BARCELONA
Barcelona’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in Barcelona. The ones worth your time, what each is actually like, and what they cost.
Chill out on a Barcelona catamaran cruise with skyline views and optional live music, plus a ticket that helps Mediterranean cleanup efforts.
Most Popular“90 mins will feel long if you settle in one place. It became fun once we started moving around i.e. sometime on the deck, sometime standing on the sides etc Music was great”
Sail a 78-foot Barcelona catamaran at sunset with live jazz, relaxed net seating, and a drinks bar. Roundtrip along the coast.
“We loved the sunset cruise! The weather was perfect ( middle of November), the music was lovely, the entire trip was a great experience.”
Barcelona hop-on hop-off bus with 24 or 48-hour passes and an optional 1-hour catamaran cruise along the waterfront.
“Upper deck of bus very popular. Bus has cover when bad weather. Recommend you do more than one route.”
2-hour Barcelona catamaran from Marina Vela. Choose sunset or daytime swim, with a local tapa and free drink plus skyline views.
“My wife and I really enjoyed the catamaran sunset cruise, and the crew was exceptionally friendly.”
A short Las Golondrinas boat ride in Barcelona for great sea views, harbor sights, and easy fun at sea-level price.
“It was an okay activity. Not the best. My only concern was there was no interaction from the staffs, introduction or information where the life vests were located. The waves were pretty strong the day we did the activity and the first thing it came to my head was if there was any life vests…”
Barcelona 2-hour sail along the coast with a swim stop, cava, beer, snacks, and small-group vibes from the sea.
“I loved our guid. She was helpful and informative without being “too much“. We all had as many beers or cava as we wanted. The sunset was beautiful, and the views were excellent. There were six of us on the boat, and even though the boat is pretty small there was enough room for everyone.…”
Sail Barcelona’s coast on a comfortable catamaran with optional live jazz and a bar onboard. 90 minutes of sun, wind, and views.
“Second time in a few months and I made the same choice. Unfortunately, even if the called me and I said we will be a bit late, we arrived just a few minutes later than the boat left. Still they were so kind to welcome us the next day, rescheduling our tickets. So I highly…”
Sail from Marina Vela on a 2-hour Barcelona cruise with open bar cava, snacks, music, and skyline views from the sea.
“Great. Edwardo and Marta were perfect hosts. Experienced; knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. Made us feel welcome. Delivered a great activity and everyone said they would go again! Both novice and experienced sailors.”
90 minutes on a classic Mediterranean wooden sailboat in Barcelona with a tapa and welcome drink plus skyline views and chill music.
“It was a lovely day to marvel at being out on the Mediterranean on a beautiful boat. It was clear this sailing boat was maintained and treated with the respect she deserved. It was a privilage to see her ( I did not see the boats name) handled so competently by her Captain and crew.…”
Sunset cruise on a Turkish gulet in Barcelona with live chill-out music, skyline views, and an onboard bar. 1.5 hours, from $21.
“The boat was full but it was still a beautiful experience to watch the sunset from The sea”
Private Old Town walking, Port Vell boat transfer, and a short helicopter flight for big Barcelona views in about half a day.
“This was a last-minute tour that we booked while in Barcelona. We had just finished a cruise and stayed an extra few days in the area. The helicopter ride was extremely quick maybe about 5 to 7 minutes, but the views were still breathtaking. The walking tour was about an hour and a half so…”
Barcelona in 4 hours by land, sea, and air: Gaudí walk, Gothic Quarter sights, a 6-minute helicopter flight, and a Port Vell cruise.
“This tour was amazing. Our tour guide Bosco was awesome and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour.”
Costa Brava day trip from Barcelona with a boat cruise between Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar, guided history, and great seaside time.
“It's a very chill trip. Just make sure to be there on time as they leave at exactly 8:30 am. For me 3 hours stop at Tossa De Mar is a bit long if you're not going to swim. We just walked around the old town and sat in restaurant for coffee. I recommend you…”
Sail Barcelona at sunset on a 12-meter yacht with an open bar, homemade tapas, and skyline views from Port Olímpic in 2 hours.
“Loved everything! Our crew was amazing. Appetizers were really good and more than enough for all of us. Plenty to drink only complaint was no red wine, but I understand why as I myself spilled cava...twice 😆 We would do it again.”
Barcelona catamaran party cruise along the coast with a Mediterranean swim stop, BBQ meal for some departures, and dance-first music.
“It’s was great. The guide was lovely - I would recommend it to anyone”
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