Your own piece of the Mediterranean.
Water Sports & Swimming
Drop anchor in clear, open water and make the sea your playground. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard and leap from the deck — far from the packed city beaches, with the whole yacht as your private swim platform. The active, sun-soaked day out for families and groups.
The sea as your playground
Skip the packed beach. Anchor somewhere only a boat can reach.
Barcelona's beaches are wonderful — and in summer, completely rammed. There's a better way to spend a hot day on the water: out where the sea is clear, the coast is quiet, and the only people around are the ones you came with.
A water sports and swimming day aboard Sphynx turns the whole yacht into your private swim platform. Dive straight off the deck, paddle out on a board, drift with a snorkel mask, or just float in water you'd never reach from the sand. It's the active, playful, sun-soaked day out — for families, friends and anyone who'd rather be in the sea than beside it.
In and on the water
Everything the sea is actually for.
Anchor in a calm, clear spot and the day is yours. As much or as little as you like — there's no schedule out here.
Open-Water Swimming
Dive straight off the deck into deep, clear water — the kind you simply can't find from a crowded city beach.
Snorkelling
Slip on a mask and explore what's beneath the surface. Calm coves along the coast can be surprisingly full of life.
Paddleboarding
Glide across the flat morning water on a stand-up board — easy for first-timers, blissful for everyone. (On request — just ask.)
Deck Jumping
The simplest thrill there is — climb up, count to three, and leap into the blue. The kids (and the adults) won't stop.
Float & Relax
Not everything has to be active. Drift on the surface, sunbathe on deck, and let a couple of hours simply slip away.
Drinks & Snacks
Cava, beer, soft drinks and snacks on board for when you climb back up — the reward after every swim.
The experience
A day where the water does the entertaining.
You leave Marina Vela and head out along the coast, past the city beaches and their crowds, to somewhere calm and clear. The anchor drops, the engine falls silent, and the sea around the boat turns into the only thing on the agenda.
Someone's already halfway off the deck. Within minutes you're all in — swimming in deep blue water, racing to the buoy, taking turns to leap from the rail. A water sports day in Barcelona is gloriously simple: no itinerary, no queue for a lounger, just hours of being in the sea with the people you came with.
Slip on a mask and drift over the seabed, paddle out on a board across the flat water, or simply float on your back and watch the coastline from a view almost nobody gets. When you've had enough, climb back aboard for a cold drink and a snack in the sun — then do it all again. Captain Laurence knows exactly which spots stay calm and clear on the day.
Because the whole yacht is yours, it bends to your group. Families with kids who never want to get out. Friends who turn the deck into a diving board. Anyone who'd rather swim and snorkel in open water than fight for a towel-sized patch of sand. It's the active, joyful side of a day at sea in Barcelona.
Perfect for
The best day out for everyone who loves the water.
Families
Kids who jump off the deck a hundred times and sleep all the way home. A safe, private patch of sea, with everything supervised from on board.
Groups of Friends
Your own yacht, your own playlist, your own stretch of water. Swim, jump, float and refuel — the day a group holiday is remembered for.
Hen & Stag Days
A stylish, sun-soaked alternative to the usual. Cava on deck, swimming off the boat, and not a tacky bar crawl in sight.
Team Days Out
Get the team out of the office and into the sea. Nothing breaks the ice like everyone jumping off a yacht together.
Your base on the water
A 52-foot yacht built to be jumped off.
Sphynx is a Comar Comet 52 — an elegant Italian sailing yacht with a wide, stable deck that makes the perfect launch pad and the perfect place to dry off. Climb out of the water, grab a drink, warm up in the sun and dive back in. Three cabins and two bathrooms below mean somewhere to change and store your things for the day.
Good to know
Everything you need before you dive in.
Timing & Duration
- Flexible — from a couple of hours to a half or full day.
- Best in the calm water of the morning or early afternoon.
- Arrive 15 minutes early at Marina Vela to board.
- We agree the timing with you when you enquire.
What to Bring
- Swimsuit and towel — you'll be in and out of the water all day.
- Sun cream, sunglasses and a hat for the deck.
- A change of clothes for the trip back.
- Drinks, snacks and the boat are on us.
Safety First
- Captain Laurence supervises all swimming from on board.
- Life jackets available for children and weaker swimmers.
- We only anchor where the water is calm and safe.
- Swim stops always depend on the conditions on the day.
Good to Know
- Family-friendly — children of all ages are welcome.
- Snorkel and paddleboard gear available on request.
- Departs Marina Vela, Berth 80 — 5 min from Barceloneta.
- No swimming experience needed to enjoy the day aboard.
Questions
Everything else, answered.
The water's waiting.
Make the sea your playground.
Tell us your group, your dates and what you fancy doing on the water. Captain Laurence will come back with ideas and a tailored quote — no obligation, just a chat.
Captain Laurence usually replies within the hour.