15 Boat Tours in Costa Brava Worth a Slot This Trip

1.Lloret de Mar: Catamaran Sailing Cruise with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,812 reviews · 4 hours · from $59Our pick

Set out from Lloret de Mar’s beach on a spacious catamaran for a four-hour Costa Brava cruise. You’ll pass cliffs, caves, beaches, and fishing villages, then anchor for swimming, snorkeling, floating-mattress fun, and a self-service BBQ. Choose a family-friendly morning, an adults-only afternoon or evening, or Saturday’s celebration sailing with DJ music and five drinks.

“The crew were very friendly, the food was good and so enjoyed swimming and snorkelling, I highly recommend books with them.”

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2.Costa Brava Day Tour with Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,279 reviews · 9 hours · from $67

Travel from Barcelona to Lloret de Mar by air-conditioned bus, then cruise the Costa Brava coast to Tossa de Mar on a Dofijets boat. You’ll have free time for beaches, lunch, and shops, plus a guided walk through Tossa’s medieval old town. Guides may include Monica, Sam, Paul, or Isolda, with audio guides in eight languages.

“The entire trip was highly organized and comfortable. Our guide, Sam, was exceptional. Immensely knowledgeable and very enjoyable to listen to. The day was designed perfectly to include organized tour time and some welcome free time. The boat ride portion was a wonderful way to transit the 2 coastal towns. Our family of 5 loved the trip.”

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3.From Roses: Catamaran Cruise Cap Norfeu – Cadaqués

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 716 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $35

Join the Magic catamaran in Roses for a 3.5-hour cruise along the Costa Brava. Swim and snorkel at Racó de l’Home, sail past Cap Norfeu and Cala Jóncols, and pause in Cadaqués Bay. The Spanish and English-speaking crew provides water, safety gear, toilets, showers, and a small bar on board.

“Super um das mal auszuprobieren. Hatten 1 Kind mit 10 dabei”

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4.From Roses: Catamaran Cruise to Cap de Creus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 569 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $66

Sail 5.5 hours from central Roses aboard the catamaran Magic, passing Cadaqués, Port Lligat, pine-lined coves, and cliffs toward Cap de Creus. Stop in a protected cove for swimming and snorkeling, then enjoy an onboard barbecue, drinks, music, and sun on the bow nets. Guides speak Spanish, English, and French.

“Superbe sortie, avec une équipe au top, de la bonne musique et la nourriture est bonne. A faire !”

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5.From Roses: Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 475 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23Best value

Join Magic Catamarans at the pier beside Hotel Rambla in central Roses for a 1.5-hour evening sail. You will cruise past Roses and Empuriabrava, listen to music, and enjoy sangria or Cava with water. Clear skies may reveal the Pyrenees. Spanish, English, and French are spoken.

“sortie très agréable néanmoins nous sommes partis à 19h37 au lieu de 19h15 (heure rdv) du coup nous n avons pas vu, du bateau, le coucher du soleil. Mais quel plaisir ! Le personnel est très sympa, jovial et le catamaran joli. un grand MERCI”

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6.Cap Norfeu: Costa Brava Catamaran Trip with Underwater Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 392 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $35

Sail from Roses toward Cala Jóncols aboard a catamaran with underwater viewing rooms 6 to 8 meters below sea level. You’ll see Cap Norfeu, Montjoi Bay, beaches, cliffs, fish, and seagrass. A multilingual audio guide covers eight languages, and a bar is available onboard.

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7.From Roses: Costa Brava Boat Tour to Cadaqués

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 362 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Sail from Roses along the Costa Brava to Cadaqués, passing Cape Norfeu, sharp cliffs, lighthouses, and the cat-shaped rock. You get about 1.5 to 2 hours ashore for a walk, food, shopping, or a visit toward Portlligat. A multilingual phone audio guide and bar service are included.

“Great 3 hrs. Punctual. Lovely staff. Took a photo and had printed. Could buy for 5 euros so take some cash with you.”

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8.Costa Brava Day Sightseeing Tour with Boat Trip from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 306 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $68

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Barcelona to Lloret de Mar, then cruise along the Costa Brava coast to Tossa de Mar. Guides such as Monica and Sam lead the visit to Vila Vella, while you get free time for lunch, shopping, and the beach. The tour lasts about nine hours and costs $68.96.

