Costa Dorada
The Golden Coast · Barcelona South · 7 Days · 6 Nights · Monohull
Port Olímpic BCN → Sitges → Tarragona → Cambrils → L’Ametlla de Mar → Torredembarra → Sitges → Port Olímpic
Monohull · ASA 101+103+104
Costa Dorada runs weekly from May through October. Solo and shared cabin options available.
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The Golden Coast
Sun-washed towns, ancient ruins, and the best seafood on earth.
The Costa Dorada – the Golden Coast – stretches 60 kilometres south of Barcelona along a shoreline that has been inhabited for three thousand years. The Romans founded Tarraco here in 218 BC and made it the capital of Hispania Citerior; you’ll sail past UNESCO World Heritage walls that were ancient before Columbus was born.
The first stop is Sitges – Barcelona’s glamorous neighbour. One of the most beautiful small towns on the Iberian Peninsula: modernista mansions on the seafront, whitewashed lanes, terraces packed until midnight. You arrive by sea, which is the only way Sitges deserves to be arrived at.
Tarragona is where history becomes physical. Walk the Roman amphitheatre – built facing the sea so condemned prisoners could hear the waves before the lions were released. The old city sits on a bluff directly above your marina berth. Dinner up there, among the ruins lit at night, is the kind of meal you describe for years.
Cambrils is arguably the finest seafood port in Spain – not the most famous, but ask any Spanish chef where they buy their fish. The fish auction on the dock happens at sunset; your dinner comes off the same boats.
The voyage turns at L’Ametlla de Mar, offering exceptional anchorage in translucent coves just north of the Delta – swim off the boat, then take the dinghy ashore for dinner. Flamingos wade in the wetlands of the Delta de l’Ebre a short distance south – one of the great river deltas of Europe, visible on the horizon as you turn for home. Day 5 is the long northbound passage to Torredembarra – a working Costa Dorada port with the 11th-century Castell de Tamarit visible on the headland just to the south, its towers rising from the rocks at the water’s edge and a short walk from the dock. Day 6 is the reward: Sitges again, earned this time, for a glamorous final night before the morning run home with the ASA 104 exam completed underway.
UNESCO Roman Ruins · Tarragona Flamingos · Delta de l’Ebre Best Seafood in Spain · Cambrils Tamarit Castle · Torredembarra Glamorous Sitges 142 nm Total · 7 Days Swimming Coves · L’Ametlla
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Day 1
Cast Off
Port Olímpic → Sitges · 20 nm · First helm · ASA 101 begins
Day 2
Sitges Drills
Offshore bay · Tacking · Jibing · Sail trim → Tarragona · 27 nm
Day 3 ✓
ASA 101 Sign-Off
Exam at sea → Cambrils · 9 nm · ASA 103 begins · Anchoring
Day 4
Seamanship Day
MOB drill · Reefing · Heaving-to → L’Ametlla de Mar · 16 nm · Swim stop
Day 5 ✓
ASA 103 Sign-Off
Exam at sea → Torredembarra · 30 nm · Tamarit Castle · ASA 104 begins
Day 6
Sitges Reward
Torredembarra → Sitges · 21 nm · ASA 104 skills · Glamorous final night
Day 7 ✓✓✓
Home Port
Sitges → Port Olímpic · 20 nm · ASA 104 exam underway · All three certs
The itinerary shown is our planned route and gives you a taste of the incredible destinations we aim to visit. Actual ports of call are subject to change based on weather conditions, sea state, and marina availability. The Mediterranean is a dynamic sailing environment and your instructor will always make routing decisions with your safety, comfort, and enjoyment as the priority. Flexibility is part of the adventure — and sometimes the unplanned stops turn out to be the most memorable
Everything Included
35–45 Ft Yacht · Full Week
Fuel, marina fees & all on-water costs included
6 Nights Liveaboard
Your own berth aboard from Day 1 through final morning · Private cabin upgrade available
Breakfast & Light Lunches
Daily breakfast and light lunches prepared aboard · One dinner served at anchor under the stars · Additional dinners ashore at your own pace
Logbooks & Cert Fees
ASA logbooks and all certification fees included · Reference copies of textbooks available aboard and in the office — students should purchase their own before arrival
All Certification Fees
ASA 101, 103 & 104 submitted digitally
Professional Instructor
ASA-certified, English-speaking, living aboard
Price does not include flights, travel insurance, or dinners ashore (except one included onboard dinner). ASA textbooks not included – reference copies on the boat and in the office; students should purchase their own before arrival. Min. 2 cabins to run; maximum 6. Rate shown is per student sharing a double cabin. Solo travellers may request a private cabin for an additional €1,200. Contact us to check availability or reserve your spot with a deposit.
Cabins & Accommodation
Per Cabin Rate
Solo Occupancy
Each student cabin is priced per cabin, not per person. Solo travellers get the cabin entirely to themselves — no stranger sharing. The boat carries 2 or 3 student cabins depending on the course, each with a double or V-berth, portlight or hatch for ventilation, hanging storage, and shelf space for personal gear.
Two People Sharing
Couples & Friends
Two people sharing one cabin — partners, friends, or anyone travelling together — pay €3,995 for the cabin. That works out to €1,997.50 each. Simply note at booking that you are sharing.
2–3 Student Cabins
Each with its own berths, storage, and ventilation. One cabin is reserved for the instructor.
Minimum 2 cabins to run. Contact us to check availability.
Questions?
Not sure which option suits you? Drop us a message – we’ll walk you through the group and find the right fit.
IPC
After Your Week — You’re Eligible for Your International Proficiency Certificate (IPC)
The IPC is required to charter in Greece, Croatia, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Turkey. We walk you through the application the moment your ASA 104 is signed off.
Most students receive their IPC within two weeks. Bring a passport-style photo on your phone — it’s the one thing people forget.
Sailing Resume
Your Professional Sailing Resume — Included
At the end of your course we generate your professional sailing resume — the document charter companies require alongside your certifications.
It lists your ASA certifications, courses completed with dates, vessel types sailed, nautical miles logged, and waters sailed. A clean, professional PDF you can present to any charter company in the world on the day you finish your course.
Textbook Recommendation
Before You Arrive — Highly Recommended
Before you arrive we strongly recommend purchasing your ASA textbook and reading it before your course begins. Students who arrive having read it pass their written exam first time. Textbooks are not included in the course fee.
ASA 101 – Sailing Made Easy
ASA 103 — Coastal Cruising Made Easy
ASA 104 — Bareboat Cruising Made Easy
Digital versions of all textbooks are available instantly on Apple Books and Google Play.
We also recommend completing the free ASA Online Intro to Sailing course (30 minutes) before arriving.