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Sailing Trips in Barcelona

Your guide to unfurling the sails and enjoying a boat tour on the med..

Sailing Yacht Tours:

1. Sailing & Vermouth

2. Sailing & Brunch

3. Sunset Sail & Cava

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Few travellers can resist setting sail on the sparkling Mediterranean when in Barcelona! Here, I share the best sailing yacht tours , catamaran trips and motor boat tours , as well as private boat charters , and some unforgettable combined activities – such as Ferrari drive & sailing!

Life on the ocean waves! That’s what it’s all about. Blues skies, salty air, and the majesty of the Mediterranean unfurling in front of you as you sail out of Barcelona’s ports thirsty for adventure. (Hopefully with a copy of  Moby Dick and a bottle of rum tucked inside your cabin for good measure).

Barcelona is one of the best bases in the world for sailing holidays, with its clement weather , modern marinas and the wealth of picturesque coastal towns along the Costa Brava. Those with a week or so to spend at sea might also note the city’s proximity to the magical Balearic islands,  Majorca , Menorca and  Ibiza .

For the casual tourist … there are plenty of great sailing activities on offer in the Catalan capital, which can be enjoyed in a single afternoon, or less.

While for the casual tourist, who doesn’t have time for a weekend, let alone a week, on a boat, there are plenty of sailing activities on offer in the Catalan capital, which can be enjoyed in a single afternoon, or less, thus allowing more time for all the other fun things to do in the city !

You can even combine sailing with other fun activities, like wine tasting, supercar drives or helicopter flights! I go into more detail towards the end of this article .

Top 17 Sailing Activities

• Sailing with Vermouth (Most Popular!)
• Sailing with Brunch
• Sunset Sail with Cava
• Sunset Sail with Live Music (Top Recommendation!)
• Small-Group Catamaran Tour
• Sunset Catamaran Cruise w/ Live Music
• Golondrinas Boat Tour
• Speedboat Tour
• Chill Out Sailing Trip (Private)
• Romantic Sunset Sail (Private)
• Sailing Yacht for 2, 4 or 8 hrs (Private)
• Private Catamaran Trip (Private)
• Luxury Motoryacht Trip (Private)
• Sports Fishing Charter (Private)
• Sailing & Winery Visit (My Favourite!)
• Ferrari Drive & Sailing
• Helicopter, Walking Tour & Sailing

What’s on Offer? How to Choose a Sailing Tour!

When choosing a sailing tour the first choice is whether you want to hire a private boat (with skipper), for just you and your partner, or friends and family. This can be done from as little as €250 for a 3-hr sail on an 8 metre yacht, with prices rising for bigger vessels. More details later on this page .

For most people, I would suggest that booking a space on public tour makes more sense, as it’s a lot more affordable and still plenty of fun. Broadly speaking, we can divide public sailing tours into three categories:

Sailing Yacht Tours

Sailing yacht tours are perhaps the most authentic experience as your skipper will rely on wind-power to captain your vessel and you’re sure to feel the ocean spray once in a while too! Prices start at €39 per person on a 1.5 hour Sailing Trip , while the in-demand Sunset Sailing Trips start at €69.

Catamaran tours are steadier and more comfortable, and still use windpower for the most part, but the experience is closer to a boat cruise. They are more affordable and you will share the vessel with a larger number of people.

Boat tours typically take place on big steady diesel-powered boats such as the famous Golodrinas ferries, although luxury, RIB and speedboat tour options also exist for adrenaline seekers!

Yacht life…. making the most of the Mediterranean!

Boat tours are all very well, but true sailors understand that the real thrill of sailing is to harness the power of the wind and plough the ocean furrows. If you’ve been on a yacht once or twice before, you can usually help the captain by winching in some ropes, or even steering the helm. While those who don’t know their port from their starboard (and have little intention of learning) can dedicate themselves to drinking champagne  on deck and working on their tan.

1. Sailing Tour (1.5 hrs) with Vermouth

This is the number one activity from Barcelona’s number one boat company, Sailing Experience . Their professional skippers will take you out on an 11 person sailboat for a 1.5 hour spin on the big blue. You’ll leave from Port Olimpic and, looking back across land, you’ll be able to admire views of the Olympic Village, sun-kissed city beaches and the modern skyscrapers of Poblenou. And you’ll do all that with a delicious glass of Catalan vermouth in your hand, or beer, sangria, wine or soft drinks, if you prefer. This tour runs four times a day (9:30am, 12pm, 2:30pm and 4:30pm) every day of the year – even on Christmas day – and costs just €39-44 per person.

