Rent a boat to watch the America's Cup 2024
Front-row views of the America's Cup in Barcelona
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in 2024 as Barcelona hosts the 37th America's Cup along its iconic coast. Sail with us and enjoy front-row seats to watch all the regattas from start to finish. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of this historic event!
By filling out the form, we will contact you with a schedule and prices for each event. You can pay per person and share the boat, starting from €195, or if you are a group and want the boat for yourselves, we offer a private experience starting from €1,345.
Boats available
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Bavaria 41
12 guests max - private
Oceanis 31
7 guests max - private
Regal 2000ES
What you’ll do
The America's Cup fan experience offers a 6-hour, immersive adventure, blending thrilling race action with ample time for relaxation.
Welcome aboard
Your experience begins around 11AM at Port Marina Vela, right in the heart of all the America's Cup action. Upon boarding, our team will warmly welcome you, give you a tour of the boat, and offer drinks to set the mood.
Sail out of the port
We will depart from the same port as the Luna Rossa Italian team. As we sail out of the port, if permitted, we will tour around the bases of each competing team, providing you with an up-close look at the preparations and operations of the 6 America's Cup teams.
Sail to our VIP viewing point
Our boat will then sail to our exclusive viewing location (America's Cup Superyacht Program area), providing the best views of the races so you can fully immerse yourself in the action.
Watch the regattas
Enjoy the races starting around 1-2PM of the America's Cup from start to finish. Our team will be on hand to provide insights and answer any questions about the event and the competing teams.
Lunch
While watching the racing, we will serve you a delicious Italian sandwich from the famous Compà restaurant in La Barceloneta. Drinks and snacks will be served throughout the trip too.
Back to port
After the excitement of the regattas, we will sail back to Port Marina Vela around 5PM. Take in the beautiful views of Barcelona's skyline and reflect on a day full of emotions.
What's included?
No extra fees—pay now and you're all set.
The essentials
A clean & fully equipped sailboat, a young & local professional captain, and fuel.
Lunch, drinks & snacks
Every guest will get an Italian sandwich from the famous Compà joint. Drinks (cava, wine, beer, soft drinks) and light snacks (chips, olives, salt cookies) also included.
TV/Radio
TV/Radio to follow the official race broadcast.
Things to know
Booking procedure
Register using the form you will find on this page. Afterwards, we will send you an email with all the information.
A 40% payment will be required to secure your spots.
We will send you an email to collect the remaining 60% one month before the experience.
Cancellation Policy
Both payments are non refundable.
Weather
If we are unable to sail due to adverse weather conditions, we will reschedule the experience to a reserve date. If rescheduling is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
If sailing is possible but the AC37 organization cancels the regattas last minute due to lack of wind, we will still proceed with the sailing experience and have the scheduled lunch at sea. We will then offer a reserve date with a 50% discount on the total price. If attending the reserve date is not possible, we will refund 50% of the amount already paid.
Position in the regatta field
As a member of the America's Cup Superyacht Program, Vela has priority access to the regatta field. The race field will vary depending on the wind conditions, as shown in the four different scenarios depicted in the pictures below. Our boat will be positioned in the green area.
AC37 calendar & timeline
Since March 2024, teams have started their daily training sessions in Barcelona. The action heats up in August, with teams hitting the open waters for official training sessions. Here's the timeline of the most important America's Cup events in Barcelona from August to October 2024:
August 22nd: America's Cup Opening Ceremony
The official opening ceremony of the America's Cup in Barcelona will be held on August 22 and it promises to be an exceptional event to experience directly on the water. It will be exciting to admire the atmosphere and excitement surrounding the kickstart of this historic competition.
August 22nd to 25th: Preliminary Regatta
The journey to the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona begins with the Preliminary Regattas that will serve as warm-up races ahead of the Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Selection Series).
August 29 - October 7: Louis Vuitton Cup
The Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Selection Series) is the pivotal event that decides the team that will be challenging the Defender, Team New Zealand, in the 37th America’s Cup Final Regatta. This series comprises both a Round Robin stage and a Final stage. The Round Robin stage may involve either a single or double round, depending on the number of eligible competitors and the available racing time. The two winning teams from this stage will secure a spot in the Final, where the ultimate winner is determined.
September 10 - 26: Youth America's Cup
The Youth America’s Cup commences with six days of practice from September 10th to 15th, 2024, followed by fleet racing starting on September 17th, with twelve teams divided into invited and Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup teams. Eight races will be held in the opening qualification rounds for each group, with the top three teams from each advancing to the Final Series, featuring four races to determine the top two boats. The Youth America’s Cup Final is scheduled for September 26th, featuring a winner-takes-all Match Race.
September 28 - October 13: Puig Women's America's Cup
The Puig Women’s America’s Cup begins immediately after the Youth America’s Cup, starting with a briefing on September 28th, followed by practice days until October 3rd. Racing commences on October 5th, with invited and America's Cup teams divided into two groups. The Semifinal round consists of four fleet races where the top three boats from both groups advance. The Final on October 13th, culminates in a one-on-one Match Race between the top two teams.
October 12 - 27: 37th America's Cup Final
The race with no second place. Either you win or you lose, and it has been like this for over 170 years. In October, the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand will confront the victor of the Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Selection Series) in a 13-race Match. Each race will be a head-to-head contest between the two teams, with the winner earning one point and the loser gaining none. The team that accumulates seven points first will be the winner of the 37th America's Cup and the Defender of the 38th America’s Cup.
October 3 - 11: J Class Yachts
During the America's Cup, the J Class has been invited to host their World Championships in Barcelona from October 7th to 11th, with a practice regatta on October 3rd and 4th. The impressive fleet includes Topaz (J8), Ranger (J5), Svea (JS1), Velsheda (JK7), Shamrock V (JK3), Rainbow (JKZ1), Hanuman (JK6) and Lionheart (JH1). These sailboats will be stationed in Port Vell and will showcase the epitome of sailing and racing excellence. More info on the J Class World Championships in Barcelona.
AC37 race village and bases
From August to October 2024, Port Vell and Port Marina Vela, in downtown Barcelona will be the epicenters of the 37th America’s Cup, featuring a free-access race village along Moll de la Fusta.
- Emirates Team New Zealand's base, chosen by the Cup holders, is located near the World Trade Center.
- INEOS Britannia and Alinghi Red Bull Racing are located near the Maremagnum shopping mall.
- Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli has chosen Port Marina Vela (Vela's port) as its base. The port is located right next to the iconic W Hotel in La Barceloneta.
- American Magic's base is within the Marina Barcelona 92 superyacht facility.
- Orient Express Racing Team will be based on Moll de Ponent, west of the World Trade Center
The race area will stretch along the coast of Barcelona, and special viewing points will be set for those willing to see the action on a boat from the water.
What's Vela?
Vela is a small boat rental and sailing trips company in Barcelona, established in 2022 by two young and passionate locals who share a deep passion for the sea. At Vela, customer care & satisfaction is priority number 1, and we try to stick to that principle on all our experiences. Following successful years in 2022 and 2023, we've gathered over 600 positive reviews from more than 4000 guests coming from +50 different countries.
Where to find us
Port Marina Vela, La Barceloneta, Barcelona
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