Barcelona: Ferrari Car Driving & Sailing Experience

Barcelona’s Ferrari Car Driving and Sailing Experience gives you two very different views of the city in one compact package: a 20-minute Ferrari drive and a relaxed 1.5-hour cruise off the Barcelona coast. You drive beside an instructor, then trade the roar of the engine for sea air aboard the sailing yacht Bombon.

I like the clever split between speed and calm, and I like that the boat portion includes a proper spread of snacks and drinks rather than just a token bottle of water. The main catch is practical: you must arrange transport between the driving location and Port Olimpic, and the Ferrari company requires a €1,000 deposit before you drive.

Key points to know before booking

• The Ferrari portion lasts about 20 minutes, with an instructor beside the driver on Barcelona roads.
• The sailing boat is called Bombon, and the cruise lasts about 1.5 hours.
• One person drives and one person rides along, while both participants join the boat tour.
• The boat menu includes wine, beer, sangria, cava, vermouth, olives, cheese, fuet, and fruit.
• The driver must be at least 21, carry a passport or ID, and may need an international driving permit.
• A €1,000 Ferrari deposit is required, and transport between the two meeting points is not included.

Two Barcelona experiences in one short outing

This package is designed for two people who want a memorable activity without giving up an entire day. The first part puts you in a Ferrari with a driving instructor. The second takes you onto the Mediterranean for a hosted sailing trip with food and drinks.

That contrast is the real appeal. The car gives you a short burst of energy and attention. The boat gives you room to sit back, look at Barcelona from offshore, and talk over snacks. I would not book this as a serious motorsport experience, since the drive is only around 20 minutes and takes place on city roads rather than a race track. I would book it as a special occasion activity that combines a supercar photo opportunity with an easy coastal cruise.

The experience is limited to two participants, which suits a couple, two friends, or a parent and adult child. It is not built for a large group. One person takes the wheel while the other rides beside the instructor, then both can enjoy the sailing segment together.

Starting at Port Olimpic aboard Bombon

Your check-in point is Sailing Experience Barcelona in Port Olimpic, where you will find the boat Bombon. You should arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. This early arrival matters because the operator needs to get the sailing portion moving on time, and your Ferrari appointment may be arranged separately.

Port Olimpic is a useful starting point for a coastal outing because you are already close to the water and the city’s seafront. The boat trip offers a different angle on Barcelona than a land tour. Instead of looking up at buildings and streets, you see the coast from the Mediterranean, with open water around you and the city set back along the shore.

The operator provides a skipper and a live guide in Spanish, English, French, or German. The supplied information does not name individual guides, so you should expect language support rather than a named host. Since the boat is limited to two participants for this package, the setting should feel more personal than a large sightseeing cruise.

The sailing boat is not simply a transfer from one point to another. It is the longer half of the activity, lasting about 1.5 hours, and the food and drinks are part of what makes this section feel like a social outing rather than a quick harbor ride.

Sailing the Mediterranean for 1.5 hours

Once aboard Bombon, you can settle into the slower part of the day. The cruise follows the Barcelona coast, giving you time to watch the shoreline from the water and enjoy the boat itself without a packed sightseeing schedule.

The included food is simple but well suited to sailing: olives, cheese, fuet, and fruit. Fuet is a thin, cured Catalan sausage, so this small menu gives you a taste of a local favorite alongside familiar picnic foods. You also receive drinks including wine, beer, sangria, cava, and vermouth.

That selection is a real value point. At many city attractions, food and drinks are either absent or limited to a single welcome beverage. Here, the boat portion is planned around refreshments, giving you a pleasant way to spend the longest part of the experience. You can choose something festive such as cava or sangria, or keep it simple with beer, wine, vermouth, or a soft-paced snack stop.

The cruise is also the more relaxed half of the package. After a short period of concentration in the Ferrari, you can sit down and enjoy the views. I like this pacing because the two parts do not compete with each other. The drive supplies the excitement, while the sailing gives you time to slow down.

Keep your expectations realistic. The supplied details promise coastal views, not a full sightseeing lecture or a particular route past every major landmark. You will see Barcelona from the sea, but the value here is the combination of open-water time, a small group, and included refreshments rather than a detailed city tour.

The Ferrari drive: a 20-minute taste of speed

The driving experience begins at Paseo Juan de Borbón 86, Barcelona, 08039, not at Port Olimpic. This is the most important logistical point in the booking. The two activities do not begin at the same address, and transportation between them is not included.

The driving portion lasts about 20 minutes. One participant drives, and the other rides along while the instructor is present. The instructor provides the practical structure for the experience, helping keep the drive controlled and organized. You should think of this as a supervised taste of Ferrari performance on Barcelona roads, not as unlimited time behind the wheel.

A 20-minute drive passes quickly. That is the drawback for anyone hoping to spend a long stretch learning the car or taking it through a series of challenging roads. Still, the shorter format can work well if you want the thrill without committing a whole morning to a car-focused activity. It also leaves enough time for the sailing trip to remain the main event.

One previous participant specifically enjoyed cruising Barcelona in a convertible. The supplied information does not guarantee a particular Ferrari model or body style, so you should not book based on the assumption that you will receive a specific car. The confirmed vehicle and timing come from the car company.

The instructor is there for the driving segment, but the available information does not provide the instructor’s name or a detailed driving route. You should expect guidance and supervision, with the emphasis on enjoying the car and the city setting rather than racing.

What the €140 price really covers

At $140 per person, the package can be good value for two people who would otherwise pay separately for a luxury car experience and a sailing outing. The price includes the boat tour for two, a skipper, snacks, drinks, the driver and passenger experience, and a driving instructor.

