Romantic Dinner

Barcelona’s Port Olímpic makes an appealing setting for dinner: you’re aboard a sailboat, close to the water, with the harbor and evening sky as your backdrop. The boat stays in port for the included experience, so this is a dinner with a maritime atmosphere, not a sailing trip unless you pay extra.

I like two things here: the menu can be adapted to your preferences, and the private setup gives you room to celebrate without a crowd at the next table. The host can also help keep a gift hidden until the right moment, a thoughtful touch if you’re planning a surprise.

One point to settle before booking: the timing details describe a longer outing with sightseeing and sailing, but sailing is not included in the base price. Confirm the schedule with Petit Charter so you know exactly how much time is spent aboard and what the €40 sailing add-on covers.

At a glance

• Private dinner for two: The €188 price covers a group of up to two people.
• Three courses: The chef prepares a starter, main dish and dessert, with the menu adapted to your preferences.
• Drinks included: You get one bottle of wine, water and one aperitif, either an Aperol Spritz or cava.
• Sailing costs extra: Add 30 minutes of sailing during the starter for €40.
• Plan dietary needs early: Send allergy or intolerance information well ahead, ideally a week before.
• Adults only: The experience is not suitable for children under 18.

Dinner at Port Olímpic, with the boat as your dining room

This is a private meal aboard a sailboat at Barcelona’s Port Olímpic, rather than a restaurant meal followed by a boat ride. The setting is the main change of pace: you dine on board, with the port’s boats and waterfront around you. It’s a good fit if you want a special occasion to feel personal without needing a large or elaborate event.

The boat does not sail as part of the base experience. If being under way matters to you, you can add 30 minutes of sailing for €40, timed during the starter. That is a useful distinction for couples comparing this with a sunset cruise: the core booking is the dinner at the port, and the sailing is an optional extra.

You’ll meet the host outside pier number 7 at Moll del Xaloc, 7, in Port Olímpic. The instructions say to text when you arrive so the host can open the boat. Keep your phone handy and message when you reach the pier rather than assuming you can walk straight aboard.

A private table and personal touches

The booking is for a private group, with the listed price covering up to two people. That makes the experience best suited to a couple celebrating an anniversary, birthday or proposal, or simply looking for a quieter evening together. The host says they aim to be discreet, which can matter if you’d rather have an intimate meal than a public celebration.

Personalisation is more than a decorative promise here. You can discuss the menu and extras directly with the host, and the chef prepares a starter, main dish and dessert to suit your preferences. If you have allergies or food intolerances, send the details early, ideally a week ahead, so the kitchen has time to plan.

There’s also a practical way to arrange a surprise. You can give the host a gift beforehand, and they’ll take care of placing it at the location for the moment you choose. If you’re planning this, agree on the handoff and timing in advance rather than leaving the detail until you arrive.

The meal: three courses, wine and an aperitif

The included menu has three courses: a starter, a main dish and dessert. The specific dishes are not fixed in the available details, so ask what the chef can prepare when you contact Petit Charter. That conversation is the moment to explain food preferences, allergies and intolerances, and to confirm any special requests.

The package includes one bottle of wine, water and one aperitif per booking, with a choice of Aperol Spritz or cava. If you’d like more to drink, an extra bottle of wine costs €10, a bottle of cava costs €12, and an extra aperitif is €5 per glass. You can also add a glass of cava with dessert for €5.

These options make it easier to keep the evening simple or add a celebratory touch without committing to a large drinks package. If you want special decoration, it costs €20. Ask about it when you arrange the menu, since the host needs to prepare it before your arrival.

The most useful detail from the meal feedback is that the food was described as fresh, generous in quantity and very good. That’s encouraging for a dinner where the meal itself matters as much as the setting. Still, no sample menu or dish list is provided, so don’t book expecting a particular regional specialty unless you have confirmed it directly.

What the evening’s timing may look like

The experience lasts two to three hours. Its published outline divides the time into roughly 1.5 hours for an aperitif, sightseeing, sunset and sailing, followed by about 1.5 hours for wine and dinner at Port Olímpic. But the included experience specifies no sailing, while the optional extra is described as 30 minutes under way during the starter.

That leaves an important scheduling question. The outline may describe the broader flow of the outing, but it does not make clear how the timing changes if you book dinner without sailing. Contact the host before confirming your plans, especially if you’re coordinating dinner with another activity or hoping to be on the water at sunset.

If you add sailing, the stated option is 30 minutes during the starter for €40. That gives you a short taste of being under sail without turning the evening into a long cruise. If your priority is a full sailing excursion, this may not be enough; the core offering remains the private meal in port.

