15 Private Sailing Charters in Spain, Best Day First

1.Los Gigantes Whale Watching Charter by Sail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 608 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Sail Tenerife’s Los Gigantes coast aboard a 45-foot Bavaria Cruiser with a maximum of 10 people. Guides such as Jaime, Eileen, David, and Aileen explain the marine life and cliffs, then serve sandwiches, fruit, snacks, and drinks before a swim and snorkel stop. The trip lasts about three hours and returns to the marina.

“We saw a pod of pilotwhales and dolphins. Had a lovely snorkel, fab views. Crew were excellent, very knowledgeable and helpfull. 😀”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 440 reviews · 1 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $242 whole boat, up to 9

Sail from Port Olimpic on a private yacht for up to nine people, with a skipper such as Daniel, Marie, Luigi, Pau, or Roa. Choose a short coastal outing or a longer trip with time to anchor and swim. Beer, water, sodas, and light snacks are included, but bring a towel and eat beforehand.

“Pol the captain was very nice! The sailboat interior could have been cleaner and safety instructions could be informative… over all it was a beautiful sunset sailing…”

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

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

Spend two private hours off Barcelona’s coast with a captain such as Fiona, Marc, Alessio, or David. Expect drinks, snacks, music, skyline views, and time to swim when sea conditions allow. Port Olímpic makes the start easy, while the boat offers a relaxed setting for families, friends, birthdays, and sunset outings.

“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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4.Ibiza & Formentera Private Catamaran Full-Day Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,610 whole boat, up to 10

Spend about eight hours on a private catamaran for up to 10 people, sailing from Cala Jondal past Ibiza’s coves to Espalmador and Ses Illetes. You get snorkeling gear, two paddleboards, Wi-Fi, and a restroom. Lunch and drinks cost extra, and a friendly 10-year-old Border Collie lives aboard.

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5.Half day on a private sailboat in Mallorca (port d’andratx)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $484 whole boat, up to 8

Spend four private hours aboard the IDEFIX sailboat from Port d’Andratx with a local captain such as David, Patricia, or Tony. Visit two sheltered coves, swim, snorkel, paddleboard, and enjoy local tapas with soft drinks, wine, or cava. The boat holds up to eight people, but add €250 for the captain.

“Many thanks had a great afternoon and evening on the boat and especially loved Captain Percy!! Thankyou you all for making such a memorable trip”

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6.Private sailing with Paella and Tapas in Palma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $575 whole boat, up to 7

Spend four hours sailing Palma Bay with a private skipper, stopping to swim, snorkel, or paddleboard near a cove. Boats carry up to seven or eleven people, and captains such as Gustavo, Eduardo, Sarah, and Eddie add local stories and friendly service. Paella, tapas, and alcoholic drinks are optional extras, not part of the base price.

“This was a great time! Food and drinks were great. We stopped to swim in a nice cove. The water is incredible! Highly recommend this trip.”

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7.Full-Day Private Sailboat Tour of Ibiza and Formentera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $823 whole boat, up to 8

Spend eight hours on a private sailboat for up to eight people, cruising from Cala Jondal to Cap des Falco, Espalmador, and Ses Illetes. Your captain provides paddleboards, snorkeling gear, a dinghy, and an onboard bathroom. German is one possible captain, though the operator uses more than one boat and captain.

“From the moment I made the booking German made me feel so at ease that I had picked the perfect boat for us. We were on a hen do and German ensured throughout we were having the best time. His dog Gordon is the cutest dog ever and made the trip even better for us! German was attentive and informative! He also got some amazing drone footage for us to cherish. I would 100% recommend using German and his sidekick Gordon!”

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8.Bavaria 42 Cruiser · Private sailboat around Ibiza and Formentera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,016 whole boat, up to 8

Spend about eight hours aboard a private Bavaria 42 Cruiser for up to eight people. Captain Sebastian, Juan Diego, or Juan can guide you from Cala Jondal to Ses Illetes, S’Espalmador, Sa Caleta, and back at sunset. Snorkeling gear, SUP, a restroom, fuel, and taxes are included, while lunch is arranged separately.

