Las Golondrinas, this is Barcelona as seen from cruise ships

Would you like to see Barcelona from a slightly different perspective? Don't wait any longer and head for La Rambla boulevard south, towards Columbus Monument. 

Las Golondrinas cruise ship mooring at the Columbus Monument in Barcelona

Right here at Moll de les Drassanes you will find among port vell a Barcelona's main port Las Golondrinas boat moorings, which will take you into the waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

Las Golondrinas (translated as "The Swallows") swallows) are small cruise ships that cruise the harbor and coast near Barcelona.

I don't even want to believe it, but This excursion service has been in operation since 1888! This year, the World Expo took place in Barcelona.

Sales stand and cruise ship mooring in Barcelona

There are two different circular routes to choose from, which differ in length and of course in price. (Be careful, there are also other services on the pier, such as Bus Nautic from Alsa or City Sailing from Julià Travel).

Route 1: Around the harbor (40 minutes)

During a short cruise around the harbor you will see mainly large cruise ships, marinas and also a cargo area with various cranes. In addition, you will also drive under the Pont Porta d'Europa bridge, see fortress on Montjuic hill, you will drive around Moll Adossat and see the berths of ocean liners and ferries, you will see the iconic hotel W Barcelona and you can also notice the Torre del Rellotge, which is the harbor clock in the fishing port in the district Barceloneta.

Traditional open boat Las Golondrinas operating on a shorter route

Harbor Cruise – 40-minute route map (magnify)

Route 2: Around the harbor and coast (60 minutes)

You will see the same thing as in the previous case, but also you will set sail from the port to the open sea northwards to beaches and to the Olympic Port, where the ship turns. Unlike the shorter version, you can also see Sagrada Família or maybe Glories Tower. 

Catamaran serving a longer route

Harbor and Coastal Cruise – 60-Minute Route Map

My impressions of Las Golondrinas - is it worth it?

The Las Golondrinas cruise boats are a pleasant addition to your stay in Barcelona for anyone who gets tired of walking around. traditional monumentsEven though the boats sail quite fast, it's not an adrenaline-fueled pastime - the cruise itself was easygoing, even relaxing. 

Quite possibly because we are looking at it with family They set off in mid-February and besides us there were about 7 other people on the boat (plus 2 crew members). And the boat has a capacity of 150 people...

We enjoyed the cruise in February 2026

Since the ship was empty, it was easy to walk around the deck. It's hard to say what the situation is like in the high season, but it's clear that the ships tend to be much more crowded... 

View from the boat of the World Trade Center and Montjuic

We chose the shorter route for the cruise, and although the whole cruise was nice, next time I would choose the longer option – it went by really quickly because there was always so much to see. The coastal route will also be inherently more interesting and is served by a more modern and faster boat. 

Rambla de Mar and Maremagnum shopping centre

And one last thing, don't forget – they take your picture before you get on board and after the cruise you can see the photos at the entrance and you can buy them for €10. They do the same thing in nearby aquarium and we weren't tempted here either - it seemed expensive to us. 

Would you like to go to the sea in smaller numbers?

For a more private experience of the Barcelona sea, look at this offerIn a group of up to 10 people, you can enjoy a sailing trip, swimming in the open sea and a small snack. Alternatively, you can sail on the largest ecological catamaran in Europe from City Sailing Barcelona. Show more information. 

How much does it cost?

The price of boarding tickets for Las Golondrinas depends on which option you choose. Compared to other Barcelona attractions, I find the prices quite good – I think you get a good experience for your money!

Along the harbor (40 minutes)

• Adults: €8,00
• Students, seniors: €7,00
• Children 5-10 years: €3,00

Along the harbor and coast (60 minutes)

• Adults: €12,00
• Students, seniors: €10,00
• Children 5-10 years: €5,00

Children under 4 years old can sail for free and you don't have to pay for them. 

I recommend purchasing boarding passes online.to save you stress and long waiting in line.

And finally, I'll add one more tip: Although the Las Golondrinas website claims that they only operate on weekends during the off-season, this is not entirely true. We visited their location several times during the week in February and the boats were operating. So if you happen to be in Barcelona and don't want to miss this experience and the dates weren't available online, it's better to go to the ticket office in person. 

Name:	Las Golondrinas
Address:	Moll de les Drassanes (map)
Transportation:	metro L3, Drassanes station bus 14, 59, 120, D20, H14, N0, N6, V13
Hours of Operation:	In the season, the first sailing is at 11:15, the last at 17:15. Boats depart from the port at approximately 1-hour intervals.
Tickets:	Port (40 minutes) Adults: €8,00 Students, seniors: €7,00 Children 5-10 years: €3,00 Port and coast (60 minutes):  Adults: €12,00 Students, seniors: €10,00 Children 5-10 years: €5,00 Children under 4 years free Buy tickets online >>>
More information:	https://lasgolondrinas.com/en