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Hen & stag parties on a boat in Barcelona: the ultimate guide

Sunny Sailing BCN · Updated September 2026 · 5 min read

There are two kinds of hen and stag parties: the ones remembered for the photos, and the ones remembered for the hangover. A private sailboat cruising past the Barcelona skyline guarantees the first — and leaves the whole night free for whatever comes next. Here's everything you need to organise it stress-free.

Why a boat beats every other plan

Because it combines what no venue on land can offer at once: total privacy (the boat belongs to your group alone), a backdrop that impresses absolutely everyone, an open-sea swim if the weather plays along, and that unbeatable moment of toasting with the city behind you as the sun goes down. And since it happens in the afternoon or at sunset, it doesn't compete with dinner or the night out — it adds to them.

Options by group size

Group	Format	Price
Up to 8 people	1 private sailboat	€365
9 to 12 people	1 private sailboat	€425
13 to 20 people	2 sailboats cruising together	€690

The two-boat option is especially fun: the crews wave at each other, take boat-to-boat photos and meet up again at the swim stop. And if the party needs more time, an extra hour of sailing is €120.

What you can bring on board

To start with, an aperitif and a drink per person are included in the price. And if you'd also like to bring decorations, sashes, a costume for the bride or groom or your own playlist, message us on WhatsApp with what you have in mind and we'll make it work — almost anything goes as long as it's safe on board. Just remember the skipper has the final word on safety, and the sea deserves respect: no confetti or anything else overboard.

Organisation tips (from people who host parties every week)

1. Book weeks ahead if your date falls on a weekend between May and October — afternoon slots go fast.
2. Be ruthlessly punctual: the boat sails on time, and arriving late means staying on the dock. Tell the group to meet at Port Olímpic 30 minutes early to be safe.
3. Swimsuits on, towels packed — even "just in case". Nobody regrets jumping in; everybody regrets not doing it.
4. If someone gets seasick easily, skip alcohol before boarding and keep eyes on the horizon: coastal sailing is gentle, but better safe than queasy.