Mallorca boat guides.

Prices, routes, licences and local tips — written by the people who run the boats.

11 Coves and Spots to Reach by Boat from Palma
Routes

11 Coves and Spots to Reach by Boat from Palma

From a 20-minute swim stop at Illetes to a full day at Cabrera — the best boat destinations from Palma, how far they are and when to go.

The Best Time for a Boat Trip in Mallorca, Month by Month
Prices & planning

The Best Time for a Boat Trip in Mallorca, Month by Month

Water temperature, wind, crowds and prices through the year — and why September might be the best month of all.

Renting a Boat in Mallorca Without a Licence: What’s Allowed
Rules & safety

Renting a Boat in Mallorca Without a Licence: What’s Allowed

Which boats you can drive without a licence in Spain, when you need one, what foreign licences are accepted — and why a skippered yacht is often the easier option.

Booking a Yacht Direct vs. on a Platform: Is It Safe?
Prices & planning

Booking a Yacht Direct vs. on a Platform: Is It Safe?

Same yacht, same captain, lower price — so why do most guests still book through marketplaces? An honest look at safety, payment protection and what to check.

Cabrera by Boat: A Day Trip to Mallorca’s National Park
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Cabrera by Boat: A Day Trip to Mallorca’s National Park

Turquoise water, an old castle and almost no buildings — how to visit Cabrera by private yacht from Palma, what the permit is about and what the day costs.

Dragonera by Boat: Cliffs, Lighthouses and Port d’Andratx
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Dragonera by Boat: Cliffs, Lighthouses and Port d’Andratx

The dragon-shaped island off Mallorca's western tip is one of the most dramatic boat trips on the island — here is how to plan it from Palma.

Es Trenc by Boat: Mallorca’s Caribbean Beach from the Water
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Es Trenc by Boat: Mallorca’s Caribbean Beach from the Water

Long white sand, shallow turquoise water and no buildings in sight — why arriving at Es Trenc by private yacht beats the parking lot.

Malgrats Islands by Boat: Snorkelling in a Marine Reserve
Routes

Malgrats Islands by Boat: Snorkelling in a Marine Reserve

Two small islands off Santa Ponsa, protected as a marine reserve — some of the best snorkelling near Palma, plus Cala Fornells and Caló d'en Monjo nearby.

Portals Vells by Boat: The Classic Cove Trip from Palma
Routes

Portals Vells by Boat: The Classic Cove Trip from Palma

Pine trees down to the water, a chapel carved into the rock and sheltered turquoise water — how to do Portals Vells by private boat, and when to go.

Seabob or eFoil? Water Toys for Your Mallorca Boat Day
Water toys

Seabob or eFoil? Water Toys for Your Mallorca Boat Day

Underwater scooter or flying surfboard — what each one feels like, who it suits, and what it costs to add to your yacht charter in Mallorca.