6 Roses Boat Trips to Build a Day Around

1.From Roses: Catamaran Cruise Cap Norfeu – Cadaqués

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 716 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $35Our pick

Set out from central Roses aboard the Magic catamaran for a 3.5-hour cruise along the Costa Brava. Swim and snorkel in Racó de l’Home, sunbathe on the bow nets, pass Cap Norfeu and Cala Jóncols, then pause in Cadaqués Bay. Spanish and English guides, water, bathrooms, showers, and a cashless bar are provided.

“Alles top, ausreichend Platz auf dem Katamaran (nicht überfüllt), mit großen Netzen zum sitzen vorne und einer kleinen Bar mit Musik weiter hinten (direkt vor dem Steuer). Längerer Stop in einer sehr hübschen Bucht zum schwimmen, schnorcheln wäre auch möglich gewesen. Ich konnte problemlos und schnell eine passende Schwimmweste für meinen Vierjährigen bekommen. Auf dem Rückweg, als das möglich war, wurde auch das Segel gesetzt. Der Preis war super, für den Vierjährigen hat es gar nichts gekostet, alkoholfreie Getränke (auch Limonade!) waren an der Bar kostenlos. Bier oder Sangria für angemessene 3€. Vom Sangria würde ich abraten, ist das typische Zuckerwasser aus der Flasche/Tüte, aber das h...”

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2.From Roses: Catamaran Cruise to Cap de Creus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 569 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $66

You’ll sail from central Roses along the Costa Brava to Cap de Creus aboard the Magic catamaran. Expect pine-lined coves, cliffs, views of Cadaqués and Port Lligat, a swim stop in a quiet bay, free snorkeling gear with a €10 deposit, and a barbecue with drinks. Spanish, English, and French are spoken.

“Superbe sortie, avec une équipe au top, de la bonne musique et la nourriture est bonne. A faire !”

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3.From Roses: Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 475 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23Best value

Board a fully equipped catamaran at the pier by Hotel Rambla Mar in central Roses. For 1.5 hours, you’ll sail past Roses and Empuriabrava as sunset colors fade into town lights. A sangria or Cava cocktail and water are included, with service in Spanish, English, or French.

“sortie très agréable néanmoins nous sommes partis à 19h37 au lieu de 19h15 (heure rdv) du coup nous n avons pas vu, du bateau, le coucher du soleil. Mais quel plaisir ! Le personnel est très sympa, jovial et le catamaran joli. un grand MERCI”

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4.Cap Norfeu: Costa Brava Catamaran Trip with Underwater Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 392 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $35

You’ll sail from Roses toward Cala Jóncols aboard a catamaran with underwater viewing rooms 6 to 8 meters below sea level. Expect coastal views, coves, caves, Cap Norfeu, Montjoi Bay, a multilingual phone audio guide, and a brief look at fish and seagrass. The trip lasts about two hours.

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5.Roses: Cap de Creus & Port Lligat Boat Tour w/ Cadaqués Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 237 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

Set out from Roses with Els Blaus de Roses for a four-hour boat trip along Cap de Creus. Pass Cala Jóncols, Cap Norfeu, The Cat rock, Tamariu Cave, and the Cap de Creus lighthouse before a 1.5-hour stop in Cadaqués. An audio guide is available in eight languages. Food and drinks are not included.

“Cadaques est magnifique et le bateau est clairement le meilleur moyen d'y accéder.”

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6.From Roses: Cap de Creus Natural Park and Cadaqués Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 93 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $35

From Roses, Els Blaus de Roses takes you by boat toward Cadaqués or Cap de Creus for coastal views, a stop in Cadaqués, and swimming near Sa Conca. The 3.5-hour trip includes a bar, music, slide, and optional multilingual audio guide. Snorkeling gear is not included.

“It’s worth the price, the boat was quite nice aswell and not very crowded. They also waited for us like for an hour for swimming in the open sea.”

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