Sailing Trip w/ Vermouth, Sangria or Beer

Price: From €39 per person (discounts for children) Duration: 1.5 hours Boat size: 11 people Availability: 4 departures a day, 365 days a year. Departure from: Port Olimpic

BOOK SAILING + VERMOUTH!

2. Sailing Tour with Brunch

Get your day off to wonderful start by combining some sunshine and bracing sea air with a delicious brunch of local pastries, ‘pica pica’ snacks and hot and cold beverages. Another of Sailing Experience ‘s most booked trips, this 2-hour cruise must be one of the best ways to start a day of sightseeing in Barcelona. The tour departs from Port Olimpic daily at 9:30am… but if you’re not a morning person, you can book the same experience with snacks and aperitif for 12pm, 2:30pm or 4:30pm. Best to reserve your space early, as some time slots will sell out.

Brunch (or Afternoon) Sailing Trip

Price: €59 per person in low season (€64 in high season) Duration: 2 hours Boat size: 11 people Availability: Every day at 9:30am (plus 12pm, 2:30pm and 4:30pm for aperitif and snacks) Departure from: Port Olimpic

BOOK SAILING + BRUNCH!

3. Sunset Sail with Cava

Barcelona boasts some beautiful sunsets, and there are few places better to enjoy them than out on a boat with views back over the city’s rose-tinted skyline, glass of sparkling Cava in hand. The activity takes place on a 12-metre yacht with a maximum of 11 passengers, and also includes snacks and other beverages. After a hectic schedule of sightseeing, this is the perfect way to round off your day! For a little bit extra you can upgrade this experience to include live music on board (either Spanish guitar or live saxophone!). Keep reading for more info…

Sunset Sailing with Cava

Price: From €69 per person Duration: 2 hours Boat size: 11 people Availability: Every day, leaving around 1 hour before sunset Departs from: Port Olimpic

BOOK SUNSET SAIL + CAVA!

4. Sunset Sail with Live Music

For something truly extraordinary why not add some live music to the romantic cocktail of sailing and sunsets? Choose between the jazzy funk notes of a live saxophone performance or the more chilled, dulcet refrains of a classic Spanish guitar performance . Click the links to reserve directly with the provider, Sailing Experience, Barcelona’s most popular yacht company. You will receive a confirmation email with all the details you need.

Sunset Sailing with Live Music

Price: €91 per person Duration: 2 hours Boat size: 11 people Availability: Every day, leaving around 1 hour before sunset Departs from: Port Olimpic

BOOK SUNSET SAIL + LIVE SAX!

Catamaran tours are affordable, relaxed and fun, and their twin hulls make them steadier than yachts, so I would recommend this option if you are prone to any seasickness. Catamarans vary in size, often fitting between 30 and 100 people, so obviously they are less exclusive than taking a trip in a yacht, and you may have to sit on the netting, but they offer good value for money. (They are also the vessel of choice for epic parties, if that’s your thing !).

5. Small-Group Catamaran Tour (2 hrs)

A great option if you want a bit more exclusivity than the larger catamaran tours, this small group option hosts a maximum of 30 people on board a gorgeous red-and-white catamaran, and even includes a free tapa (that’s singular of tapas!) and drink of your choice. Choose the day time tour and you can take advantage of a 30 minute swim stop and dive into the Mediterranean, or opt for the sunset cruise and enjoy the setting sphere. Reserve via Get Your Guide .

Small Group Catamaran Tour

Price: From €35 per person Duration: 2 hours Boat size: 30 people Availability: 1-4 times a day (depending on the time of year) Departs from: Marina Vela

BOOK SMALL-GROUP CATAMARAN

6. Sunset Cruise w/ Live Music (1.5 hrs)

It doesn’t get much more affordable than this catamaran cruise which costs less than €25 per person and even includes a live jazz concert on board. At 78 feet long this cat is big and spacious and you can buy a drink from the onboard bar with which to enjoy the sun setting over the Med. Available on Get Your Guide .

