Quick Summary
Combo price from
€46
Bus pass + 60-minute cruise
Cruise departs
Port Vell
Moll de les Drassanes, by the Columbus monument
Bus validity
24h / 48h
Your choice at checkout
Book ahead?
Yes in summer
Catamaran capacity is limited per sailing
Product details from the Tiqets booking page for the Barcelona City Tour + Eco Catamaran combo (checked 27 July 2026): price from €46, rated 4.0/5. Sailing times vary by season — the widget shows live slots.
The Barcelona city tour hop on hop off with optional catamaran pairs the Barcelona City Tour open-top bus with a one-hour catamaran cruise along the city's coastline. It solves a real gap in the standard bus experience: Barcelona is a port city, but from a bus seat you only ever see the sea sideways. The catamaran fills that hour properly — and as an eco-sailing vessel, it does it quietly.
How the Combo Works
- Book once online — choose the 24h or 48h bus option; the cruise is included in either
- Ride the bus as a normal hop-on hop-off pass across both city routes
- Hop off near the harbour — get off at stop 4 or 5 of the Orange/West route for the port area
- Board the catamaran at Port Vell (Moll de les Drassanes) — the jetty sits by the Columbus monument, a short walk from the bus stop
- Sail for ~60 minutes along the Barcelona coast, then continue your bus loop afterwards
What You See From the Water
- The Port Vell marina and the largest yachts berthed in the city
- The World Trade Center and the cable-car towers over the harbour
- The W Hotel's sail silhouette and the full run of Barceloneta beach
- The city skyline stacked against Montjuïc and Tibidabo — the wide shot no bus window can give you
Ticket Comparison: Combo vs Separate
| Option | Price logic | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Bus + catamaran combo | From €46 — below the parts bought separately | Anyone with 4+ hours and an interest in the waterfront |
| Bus only | From €30.50 — see prices | Tight schedules, winter visits with choppy seas |
| Bus + 40-min boat (Bus Turístic version) | Bundle pricing — see the port guide | Cruise-ship passengers already at the harbour |
Timing Is Everything
- Sail before noon or at golden hour. Midday light flattens the skyline; late afternoon sun on the Barceloneta front is the photo you came for.
- Summer sailings fill up. Capacity per departure is limited — in July and August, book the combo at least a day or two ahead and arrive at the jetty 15 minutes early.
- Sequence it smart: morning on the bus (Sagrada Família leg), catamaran at midday when the top deck gets hot, then the Montjuïc leg after — the harbour sits conveniently between them. Route details in the stops guide.
- Wind check: sailings can be adjusted in rough weather; rebooking is handled at the jetty or via the reseller.
Practical Notes
- The combo is not wheelchair accessible on the boat leg — the standard bus-only ticket is; check the booking page for current accessibility notes
- Bring a light layer even in summer: the breeze off the water runs cooler than the streets
- Seasickness is rarely an issue — the catamaran hugs the coast in mostly calm water
- The 60-minute cruise doesn't hop: it returns to the same jetty where you boarded
How to Get to the Catamaran
By the tour bus itself: hop off at stop 4 or 5 of the Orange/West route and walk toward the Columbus monument; the jetty is at Moll de les Drassanes. By metro: Drassanes (L3, green) is 5 minutes on foot. From La Rambla: walk downhill to the sea — you can't miss the column with Columbus pointing at it.
FAQ About the Bus + Catamaran Combo
How much is the Barcelona hop-on hop-off bus with catamaran?
The combo starts at €46 and includes a 24- or 48-hour City Tour bus pass plus a 60-minute eco catamaran cruise. That undercuts buying the bus pass and a harbour cruise separately.
Where does the catamaran leave from?
From Port Vell, at Moll de les Drassanes near the Columbus monument. Hop off the bus at stop 4 or 5 of the Orange/West route, or take metro L3 to Drassanes.
Do I need to reserve a specific sailing time?
Sailing slots are shown when you book; in high season reserve a day or two ahead and arrive 15 minutes before departure, as each catamaran has limited capacity.
Can I do the cruise on a different day from the bus?
The combo is designed around your bus pass validity — with a 48-hour option you can comfortably split the bus day and the sailing across two days. Confirm slot availability for your second day when booking.
Is the catamaran suitable for children?
Yes — it's a calm coastal cruise popular with families. Children's fares appear in the booking calendar; small children should stay seated away from the rails while sailing.
What happens if the weather turns bad?
Sailings may be rescheduled in rough conditions. Tickets booked through Tiqets can also be cancelled or moved free of charge until 23:59 the day before your visit.