In a sweet and captivating spectacle, more than 40 talented chocolatiers, chefs, and craftsmen have set sail for a remarkable chocolate boat in Spain.

This extraordinary vessel, appropriately named 'Chocolate', is an exquisite replica of an ancient whaling boat that graced the waters of Pasaia during the 16th century.

The journey to create this edible masterpiece began on April 17, with construction taking place in the vibrant city of Pasaia. Finally, on Thursday, June 1, the captivating moment arrived as 'Chocolate' was launched into the waters of the port of Pasaia, situated in the picturesque province of Gipuzkoa, within the enchanting Basque Country.

Crafted with remarkable precision and finesse, the boat boasts a remarkable length of 26 feet (8 meters). A staggering 1,700 kilograms of chocolate went into its creation, with the keel, upper part, and seats meticulously crafted from wood, adding an exquisite touch to the delectable masterpiece.

With eager anticipation, two valiant volunteer pastry chefs took charge of the boat on its maiden voyage. Displaying remarkable buoyancy and skill, 'Chocolate' glided across the port's waters, successfully completing a circuit without any untoward sinking incidents.

The visionaries behind this unique project express their hope that the chocolate boat will contribute to promoting Pasaia as a compelling tourist destination. Lorena Gomez, the president of Gozoa, and one of the driving forces behind this remarkable endeavour shared, "We wanted to create something that would make people smile. We hope that this boat will help to put Pasaia on the map as a place where people can come to enjoy chocolate and maritime history."

Local media reports confirm that officials have deemed the boat seaworthy after its triumphant debut voyage, which lasted a delightful 30 minutes. As an extra precaution, two wooden boats were stationed nearby, ready to lend assistance in case of any unexpected challenges.

This endeavour is not the first time Spain has witnessed the construction of unconventional boats. In 2017, a team of ingenious engineers crafted a boat entirely from recycled plastic bottles. Named 'Plasticus Maritimus', this groundbreaking creation embarked on a successful voyage from Barcelona to Valencia, leaving an indelible mark on Spain's maritime landscape.

A chocolate boat built by more than 40 chocolatiers, chefs and craftsmen has set sail in Spain.

The 26-foot (8m) long boat, named 'Chocolate' is a replica of an ancient whaling boat built in the city of Pasaia in the 16th century.

construction began on April 17 before it was launched in the port of Pasaia in the province of Gipuzkoa, in the Basque Country on Thursday, June 1.

The boat was made from 1,700 kilograms of chocolate, with the keel, upper part and seats made of wood.

Two volunteer pastry chefs took the boat for a spin on its maiden voyage, and it successfully completed a circuit of the port without sinking.

The boat's creators say they hope it will help to promote Pasaia as a tourist destination.

'We wanted to create something that would make people smile,' said Lorena Gomez, president of Gozoa, one of the project's promoters.

'We hope that this boat will help to put Pasaia on the map as a place where people can come to enjoy chocolate and maritime history.'

Officials declared the boat seaworthy after a debut voyage of 30 minutes, according to local media.

Just in case, two wooden boats were also in the water nearby in case anything went wrong.

The 26-foot (eight-metre) long boat is a replica of an ancient whaling boat built in the city in the 16th century. The original sank off the coast of Canada after sailing across the Atlantic Ocean.

The chocolate boat is not the first unusual boat to be built in Spain. In 2017, a team of engineers built a boat out of recycled plastic bottles. The boat, named 'Plasticus Maritimus', successfully sailed from Barcelona to Valencia.