Sunset Catamaran Cruise w/Live Music

Price: €24.5 per person Duration: 1.5 hours Boat size: 80 people Availability: 5 days a week Departs from: Port Vell

Barcelona boat tours come in a few different shapes and sizes, starting with a trip in the classic Golondrinas ferry.

7. Las Golondrinas Boat Tour

This affordable tour departs several times a day from the Port Vell (Old Port), near Las Ramblas, and takes you on a pleasure cruise along Barcelona’s coastline, past Barceloneta beach, all the way to the twin towers at the modern Port Olimpic, before heading back to where you began. This tour has been taken by 100,000s of travellers since it began back in 1888, and is still popular today. The tour takes place on a comfortable, large motorised catamaran (not a sailing boat!), departing several times a day. You can book via Get Your Guide .

Las Golondrinas Boat Tour

Price: €8 or €11.5 per person Duration: 40 mins or 1 hr Boat size: 80+ people Availability: Between 1-7 departures a day Departs from: Port Vell

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8. Speedboat Tour

If you feel the need for speed, jump on this adrenaline pumping tour to skim over the Mediterranean like a black marlin who’s late for work. Your skilled captain is only too glad to show off some of the RIB speedboat’s acceleration and manoeuvrability, so if its thrills you’re after you should leave plenty satisfied. You can book via Get Your Guide . (Fancy a private speedboat instead? You can rent one from €195 per hour !).

RIB Speedboat Tour

Price: €35 per person Duration: 15 mins Boat size: 10  people Availability: Between 1-7 departures a day Departs from: Port Olimpic

Private Sailing Tours

Ramp up the luxury a bit with a private boat trip, exclusively for you and your partner, friends or family. Prices in this section are per boat, not per person.

9. Chill Out Sailing Trip (3 hrs)

Chill Out Sailing Trip

Price: €350 per boat up to 7 people (or €450 for up to 11). Duration: 3 hours Boat size: Up to 11 people Availability: Every day at 10:30, or 14:30 (or 18:00 in summer) Departs from: Port Olimpic

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10. Romantic Sunset Cruise (3 hrs)

Romantic Sunset Cruise

Price: From €250 per boat Duration: 3 hours Boat size: Up to 7 people Availability: Every day Departs from: Port Olimpic

11. Private Sailing (2, 4 or 8 hrs)

Private Sailing Yacht

Price: €399 / €599 / €959 Duration: 2 hrs / 4 hrs / 8 hrs Boat size: Up to 11 people Availability: Every day Departs from: Port Olimpic (Moll Mestral)

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12. Private Catamaran Trip

Private Catamaran Rental

Price: €750 / €900 / €1200 (or €1600 with paella meal) Duration: 2 hrs / 3 hrs / 4 hrs Boat size: Up to 12 people Availability: Every day Departs from: Port Olimpic

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13. Luxury Motor Yacht Rental

14. Sport Fishing Charter

Sailing Combinations

Want to combine some ocean spray, with other fun, luxury or adrenaline activities? Get ready for a truly extraordinary day out!

15. Wine Tasting & Sailing

Probably my favourite of all the activities on this page, I would highly recommend this excursion to anyone with half a day to spare in Barcelona. There are a few different options here, but you can either set sail from Barcelona to the nearby Alella wine region, to enjoy a sumptuous wine tasting overlooking the sea, or you can do the winery first and then sail back to Barcelona, merrily tipsy as you recline on deck (which would be my preference!). For the other leg of the journey, you can choose private transport by car, or you can ride along the coast on an electric bike. (You can even choose to e-bike it both ways, but then you would miss out on the sailing!). Check out Get Your Guide, where you can select the best option for you .

Sailing to a Local Winery

Price: €103 p.p. (with one way car trip) / €127 p.p. (with one way e-bike ride) / €79 p.p. (no sailing 😥, ebike both ways) Duration: 5 hrs / 5.5 hrs Boat size: Up to 11 people Availability: Every day Departs from: Port Olimpic

BOOK SAILING & WINERY TOUR

16. Ferrari Drive & Sail

Move over James Bond, there’s a new playboy in town… you! For this activity you get to drive a 460hp Ferrari California around Barcelona, with the wind in your hair and the purring of a V8 engine under your bonnet. Afterwards you get to relax on a 1.5 hour sailing cruise, cocktail in hand. Prices start at just €110 for a combined 20 minutes Ferrari drive, plus 90 minutes of sailing. You can book the experience right here , or email us on [email protected] if you have any questions.

