10 guests · 4 cabins €4,500 / day
Port Olímpic departures, day boats to superyachts
Yacht Charter in Barcelona, From a Sitges Afternoon to a Full Crewed Superyacht
One broker-led process covers the whole fleet, from a Riva 130 day run to the 62.5m Codecasa Apogee, with the same APA and provisioning detail whatever the guest count.
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One harbour. A different boat for every occasion.
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Catamarans
8 guests · 4 cabins €12,500 / day
How charter works
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Choose your yacht
Browse the Barcelona fleet by type and open the yacht you want.
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Send a request
Tell us dates and boarding point via form or WhatsApp — we confirm availability.
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Board with the crew
Meet the crew at the marina in Barcelona; timing is confirmed once availability is locked.
What every charter includes
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24/7 support
Full operator support for the entire rental, not only at handover.
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Clear day rates
Published day rate up front — fuel and APA explained before you confirm.
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Professional crew
Skipper and crew are included on most of the fleet.
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Crypto accepted
Pay by card or crypto — whichever suits you.
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Confirmed model
Exact specs shared before you confirm.
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Your language
A manager who speaks your language — EN, ES, RU, FR and more.
Concierge
A broker-led process built on operational detail, not vessel size
Same standard of planning from a Sitges afternoon to a full crew briefing
Whether the booking is a half-day family outing or a multi-cabin superyacht charter, the same broker manages captain briefings, provisioning and route planning — the process doesn't change once the guest count does.
A fleet that actually spans the market
From compact day boats to 60m-plus motor yachts such as the Codecasa Apogee, the range covers short bay outings and week-long Balearics passages without pushing every enquiry toward the largest vessel.
Harbour and route knowledge that matters on the water
Barcelona's approaches carry heavy commercial and ferry traffic, so captains brief guests on harbour entry and exit before departure, and route choices — a sheltered Sitges run versus an open-water Balearics passage — are set with that traffic in mind.
APA and fuel explained before you sign, not after
A short Sitges day is fuel-light and easy to budget; a Balearics crossing needs full provisioning and a proper fuel allowance. Both are quoted with the same transparency, so the day-rate and APA structure are clear from the first conversation.
Provisioning and beach-club coordination for active days on the water
Fresh produce runs from Boqueria or Santa Caterina and beach-club stops along the coast can be built into the itinerary, keeping a day of swimming, water toys and lunch ashore as straightforward to arrange as the charter itself.
Barcelona / Spain
Barcelona as a Base for Coastal and Multi-Day Charter
Port Olímpic sits close to the airport and puts a wide stretch of the Catalan coast within reach for a single afternoon out. South, the run to Sitges opens onto a bay that holds better shelter than the open roadstead off Barceloneta, with time to anchor, swim and take lunch ashore before heading back. North, smaller marinas at Calella, Sant Pol and Blanes give access to quieter anchorages between headlands, better suited to sailing yachts working the afternoon breeze. Both routes start the same way: a briefing on how the captain will handle Barcelona's harbour traffic, since the approaches carry commercial shipping and ferry movements that need a professional at the helm rather than a casual sail-in.
The fleet ranges from compact day boats to crewed superyachts, and the right choice depends on the day rather than the budget. A family group wanting a calm Sitges afternoon with a swim stop is better served by a mid-size motor yacht or catamaran than by anything built for overnight cruising; a corporate group hosting clients on the bay, skyline behind them, might want more deck space and privacy. Guest numbers on the larger yachts in the fleet typically run to 10 or 12, which shapes which vessel makes sense for a given group size, whether the day includes tender-based access to a beach club or simply time in the water off the swim platform.
June through September brings steady afternoon breeze from the north-east and flat mornings in the bay, which is when most day-charter and active-day bookings cluster. October keeps warm sea conditions with fewer boats on the water, a period worth considering for Sitges runs or the start of a Balearics passage without summer traffic. Multi-day itineraries toward Mallorca, Ibiza or Menorca mean an overnight passage of roughly two days each way and a different planning conversation: full provisioning, a fuel budget set against distance rather than a short coastal hop, and a captain used to routing beyond the bay. Winter months see lower demand generally, with occasional charters still possible on request.
Enquiries for a short Sitges family outing and a full crewed booking on something in the 40 to 60-metre range go through the same process here, with the same attention to detail on either end: provisioning arranged through Boqueria or Santa Caterina, APA and fuel guidance set out plainly for a short run versus a longer passage, and a captain briefing that covers what the day or the crossing actually involves. Nothing about that process changes with guest count. What changes is the vessel, the route and the pace of the day — and getting that fit right, before the booking is confirmed, is most of the work.
Q & A
Frequently asked questions
A quick read of what most charter clients ask before booking.
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How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Barcelona, and what does APA cover?
Charter rates are quoted as a day rate or a weekly rate depending on the vessel and itinerary, with fuel and APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) handled separately from the base fee. APA covers running costs incurred during the charter, such as provisioning, dockage and fuel consumed underway. A short Sitges day run is fuel-efficient and needs a modest APA; a Balearics passage requires fuller provisioning and a larger fuel budget. We give APA and fuel guidance specific to the route and vessel rather than a flat figure, whether the booking is a compact day-boat or a full crewed yacht such as the Riva Riva 130.
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Do I need a licence to charter a yacht in Barcelona?
For crewed charters — the majority of the fleet, including motor yachts, sport yachts, catamarans and superyachts — no personal licence is needed, since a captain and crew operate the vessel throughout. Barcelona's harbour approaches carry heavy commercial and ferry traffic, so the captain handles all entry and exit manoeuvres and briefs guests accordingly. A small number of smaller vessels may be available on a bareboat basis, which does require a valid skipper's licence; confirm this at enquiry stage for the specific yacht you're considering.
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Is a Barcelona yacht charter suitable for children and families?
Yes, with the right route and vessel. A family afternoon typically runs as a five- to seven-hour format, often out to Sitges, around 35 km south of Port Olímpic, where the bay is more sheltered in northerly winds than the open roadstead directly off Barceloneta. This allows a slower pace, swimming stops, and lunch ashore at the seafront restaurants rather than a full open-water passage. Guest numbers, ages and any equipment needs are discussed with the broker before booking so the vessel and crew suit the group.
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Can I plan a multi-day itinerary from Barcelona, for example to the Balearics?
Barcelona is the main departure point on this coast for Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca, with the Menorca route running to roughly 200 nautical miles and usually planned as a two-day passage under experienced crew. Multi-day trips need fuller provisioning and fuel planning than a coastal day run, and the captain sets a route plan around weather windows and the vessel's range before departure. Routes staying within Spanish waters don't involve customs formalities; any itinerary reaching beyond Spanish waters would follow the standard clearance procedures for the countries concerned.
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How last-minute can I book a yacht charter in Barcelona?
Availability depends on the vessel, the season and the route rather than a fixed booking window. A short Sitges day charter on a smaller day-boat tends to have more flexibility than a full crewed itinerary during peak weeks such as July and August, or corporate-heavy periods like the February trade fair season. Shoulder months, October in particular, see fewer boats out and generally open up more of the fleet, from day-boats to larger crewed yachts. Send your preferred dates and we'll confirm what's realistically available at that time.