Tour with Snacks and Drinks

11.Barcelona: 2-Hour Sailboat Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 357 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Join skipper Jorge, or another multilingual captain, for a two-hour sail from Port Olímpic. Cruise past Port Vell, Barceloneta, Montjuïc, and the W Hotel, then head into the open sea for city views, cava, wine, beer, local snacks, and sunset light.

“A lovely trip around the harbour with some lovely sangria”

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2-Hour Sailing Tour in Barcelona with Open Bar & Snacks

12.2-Hour Sailing Tour in Barcelona with Open Bar & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 318 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend two hours on a small yacht from Port Olímpic, with a professional skipper, drinks, snacks, cushioned seating, and Barcelona views from the sea. Skippers such as Carlos, Marie, Pau, and Daniel have been praised for friendly service. Swimming depends on weather, and English is offered.

“We had an absolute blast on the 2 hour sailing trip. Snacks and drinks were ample, the swim stop was incredible, and the boat was comfortable and well equipped. Shout out to Luigi for being such an amazing captain who made our day so fun!”

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Barcelona: Sunset Sailboat Cruise with Drinks and Snacks

13.Barcelona: Sunset Sailboat Cruise with Drinks and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 299 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Sail Barcelona’s coast for one hour with up to seven people, taking in views of Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc, and the shoreline as the light fades. Guides such as Salvi, Salvador, and Pol add local stories, humor, and practical care. Drinks and snacks are included, and a private boat costs €50 extra with cava or white wine.

“Our guide Salve was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable — he told us so many interesting facts about the city and made the whole trip super enjoyable. He offered us snacks and drinks, and everything was perfectly timed with the sunset — it was just beautiful. Honestly, for the price, this experience is unbeatable. Highly recommend! 🌅⛵️”

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Barcelona Unique Sunset Sailing Experience with Tapas & Open Bar

14.Barcelona Unique Sunset Sailing Experience with Tapas & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 279 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71

Join a small English-speaking sailing trip from Moll de Mestral for Barcelona skyline views, three Spanish tapas, snacks, and drinks. Expect a relaxed two-hour cruise past Nova Icaria and the Cathedral of Barcelona, with optional private sailing or live guitar and saxophone on selected departures.

“My friend and I booked this sunset cruise in Barcelona and it ended up being one of the absolute highlights of our trip! Marcelo, our captain, made the whole experience so fun and memorable and created a great atmosphere on board. The cruise itself was beautiful and felt very romantic, with stunning views of the Barcelona skyline as the sun set over the water. Even though we weren’t on a couples’ trip, we had an amazing time and really enjoyed connecting with the others on board. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Barcelona, it’s truly unforgettable!”

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Barcelona Badalona : Sailboat Tour, Snacks, Drinks, Swimming

15.Barcelona Badalona : Sailboat Tour, Snacks, Drinks, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 225 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Join skipper Jean aboard a rare 36-foot Breton sailboat for two relaxed hours off Barcelona. You’ll enjoy seasonal snacks, cava, beer, vermouth, or soft drinks, then choose between swimming, paddleboarding, skyline watching, or simply relaxing on deck. Groups are limited to nine, with English, French, and Spanish spoken.