Bilboats
Enjoy Bilbao’s present by listening to its history and industrial past while taking a boat ride along the estuary.
The Bilbao estuary has become the hub of the city’s urban and tourist development. From the boat, thanks to an audio guide, you’ll learn about the vestiges of an industrial past, the shipyards where ships were built and launched into the estuary, and the factories and steel mills that exported their goods around the world on large cargo ships.
During the ride, you’ll witness the redevelopment of abandoned areas following industrial conversion and the construction of new iconic buildings such as the Guggenheim or San Mamés, the football stadium, as well as new recreational areas and residential developments on its banks, which have turned the city into a world-renowned tourist destination and shaped a new lifestyle for its inhabitants.
The most enjoyable proposals
Regular departures
Immerse yourself in the heart of Bilbao and its surroundings by choosing one of our two regular departures. Sailing Bilbao. This round-trip tour through the heart of the city lasts approximately 60 minutes, just enough time to explore the heart of Bilbao, from the City Hall Bridge to the Ribera de Zorrotzaurre. Sailing the Sea. The round-trip Sailing the Sea route lasts approximately 2 hours. This tour visits the city's points of interest, as well as the towns that make up Greater Bilbao along the estuary, as far as the Bizkaia Bridge, a World Heritage Site.
Private boat tours
Enjoy a private tour by chartering one of our boats. Ibai Alai is a passenger boat along the Bilbao estuary for 80 seated passengers, distributed across two decks: 50 on the lower deck and 30 on the upper. Ibai Eder is a 15-meter-long catamaran with a single, fully open 40-square-meter area, ideal for all your events: celebrations, product presentations, or advertising, with a capacity of 80 passengers.
Itsas Jaiak! - Parties on board
Experience the most fun boat festival in Bilbao. Perfect for celebrating bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthday parties, and other groups of friends from all walks of life who are also celebrating their bachelorette party and are coming to have a great time with us.
Let yourself be carried away by Bilboats
Limited places
Private rental upon request
High demand in summer and holidays
Opinions
It was an incredible experience. We booked for the Bilbao festivities so we could see the fireworks from the estuary, and it was spectacular. It's definitely an experience I'll repeat. I loved being able to go along the estuary at night, and then the atmosphere of the fireworks, and then the party atmosphere at night and the atmosphere on the boat were fantastic. It's an experience I'd recommend. I'm definitely planning a daily visit, and I will.
We really enjoyed the tour. We took the two-hour route to reach the Bizkaia Bridge, and it was worth it. The crew was super friendly, the estuary was explored with an audio guide throughout, and we were able to see Bilbao's iconic buildings and landmarks from a privileged perspective. Recommended!
The Guggenheim and San Mamés are very beautiful (perhaps more so the former), without detracting from the other new and old buildings on both banks. On the way out, the best views are mainly from the stern, while on the way back, the best views are from the bow. The customer service is exceptional. We were arriving late, and they contacted us and gave us the option to change the time (it was possible that day). So, in that sense, hats off! They also have coloring sheets for the kids, so highly recommended.
Frequently asked questions
Are the seats on the ship numbered? What should I do if I want to sit on the upper deck?
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Can you bring animals on the boat?
Can the ticket purchase be cancelled?
What happens if it rains? Is the tour canceled?
Enjoy great adventures with Bilboats
Bilboats
Pío Baroja Pantalan, Bilbao, Bizkaia
644 442 055
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