13 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.From Roses: Costa Brava Boat Tour to Cadaqués

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 362 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Take a boat from Roses along the rugged Costa Brava to Cadaqués, passing Cape Norfeu, sharp cliffs, lighthouses, and a cat-shaped rock. You get about 1.5 to 2 hours in the village for a walk, meal, shopping, or a visit to the Salvador Dalí House Museum in nearby Portlligat. A multilingual phone audio guide and bar service are included.

“great trip, only wish longer was spent at cadaques”

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6.From Roses: Sailing Catamaran Cruise to Medes Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 266 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $66

Spend 5.5 hours sailing from Roses across the Costa Brava to Medes Islands Natural Park. Cruise around the islands, swim at Cala Montgó or Illa Pedrosa, use snorkeling gear with a €10 deposit, and eat a barbecue lunch with wine, sangria, soft drinks, and salads on board.

“La ponctualité une heure de retard pour le départ. Pas d’info de la part de l’équipe. Manque de respect sur le bateau, un groupe d’allemand ont fait la fête sur le bateau avec un manque de respect pour tous les autres passagers. Bref cette activité est juste une pompe Afrique au mépris de d passagers. À éviter”

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7.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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8.From Roses: Cap Norfeu Boat Cruise & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 234 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41

From Roses or Santa Margarita, you’ll spend 2.5 hours aboard Aquarium II, sailing 26 km along Cap de Creus Natural Park. Underwater viewing rooms reveal the seabed, then you’ll have 40 minutes to swim and snorkel at Platja de l’Almadrava. A multilingual phone audio guide and onboard bar are included.

“Nous avons passé un très bon moment. La zone de baignade est peut-être un peu trop fréquenté. Il y a beaucoup de bateaux en même temps. Mais nous avons pu en profiter malgré tout”

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9.From Roses: Cruise on Costa Brava to Cadaqués

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $29

Sail from Roses along the Costa Brava to Cadaqués, passing Cat’s Rock, Tamariu Cave, Cap Norfeu, and Cap de Creus. Onboard commentary is offered in Catalan, English, French, and Spanish. You arrive by sea at Cadaqués, with free time before returning to Roses. Check the schedule carefully, since the listed stop duration differs between the tour details.

“Fue una experiencia hermosa,la duración justa para recorrer Cadaqués sin cansarnos. La experiencia de hacer el recorrido por agua me pareció increíble”

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10.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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11.Roses: Cruise to Cala Murtra with Underwater Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 75 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29

Sail from Roses toward Cala Murtra aboard a catamaran, following the rugged Cap de Creus coast and its clear coves. You can move around the boat, use the underwater viewing area, and listen to a multilingual audio guide on your phone. Expect a scenic sea trip first, with marine life viewing as a smaller part of the experience.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Set out from Roses by catamaran for a four-hour coastal trip through Cap de Creus Natural Park. You’ll pass Cat’s Rock, Tamariu Cave, Cape Norfeu, the Cave of Hell, and Cap de Creus lighthouse, then view Salvador Dalí’s home at Port Lligat before 1.5 hours in Cadaqués.

“Todo el personal es amable. Desde mi punto de vista, pedir propina al finalizar no me parece demasiado acertado.”

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13.Explore the Medes Islands & Discover the Magic of Estartit!

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 51 reviews · 5 hours · from $53

Spend five hours on a catamaran from Roses, crossing Roses Bay toward the Medes Islands and L’Estartit. Look through underwater viewing rooms at the marine park, then leave the boat to explore town, with a Thursday market. An audio guide is available in eight languages, and a bar serves drinks onboard.

“pas grand chose à voir, fond marin à 3 mètres de profondeur, tout petit poisson.”

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