Sunset is part of the experience’s appeal, but the exact start times depend on availability. Check the offered time when you book, and ask how the meal and any sailing fit together on that date. The sunset views were among the most praised aspects of the evening, so timing is worth sorting out rather than leaving to chance.

Is €188 good value for two?

At €188 per group of up to two, the price works out to €94 per person before extras. That buys a private dinner aboard a sailboat, three courses, one bottle of wine, water and an aperitif. You’re paying for the setting and the private arrangement as well as the food, so the value depends on whether those details matter to you.

For a couple seeking a distinct occasion, the price can make sense. A private table, a menu tailored to your preferences and a waterfront setting are harder to replicate with an ordinary restaurant reservation. The package also includes drinks, which gives you a clearer starting point for the total cost.

The price is less compelling if you mainly want a boat trip. Sailing is not included, and the stated add-on provides only 30 minutes for €40. Extra drinks and decoration add to the bill, too. Ask for the final price of your preferred setup before booking, particularly if you want sailing, a second bottle or special decoration.

The private format is a real part of the value. You don’t have to share the occasion with a larger tour group, and the host can help with a surprise gift. If you value privacy and a personal meal more than a long route at sea, the package is easier to justify.

What to arrange before you arrive

This experience has only one slot available, so book with time to spare if you have a particular date in mind. Starting times vary, and you’ll need to check availability. The booking is private, and the host can communicate in Spanish, Italian or English.

Message the host to choose your menu and ask about extras. The instructions specifically invite you to text about both, making direct contact the best way to clarify the meal, drinks, sailing and decoration. If you have an allergy or intolerance, send that information well in advance, ideally a week before.

On the day, go to the outside of pier 7 at Moll del Xaloc, 7, in Port Olímpic, Barcelona, and text when you arrive. That small step matters because the host says they’ll open the boat for you. Fireworks and explosive substances are not allowed.

The booking offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity, and you can reserve now and pay later. Those options help if your plans are still taking shape, but they don’t replace the need to confirm the sailing and timing details before you commit.

Who will enjoy this dinner most

I’d consider this for a couple who wants a private, carefully planned evening and sees the boat as part of the occasion. It is especially suited to a proposal or anniversary if you want the host’s help with a discreet gift reveal. The menu adjustments are useful for different preferences, provided you communicate them early.

It is less suitable for anyone under 18, and it may not be the right pick if your main goal is a long sailing trip. The base experience is stationary in port, with only a short sailing option available for an added fee. If you want a full evening at sea, ask the operator whether another arrangement is possible rather than assuming this one includes it.

Feedback on the experience has been uniformly positive, though the number of ratings is small. The details most worth noting are attentive service from the early planning through dinner, generous and fresh food, and strong sunset views. Those are precisely the parts you can help set up well by confirming the menu, timing and any extras in advance.

Should you book it?

Book this if you want a private dinner for two in Barcelona with a sailboat setting, a three-course meal and a host who can help tailor the evening. The included wine and aperitif, discreet service and option to arrange a gift make it a thoughtful choice for a milestone or surprise.

Pause if you’re expecting a cruise as part of the €188 price. Sailing costs extra, and the stated add-on is 30 minutes. Before you pay, ask Petit Charter to confirm the schedule, menu options and what your chosen extras will cost. If the meal and atmosphere are your main priorities, this can be a memorable way to spend an evening at the port.

FAQ

Where does the dinner take place?

It takes place aboard a sailboat at Port Olímpic in Barcelona. Meet outside pier number 7 at Moll del Xaloc, 7, and text the host when you arrive.

Is sailing included in the €188 price?

No. The included experience is dinner at the port without sailing. You can add 30 minutes of sailing during the starter for €40.

What food and drinks are included?

The meal includes a starter, main dish and dessert, with a menu adapted to your preferences. The booking also includes one bottle of wine, water and one aperitif, either an Aperol Spritz or cava.

Can the menu be adjusted for allergies or intolerances?

Yes. The menu can be adapted to your preferences. Tell the host about allergies or intolerances in advance, ideally a week before.

Can I arrange a surprise gift?

Yes. You can give the gift to the host beforehand, and they can arrange to place it at the location. Contact the host in advance to coordinate the details.

How long does the experience last?

The stated duration is two to three hours. Check the available starting times, and ask the host to confirm how the schedule works for your booking, especially if you add sailing.

What languages can the host or greeter speak?

The available languages are Spanish, Italian and English.

Is the experience suitable for children?

No. It is not suitable for children under 18. Fireworks and explosive substances are also not allowed.