Spain · BOAT TOURS IN VALENCIA
Good boat tours in Valencia fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Set out from Valencia with a Spanish- and English-speaking captain and crew. Sail along the coast aboard a spacious catamaran, spotting the City of Arts, Miquelet, and Valencia skyline. Choose a daytime trip or sunset sailing with music and an included glass of cava.
“The sunset is amazing and the music really good. Definitely worth it”
Choose a daytime or sunset catamaran cruise from Valencia’s marina. You’ll sail past yachts, cruise ships, beaches, and the city coast while enjoying a cocktail or soft drink, music, and Saturday DJ sets. The trip lasts 50 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on the departure.
“The crew was nice and the dj played a good set, perfect for the sunset. Pay attention though, if the weather is not OK. We've been on a sunny evening, but right after a storm that day (the waves were quite big and made some people sick).”
Spend 1.5 hours sailing from Valencia’s marina along the coast, resting on the catamaran’s front net, and swimming during an open-water stop. The optional DJ adds music and atmosphere. Food and drinks cost extra, and the meeting point depends on the option you book.
“It was a lovely boat, the sangria was yum and only 3 euro a cup, but it is so short! You only get out there and then turn around. Not enough time to fully get in the groove and settle in. We did muck up our booking time and they made accommodation for us to adjust the time and get on a different boat, so was very grateful for that!”
Sail from Valencia’s port on a spacious Mundo Marino catamaran, enjoy salad, paella, bread, fruit, and one drink, then stop near shore for swimming. Pay for the net seating option if you want the best place to stretch out, and bring swimwear.
“I thought I had teserved on the net, and once there no net!! It ended up being ok but for my kid would have been better in the front of the boat. Don’t know how I missed this in the reservation”
Leave Valencia by coach for El Saler’s dunes, the Gola de Puchol pier, and Palmar fishing village. Your guide explains Albufera’s ecology and ties to Valencia before a calm lagoon boat ride. Choose a morning trip with a drink and snack or an afternoon outing timed for sunset.
“Very low key and relaxing. Informative. Beautiful sunset. Staff was extremely patient and helpful”
Set sail from Port Saplaya on a comfortable Boramar catamaran for coastal views, a meal of salad, chicken paella, fruit, and one drink. The crew, including captains such as Pepe el Capitán, Javi, Álvaro, Marco, and Ulysses, then stops offshore for a swim.
“Nice activity! You start with eating the paella and after that you get to swim in the sea.”
Join a local Spanish or English-speaking guide at El Tío Pastilla Wharf for a quiet 45-minute electric-boat ride through the Albufera’s canals. You’ll hear about birds, rice farming, fishing traditions, and Arab influence while enjoying a low-cost, wheelchair-accessible nature outing.
“It could be approved by more English information and also more activities.”
Travel from Valencia to Vall d’Uixó for a 50-minute boat ride through the Caves of San José, then walk the dry gallery. Your bilingual Hola Trip guide explains the journey, while cave commentary may be Spanish only. Expect cool 20°C temperatures, free time, and air-conditioned transport.
“There were too many people on one bus that didn’t bother paying attention to our instructor so we missed a lot what he was explaining. Other than that it was a nice experience.”
Pick a city, a coastline or a kitchen.