Ferrari Drive + 1.5 Sailing

Price: €110 (min. 2 people) Duration: 2 hrs Availability: Every day Departs from: Port Vell

BOOK FERRARI DRIVE & SAIL!

17. Barcelona Helicopter, Land & Sea

This 4-hour, small-group tour starts on land: at the top of the stunning Passeig de Gracia, home of two of Gaudi’s mind-blowing mansions. Your expert guide will reveal the secrets of Casa Mila and Casa Batllo, as well as the medieval legends of the Gothic Quarter, before you’re driven to Barcelona’s heli-port for an unforgettable helicopter flight over the Catalan capital. You’ll finish with a 1 hr boat cruise from the Port Vell. Great value at just €134.99 per person, all included. Book via Get Your Guide . (If you don’t fancy the walking tour, a good alternative is this helicopter ride and optional sailing trip ).

Walking Tour, Helicopter Flight & Boat Cruise

Price: €134.99 Duration: 4 hrs Availability: Every day Departs from: Passeig de Gracia

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Yacht Charter Companies

There are a number of yacht charter companies in Barcelona, from whom you can hire you a variety of boats, including sailing yachts, motorboats and catamarans. If you’re a qualified sailor you can leave a deposit and rent a yacht bareboat, ie. without a skipper/crew, and get going. However, most companies provide the option of hiring a professional captain to make sure your sailing holiday doesn’t end in you shipwrecking yourself on a desert island and being forced to grow a Tom Hanks-style beard.

Barcelona Yacht Charter

This leading private charter company, directly affiliated with Barcelona Life, has an enviable array of vessels to choose from – from 1 to 12 berth sailing yachts, top notch motor yachts, three catamarans and several historical yachts. You’ll definitely be the envy of the Costa Brava swanning along the Mediterranean in the Llaüt “Sant Ramon” from 1904. Virtually all of their vessels are available both for bareboat rental or with a skipper and/or crew and hostess. They can also arrange sailing day trips, boat parties and luxury cruises for large corporate groups . Whatever you need, email us on  [email protected]  and we’ll get back to you with a price quote.

Sailing Holidays

Aspiring Buccaneers could even choose to spend a week or two in  Barcelona  learning the ropes (quite literally) on an RYA accredited sailing course that will have you hoisting, tacking and reefing up and down the rugged coastline of the Costa Brava.

Qualified sailors, meanwhile, can charter a yacht from Barcelona and take a leisurely (or not so leisurely) cruise around the Mediterranean, heading up to France or further down to Spain’s southern resort towns like Marbella.

We’re currently researching the best providers of sailing lessons and courses in and around Barcelona and the Costa Brava, where you can study for your  RYA sailing certificate , and become a qualified seafarer. We’ll be back to update this page shortly with this information.

Corporate Sailing Events

If you’re on this page looking for sailing activity for a corporate team building event then you’ve just struck gold. This sailing regatta allows up 400 people to take part, racing against each other on boats of up to 8 people. It’s a tonne of fun, and a great way to challenge your colleagues and also see them work together in a new way. Maybe that’s why Pepsi, Mars, Zurich, Unilever, DHL and Swarovski have all booked it for their staff in recent years. We work direct with the provider, with no mark up on the price, so just drop us an email on [email protected] with dates, group size, etc and you’ll hear back within 1 working day.

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Eleni Manoli

Hi Duncan, I am looking for a boat ride for two people as a gift for my boss, who is getting married and lives in Barcelona. Which one would you recommend? My boss and her partner are around 60 years old, so please take that under consideration, as they prefer things a little bit more comfortable. My budget for the both of them is around 220 EU, maybe stretching it to 250EU. By the way when I saw your picture I could not believe it. We met in Iguazu falls a few years back when my and my friend Agnes were travelling there. I have a few photos of the three of us when we went on the boat around the falls 🙂 Hope you are doing well and look forward to hearing back from you!

Hey Eleni, small world! That was a lovely day at Iguazu! I’m checking out some boat options for you now, and will be in touch! x

I am looking for a private boat trip for 24 people.

We want to sail for 3 hours near Barcelona with music and drinks all-in.

We would like to leave on July 1, 2023 in the afternoon. Around 2:00 PM approximately.

Do you have a boat available and can you offer a total price?

