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Sitges · Castelldefels · Vilanova i la Geltrú
Private boat trips with a skipper on the Garraf coast, near Barcelona
Pick a marina, a day and a plan, and head out to sea without a licence. The skipper drives the boat; you swim, eat and soak up the coast.
Tell us your date and group size: we'll find the boat and send you the options with prices.
- Professional skipper on board
- No licence needed
- We speak English, Spanish and Catalan
The Garraf coast
Your day at sea, just south of Barcelona
Between Port Ginesta and Vilanova i la Geltrú, the Garraf massif drops straight into the Mediterranean: limestone cliffs, clear-water coves that are hard work to reach on foot, and Sitges, a white town that looks its best from the water. Port Ginesta is just 25 km (about 15 miles) from Barcelona, so a boat trip here is the easiest way to swap the city for the sea: no driving round looking for parking, and the next swim is one jump off the stern.
Every trip comes with a skipper, so nobody in your group needs a licence (here's what changed with boat licences in Spain). The skipper drives, picks the cove for the day's wind and drops anchor; you choose the plan. Swim at the hidden beaches near Sitges, watch the sunset from the sea off Sitges or check how much a private boat with a skipper costs from Sitges, Port Ginesta or Vilanova i la Geltrú before you choose. Then pick your marina: boat hire in Sitges, boat hire in Castelldefels or boat hire in Vilanova i la Geltrú. Packing already? Here's what to wear on a boat trip, and every other tip is in our boat trip guides.
Destinations
Choose your departure port
Three ports, three ways to enjoy the same coast.
Sitges
from €200
Castelldefels
from €140
Vilanova i la Geltrú
from €150Experiences
What to do by boat on the Garraf coast
All with a skipper and the boat just for your group: pick the plan and we'll take you.
Skippered boat
The whole boat for your group, at your pace, cove to cove.
Catamaran
More deck, less rolling and nets to stretch out in the sun.
Sailing boat
Engine off, sails up and the coast all to yourselves.
Boat parties
Your crew, your playlist, a swim and a toast at anchor.
Sunset
Two hours on the water as the light turns gold.
Garraf coves
Drop anchor and swim beneath the Garraf cliffs.How it works
Book your boat trip in three steps
- Step 1
Tell us your plan
Marina, date, how many of you and what you fancy doing. It takes a minute.
- Step 2
Get your options
We look for skippered boats for your day and send you what each one includes, with its price.
- Step 3
Step aboard
Your skipper meets you at the marina. Bring swimwear, sun cream and an appetite for the sea.
Guides
Plan your trip
Rules, prices, coves and the best time to go, explained with sources.
Which marina should I choose?
Port Ginesta, next to Castelldefels, is the closest to Barcelona and the airport. Sitges puts you right by the town and is the place for boat parties and sunsets off the old town. Vilanova i la Geltrú suits couples, small groups and anyone who wants to sail.
Is the boat just for us?
Yes. Every trip is private: the whole boat and the skipper are for your group, never shared with strangers.
Is the skipper included?
Always. Every trip comes with a professional skipper, and the prices you see are for the boat and the skipper together.
Do we need a licence?
Not with a skipper. You only need one to hire a boat and drive it yourself, as our guide to boat licences in Spain explains.
How does the request work, and does it cost anything?
Tell us the marina, the date and how many of you there are, using the form. Asking is free and doesn't commit you: you decide once you've seen the options.
Not sure which marina? Ask us
Tell us the date, how many of you there are and what you fancy doing. We'll suggest the marina that suits your plan and look for a skippered boat for your group.
- No commitment: you see the options first
- Professional skipper, no licence needed
- The whole boat for your group