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Shared sunset sailing boat from Port Olímpic, with cava and aperitif
Information
- From
- €45 person
- Duration
- 2 h
- Season
- All year; the sunset departure is at 16:30 from November to January, at 17:00 in February and at 18:00 in March
- Who it's for
- Couples, friends and families; small group on a 16-metre sailing boat
You board at Port Olímpic, the skipper takes the sailing boat out of the harbour and, with the sails up, you sail for two hours off the coast as the sun sets. From the water you see the W hotel, Barceloneta beach, the towers of the Vila Olímpica and, in the distance, the Sagrada Família and Tibidabo. On board there is cava, sangria, wine, beer, soft drinks, juices and water, with an aperitif, and you do not need to know how to sail: the skipper takes care of everything.
In November it sets sail at 16:30
The sun sets early in autumn, and the sunset departure moves earlier with it: at 16:30 from November to January, at 17:00 in February and at 18:00 in March. The boat is a 16-metre Beneteau Oceanis 48, the Amaris, and is shared by a maximum of 11 people. The website gives €45 per person as an offer price; the Spanish-language page for the same trip shows €55 in low season, so check the amount in the calendar when you book. Children get a discount.
You pay online when you book. If the sea or the weather does not allow departure, you choose between a refund or changing the day.
Moll de la Marina, berth 1421
The sailing boat is at Port Olímpic, at Moll de la Marina 11, berth 1421. From the Ciutadella | Vila Olímpica metro, line 4, it is about ten minutes' walk towards the sea. The Spanish-language page speaks of boarding at Port Vell; the booking confirmation brings the meeting point instructions, and if you get lost, call +34 620 024 757.
Tips
- Bring an extra layer In November, as the sun goes down, it gets cool on deck even if the day has been mild.
- If there are twelve or more of you, you are split across two boats The sailing boat takes 11 people; larger groups sail together on two vessels.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience?
No. The skipper sails and you are a passenger.
Are drinks included?
Yes: cava, sangria, wine, beer, soft drinks, juices and water, with an aperitif.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The departure is cancelled and you choose a refund or a new date.
As a familyWith friends
Who runs it
- Barcelona SailingShared sunset sailing boat, 2 hours Visit their website