Hi Bjorn, hopefully you saw the catamaran options my partners sent over!

Best way for private boat requests is to send us an email. Many thanks!

Hi Duncan, I am trying to find a way of crossing the sea from Barcelona to Palma, on a sailing boat. We want to get to Palma from London, by not flying, and by using as little CO2 as we can. Diesel ferry boats use the dirtiest fuel and end up not being any mor eco-friendly than flying! We can take the train to Barcelona but I can’t find a friendly sailor to take us across to Palma and collect us a week later for the return trip. In these days of ‘green tourism’ it seems like these sailing holidaly and party boats are missing a trick. Many people like us want to do the right thing for the environment but still travel leaving a smaller a carbon footprint as possible. Any ideas Duncan? There are two of us. My husband has some sailing experience so could help with ropes and things 🙂 Best wishes, Sonja (Thame, England)

I am not sure this service exists to be honest, but there are some sailing holidays that depart from Barcelona to Mallorca… you might want to run this page through Google translate for example, or get in touch with them to find out what is possible.

https://www.sailwiz.com/velero-mallorca-barcelona

I can also send your enquiry to my sailing partners, just in case they have any boats going out that way. What dates are you looking at?

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Every Friday in spring and summer, at sunset 21: 00h, special tour with live music. You can have a drink at the bar on board, with your family or friends, and enjoy the city night on board our catamarans.

Boat tours Barcelona Port 40'

Boat tours Barcelona Port offers 40' sailing route throught the Port of Barcelona

This is an activity that offers you the unique opportunity of enjoying from the sea, the most important icons of the port and sea front. You will visit the Maremagnum, Puerta de Europa bridge, Torre del Reloj tower, the old Charles III Lighthouse, the fisshing docks, great views of the Castle of Montjuic, W Hotel, and some of the most exclusive sailing clubs. On top of it, you will visit the trade port and Cruise Ships dock, where the biggest cruises of the Mediterranean stop.

125 years Barcelona Boat Tours

Las Golondrinas have been an attraction in the city of Barcelona since 1888. More than 125 years discovering the Port of Barcelona to its citizens and visitors. The growth of the city in the late twentieth century, due to the Olympics Games of 1992, have given a new image of Barcelona, a city interested in the sea and decided to share its ecosystems with thousands of residents and visitors coming to Barcelona attracted by its climate and environment.

BARCELONA SAILBOATS

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In BARCELONA SAILBOATS we want to share with you our passion for the sea, for navigation and for Barcelona.

Come and sail with us and you will enjoy an exclusive private sailing trip along the coast of Barcelona .

The weather of Barcelona and the Mediterranean Sea allow us to sail all year round, so we make excursions 365 days a year.

We offer private boat trips with a duration of 2, 3, 4 and 6 hours departing from Port olimpic of Barcelona.

Boat trip Prices : Check the price of your trip by clicking the button “ BOOK A SAILBOAT TRIP ” or “ BOOK A CATAMARAN TRIP “, selecting t he duration of the trip, the number of persons and the date you will get your price (Sailboat prices: 2h from 310€, 3h from 410€, 4h from 510€, 6h from 710€).

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Exclusive shared sunset boat trip in Barcelona with open bar of cava (local champagne – proseco) – 1,5 hours

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Rent a private boat to watch the Barcelona America’s Cup in live from the sea

Tickets to watch the America’s cup in Barcelona in live from a shared boat in a small group (max 11 people per boat)

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Private trip in a luxury catamaran – 2 hours (max. 12 persons)

Private trip in a luxury catamaran – 3 hours (max. 12 persons)

Boat rental in Barcelona

Come and enjoy an unforgettable sailing experience, enjoy the views, participate in the sailing of the boat with the sails or the rudder if you like it, swim on the high seas or close to the beach if the weather and the sea allow it, enjoy the breeze and the sun , put your own music on the boat speakers connecting your mobile phone via bluetooth.

We take care of serving you a welcome drink.

*Guarantee against rain or rough sea: If it is raining or the sea is in bad condition at the time of starting the excursion, we will try to reschedule the excursion during the client’s stay in Barcelona and if this is not possible, the money will be refunded in full.

*Public car  parking just in front of the boat.

