Ruta 40 Private Yacht Rental in Barcelona: Captain, Drinks, Port Olímpic

Ruta 40 Charters

Private Yacht Rental with Captain

★ 4.9 (34) · from $162

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Prices and timetables checked 2026-10-17. This page contains an affiliate link, explained in the booking section.

The Ruta 40 private yacht trip is a short private sail from the Port Olímpic marina, with a captain, a host and drinks on board. You choose a daytime slot or a sunset slot, and the listing says you can anchor and swim when the sea allows.

The detail that changes the decision is what the listing leaves out. It says "yacht or sailboat" without saying which one you get, gives no passenger limit, and states no start times, so the reviews are the best guide to what actually happens. I read all 17 visible reviews for this page and summarise them below.

For other private boats, my private boat tour Barcelona page and the yacht charter Barcelona page compare the options, and the Barcelona boat tours hub lists every trip. You can also go back to the home page.

What is the Ruta 40 private yacht rental and what comes with it?

It is a private boat ride with a captain and a host, leaving Port Olímpic for a sunset or daytime cruise, with drinks in the price.

• Boat and crew: a yacht or sailboat with a professional captain; reviews also name a host who serves the drinks.
• Drinks: a glass of cava, a choice of beers, soft drinks and water.
• Swim stop: the listing promises anchoring and swimming in the Mediterranean; three reviewers say they swam.
• Express entry: the listing mentions an express security check at the marina.
• Extra: a Spanish paella at €45 per person, with drinks, is sold separately.

I'd call it a relaxed floating lounge for a couple, a family or friends, not a sailing lesson. Nothing in the listing promises that you will hoist a sail or steer.

16 million visitors came to Barcelona city in 2025, 2.9% more than in 2024.

With 16 million visitors a year, a private slot at a sunset hour is the part of the city you can still have to yourself.

Where does the Ruta 40 private yacht leave from?

It leaves from gate 7 of the Port Olímpic marina, about 16 minutes' walk from the Ciutadella | Vila Olímpica metro station.

The listing gives the meeting point as "Puerta (Gate) 7" and a pin at 41.38674, 2.20146, which sits inside the marina. Port Olímpic has several gates along its pontoons, so use the pin rather than the name of the marina alone. The metro fare comes from TMB: a single ticket costs €2.90, and a 10-trip T-casual starts at €13.

What happens on board during the Ruta 40 trip?

You sail out along the coast with a captain, anchor for a swim if the sea allows, and watch the skyline change colour.

The listing names no stops, and reviewers describe the same loop: out from Port Olímpic, along the coastline, a swim or an anchored pause, then back. One reviewer says the captain pointed out monuments along the way, and another says the captain took the group where they preferred. That points to a flexible route rather than a fixed one.

1. Meet at gate 7 and board with the captain and host.
2. Motor or sail along the Barcelona coast with a first drink.
3. Anchor for a swim; bring swimwear and a towel, as the listing advises.
4. Watch the skyline turn pink and gold if you booked the sunset slot, then return to the marina.

Landmarks you can spot from the water include Barceloneta beach on Google Maps and the W Barcelona hotel on Google Maps, but the listing does not promise either by name.

How long is the Ruta 40 trip and when does it sail?

The trip lasts 1 to 2 hours, and the start times show only after you pick a date at checkout.

Reviewers describe 1.5-hour and 2-hour trips, so both lengths appear to be sold. The listing gives no season, no first or last departure and no winter break, and it does not say whether the sunset slot moves with the clocks. Mid-October sunsets are at 7:12 PM, and after the clocks go back on 25 October they fall before 6 PM, so a sunset slot will start earlier.

The last column is my arithmetic, not an operator schedule. Ask Ruta 40 which start time it uses on your date.

What is included and what costs extra?

The yacht trip, the captain and the drinks are in the price, while the paella costs €45 per person on top.

If you plan to pay for the paella, say so when you book, because the listing does not explain how and when it is ordered.

What do the 34 reviews say about Ruta 40 Charters?

The sample is nearly all five stars: 16 of the 17 visible reviews give 5/5, and one gives 3/5 with a single word.

• The crew: ten of 17 name the captain or the host and call them friendly.
• Swimming: three reviewers describe a swim stop.
• Drinks and snacks: three mention refreshments or snacks on board.
• Sunset: two mention the sunset, and others praise the city views.
• Seasickness: one reviewer felt seasick and says the captain checked on them and changed the route.
• Group size: one reviewer describes a group of four, and another a family.

Two caveats. The visible sample is the "recommended" sort, so it is positive-leaning, and the one lukewarm review gives no reason. The names of captains vary from review to review, so I would not book for one particular person.

Which boat will you get, and how many guests can come?

The listing does not say, so you should ask Ruta 40 for the boat type, the length and the passenger limit before you pay.

• Boat type: the title says "yacht or sailboat", and reviewers call it "spacious", "comfortable" and "spotless".
• Capacity: reviewers mention groups of four and a family, so I would plan for four to six and confirm.
• Sails: no reviewer says they sailed under canvas; several say the captain drove.
• Toilet and shade: not mentioned anywhere; ask.

Until you have written answers, treat this as a small private yacht for a few people, not a party boat for ten.

How does the Ruta 40 private yacht compare with other private boats?

It sits between the cheapest private motorboat and the large private yachts on my Barcelona list, with a rating above 4.8.

The Sphynx trip is a shared 52-foot yacht, so it is a different product, but it is the closest rival if privacy is not your priority. For all private options in one place, see private boat tours in Barcelona.

Is the Ruta 40 private yacht rental worth it versus a shared sailing trip?

It is worth it for a couple or small group who want a quiet sunset with drinks included, and it costs more than a shared trip if you only want the view.

• Privacy: only your group, the captain and the host are aboard.
• Cost: $162 from compares with roughly $28 to $55 per person for shared sailing trips in my set.
• Drinks: cava and beer are in the price, which a shared trip often charges extra for.
• Flexibility: reviewers say the captain adapts the route, even for a seasick guest.
• Unknowns: boat type, capacity and times are unstated, which a shared trip with a fixed boat avoids.

I'd book it for two to four people who value privacy and a swim, after confirming the boat and the capacity in writing.

When is the best time for a Ruta 40 private yacht trip?

June to September has the warmest sea at 22 to 28 °C, and sunsets between 8 PM and 9:30 PM.

September has the most rain days, at 11.5 per month on average, so a sunset booking that month is the one most likely to move. The Open-Meteo marine model forecast waves of 0.2 m for 17 October, 1.44 m for 18 October and 1.86 m for 19 October, so a swim stop is unlikely on the last two days. The Spanish weather service AEMET publishes the coastal forecast I would check the evening before.

The next public holidays are 1 November, 6 December and 8 December, plus 26 December in Catalonia.

Who should skip the Ruta 40 private yacht?

Skip it if you cannot swim, if you get seasick easily, or if you need to know the boat details before you commit.

• Non-swimmers: the listing says the trip is not suitable for them.
• Seasick travellers: the listing warns about this too, and the sea in a small yacht can be lively.
• Large groups: capacity is unstated, and the reviews describe groups of four.
• Party seekers: look at the party boat Barcelona page instead.
• Budget travellers: a shared trip from the hub costs far less per person.

How do you book the Ruta 40 private yacht?

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Sources: GetYourGuide listing 1420685 (2026-10-17); TMB (metro fares); Ajuntament de Barcelona (visitors); AEMET (forecasts); Open-Meteo, OSRM, sunrise-sunset.org, Frankfurter and Nager.Date APIs (fetched 2026-10-17).