7-Day Yacht Charter Itinerary From Mallorca: A Complete Guide

A 7-Day Itinerary From Mallorca: What a Week on the Water Looks Like

Planning a sample 7-day itinerary from Mallorca is the fastest way to understand what a private yacht charter around the Balearics can deliver. This day-by-day route covers roughly 120 nautical miles of cruising, with overnight stops at five distinct anchorages and two marina berths. It balances open-water sailing legs with sheltered lunch stops, and it works for motor yachts from 24 m up to 50 m-plus. Below is the exact routing our brokerage recommends for a summer 2026 departure from Palma.

Day 1–2: Palma to Port d'Andratx and Sant Elm

Most charters begin at a marina berth in Palma — either STP or Marina Port de Mallorca, depending on the yacht's beam. Embarkation typically runs from 17:00 to 18:00 on Saturday, giving the crew time to complete provisioning and the captain time to brief guests on the tender, water toys, and safety gear.

On the morning of day two, cruise 20 nautical miles southwest to Port d'Andratx. This working fishing harbour keeps a handful of superyacht berths on its outer quay, and the waterfront restaurants along Avenida Mateo Bosch serve grilled langoustines straight off the morning catch boats. After lunch, a short 4-mile hop brings you to the anchorage off Sant Elm, where Isla Dragonera rises like a limestone wall across the channel. The holding here is sand over rock — the captain will set a stern line to shore if the overnight forecast shows any westerly swell.

Day 2–4: Crossing to Cabrera Archipelago National Park

The 22-nautical-mile passage south to Cabrera is the itinerary's signature leg. This national maritime park limits the number of vessels at anchor, so your captain files the permit application weeks in advance. Once inside the harbour, the water clarity rivals anything in the eastern Mediterranean — visibility often exceeds 30 metres in June and July.

Spend one full day exploring by tender. The Blue Grotto on Cabrera's eastern coast glows with refracted light in the late morning, and the 14th-century castle above the harbour offers a 360-degree view of the archipelago. Snorkelling along the Posidonia meadows south of the main island is exceptional; the seagrass beds host barracuda, octopus, and the occasional eagle ray. A second night at anchor lets guests enjoy a deck dinner under minimal light pollution — the park's protected status keeps the skies dark.

Day 4–5: Cabrera to Portocolom and Cala Mondragó

Return north toward Mallorca's east coast. Portocolom, roughly 28 nautical miles from Cabrera, has a deep natural harbour that shelters yachts up to 45 m. The town itself is refreshingly low-key: a morning market, a handful of cafés, and no cruise-ship traffic.

From Portocolom, cruise 6 miles south to Cala Mondragó, a double-cove nature reserve with turquoise shallows ideal for paddleboarding. Anchor in 5–7 metres over sand, drop the passerelle for a swim platform, and let the afternoon dissolve. Browse our [fleet in Mallorca](#) to see which yachts carry full water-toy inventories including SeaBobs and inflatable slides.

What to Pack for a Week-Long Yacht Rental Around Mallorca

- Reef-safe sunscreen (SPF 50): Cabrera's national park regulations restrict chemical sunscreens that damage Posidonia seagrass. - Light layers for evening: Temperatures drop to 19–21 °C after sunset, even in July. A linen jacket keeps deck dinners comfortable. - Soft-soled deck shoes: Hard soles mark teak. Most captains request white rubber soles only. - Dry bag for tender transfers: Moving between the yacht and shore by RIB means occasional spray. A 20-litre dry bag protects phones and cameras. - Snorkel gear (optional): Most charter yachts carry sets for 8–10 guests, but personal masks with prescription lenses are worth bringing.

Day 5–7: Northeast Coast and Return to Palma

From Cala Mondragó, an ambitious but rewarding 35-nautical-mile leg northeast takes you past Porto Cristo and around Cap de Formentor, the island's dramatic northern headland. Anchor for lunch in the bay at Formentor Beach, where the water shades from jade to cobalt in a single glance shoreward. See our [Mallorca day-charter itinerary](#) for a shorter version of this northeast routing.

On day six, cruise west along the Serra de Tramuntana coastline. The cliffs here rise 300 metres straight from the sea, and the tiny harbour at Sa Calobra — accessible only by boat or a winding mountain road — is worth a tender drop-off for a walk through the Torrent de Pareis gorge. Overnight at anchor in the bay off Sóller, roughly 15 nautical miles from Palma, sets up a relaxed final morning.

Day seven is a gentle return to Palma. Most crews request disembarkation by 09:00 on Saturday, so plan a short sunrise cruise along the cathedral waterfront before docking.

Plan Your Charter

A week aboard a private yacht reveals a version of Mallorca that shoreside holidays simply cannot reach — protected marine parks, cliff-base anchorages, and empty coves that disappear from view the moment you sail past. The 2026 summer season books early, particularly for yachts above 30 m that can secure Cabrera permits with priority. Browse our [available charter yachts](#) to match vessel size, crew configuration, and water-toy selection to the itinerary outlined above — and start shaping the route around the dates that suit your group best.