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Had a fantastic time sailing along the coastline of Barcelona at sunset with David. We surprised my girlfriends mum for her 70th birthday and thoroughly enjoyed it. Had a magical ... read more moment staring back at the city watching the sun set. Quite a special perspective on the city. Also pirate hats are fun! (Not supplied)

Fantastic time and great way to escape the heat with amazing views This was easily one of my favourite activities in Barcelona. Mireia was superb in taking care of us ... read more and ensuring we were comfortable!

It was an amazing experience! The boat is great, fits 11 people perfectly and the captain was very punctual and professional! I most definitely would recommend this experience for anyone ... read more who is in Barcelona and is looking to have a great time at a low cost🤟🏽

My husband and I had a wonderful time .....the boat was clean and the service was awesome! It was such a great experience and one of our highlights of our ... read more trip to Spain. We will definitely do this again and next time book it for longer time frame. Amir & Peregrina

great trip, great captain, all around a fun evening 🙂

A very good value, affordable (subjective) sail boat experience in Barcelona. If you are group of 5 or more, then a one could hire a private sail boat and get ... read more into the Balearic Sea. On a calm sunny day, it is a great experience. The staff are very friendly and the boat is very well maintained. The have all facilities including bluetooth speakers, restrooms and what not. An ideal setting to spend a golden evening in the sea. In the two hour sail, they also provide some snacks and bear so you are well covered for a nice experience.

We spent a wonderful afternoon on the White Satin! Booking was super easy through the website. The price was very fair. The boat matched our needs perfectly. On ... read more board, the skipper (brave and sure) was warm and friendly and kept the time relaxed and fun, even though the weather wasn’t perfect. The boat was clean and kept in good condition. The tunes were great. And the snacks were delicious! Would highly recommend if you are a cruise ship passenger looking for an excursion or are just looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon away from all of the people in Barcelona!

Amazing experience, booking was easy and no fuss. The day was magical, Joan was so professional, the boat was beautiful and the view was stunning. We had our own music, ... read more chilled wine/champagne and snacks and scenic views perfect. Joan went a step further and become our photographer for the trip..thank you!

From booking to disembarking, this experience was fantastic! David somehow managed to provide 9 women from 5 countries, with various language restrictions and a wide age range a magical ... read more afternoon at sea. If that doesn't deserve 5 stars and a standing ovation, nothing does!

We had a really great time with these guys, our sailor was super chill but always responsible for everyones well being and safety on board and in the waters. Can ... read more highly recommend!

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From 1900€ (2 hours) – Included: Boat, skipper and fuel.

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Las Golondrinas: Harbour tour along the beaches

Experience barcelona from a different perspective - book your tickets here.

Golondrina's trimar for the coastal cruise off Barcelona

With a boat trip on the "Golondrinas" you will experience maritime Barcelona from a completely different perspective. Combine the remarkable skyline with a relaxing break and a fresh sea breeze.

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• Book Golondrina tickets
• The ship tours
• Ships of the Golondrinas
• Port of Barcelona
• Why the boat trip is worthwhile

Here you can book tickets for two very nice tours offered by the Golondrinas. With the Port and Coast 60' grand cruise, you'll cruise into the cruise port and then head out to sea. The Barcelona Port 40' takes you into the cruise port all the way to the cargo port and on the way back you see the superyachts in Port Vell.

The two Golondrinas boat tours

• A cruise along Barcelona’s breathtaking coast will add variety to your stay in Barcelona. Hop on board and get ready for a new look at landmarks such as Hotel W Barcelona, Port Olímpic, the beaches of Barceloneta and Port Vell with its luxurious yachts!
• One-hour sightseeing cruise along the Barcelona coast
• Access to two open decks for the best views of the city's iconic sights
• Departure times: 11:30, 13:00, 15:00, 16:30 und 18:00
• Duration approx. 60 minutes

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• Feel the wind in your hair on this tour aboard a classic wooden boat around the port of Barcelona! With Las Golondrinas you will experience Barcelona's industrial and cruise port, see Barcelona's iconic monuments and landmarks from a different perspective and see the blue waters glittering in the Spanish sun.
• departure times: 11:15, 12:15, 13:15, 14:30, 16:15, 17:15, 18:15
• Duration approx. 40 minutes

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Route 60 minutes harbor and coast tour

Port and Coastal Tour with the Golondrinas

The grand "Port and Coast 60" cruise takes about an hour. First, large ships of the Golondrinas pass under the Pont Porta d'Europa into the cruise port. Immediately afterwards, the ship leaves the port to sail along the coast of Barceloneta to the Olympic Port. Then it goes back and you make a detour to the Port Vell, where the superyachts present in Barcelona are moored.

