Sphynx BCN Luxury Yacht Cruise: 2 Hours on a 52-Foot Sailing Yacht, From $55

Sphynx BCN

52-Foot Luxury Yacht Cruise with Open Bar

★ 5.0 (687) · from $55

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

The Sphynx BCN luxury yacht cruise puts you on a 52-foot Italian-built sailing yacht with at most ten other guests for two hours along the Barcelona coast. It is a shared trip, so you pay per person, and the open bar is part of the price.

The detail that changes the decision is the boat's size. With a cap of 11 guests it behaves like a small private party, not like a 30-seat catamaran, and a smaller boat also feels the sea more, so the day's waves matter more than on the big boats.

If you are still choosing, my Barcelona boat tours guide ranks the options, and the home page lists the other cities I cover. This trip sits in the yacht charters in Barcelona group and next to the sunset cruises in Barcelona.

What do you get on the Sphynx BCN luxury yacht cruise?

You get a seat on a privately crewed 52-foot sailing yacht with a bar that keeps pouring for two hours, in a group capped at 11.

• The boat: a Comar Comet 52 RS with a wide teak deck for lying in the sun, according to the listing.
• The group: 11 guests at most, so the host knows everyone by name before you leave the dock.
• The drinks: beer, wine and cava plus water and soft drinks, with light snacks; reviews add cheese, olives and homemade sangria.
• The view: the beach front, the W Hotel tower and Montjuïc from the water, plus music on board.
• The swim: a stop in the sea when the captain judges conditions safe.

It is one of the smallest shared boats I list. For a boat of your own, the Barcelona yacht charter group has private options.

Where does the Sphynx BCN yacht leave from?

It leaves from slip 80 at Marina Vela, the marina beside the W Hotel at the southern end of Barceloneta.

Google's data holds a Sphynx Barcelona office on Google Maps close to Marina Vela. The listing gives no check-in time or gate code, so read the voucher after booking.

A single metro or bus ticket costs €2.90 on the TMB fares page. The long walk from Drassanes is why I would take a taxi or a bus for the last stretch with a bag.

What is included and what is not?

The open bar and snacks are included, and the only exclusion the listing names is towels.

One reviewer says blankets were handed out, which helps on a breezy evening, but the listing does not promise them. Pack a layer from October onwards, and see the climate table below for the month you are going.

What should you pack for the yacht?

Pack a light layer, sunglasses, sunscreen and your own towel, because the only exclusion the listing names is towels.

• Layer: the 2015-2024 average high is 15 °C in January and 22 °C in October, and wind off the water feels cooler.
• Swimwear: wear it under your clothes if you want the swim stop, since changing space on a 52-foot yacht is limited.
• Footwear: flat soft soles suit a teak deck; the listing does not state a shoe rule, so ask if unsure.
• Dinner plans: light snacks are not a meal, so book a table for after the cruise.

How long is the cruise and when does it sail?

The cruise lasts two hours, and the listing offers afternoon and sunset trips without publishing start times.

That makes the calendar the only source for slots. If you want the sun to set mid-cruise, start about an hour before the times below.

How does the yacht compare with the other open-bar boats?

At $55 it is the dearest of the four shared boats below and the only one limited to 11 guests, and it has the top rating.

The $49 open-bar sailing is the closest rival on price and drink policy. Check the Barcelona sailing trips group for the full set.

Is the Barcelona luxury yacht cruise worth it versus a shared catamaran?

It is worth the premium if you value a small group and a full bar; a $30 catamaran is the better buy if you just want a floating sunset.

• Price gap: $55 against $30 means $25 more per person for a deck shared by 11 people instead of 30.
• Bar: cava and wine are on the list here, while the cheaper boats pour sangria or beer.
• Rating: 5.0/5 from 687 reviews is the highest score of the shared boats I track, though with far fewer reviews than the catamarans.
• Sea: a 52-foot yacht reacts to swell more than a catamaran, so rough days feel rougher.

I'd choose the Sphynx BCN luxury yacht for a birthday or a date. For a bigger party I'd split the cost on a private yacht instead.

When is the best time to go on the yacht?

The best window is May to October, when the sea is warm enough to swim and evenings are mild, and the sea is 23.7 °C now.

83.4% of tourists staying in Barcelona hotels in October 2025 were international visitors, a record for that month.

With only 11 places per sailing, I'd book a sunset slot early in busy weeks. The next national holiday is All Saints Day on 1 November, then Constitution Day on 6 December, per Nager.Date.

What do passengers say about the cruise?

The patterns in the reviews I read are hosts who stay attentive, drinks that never run dry, and a group small enough to chat.

• Hosts: nearly every comment praises the captain and a second host by name.
• Drinks: glasses stay full, and guests mention good cava, sangria, cheese and olives.
• Group size: guests like that a small party feels inclusive.
• Comfort: one traveller notes that blankets were provided.
• Mood: several couples call it romantic.

The 20 reviews shown are all five-star, so that sample is positive-only; the 5.0/5 average from 687 reviews fits it.

Who should skip the Sphynx BCN luxury yacht cruise?

Skip it if you get seasick, have a large group or want the lowest price.

• Seasickness: a sailing yacht heels and pitches in swell; the wave forecast above shows how quickly a calm day can turn.
• Parties above 11: the cap is firm, so look at a larger catamaran or a private boat tour.
• Budget travellers: the $28 sailboat and $30 catamaran cost about half.
• Children and mobility: the listing gives no age limit or access notes, so ask first.

More choices are in the Barcelona boat tours hub.

How do you book the Sphynx BCN luxury yacht cruise?

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Sources: GetYourGuide listing and reviews (checked 2026-10-17); sunrise-sunset.org; Open-Meteo; Nager.Date; Frankfurter FX; TMB fares; Barcelona City Council bathing advice; Barcelona City Council tourism; OSRM foot routing.