“Lovely coastal towns and vistas, but mostly the typical beach towns with lots of nondescript souvenir shops and run-of-the-mill restaurants. Likely a good weekend getaway from the city in order to spend some time on the beach and in the water. For touring purposes, the day was about one hour too long.”

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9.Lloret de Mar: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with DJ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 286 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Join Catamarans Sensation Costa Brava for a two-hour evening cruise from Lloret de Mar. You’ll sail past rocky coves, stop for a swim, enjoy up to five drinks, and listen to a live DJ as the sun sets. The cruise is for adults 18 and older and suits friends looking for music, sea views, and a social night out.

“musica per un po’ più di tempo sarebbe meglio, per il resto top”

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10.From Roses: Sailing Catamaran Cruise to Medes Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 266 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $66

Spend 5.5 hours sailing from Roses to the Medes Islands Natural Park aboard a spacious catamaran. Swim at Cala Montgó or Illa Pedrosa, use snorkeling gear with a €10 deposit, and enjoy a barbecue with salads, bread, watermelon, drinks, wine, and sangria. Spanish, English, and French service is provided.

“La ponctualité une heure de retard pour le départ. Pas d’info de la part de l’équipe. Manque de respect sur le bateau, un groupe d’allemand ont fait la fête sur le bateau avec un manque de respect pour tous les autres passagers. Bref cette activité est juste une pompe Afrique au mépris de d passagers. À éviter”

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11.Roses: Cap de Creus & Port Lligat Boat Tour w/ Cadaqués Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 237 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

Set out from Roses with a multilingual audio guide, passing Cala Jóncols, Cap Norfeu, The Cat rock, Tamariu Cave, and the Cap de Creus lighthouse. You then get 1.5 hours in Cadaqués, a classic Mediterranean fishing town, before returning by boat. Food and drinks are not included.

“Cadaques est magnifique et le bateau est clairement le meilleur moyen d'y accéder.”

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12.From Roses: Cap Norfeu Boat Cruise & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 234 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41

You board Aquarium II in Roses or Santa Margarita for a 2.5-hour cruise along Cap de Creus Natural Park. Underwater viewing rooms reveal the seabed, while a 40-minute stop at Platja de l’Almadrava gives you time to swim and snorkel. A multilingual phone audio guide and onboard bar add convenience.

“Nous avons passé un très bon moment. La zone de baignade est peut-être un peu trop fréquenté. Il y a beaucoup de bateaux en même temps. Mais nous avons pu en profiter malgré tout”

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13.L’Estartit: Boat Trip to the Medes Islands and the NP Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 207 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $28

Sail from L’Estartit on the Nuria, a 1942 Catalan fishing boat carrying only 20 passengers. You’ll visit the Medes Islands and Montgrí Natural Park, peer through the glass-bottom viewing panels, and enter sea caves and coves. A 10-minute swim is offered in suitable conditions during the summer season. Guides speak Catalan, English, Spanish, and French.

“L'activité respecte le cahier des charges, la promenade en mer est superbe, le pilote du bateau est impressionnant, nous faisant entrer à l'intérieur d'une des grottes. En revanche nous n'avons pas réellement eu de "guide" ou d'informations durant l'escapade.”

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14.From Palamos: Scenic Boat Trip to Calella de Palafrugell

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Spend about three hours aboard the historic Goleta Äran, sailing south from Palamós past La Fosca, Platja del Castell, Islas Hormigas, and Cap Roig. Your multilingual crew explains local geology, biology, maritime culture, and pirate stories before anchoring for a swim in clear water.

“Belle balade le long de la côte. L’équipage est sympathique et fait des efforts pour expliquer en français. La houle était assez forte, le bateau secouait un peu et la baignade a donc eu lieu dans la baie de Palamos.”

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15.Costa Brava Small Group with Hotel Pick up and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $121Top rated

Leave your Barcelona hotel or apartment for a 10-hour Costa Brava outing capped at eight people. Visit Lloret de Mar, ride by boat to Tossa de Mar for its old walls and castle views, stop for a swim, and explore Sant Feliu de Guíxols. Boat tickets cost about €21 extra, and lunch is not included.

“David was a wonderful guide and driver. As a native Catalan, he knew a ton of history about the region and was very engaging with everyone on the trip. We really enjoyed the conversation and the views were amazing. Tossa is a place I would really like to come back to visit in the future!”

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