Here you can get some fresh air and see the city and its outstanding sights in the truest sense of the word, such as Hotel W Barcelona, Torre Glòries, Montjuïc and the Sagrada Familia.

Free ride with Barcelona Card

With the Barcelona Card you can attend the harbour tour for free.

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Harbor tour with the classic wooden boats

The smaller ship tour "Barcelona Port 40" takes you with the classic wooden ships under the Porta d'Europa bridge past the cruise ships to the industrial and freight port. On the way back there is also a detour to see the superyachts in Port Vell.

Here you can see the harbors from a perspective not normally seen, namely from the water.

The ships of "Las Golondrinas"

Interesting facts about the golondrinas.

• Picture gallery of the boat tour

The company "Las Golondrinas", which translates to "the swallows", started operations on the occasion of the World Exhibition in 1888 and showed visitors the port from the sea for the first time. Today, Las Golondrinas is the only company that operates harbor tours.

Three modern ships are used for the big tour "Port i Litoral" (port and coast). The two catamarans are 26 and 19 meters long and 8.30 and 7 meters wide respectively. The third and most modern ship is a monohull (25 meters long and 6.8 meters wide). The three passenger ships for the coastal tour are double-decker. In contrast to the classic wooden boats, no sun protection can be closed here on the upper floor. That's why you should think about sun protection if you want to sit outside. On the lower floor there is a bar where you can buy drinks and disabled toilets. The ships have space for 149 and 196 passengers respectively.

A special feature of the catamaran is the lower deck: you can look into the water through a glass floor. You can also marvel at the engines through a glass wall. The entrances to the lower deck are in the front of the cabin.

Classic, double deck wooden boats

During the harbor tours, the classic double-decker wooden boats are used. Due to the open construction of the 19 or 20 meter long and 5 meter wide boats, these are only suitable for calm seas and not for the open sea. 150 passengers can be seated here.

The Port of Barcelona

Barcelona is one of the largest freight ports in the Mediterranean, whereas the fishing port has lost its importance almost completely. Barcelona is an important ferry port as well – from here, ships embark to destinations in the Mediterranean – and has jetties for cruise ships.

See chapter " How to get to the ferry port " for a description how to get there. Book a trip on a ferry on our website " Book a ferry ".

Facts about the port of Barcelona

• Handled freight (2007): over 51 million tons, thereof 1.3 million tons of  feeding stuff and groceries and 3,000 tons of fish
• Share of containers of the freight: around 72 %
• Cars: Around 801,000 cars have been transhipped here
• Passengers: around 2.8 millions
• Oil and gas: 6.3 million tons
• Average tidal range of the Mediterranean Sea in the port: 1.25 m
• Length of the jetties: 20.3 kilometres
• RoRo (roll on-roll off)-ramps: 32
• Largest dry dock: length: 215 m, width: 35 m, tonnage up to 50,000 tons

Gas and oil tankers can also unload their freight about 1 km off the shore at an unloading point. The load is being transported to the mainland via pipelines then.

In Port Vell there are shipyards that service and repair larger yachts. Sometimes you can go directly to the ships that are moored at the marinas for yachts on the Maremàgnum.

In Port Vell is also a marina. Personally, we think the old wooden sailing yachts are beautiful.

Why a Golondrinas tour is worth it

Barcelona is sometimes loud and hectic and has many impressions to offer. Plan a boat trip so you can take a little break from the loudness and the rush of the city. The fresh sea breeze is also very relaxing on hot days. Barcelona has two sides: on the one hand the land side, where you do not notice much of the sea and on the other hand, the open, facing the sea side. A coastal cruise is perfect for experiencing this other side of Barcelona.

Our recommendation: a visit to the Aquàrium - it is located close to the port where the Golondrinas start and it matches with the topic ocean.

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• Las Golondrinas of Barcelona Boat Trip
• Tourist Attractions in Barcelona

Updated Aug 28 2023

Near Barcelona’s port Vell, right in front of the Christopher Columbus Monument are ‘ Las Golondrinas ’, in English ‘The Swallows’. They are motor boats that travel from the port along Barcelona’s coastline, and have been enjoyed by many generations of the locals as well as the tourists who visit the city.

