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S/Y SOUTHERN CROSS S/Y Southern Cross is a steel hulled ketch with wooden masts. It is the largest steel yacht built in Scotland by Yarrow & Co. shipyards, located in Scotstoun, Glasgow. Yarrow was the company in charge of the construction and repair of the British Navy fleet since the post-war period, having the greatest…

In Gotland Charter you have the opportunity to rent a boat in Barcelona for Sant Jordi to enjoy the sea and the views of the city. Our company specializes in boat rentals of all kinds, so in this post we will explain what options you have to rent a boat for Sant Jordi in the…

Navigation is one of the most important means of transport for the development of trade and humanity in general, and today ships are the vehicle by which 90% of the world’s goods travel. The boat is therefore an inseparable protagonist of the development of civilisations throughout history, and although it all began with the rowboat,…

Renting a boat from Barcelona for a trip on the high seas can be a fantastic experience, but on some boats or when we are going to sail for many hours, it can be interesting to have suitable clothing and footwear. On most of our tours you don’t have to worry too much about that,…

On 17 October 2021, a workshop organized by the French company Meet & Forum and the Barcelona Convention Bureau, specialized in business tourism and whose objective is to promote our city, took place in Barcelona. On this occasion, the purpose of the meeting was none other than to show our neighbouring country the multitude of…

Valentine’s Day, although it has lovers and detractors, is a marked date for all those couples who like to celebrate their love. That’s why it’s common that, when the 14th of February approaches, one or both members of the couple start looking for Valentine’s Day plans. In this article we give you some ideas of…

Enjoying a sunset is a moment of relaxation and communion with oneself, something similar to a “thank you” for the day. Many people take sunsets as a ritual of relaxation and introspection, but if you want to give this experience a twist, a special way to enjoy the sunset is to do it on the…

At Gotland Charter we are specialists in renting boats in Barcelona and organizing all kinds of events on them. But if you thought that a boat trip was just that (a boat trip and nothing else) you were wrong: there are many complementary activities you can do while renting a boat with us. If…

Gotland Charter boats offer you the fantastic opportunity to have an unforgettable experience for your company’s events in Barcelona. At Gotland Charter we can organize various types of corporate and team building events for up to 250 people, so that your team can enjoy a day of networking outside of the office environment. If you…

Sailing a sailboat in the autumn months offers you the opportunity to enjoy the mediterranean sea in a way that you can’t at any other time of the year. Although it may not seem like that, sailing in autumn has several advantages and can be a memorable experience too. If you want to know the…

The first thing that comes into my mind when hearing the word “aperitif” is not one, but several images, all of which are appealing: sun, terrace, friends, cold beers, vermouth… irresistible, right? But what is the true origin of the aperitif? If we have anyone to thank, we must go back to the 5th century…

It is no surprise to hear that Barcelona is considered one of the best cities in the world and one of the most emblematic tourist destinations, but… What is it that makes Barcelona so special? When you live, work, or move around Barcelona regularly, you are not aware of the attractiveness of the city and…