Spain · BARCELONA BOAT TOURS
The best barcelona boat tours fill up weeks out, and the cheap seats go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Barcelona catamaran cruise with skyline views and summer live music. 1 hour (often 90), drinks onboard, kid corner.
“Entertainment (Paulo) was excellent. He played/sang for the length of the cruise. Everyone enjoyed it Saw a beautiful sunset The cruise itself was beautiful and well organized. All went smoothly Will be recommending this event with friends Thank you”
Watch Barcelona’s sunset from a 78-foot catamaran with live jazz, relaxing nets over the water, and bar drinks for purchase. Great value.
“It was great, we were early on so got a seat at the front, music was nice and suited the time, really relaxing and a brilliant vibe. Drinks were good value as well”
Hop-on hop-off double decker buses connect Barcelona’s Gaudí sites, beaches, and Montjuïc, with an optional 1-hour catamaran cruise.
“Poorly planed out. Busses stop for excessive time at some stops. Mere seconds at others. No time given to “transfer” between routes as busses drive away. “Live arrivals” time from the app is groesly incorrect. I’ve been at a stop for nearly 20 minutes and the next service has been 2 minutes away all the time.”
2-hour Barcelona catamaran from Marina Vela with a local tapa, free drink, and either a swim or sunset skyline views.
“So glad we booked this trip - 2 hours of relaxation on the boat. The guide was great and informative. Plenty of time to jump in the sea. Would defo recommend booking if you have the chance.”
Sail past Barcelona’s skyline, coastline, and beaches on a budget-friendly Las Golondrinas boat trip, 40 to 60 minutes, great views.
“Nice to see the city from another perspective. Would have been nice to have some audio description of what we were seeing.”
Sail Barcelona in a classic wooden Turkish Gulet for 75 minutes, with an Aperol Spritz, chill music, and kids free ages 4 to 12.
“Really good activity clean peaceful I would highly recommend”
2-hour sailing from Marina Port Vell with open bar, snacks, and skyline views. Choose midday calm or a sunset glow.
“We booked a private tour for our last night in Barcelona, and it was the best decision we made. Vicky and Naia were incredible hosts—we enjoyed the sailing and the sea just as much as we enjoyed their company and all the laughs we shared. The communication before the trip was crystal clear. The boat itself was stunning, huge, and felt brand new. Being just the two of us made the experience feel so luxurious, and we were well taken care of with delicious snacks and drinks throughout the evening. If you’re considering booking this, don’t hesitate. Just do it!”
Two-hour sail along Barcelona’s coastline with a swimming stop, snacks, cava and beer, plus big sea views from the Mediterranean.
“it was a very lovely experience and it is recommended when the weather is fine, the Captain Nika was very nice and allowed some of us to ride the boat for a few minutes the snacks and drinks provided were very nice during the sailing time 😄😄😄”
Sail Barcelona’s coast on a luxury catamaran for 1.5 hours, with optional live jazz and a chill onboard bar. From $20.
“We had a wonderful time. Great music, wonderful views and great people on the tour. It is worth the trip. Excellent music and crew❣️ I highly recommend the catamaran tour.”
1.5-hour Barcelona sunset cruise on a wooden Turkish gulet with live music, skyline views, and a bar for drinks. From $27.
“it was perfect choice for my first ever sea trip. Perfect way to spend our last evening in Barcelona with very talented musician and singer. Unfortunately we didn't have perfect weather, it was a bit cloudy but still an amazing experience. I can only recommend this tour! Thank you!”
3-hour Barcelona catamaran party cruise with BBQ lunch, unlimited soft drinks, beer or sangria, and a swim stop near Badalona.
“This activity was worth every penny. Well organized well planned great food and perfect weather a must excursion in Barcelona.”
A 4-hour Barcelona combo tour mixing Old Town walking, a Port Vell water transfer, and a short helicopter flight above Gaudí and the coast.
“The tour is ok but all it really is , the tour operator takes you to other tour areas. The boat ride is just one you could walk up and take anytime. The helicopter ride was exactly 5 minutes and 16 seconds long. I would not recommend it”
Private Barcelona land, sea, and air tour with Passeig de Gràcia sights, Port Vell boat views, and a 6-minute helicopter flight plus video.
“My tourist guide was amazing ! So knowledgable , and interesting show us best spot and said soo many fun facts . Unfortunately I can’t remember her name but she was Chinese for sure :)”
Costa Brava day trip from Barcelona with a boat ride from Lloret de Mar to Tossa de Mar, plus guided history and seaside free time.
“The tour was well rounded between travel, leisure time and boat time. There was plenty of time available to explore the beaches, have a bite to eat/or drink and spend time at the beach. We did this at both stops with our free time and never felt rushed. Take advise from the guide Sam and have a bite to eat at the local restaurants which help support the city. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Sail a 12-meter yacht through Barcelona sunset with open bar, 3 tapas, and skyline views of Sagrada Família and W Hotel. 2 hours.
“check in was easy, and on time. Guide was knowledgeable and experienced. Boat was comfortable. Drinks were flowing. I thought the food was a bit disappointing. Overall we really enjoyed this experience.”
Every sort of day out, and the best-rated of each.
