Aboard · SAILING TRIPS IN SPAIN
The 15 best sailing trips in Spain you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
You sail from Malaga for 1 to 1.5 hours aboard a spacious catamaran, with English- and Spanish-speaking crew, coastline views, chillout music, and an optional glass of cava. Choose a simple sunset cruise or add a romantic light show. Live music runs on select dates until mid-September.
“It's always an excellent option, during the day as during sunset!”
Sail along Valencia’s coast for 60 to 90 minutes with a Spanish- or English-speaking crew. Choose a daytime or sunset departure, enjoy views of the City of Arts and Miquelet, and select the seasonal Wednesday DJ option with cava at sunset.
“I did really like it. The music could be a little bit quiter (so the talking would be easier) but overall really nice”
Sail from Lloret de Mar along the Costa Brava, then anchor for swimming, snorkeling, and a BBQ of burgers, chicken, pasta, salad, and fruit. Choose a family-friendly morning, adults-only afternoon, or Saturday celebration cruise with music, drinks, and a lively return trip.
“Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! 100% worth the price!!”
Spend 75 minutes aboard a classic Turkish Gulet, sailing from Barcelona’s port along the coast with an Aperol Spritz included. Choose the rooftop, interior lounge, or aft chill-out area. The crew speaks English and Spanish, and children ages 4 to 12 sail free.
“It was a great experience. It is value for money. I enjoyed this activity. The description was perfect.”
Sail from Marina Port Vell for two hours on a yacht limited to 10 people. Choose midday or sunset, enjoy Cava, wine, beer, soft drinks and light snacks, and swim if conditions allow. Crews such as Faith, Vicky, Rodrigo and Eduardo add local stories, safety guidance and friendly service.
“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!”
Join David, Jamie, Eileen, or another Third Element crew member for a three-hour, small-group sailing trip from Los Gigantes. Search for pilot whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds, then stop to swim and snorkel. Expect fresh fruit, sandwiches, drinks, and a relaxed boat ride for up to 10 people.
“It was excellent 🤩 The guides were super friendly. We got to see pilot whales, turtles and flying fish. The swim was perfect. I totally recommend this activity 🥰”
Sail Malaga Bay aboard the Mundo Marino catamaran for 90 minutes of coastline views, music, drinks, and a possible swimming stop. Choose the DJ option if you want a livelier ride. Arrive early for the front nets, and check that swimming and sails are planned for your departure.
“The crew were great. Onboard drinks were well priced. Good value for money. Would recommend”
Set sail from Barcelona aboard a classic wooden Turkish gulet for 1.5 hours of coastline views, sunset light, and live music. You can sit near the performer or find a quieter spot on deck, then buy drinks and snacks from the onboard bar. English and Spanish support is available.
“This was a magical experience- I booked this sunset tour on a wooden boat with live music as a family experience. The boat was great (a bit choppy for some people), but I enjoyed it like a roller coaster! The sunset time was perfect to view the Barcelona coast and enjoy the sea breeze! The live music by Gus was in perfect combination with the atmosphere- he was playing the guitar, the mouth organ and singing - what a multi-talented entertainer! He sang our family favourites like Blowing in the Wind, Blue Suede Shoes etc 🤩🤩 Not to miss this experience in Barcelona!! Tip: It gets chilly on the water…”
Sail from Cambrils on a 1, 3, or 5-hour catamaran cruise with coastal views, multilingual crew, drinks, and snorkeling gear. The longer trips stop for swimming, while selected departures include a burger and wedges or a barbecue meal. Bring swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen.
“Great value for money. Had a lovely journey out to Salou and jumped off in the Mediterranean for a swim and snorkel. Had burgers and wedges, was basic but to be expected for the price. There was an open bar too serving beers, cava sangria, soft drinks etc. The boat was busy so not much room to move about if you wanted to change your seats but we were happy.”
Spend 90 minutes aboard a spacious catamaran off Valencia. Sunbathe on the suspended nets, watch the coast from the water, then jump in during a swim stop. English and Spanish crew provide instructions, with an optional DJ and drinks available to buy. Expect a relaxed, family-friendly boat trip rather than a long sailing excursion.
“Vibe boat was good, the bar guy was really inpleseant to be working, it was clear. there was music e the break for swimming is good.”
Meet at Restaurante Cofradía in Morro Jable for a 3.5-hour sailing trip with Flounder Yacht Sailing. Captain Younes, Carlos, Víctor, Ian, Mary, or another multilingual crew member may lead the outing, with dolphin and whale watching, a swim stop, snorkeling gear, wind jackets, tapas, and drinks included.
“The boat ride is super great we saw a dozen dolphins who swam with us near the boat. Younes and Carlos are very friendly and very attentive. To continue we bathed in a super nice spot and we finished with a very hearty aperitif! I highly recommend this fabulous activity.”
Set sail from Puerto Banús for a relaxed 2 to 2.5 hour cruise with a captain, drinks, snacks, and a chance to see dolphins in the wild. Choose a shared or private boat, with captains such as Agustin, Vinny, Juan, or Tony leading depending on the day.
“The sailboat ride off of Marbella was great and the captain definitely made it that way! It was a 2 hr sailboat ride and viewing dolphins and the captain went out of his way to connect teeth his captain colleagues to track the dolphins. After the first hour, we changed direction and had a real treat seeing the dolphins for about half hour. Awesome experience . Also a nice size of other passengers and we had drinks and some snacks which was a lovely touch. So glad we went on this adventure today. Learned a bit from the captain too, 👍. Highly recommend.”
Travel by coach and ferry from Lanzarote to La Graciosa, then spend about three and a half hours on a catamaran with guides such as Ami, Raquel, or Deborah. Expect champagne, snacks, pasta lunch, unlimited drinks, snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, and free time in Caleta de Sebo.
“transport to and from bang on time, good fun guide, spoke 3 languages fluently, spotless catamaran, " champagne" and snacks were welcome once on board, with a lovely stop off point, for food, bathing, Kayak, plus ~45 mins on la graciosa itself”
Join a two-hour shared sailing trip from Port Olímpic aboard a 12-meter yacht. Sip cava, sangria, wine, or beer, enjoy three Spanish tapas and light snacks, and watch the sunset behind views of Sagrada Família, Montjuïc, Barceloneta, and the W Hotel. Skippers such as Cristobal and Louigi add a friendly local touch.
“Wow!!! What a fab trip we had. Stunning weather, great company & our captain was so lovely & friendly. Food & drink was such a lovely touch too. Would highly recommend & definitely do again & again 😀”
Set out from Port Vell for a two-hour sail with a skipper and crew, drinks, light snacks, music, and skyline views. Small groups of up to 10 keep the boat relaxed. If the weather cooperates, you can swim in the Mediterranean. Private sailing is also available.
“Beautiful Sail boat - be sure to bring a bathing suit if it is summer. The water was wonderful. Plenty of light snacks and cava. Eduardo and Guaitano were perfect and played great music for us. Highly recommend!”
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