Sailing to the stars

Stargazing experience in Barcelona

Spaces Available

Up to 11 Seats

Duration

2 hours

Embarkation/Disembarkation

Gas station in Port Masnou

Format

Plaza to Plaza / Exclusive Boat

Disconnect in the company of the sea, the stars and a good PDO wine.

You don’t have to go too far from the coast to discover wonders that, unfortunately, the lights of the city cover us every day.
On board a sailboat, you will learn how to orient yourself at sea with the sextant, the astrolabe and the kamal.
You will also discover scientific and mythological curiosities of the firmament.
And to round it off, you will be able to see the most impressive stars at night with a professional telescope mounted on land, while tasting a DO Alella wine.

Cancellation 48 hours in advance and we will refund 100% of your reservation.

Supplier activity: Club del Navegante

Languages available: Catalan, Spanish and English.

Location: Port Masnou

Includes:

14 meter boat

Pattern

Starlight Monitor

Wine tasting

Compulsory Travelers Insurance

From
95€
/noche
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Professional observation material

Binoculars, planisphere, laser pointer, sextant and a state-of-the-art ground mounted telescope.  

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Guides in the sea and in the sky

You will be accompanied by professional skippers with many years of experience.
All of them are certified by the Starlight Foundation as astronomical monitors, and they will teach you curiosities about the firmament and astronavigation.

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Virtual Reality

Let us take you on a journey into the past with our virtual reality experience.
Our ship will travel back to the 16th century to discover how sailors used the stars to calculate their position and guide their ships.
Available from June!

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Astro Tour

You will learn how navigators oriented themselves in ancient times in the middle of the sea and you will discover the firmament with its scientific and mythological curiosities.

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Sail under unique skies

Get away from light pollution to see the sky in detail.
You will go aboard the Gran Azul, a 14-meter sailboat.

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Back to the mainland

And to round it off, you will be able to see the most impressive stars of the night with a professional telescope mounted on the ground, while tasting a DO Alella wine.

This is the plan for the evening:

At sunset

We set sail for the stars

We meet at the Port Gas Station (Port Masnou) to embark and set sail.  

 

Approximately 1 hour later

Back to the port and transfer to the vineyard

  • We moved to the vineyard Alta Alella – Celler de les Aus (Alella)
  • Observing the sky with a professional Celestron telescope
  • We will taste a local wine with Denomination of Origin of Alella.

  When you book we will send you a Voucher with all the details: schedule, meeting point, contact telephone numbers and some recommendations.

The Gran Azul is a Sun Odissey 45.1 sailing yacht of almost 14 meters in length with 2 bathrooms, 4 cabins, salon,…

Boat specifications:

Length 13.80 m

Beam 4.50 m

Manufactured in 1995

Up to 12 people

4 Cabins

2 bathrooms

This boat has:

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Awning

Bathing platform

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Bathroom ladder

Bathtub cushions

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Shower

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Spray hood

Table

Bed linens

Electric toilet

USB port

Attachment engine

Autopilot

Dinghy

Electric windlass

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GPS

Guides and charts

Probe

VHF

Microwave

Oven/Stove

Refrigerator

Fishing equipment

Glasses and tubes

Roller furling mainsail

Roller genoa

Pattern

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Our astronavigators are here to make your experience unforgettable.
We will help you understand what is included in the price, what the boats are like, how the astronomical activities work and any other questions you may have.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I cancel the previously booked activity?

On each short or long experience page, you have the information and cancellation policy specific to it.
If you still have doubts, you can contact us and we will help you to solve them.

How can I pay at Sea Starlight?

All you have to do is pre-book your activity and fill in the contact information required on the screen.
Shortly, the person in charge of the chosen activity will contact you and will indicate the method of payment (usually by bank transfer or bizum).

If I am going to sail, is it necessary to have any previous experience?

Our experiences are designed for anyone with an interest and no sailing or astronomy experience is required.
Our instructors and skippers love to share their knowledge with all those who visit us.

What should I bring on the day of departure?

Before the activity you will receive a voucher with all the details of your reservation and with the main tips both for sailing and for making observations.
It will depend a lot on the time of the year and the area where you are going to do your activity, but keep in mind that as a general rule, in the sea even in summer it is always advisable to wear several clothes and if we are hot we will remove layers.
Always take some warm clothes for sailing!
The same thing happens when we do observations at night, that although they are months of heat, at night temperatures drop quite a lot and it is preferable to be prepared with a good jacket, a hat to cover our head and even gloves.

Can I hire an exclusive activity?

Of course.
It will depend on the availability in each case but it is very common to reserve a boat for a family or group exclusively.

Is the activity I am going to perform insured?

All our boats are duly registered in List 6 and are covered by Civil Liability Insurance and SOVI (Compulsory Travelers Insurance).
Insurance to cover the typical case of not coming because my grandfather got sick is another matter.
In such cases, you have to take out personal insurance.

Can I get dizzy?

If you tend to get seasick, tell your skipper and he/she will give you some recommendations to avoid seasickness as much as possible, although they are not infallible since each body reacts differently to this situation.

How long is the experience and how is the time distributed on land and at sea?

Although it depends on each territory and especially on weather conditions and sea conditions, the standard is approximately 1 hour of navigation and 2 hours of observation on land.

How will I know where to find the meeting point?

Prior to departure we will send you a Voucher with all the details of your reservation: meeting point, what is included in your trip… and the telephone number of the skipper or instructor.

Will I have telephone coverage during my trip?

Depending on the geographical area you are in, it is likely that on trips away from the coast you may lose mobile coverage.

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We are an official travel agency

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Our vessels have passenger insurance (SOVI).

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Secure payment guarantee

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Committed to the sustainability of the seas and the sky

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We work with local suppliers and promote km 0

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Starlight Foundation Seal Certificates

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