A Full-Day Yacht Itinerary from Mallorca
Depart from Marina Port de Mallorca in Palma and trace the southern coastline toward Cabrera National Park — roughly forty nautical miles round trip with five distinct stops.
From the port outwards
- 01
09:00 · Cast off from Marina Port de Mallorca
Clear the harbour wall and set a south-east heading past the airport coast. Morning wind off the Tramuntana is usually light, so motor-sailing keeps the schedule tight. Ask the crew to lay out breakfast on the aft deck while Palma Cathedral shrinks behind you.
- 02
10:30 · Swim stop at Cala Mondragó
Drop anchor in three to four metres over white sand. This sheltered double cove inside the Mondragó Natural Park rarely picks up swell before noon. Snorkel over Posidonia beds, launch the paddle boards, or swim straight from the bathing platform. Arrive early to secure space in high season.
- 03
13:00 · Seafood lunch in Colònia de Sant Jordi
Tender ashore to the harbour quay. Restaurants along Carrer Gabriel Roca serve grilled local catch and Mallorcan tumbet with views of the salt flats. Book a table for your group at least a day ahead through your broker — waterfront seats fill quickly between June and September.
- 04
16:00 · Explore the Blue Grotto at Cabrera
Cruise the final miles south to Cabrera National Park. Enter the Cova Blava by tender — the low entrance opens into a cavern lit electric blue by refracted sunlight. A park permit is mandatory and limited daily; your skipper arranges this in advance. Water inside is calm and swimmable.
- 05
19:30 · Sunset aperitivo off Illetes beach
Head back north and idle into the shallow bay off Illetes as the sun drops toward the Tramuntana ridge. The crew sets up gin and tonics with Mallorcan botanicals on the foredeck. Depths of five to six metres here give clean holding on sand — a peaceful close before a short run back to Palma.
About Mallorca
Mallorca's coastline divides naturally into distinct cruising zones, each suited to a different kind of charter. The east coast — Porto Cristo south through Cala Mondragó to Cala Pi — offers a chain of sheltered inlets with sandy floors and reliable protection from westerly winds, ideal for families or a relaxed multi-day passage with provisioning arranged before departure. The north coast below Cap de Formentor is more dramatic: high limestone cliffs, deep water and anchorages in Formentor bay that sit empty through April and May when the sailing conditions are at their best. From Puerto Portals or Club de Mar, the Bay of Palma itself is calm enough for a two-hour corporate lunch or a sunset circuit toward Illetes — no long passage required, minimal fuel budget, back at the dock before dark.
Our fleet of 46 vessels covers that full range of use. A 14 m Sacs 47 handles a half-day cala hop with a small group. The Sunseeker Predator 68 and Sunseeker 95 sit in the mid-range — capable of overnight runs to Cabrera National Park (permit required, best arranged weeks ahead in summer) or a full day rounding the north coast. For longer itineraries or larger parties, crewed superyachts like the 50 m Feadship Emerald and 40 m Sunseeker Thumper carry the cabin count, galley capacity and tender setup to support three- to seven-night programmes across the Balearics, including the 65-nautical-mile crossing to Formentera. Every quote separates the charter fee from the Advance Provisioning Allowance so fuel, food and port costs are visible before you commit.
Seasonality shapes both availability and experience. June through September puts the full fleet in rotation, but anchorages fill and Cabrera permits go quickly. October is quieter than most clients expect — warm water, long golden afternoons, near-empty coves along the east coast. April and May suit experienced sailors who want lighter winds from the north-west and easier permit access. For multi-day charters in any season, we coordinate provisioning from Palma suppliers, confirm shelter options along your route if the Tramuntana builds, and match each anchorage to your vessel's draft. Whether you need a four-hour Bay of Palma cruise or a week-long passage with stops at Puerto Sóller, Port d'Alcúdia and beyond, the planning starts with your brief — not a fixed template.