“An experience not to be missed. The views from the sea are even more wonderful and Captain Sebastian's attention was excellent.Auto-translated”

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9.Exploring Formentera on Private Sailing Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $2,359 whole boat, up to 11

Set out from Platja des Jondal at 10:00 am with a professional skipper for a private seven-hour cruise to Formentera. Swim, snorkel, and paddle-board at Ses Illetes and S’Espalmador, bring your own lunch, then enjoy sunset views of Es Vedra. The boat holds up to 11 people, with fuel and water gear included.

“Awesome experience..we couldn’t have had a better day!”

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10.Private Sailing Yacht Charter with Skipper

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 98 reviews · 2 hours · from $424 whole boat, up to 10

Join skipper Sven, Luna, or another English and Dutch speaking captain aboard the 42-foot Beneteau Oceanis Bliss from Marbella’s marina. You’ll sail the coast, stop for a swim, use the SUP and snorkel, and enjoy fruit, snacks, beer, cava, wine, and soft drinks. The private boat carries up to 10 people.

““He was the bomb”. “He had great snacks, the olives were good.” “He was attentive.” These are some of the comments from our group of 8. We all had a great time!”

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11.Sailing Tour with Friends on a Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 78 reviews · 3 hours · from $294 whole boat, up to 7

Join a private three-hour sailing trip from Port Olimpic for up to 11 people. Your English- or Spanish-speaking skipper handles the boat while you pass Barceloneta, Maremagnum, and Port Olimpic, with cava included. You can learn sailing basics, sunbathe, swim when conditions allow, and bring your own music.

“Very friendly guide with calm driving along the coast with a beautiful view over Barcelona. Was nice to swim and felt safe with the guide Ignacio having many years of experience with sailing. Would recommend!”

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12.Luxury Private Yacht Sailing Tours in Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $423 whole boat, up to 11

Set sail from Marina Vela on a private yacht for one to eight hours with Captain Laurence. You can shape the outing around city views, swimming, relaxing, and time on deck. Drinks, Cava, snacks, water, and a restroom are provided, but bring towels and sunscreen.

“Today we had the pleasure of taking a sailboat out with Lawrence! The entire experience start to finish was absolutely fantastic. He’s knowledgeable kind and had the ship fully stocked for us on our trip. He is exceptionally personable, he offered us champagne various beverages and even snacks. The ship itself is absolutely beautiful and such an enjoyable trip. Next time we visit Barcelona we will absolutely be in touch with him again to enjoy a day with Lawrence!”

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13.Barcelona Private Sailing Trip with unlimited drinks and snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $157

You’ll leave Port Olímpic on a private boat, pass Barceloneta, Nova Icaria, Bogatell, and Mar Bella, then have the chance to swim and snorkel near Montgat Beach. Cava, snacks, and snorkeling equipment are included. The trip lasts about one hour and returns to Moll de Mestral.

“Nice lagoon for swimming. Beautiful water. Putting out a floating dock would be nice. Lunch was unexpectedly very nice. Crew nice and professional. Definitely worth it”

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14.Private Sailing Trip with Drinks & Snacks (max 9)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · 1 - 10 hours · from $235 whole boat, up to 9

Set sail from Port Olímpic with a private skipper and up to eight companions. You’ll pass Gehry’s Golden Fish and the twin towers, enjoy wine, cava, beer, soft drinks, and snacks, and may anchor for a swim. Skippers include Carlos, Daniel, and Roa, with flexible sailing times from one to ten hours.

“It was amazing from start to finish. We really enjoyed it and the guide he is so good and friendly made us very comfortable and enjoying. Five start for everything. Highly recommend it to everyone. Well with every penny.”

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15.Formentera & Espalmador: Full-Day Private Sailboat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $942 whole boat, up to 7

Spend seven hours on a private 35-foot sailboat for up to seven people, visiting Espalmador, Ses Illetes, Cala Saona, Es Pujols, and Es Calo. Augustin may be your skipper. Two paddleboards, snorkeling gear, water, WiFi, fuel, and an onboard restroom are included. Lunch and alcohol cost extra.

“It was amazing. Place is too beautiful! Augustin was very kind and took us to paradisiacal beaches. It was worth it!!Auto-translated”

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