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Vilanova i la Geltrú · Port de Vilanova
Boat hire in Vilanova i la Geltrú
From Port de Vilanova, by the Sant Cristòfol lighthouse, head east to the little coves towards Sitges or west to the long beaches of Cubelles. The whole boat for your group, always with a skipper.
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
- The whole boat for your group
Prices
What each trip costs
You pay for the whole boat, skipper included, not per seat: the more of you, the less per head. Prices and what's included →
| Experience | 2 h | Half day (3–4 h) | Full day (5–8 h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skippered boat | €150 | €300 | €550 |
| Sailing boat | — | €420 | — |
| Sunset | €360 | — | — |
Prices from, per boat with skipper. ‘—’: that duration doesn’t run from Vilanova i la Geltrú. Reviewed in October 2026.
Experiences in Vilanova i la Geltrú
Choose your plan at sea
All with a skipper and the boat just for your group.
Private boat with a skipper
For couples, families and small groups: cove-hopping towards Sitges or the beaches of Cubelles.from €150Enquire →
Sailing trips
Half a day under sail with a swim in open water, and no engine noise.from €420Enquire →
Sunset sailing
Two hours under sail at dusk, with the Sant Cristòfol lighthouse in silhouette.from €360Enquire →Departure port
Port de Vilanova, a working harbour by the lighthouse
Vilanova i la Geltrú is a real town with a working harbour, a few stops past Sitges on the same R2 Sud train line. It's the place for a calmer day on the water: boats made for couples, families and small groups, and the whole deck to yourselves.
The harbour has a life of its own: fishing boats come and go beside the leisure basin and its 998 berths for boats of 6 to 15 metres, while Vilanova Grand Marina keeps 49 more for yachts of 25 to 100 metres. Your trip starts by the Sant Cristòfol lighthouse, watching over the harbour mouth: a proper working port, not a resort marina.
Getting there
- By train: the R2 Sud from Barcelona stops at Vilanova i la Geltrú. The harbour is about 1 km from the station in a straight line.
- By car: come off the C-32, or the C-15 from inland.
- From the airport: Barcelona airport is about 40 km away.
- Meeting point: the exact pontoon and time come with your trip confirmation.
To the east, the coast breaks into small coves between the rocks: short hops for a swim if you only have a couple of hours. To the west, it opens into long sandy beaches, perfect for an easy anchorage and a lazy swim. The skipper picks the side that suits the day's wind. Every cove is in our guide to the beaches near Sitges.
Before you set off
No licence? Go with a skipper: here's what changed for self-drive boat hire in Vilanova i la Geltrú. Planning an evening sail? Check what time the sun sets in Vilanova i la Geltrú. Doing the maths? See how much a private boat with a skipper costs in Vilanova i la Geltrú, and pack with our list of what to wear on a boat trip.
After a catamaran or a boat party? Boat hire in Sitges leaves from Port d'Aiguadolç, 4.3 nautical miles east. Further on, Port Ginesta is the closest marina to Barcelona: see boat hire in Castelldefels.
| From Port de Vilanova | Direction | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Platja dels Colls | East, towards Sitges | 0.8 nm · 1.5 km |
| Cala Xica | East | 1.3 nm · 2.4 km |
| Playa del Muerto (l'Home Mort) | East | 1.6 nm · 3.0 km |
| Sitges (Port d'Aiguadolç) | East | 4.3 nm · 8.0 km |
| Sant Gervasi beach | West | 1.0 nm · 1.9 km |
| Platja Llarga, Cubelles | West | 2.5 nm · 4.6 km |
| Cunit | West | 4.5 nm · 8.3 km |
Straight-line distances from the harbour mouth, measured on OpenStreetMap. By sea the route is always a little longer.
Where do prices start?
From €150 for 2 hours, the whole boat with a skipper.
How do I get to Vilanova marina from Barcelona?
Take the R2 Sud train to Vilanova i la Geltrú: the harbour is about 1 km from the station, an easy walk. By car, come off the C-32; Barcelona airport is about 40 km away.
Can we go sailing instead of taking a motorboat?
Yes. Vilanova has half-day sailing trips with a swim in open water, and a two-hour sunset sail. Both are private and come with a skipper.
Can we go by boat from Vilanova to Sitges?
Yes. Sitges marina is about 4.3 nautical miles along the coast, so a full day gives you time for coves on the way, lunch at anchor and the town from the sea.
When does the sunset sail leave?
In the early evening, timed so you're under sail as the sun goes down: in June and July, at around 8pm. The exact time for your date comes with your confirmation.
How many people fit on the boat?
Boats here are made for couples, families and small groups. Tell us how many of you there are and we'll look for one that fits; if you're a bigger group, ask about two boats sailing together.
Guides
Plan your trip from Vilanova i la Geltrú
Prices, coves, the best time to go and what to bring.
Other ports
You can also set off from here
Two more ways to head out on the Garraf coast, each with its own character.
Sitges
from €200
Castelldefels
from €140Shall we go sailing from Vilanova?
Tell us the date, how many of you there are and what you fancy: motorboat, sails or sunset. We'll look for a skippered boat at Port de Vilanova and send you the options with their prices.
- No commitment: you see the options first
- Professional skipper, no licence needed
- The whole boat for your group