The 15 Best Roses Tours

1.From Roses: Catamaran Cruise Cap Norfeu – Cadaqués

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

Cruise from Roses aboard the catamaran Magic, following the Costa Brava cliffs and pine-lined coves to Cap Norfeu. Stop at Racó de l'Home for swimming and snorkeling, then sail into Cadaqués bay before returning to Roses. The 3.5-hour trip includes mineral water, snorkeling gear, and child and adult life jackets. Spanish and English are spoken.

“Super um das mal auszuprobieren. Hatten 1 Kind mit 10 dabei”

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2.From Roses: Catamaran Cruise to Cap de Creus

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

Sail from central Roses aboard the Magic catamaran, passing Cadaqués and Port Lligat on the way to a sheltered cove near Cap de Creus. Swim or snorkel in clear water, lounge on the bow nets, and eat a barbecue lunch with drinks before returning to Roses. The crew speaks Spanish, English and French.

“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 catamaran in central Roses for a 1.5-hour evening sail across the Bay of Roses. Sip a sangria cocktail or glass of cava, with water included, as you take in Roses, Empuriabrava, and, on a clear evening, the distant Pyrenees. Music accompanies the cruise. The crew speaks Spanish, English, and 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

From Roses, Els Blaus de Roses sails toward Cala Jóncols along the cliffs and coves of Cap de Creus Natural Park. Look for the port, lighthouse, Castle of La Trinitat and Montjoi Bay, then visit viewing rooms 6 to 8 meters below sea level. The two to two-and-a-half-hour trip includes a multilingual phone audio guide and bar service.

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5.From Roses: Costa Brava Boat Tour to Cadaqués

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

Ride from Roses along the Costa Brava, passing Cape Norfeu, steep cliffs, and the Far de Cala Nans lighthouse before reaching Cadaqués. You get free time in the village, typically about 1.5 to 2 hours, plus a multilingual audio guide for your phone and bar service on board. The trip is offered by Els Blaus de Roses.

“Very relaxed trip. The journey took an hour each way and then you have time to look around Cadaqués…. It gave us a good taster. Don’t be late, the time they say to meet on the way back is the time!”

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6.From Roses: Sailing Catamaran Cruise to Medes Islands

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

Set sail from central Roses on a 5.5-hour catamaran trip along the Costa Brava to the Medes Islands Natural Park. You’ll pass the islands and views of Estartit and the Montgrí massif, then stop at Cala Montgó or Illa Pedrosa to swim and sunbathe while the crew prepares a barbecue. Spanish, English, and French are spoken.

“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

From Roses, sail along the Cap de Creus coast past Cala Jóncols, Cap Norfeu and the Cat-shaped rock, with a weather-permitting visit inside Tamariu Cave. The boat then stops for 1.5 hours in Cadaqués, a fishing town of whitewashed streets and waterfront views. A crew and multilingual audio guide are included; food and drinks are not.

“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, Aquarium II follows 26 km of Cap de Creus Natural Park coastline. Look through underwater viewing rooms, then spend 40 minutes swimming or snorkeling at Platja de l’Almadrava. A multilingual audio guide is available on your phone in eight languages. The 2.5-hour trip includes a bar, but food and drinks cost extra.

“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: Cap de Creus Natural Park and Cadaqués Boat Tour

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

Set out from Roses on a 3.5-hour boat trip toward Cadaqués or Cap de Creus Natural Park. Take in the rugged Costa Brava coast, stop for a swim at Sa Conca bay, and use the onboard bar and music. A multilingual audio guide is available on your phone; no guide names are provided.

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

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

Els Blaus de Roses takes you by catamaran from Roses toward Cala Murtra, a protected cove in Cap de Creus Natural Park. Look for marine life through the boat’s underwater windows, enjoy the rocky coast from deck, and use the included phone audio guide. The trip lasts 1.5 hours and costs $29 per person.

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

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

This five-hour catamaran trip from Roses crosses the bay to the Medes Islands, where underwater viewing rooms offer a look at the seabed. You also get time to explore El Estartit, with an audio guide in eight languages and a bar service on board. The route has occasionally changed to Cadaqués, so confirm the destination before departure.

“Iles Medes tot molt bonic Cadaques perfecte ,la mar i paisatge tot gris ,estones plovia”

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12.Exclusive Experience: A Full Day in Cadaqués!

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 49 reviews · 7 hours · from $41

Travel by boat from Roses toward Cap de Creus and Cadaqués, with coastal views and a glimpse of Tamariu Cave along the way. Once ashore, you have about 6.5 hours to explore independently, swim, eat or stroll. An eight-language phone audio guide, onboard bar, toilets and solarium add useful comforts. No named guide is provided.

“La puntualidad. Vimos delfines a la vuelta y el barco se paró para que los pudiésemos fotografiar.”

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13.Roses boat trip Special: snorkeling in Cap de Creus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 21 reviews · from $85

From Roses, skipper and guide Emi takes a group of up to 11 people by Menorcan boat into Cap de Creus Natural Park. The three-hour trip includes time for snorkeling, kayaking or paddle surfing, plus a Mediterranean aperitif in a cove. Snorkel gear, water activities, snacks, drinks and fuel are included.

“Everything was perfect! From the captain's accompaniment to the paddle swimming and diving! The aperitif on the boat in the middle of a wild cove on the bay of Rosas was a sensation. Thank you very much, we highly recommend!”

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14.Empuriabrava: kayak trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Join a guide from Empuriabrava Sailing for a two-hour kayak outing on the Muga River, with a possible route by the natural beach of Aiguamolls de l’Empordà when conditions allow. You’ll get a paddling lesson, kayak, paddle and lifejacket, plus a guided trip with regional nature facts and a few games. Tours are offered in Catalan, Spanish and English.

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15.Empuriabrava: SUP Yoga class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 1h 15m · from $23

Meet your instructor at Empuriabrava’s municipal sailing school, learn the SUP basics, then paddle to a floating platform for a 75-minute yoga class on your board. The instructor adapts the poses to the group, finishing with stretches and guided meditation. Boards and paddles are included. You need to be able to swim.

“Activité parfaite notre monitrice était adorable bienveillante et souriante . Nous avons passé 1h30 de pur bonheur Elle adapte le cour pour que tout le monde prend du plaisir nous étions 7 c était notre première fois rt 100% conquise On recommande +++++”

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