11 Swim and Beach Sailing Trips in Barcelona to Get on the Water

1.Barcelona Badalona : Sailboat Tour, Snacks, Drinks, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 225 reviews · 2 hours · from $45Our pick

Join Jean from Sail Away Barcelona for a relaxed two-hour sail from Badalona aboard a rare 36-foot Breton sailboat. The small group, capped at nine, gets drinks, seasonal snacks, skyline views, a swimming stop, and use of a paddleboard. English, French, and Spanish are spoken.

“Jean was a very nice and authentic captain, who did a great job. We had a great time, thank you!!”

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2.Sailing Tour + Food, Drinks, Swim & Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 185 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking host at Port Vela for a two-hour small-group sail with up to 10 people. Cruise Barcelona’s harbor and beaches, try pinchos and cold cuts, enjoy two wines, cava, or beers, and swim when sea conditions allow. Sunset departures add a beautiful end to the ride.

“Very friendly crew! Loved the swim and the food. Perfect way to meet other tourists”

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3.Sailing with Open Bar, Catalan Snack & Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 126 reviews · 4 hours · from $86

Spend four hours on a comfortable sailboat with up to nine people, leaving Marina Vela for Barcelona’s coast. Your skipper, perhaps Alfons, Sacha, Luca, Lucas, or Martin, serves drinks and Catalan snacks, explains the city, and stops for swimming, snorkeling, and paddle boarding. Choose morning, afternoon, or sunset.

“Despite the bad weather we had a lovely time on the boat. Our skipper Lukas was super enthousiastic and very friendly. We did had the chance to swim even when the sea was very wild (there was a lot of wind) but Lukas made sure everything was safe! Would recommend more than 100%!”

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4.Barcelona Coastal Sailing (Open Bar, Catalan Snack & Swim Stop)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $88Top rated

Spend about four hours aboard a real sailboat with up to nine people, an open bar, Catalan snacks, and a swim stop near Pont del Petroli. Skippers such as Martin, Lis, Sasha, and Lucas may let you help sail. Expect Sagrada Familia views, paddleboards, floaties, and a sunset return when timing and weather allow.

“It was an amazing experience. Martin was absolutely an amazing skipper. He was informative, fun and friendly. He was easy going, we had so much fun, good music, amazing views. It honestly made our trip. I would definitely recommend this and do it again.”

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5.Authentic Barcelona Sailing Tour with Swim & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

Join Cool Sailing BCN for a two-hour coastal trip from Moll de Mestral. Skippers such as Miquel and Michael show you Barcelona from the sea, point out the Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc, Tibidabo, and Port Vell, then pause for swimming, snorkeling, drinks, and snacks aboard a locally made boat.

“We had a great time! Michael is lots of fun and the boat was clean and beautiful!! We even had enough wind to put the big sail up!”

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6.Sailboat Tour with Swimming, Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $81

Meet Sailing Tours Barcelona for a 2.5-hour sail along Barcelona’s coast. Swim in the Mediterranean, snorkel, paddle surf, or relax on inflatables, with towels, snacks, cava, wine, beer, and soft drinks included. You’ll see sights such as Barceloneta Beach, Montjuic Castle, and the Sagrada Familia from the water.

“Fun time on the water and time to get out of the boat for a dip in the beautiful Mediterranean Sea!!”

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7.Barcelona Sailing Tour with Swimming, Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Join Sailing Tours Barcelona at Marina Vela for a small-group coastal cruise of up to 11 people. You’ll see Hotel W, Montjuïc, Port Vell, Barceloneta, and Sagrada Família from the water, with snacks, soft drinks, alcohol for adults, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, and inflatables included. Guides such as Alvaro, Albert, and John have led departures.

“I had an amazing time on the Barcelona Sailing Tour! The crew was incredibly attentive and friendly, making sure everyone felt comfortable and taken care of. The smooth ride, paired with perfect weather, created the ideal atmosphere for a relaxing day on the water. I also had the chance to meet some lovely people, which made the experience even more memorable. The floaties were a fun bonus, allowing us to chill in the refreshing water for a while. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I would absolutely do it again!”

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8.Barcelona Sailing Tour Drinks, snacks Swim & Stunning Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Best value

Board a locally made sailboat at Port Olímpic for a relaxed two-hour trip with skipper Miguel or another local crew member. You’ll pass Barceloneta, Montjuïc, the Columbus Monument, Agbar Tower, and views toward Sagrada Família, with cava, wine, beer, sangria, soft drinks, Catalan snacks, and a possible swim stop included.

“L’accueil est agréable,le skipper prend soin de nous . Le snack peut être amélioré . Le voilier était simple et sécurisé La vue sur Barcelone et le coucher de soleil était incroyable”

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9.Sailing Tour with Tapas, Drinks, Swim & Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend two hours sailing from Marina Port Vell with up to 12 people, sharing seafood tapas and Catalan cava. Guides such as Albert, Ivy, Connor, and Maria have helped make the trip social and personal. On suitable days, you can swim in the Mediterranean, with sunset departures available.

“Staff was professional and they kept our glasses full the whole time! The tapas were delicious too! Got to swim in the Mediterranean Sea!!”

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10.Barcelona Coastal Sailing (Open Bar, Catalan Snack & Swim Stop)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46

Spend about two hours aboard a small Alpha Zulu sailboat, with space for no more than nine people. You can help sail, relax with an open bar and Catalan snack, swim in the Mediterranean, and use the paddleboard and floaties. Guides may include Luca, Gonzalo, or Martin.

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11.Sailing with Open Bar, Catalan Snack & Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Set out from Marina Vela on a two-hour sailing trip with a professional skipper, included drinks, Catalan snacks, paddle board, snorkeling gear, and water toys. You’ll cruise past Montjuïc, the Gothic Quarter, and the Sagrada Familia, stop for a swim, and choose a morning, afternoon, or sunset departure.

“We hebben ontzettend genoten van de zeiltocht. Heerlijk gerelaxed op het dek met lekker drankjes, een mooie zonsondergang en we hebben zelfs dolfijnen gezien. Echt een aanrader! 🤩”

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