Sphynx is a private yacht. Not just a tour.
Barcelona Yacht Tours from Marina Vela
Private and shared sailing aboard Sphynx — sunset cruises, weddings at sea, and multi-day journeys to Ibiza and the Costa Brava.
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Choose your Sphynx
Two ways to sail.
Same yacht. Same captain. Different invitation — entirely yours, or shared with a small group along the Barcelona coast.
For your group
Private Yacht Charter
Higher rates apply May–October
Sphynx, entirely yours. Sail Barcelona's coastline with your partner, family or friends — Captain Laurence crafts the route around what you want, from a sunrise swim to a sunset toast.
- Up to 11 guests aboard the yacht
- 1 hour to full day · departure on request
- Open bar & light snacks included
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
Money-back guarantee · bad weather refund
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Join a small group
Shared Sunset Sailing
Join a small group of up to 10 guests for Barcelona's most photogenic sunset sailing tour, with cava, snacks and a captain who narrates the city skyline from the water.
- Up to 10 guests · intimate small group
- Daily sunset & afternoon departures
- Open bar — cava, wine, beer, soft drinks
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
Money-back guarantee · bad weather refund
Book Shared TourBespoke Experiences
More than a yacht tour.
Six ways to celebrate aboard Sphynx — each one tailored entirely to you, your guests, and the moment you want to remember.
Celebration
Yacht Wedding
Say "I do" on the Mediterranean — up to 11 guests, sunrise or sunset ceremony, every detail handled by Captain Laurence and our onshore team.
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Cuisine
Private Dining at Sea
A private chef onboard, custom menu, wine pairings, and the Barcelona skyline as your dining room. Romantic, intimate, unforgettable.
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For Two
Romantic Escape
Champagne breakfast, sunset dinner, overnight aboard. Anniversaries, honeymoons, proposals — or just because.
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Golden Hour
Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Cava, light bites, and Barcelona lighting up as the sun drops behind Montjuïc. Two hours of slow Mediterranean magic.
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Active
Water Sports & Swimming
Wakeboard, paddle, snorkel — Sphynx anchored in a quiet cove for an active day at sea. Bring the family, the friends, the energy.
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Corporate
Team Building
Off-sites, retreats, client entertainment — sailing as the most memorable meeting room in Barcelona. Up to 11 onboard.
DiscoverMeet Sphynx
The yacht. The captain. The marina.
Sphynx is not a tourist catamaran. She's a fully equipped private yacht — designed for comfort, privacy, and the small details that make a day at sea actually feel like one.
Marina Vela · Berth 80
A 52-foot Italian sailing yacht, refit for private hospitality.
Spacious sun deck, indoor lounge, two bathrooms with showers, premium sound, full bar, generator and air conditioning for multi-day journeys. A captain who knows every cove between Barcelona and the Costa Brava.
Comar Comet 52 RS · Italian sailing yacht · 2007
Marina Vela
Barcelona's most exclusive marina. Five-minute walk from Barceloneta, secure parking, private welcome.
Money-back guarantee
Bad weather refund. Free cancellation up to 48 hours. Book early without the worry.
Full-service luxury
Private chef on request, onboard photographer, custom playlists, catering — every detail handled.
Multi-day capable
Most Barcelona boats stop at the coastline. Sphynx sails to Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca and the Costa Brava.
Aboard Sphynx
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A thousand reasons to sail.
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Captain Laurence · Sphynx BCN
Meet the Captain
A captain who sails as if it were his only day at sea.
From Los Angeles, with Romanian blood and a quiet obsession with the sea — Laurence didn't move to Barcelona for the city. He moved here to sail.
For more than ten years, Laurence has been reading the wind off Catalonia's coast — guiding couples, families, and entire wedding parties through the calm coves between Sitges and Cadaqués. He speaks English, Spanish and Romanian, knows where the dolphins surface in July, and makes the kind of homemade sangria that ends up in reviews.
He's not a tour guide. He's the host, the captain, and the reason most guests come back.
— Laurence
The Sphynx Story
Menorca, Balearic Islands
Beyond Barcelona
Multi-day yacht charters to Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca & Costa Brava.
Most Barcelona boat tours stop at the coastline. Sphynx sleeps up to seven guests in three private cabins — making her one of the few yachts in the city built for the long way around the Mediterranean.
Good to know
Everything you might be wondering.
Prices, departures, languages, multi-day charters, cancellations — the answers, plainly. If yours isn't here, message Laurence directly.
Sphynx departs from Marina Vela, Pg. de Joan de Borbó 103, Berth 80, 08039 Barcelona — Barcelona's most exclusive marina, just a five-minute walk from Barceloneta metro station. Secure on-site parking is available, and you'll be welcomed onboard at the berth (no crowded ticket counters or terminal queues).
Private yacht charter aboard Sphynx is priced for the whole yacht with up to 11 guests — not per person. Pricing varies by season:
| Duration | Nov–Apr | May–Oct |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | €350 | €450 |
| 2 hours | €500 | €600 |
| 3 hours | €650 | €750 |
| Half day | €800 | €900 |
| Full day | €950 | €1,050 |
| Extra long | €2,300 | €2,400 |
For longer experiences, multi-day charters to Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca and the Costa Brava start at €1,200 per day.
€55 per person for a 2-hour shared sailing tour — sunset or afternoon — with open bar (cava, white and red wine, beer, soft drinks) and snacks included. Maximum 10 guests per departure to keep the experience intimate.
Captain Laurence as your host, fuel, beverages (water, soft drinks, white and red wine, cava and beer), light snacks, and full use of the yacht's facilities — including two bathrooms with showers, sun deck and indoor lounge.
Not included: hotel pickup and towels.
Up to 11 guests for day tours and up to 7 guests overnight for multi-day charters, distributed across three private cabins with two full bathrooms onboard.
Absolutely. Sphynx is family-friendly. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and life jackets in all sizes are provided onboard. Many of our private tours are family days — half sailing, half swimming, with snorkel gear available.
Captain Laurence is fluent in English, Spanish and Romanian, with over 10 years of sailing experience along the Catalan coast. He's the host, the captain, and the local guide all in one.
Yes — you're welcome to bring your own catering. We can also arrange a private chef onboard, custom menus, or specific drinks on request: champagne, premium spirits, specialty cocktails for celebrations, or wine pairings for private dining experiences.
Free cancellation and modification up to 48 hours before departure.
We also offer a money-back guarantee for tours that have to be cancelled due to bad weather — so you can book early without the worry of losing your deposit if Mediterranean weather has other plans.
Yes. Sphynx is one of the few Barcelona yachts equipped for multi-day Mediterranean charters.
Costa Brava: 3-day minimum. Balearics (Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca): 7-day minimum. From €1,200 per day for the entire yacht and group, with up to 7 guests sleeping onboard across three cabins. Optional breakfast at €20 per person per day.
Message Laurence on WhatsApp to plan dates and itinerary.
Still have a question?
Message Captain Laurence directly — he answers personally, usually within an hour.
The wind is waiting
Ready to set sail?
Sphynx departs daily from Marina Vela. Pick a date, pick a tour — Captain Laurence handles the rest.
Visit us
Marina Vela, Berth 80
Five minutes from Barceloneta metro. Secure on-site parking. The most exclusive marina in Barcelona — and the easiest place to start an unforgettable day at sea.
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Address
Pg. de Joan de Borbó 103, Berth 80
08039 Barcelona - Phone & WhatsApp +34 678 76 42 74
- Email hola@sphynxbcn.com