Mallorca Yacht Itinerary: A Full Day on the Water
Depart from Club de Mar in Palma and trace the south-west coast toward Cabrera National Park — roughly 50 nautical miles round-trip through some of the island's most striking scenery.
From the port outwards
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09:00 · Cast off from Club de Mar, Palma
Board at the yacht's berth on the Paseo Marítimo waterfront. The crew briefs you on the day's route and sea state while the hostess sets out fresh coffee and pastries. Morning winds are typically light from the north-east, making the harbour exit smooth. Allow ten minutes for the port authority passage before open water.
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10:30 · Swim stop at Cala Mondragó
Drop anchor over white sand in two to four metres of turquoise water inside this protected natural park on the east coast. The crew lowers the swim platform and sets out paddle boards and snorkelling gear. Arrive before eleven to secure a spot near the inner cove, where the morning light reaches the seabed and swell is negligible.
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13:00 · Seafood lunch at Portocolom harbour
Motor into Portocolom's natural inlet — one of the deepest on the island — and take the tender to the quayside. Restaurant Sa Llotja serves grilled local catch within steps of the dock. Reserve a terrace table in advance through your broker; summer weekends fill by mid-morning. Return to the yacht by half-past two.
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16:00 · Explore Cabrera National Park
Cruise south to Cabrera's main harbour, roughly 10 nautical miles from Colònia de Sant Jordi. A mandatory park mooring permit is arranged by the crew before departure day. Snorkel above Posidonia meadows near the old castle headland, where visibility regularly exceeds 30 metres. Keep cameras ready for Audouin's gulls circling the cliffs.
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19:30 · Sunset aperitivo off Illa de sa Porrassa
On the return leg, the skipper positions the yacht west of this small island near Magaluf, where the sun drops behind the Tramuntana ridge. The hostess serves chilled cava and local sobrasada boards on the aft deck. The anchorage is sheltered from the prevailing thermal, so the boat sits still while the sky turns copper. Arrive back at Palma by half-past nine.
About Mallorca
Palma's Club de Mar and Marina Port de Mallorca put you within 90 minutes of radically different coastlines. Head north-west and the limestone towers of Sa Calobra rise straight from deep water. Turn south and you reach the marine reserve of Cabrera National Park — roughly 25 nautical miles from Portocolom. The charter season runs reliably from late April through October, with July and August offering the warmest sea temperatures. A yacht rental based here gives you access to sheltered coves on the east coast and open-water passages to Menorca, all from a single home port.
Most private charters in these waters fall between 12 and 30 metres. Sailing yachts suit the prevailing south-westerly thermals that build gently each afternoon, while motor yachts let you cover the full coastline in a single day. Med mooring is standard in Palma and Port d'Andratx; elsewhere, you anchor bow-to in sandy bays like Cala Mondragó or Es Trenc. Swell rarely exceeds one metre inside the western lee. Ashore, the Mercat de l'Olivar in Palma and the Michelin-starred restaurants of Deià give every itinerary a serious gastronomic anchor.
Couples often request a two-night loop from Palma to Formentor and back, with a dinner stop in Port de Sóller. Families with young children favour the calm, shallow anchorages around Cala Varques, where tender drop-offs onto empty sand keep everyone happy. Corporate groups book day charters with catering for up to 12 guests, combining a morning swim with a working lunch on deck. Whatever shape the trip takes, our brokers build the route, secure marina berths and brief the crew before you step aboard. Talk to us to start planning your private yacht hire.