The sailing portion helps the price make sense. You are not paying only for a few minutes in a Ferrari. You also receive 1.5 hours on the water, a private-feeling small-group format, and a menu that includes alcoholic drinks and several kinds of food.

The value is less clear if only one part appeals to you. If your only goal is to drive a Ferrari, 20 minutes may feel brief. If you mainly want a sailing trip, there may be simpler boat options that do not include a car deposit or a second meeting point. This package earns its price by combining both experiences for two people.

You also need to plan for the separate €1,000 deposit required before the Ferrari activity. This is not described as part of the tour price, so you should be prepared to provide it under the car company’s conditions. The listing also says transportation between the two activities is not included, which means your budget should allow for getting from Paseo Juan de Borbón to Port Olimpic, or the other way around depending on the confirmed order.

The total advertised duration is two hours, while the stated activity times add up to about 20 minutes of driving and 1.5 hours of sailing. Allow extra time for meeting the operator, changing locations, and the Ferrari company’s procedures. The exact order and times are confirmed by message from the tour team and car company.

Who will enjoy this Barcelona activity most

I would recommend this package to a couple looking for a special Barcelona outing that feels more memorable than a standard city attraction. It also suits two friends who want to share the cost and take turns enjoying the experience in different ways, though only one person drives.

It works especially well for:

• People who want a short Ferrari experience without giving up a full day
• Couples who like both fast cars and relaxed time on the water
• Visitors looking for coastal views with food and drinks included
• First-time visitors who want to see Barcelona from the road and the sea
• Anyone comfortable arranging transport between two Barcelona addresses

It is less suitable if you want a long, technical driving lesson, a racetrack session, or a detailed sightseeing cruise. It may also be inconvenient if you have a tight schedule, since the driving time and sailing time are arranged separately and the operator confirms the exact schedule later.

The drinking options are generous, but the driver should plan carefully. You will drive before or after the boat according to the confirmed schedule, and the safest approach is to avoid alcohol until your driving duties are finished.

Documents, age rules, and the Ferrari deposit

The driver must be over 21. You should bring a passport or ID card, and the car company asks for your complete international phone number so it can contact you about the driving time.

If your driving license comes from a country outside the Vienna Convention, you must show an international driving license to drive. This requirement matters because arriving without the correct document could prevent you from taking the wheel.

The €1,000 deposit is another point you should not overlook. It is required before the Ferrari driving activity. The provided information does not explain the payment method, release timing, or the exact conditions attached to the deposit, so you should ask the operator or car company for those details before booking if the sum would affect your plans.

The driving experience takes place on the same day or at the time confirmed by the car company. In practical terms, do not assume that the boat departure and Ferrari drive begin back to back. Wait for the confirmed times before planning meals, museum visits, or other reservations.

Languages, group size, and timing

The live guide service is available in Spanish, English, French, and German. That gives you useful flexibility, particularly if the person arranging the booking is not comfortable in Spanish.

The package is limited to two participants. This is a strong point for a private-feeling outing, but it also explains why the format is focused on one driver and one passenger. If you are booking for more than two people, you should not assume that extra riders or additional drivers can be added under the same arrangement.

The free cancellation window is 24 hours before the activity for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if you are still arranging the rest of your Barcelona schedule. Even so, I would wait for the exact Ferrari appointment before locking in other activities around it.

What the strong rating tells you, and what it does not

The experience has a 4.9 rating from 16 reviews, with praise focused on the fun, friendly staff, and value for money. One German participant described it as a lot of fun, while another called out the pleasant staff and good price-to-quality balance. A participant from South Africa especially enjoyed cruising Barcelona in a convertible and gave a strong recommendation.

Those comments point to the package’s strongest qualities: it feels playful, the staff make the process comfortable, and the combination offers more than a brief car rental-style encounter. The positive reaction to the convertible experience also suggests that the city setting is part of the appeal.

The rating does not remove the practical limits. The Ferrari drive remains short, the deposit is substantial, and the transport gap between addresses is your responsibility. I would treat the high score as a sign that the overall pairing works well, not as a promise of a long drive or a custom route.

Should you book the Ferrari and sailing package?

Book it if you want two contrasting Barcelona experiences for two people and you are comfortable with a short, supervised Ferrari drive. The sailing portion gives the package breathing room, while the car supplies the memorable burst of excitement. Included snacks, drinks, a skipper, and a small group make the $140 price more appealing than the driving time alone would suggest.

Think twice if you want a serious performance-driving session, need a single easy meeting point, or cannot manage the €1,000 deposit. Confirm the activity times, check your driving documents, and plan the transfer between Paseo Juan de Borbón and Port Olimpic before you pay.

For the right pair, this is a neatly packaged Barcelona day: a little speed, a little sea, and enough food and drink to keep the transition from Ferrari to sailing pleasantly smooth.

FAQ

How long does the Ferrari and sailing experience last?

The advertised duration is two hours. The driving portion lasts about 20 minutes, and the sailing portion lasts about 1.5 hours. Allow extra time for check-in and travel between the two activity locations.

Where does the experience begin?

Check-in takes place at Sailing Experience Barcelona in Port Olimpic. The sailing boat is named Bombon, and you should arrive 10 minutes before departure.

Where does the Ferrari drive start?

The driving experience starts at Paseo Juan de Borbón 86, Barcelona, 08039.

Is transportation between the activities included?

No. You are responsible for transportation between the driving location and the sailing location.

What is included on the sailing boat?

The boat portion includes a skipper, light snacks such as olives, cheese, fuet, and fruit, plus wine, beer, sangria, cava, and vermouth.

What does the driver need to bring?

The driver must be over 21 and bring a passport or ID card. Drivers from countries outside the Vienna Convention must also show an international driving license. A €1,000 deposit is required before the Ferrari activity.