The beauty of a trip in Las Golondrinas is that it’s a perfect activity for people of all ages, and everyone can enjoy the beautiful view from the youngest children to their grandparents, especially if they have early memories of the trip when they were young.

A boat trip from Barcelona’s Port

The first trip in Las Golondrinas took place in 1888, to coincide with the first Universal Exhibition in Barcelona the same year. From then until now, the panoramic view from the sea has changed a great deal, much of it for the best, yet still keeping the original charm from years gone by.

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Las Golondrinas boat tour

Tour of the Barcelona coastline on the Las Golondrinas boat

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Las Golondrinas boat tour + Barcelona Wax Museum

Promotion that includes a visit to the Barcelona Wax Museum, very close to the Columbus Monument, and a tour on the famous Las Golondrinas boats

A trip in Las Golondrinas is highly recommended for tourists, whether they are families or couples. You will also find many locals on the boats, and occasionally groups of school children.

Barcelona Port 40′ (tour of the port)

This route, which only covers Barcelona’s Port, lasts approximately 40 minutes , and it will allow you to see some of the most well-known and representative sights around the port from a different point of view, including the World Trade Centre, the ‘Porta d’Europe’ bridge, the International Maritime Station, the ‘Llevante’ and ‘Ponent’ docks, the fishing port and the Torre del Rellotge (clock tower).

One of the benefits of going on this trip and not the longer one is that this one uses the traditional boats from the 1950s, made of wood and used by many generations of Barcelona’s locals. Also, because the boats aren’t covered, you’re out in the fresh air and will have a feeling of being closer to the sea – something that you just can’t match with the other boats.

Prices for the Barcelona Port 40′ Adults: 7.20€. Senior citizens and students: 7.20€. Children from 4-10 years old: 2.80€. Children under the age of 4: free of charge.

Departures February, March, October and November: 12:15, 13:15, 15:15 and 16:15. April, May and June: 12:15, 13:15, 15:15, 16:15 and 17:15. July, August and September: 11:15 / every 30 minutes / 20:15. January to December: closed.

We recommend that you don’t become tempted by the modernity of the new boats, and should instead do the trip in one of the original wooden boats (called ‘Lolita’, ‘Encarnación’ and ‘Mª del Carmen’) which are easily recognisable.

They might not be as glamorous, but they have so much more charm as they are traditional boats dating back to 1950 which have transported so many tourists and locals alike since then, and we think it’s the best way of getting closer to the Barcelona of yesteryear.

Barcelona Mar 1h30′ (tour of the coastline and port)

This trip lasts approximately an hour and 30 minutes (return journey. 60 minutes one way.); the boats are new and well-equipped for this type of journey.

As well as all the things you would see on the Tour of the Port, you also discover the ‘Zona Franca’ industrial area of the port, the ‘Nova Bocana’ area which includes the ‘ W Barcelona’ hotel , Barcelona’s beaches , the Olympic Village and the Port Fòrum de Sant Adrià de Besós (only in summer), where some of the most spectacular private boats are moored.

You can start the tour from one of the two ends of the trip, at the Christopher Columbus Monument or at the Forum Port (which is only operational during the months of July , August and September ).

Prices tour Barcelona Mar 1h30′ Adults: 15.00€. Senior citizens and students: 13.50€. Children from 4-10 years old: 5.50€. Children under the age of 4: free of charge.

Departures from the Christopher Columbus monument February, March, October and November: 12:30 and 15:30. April, May and June: 12:30, 13:30, 15:30 and 16:30. July, August and September: 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30 and 18:30. January to December: closed. Departures from Port Fòrum July, August and September: 12:15, 13:15, 14:15, 16:15, 17:15 y 18:15.

Musical summer with Las Golondrinas

Las Golondrinas Musical Summer

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Musical show at sunset

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Prices of the tours

The prices, according to the trip you decide to do, are shown above.

How to get there

Metro: The nearest stop is Drassanes (line 3), although you can easily walk from Paral·lel (lines 2 and 3).

Buses: lines 14, 59, 64, 91, 120, D20, H14 and tourist bus.

On foot: if you approach the area on foot from the city centre, you’ll be able to see the entry to Las Golondrinas ahead of you, in Barcelona’s port.

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