A sailing catamaran at anchor below the mountains of Mallorca
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Yacht Charter Mallorca

Sail from Palma beneath the cliffs of the Serra de Tramuntana to Formentor, the calas of the east coast and the Cabrera national park, on a crewed yacht in the largest of the Balearic Islands.

01 — Overview

Mallorca yacht charter, at a glance

A Mallorca yacht charter pairs Palma’s marinas and old town with a coastline of limestone cliffs, pine-backed coves and a mountain range along the whole north-west coast. We list 15 crewed motor yachts, sailing yachts and catamarans based in Mallorca and the other Balearic Islands, all run by professional crews.

Send us your dates, your numbers and the side of the island you like the look of, and we will come back with a shortlist.

Crewed yachts
15
Length overall
17.6–88m
Weekly rates from
€18,000
The fleet
  • 8 motor
  • 3 sail
  • 4 catamaran
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02 — Where to go

Where to cruise around Mallorca

Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, and each of its coasts has a different character. These are the cruising areas a yacht charter in Mallorca usually covers, clockwise from Palma.

  1. 01SW
    Yachts at anchor off Cala Comtesa on the Bay of Palma

    Palma, Cala Comtesa, Portals Vells, Port d’Andratx, Sa Dragonera

    The Bay of Palma and the south-west

    Most charters start in Palma, where the cathedral rises above the old harbour walls. West of the city, small coves such as Cala Comtesa and Portals Vells give a first swim within an hour of leaving the marina. Further on, Port d’Andratx is a deep, sheltered inlet, and the island of Sa Dragonera, a natural park, lies off the island’s western tip at Sant Elm.

  2. 02NW
    The bay and seafront of Port de Sóller below wooded hills

    Sóller, Sa Calobra, Cala Deià

    The Tramuntana coast and Sóller

    The Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape, falls straight into the sea along the north-west coast. Port de Sóller, a horseshoe bay with a vintage tram to the town, is the main sheltered harbour on this side. Further north, Sa Calobra sits at the mouth of the Torrent de Pareis gorge, best seen on a calm morning before the tour boats arrive.

  3. 03N
    A lighthouse on a rocky cape above the open sea

    Cap de Formentor, Port de Pollença, Alcúdia

    Pollença, Formentor and Alcúdia

    In the north, the Formentor peninsula ends in high cliffs and a lighthouse, with sheltered water and the Platja de Formentor on its southern side. The wide bays of Pollença and Alcúdia offer calm anchorages and are the usual starting point for a crossing to Menorca.

  4. 04E
    Turquoise water in the narrow cove of Caló des Moro, Mallorca

    Porto Cristo, Cala d’Or, Cala Mondragó, Caló des Moro

    The east-coast calas

    The east coast is a chain of narrow inlets with pale sand and clear water. Porto Cristo is the harbour for the Coves del Drach, caves with an underground lake, and the marina at Cala d’Or makes a convenient stop. Cala Mondragó is protected as a natural park, and the coves around Santanyí are at their quietest early in the day.

  5. 05S
    A lone yacht at anchor in clear blue water off Mallorca

    Es Trenc, Colònia de Sant Jordi, Cabrera

    The south and Cabrera

    The south coast is lower, with the long natural beach of Es Trenc and the harbour at Colònia de Sant Jordi. About 10 nautical miles offshore, the Cabrera archipelago is a maritime and terrestrial national park: yachts need a permit to visit and moor, and places are limited, so the crew books them in advance.

Where to eat and drink

Our map of the restaurants, bars, cafés and beach clubs we recommend around the island, each with what to order and how to reach it from the yacht.

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03 — Routes

A week on a yacht in Mallorca

Most charters start and finish in Palma. A motor yacht can circle the island in a week; on a sailing yacht most guests choose one side and spend more of the day at anchor.

  1. 01

    The west and north

    Best forCliffs, mountain views and walks ashore

    1. Palma
    2. The Bay of Palma coves
    3. Port d’Andratx and Sa Dragonera
    4. Port de Sóller
    5. Sa Calobra
    6. Formentor and the Bay of Pollença
  2. 02

    The east coast and Cabrera

    Best forSwimming in calas and quieter anchorages

    1. Palma
    2. Es Trenc
    3. Cabrera (with a permit)
    4. Cala Mondragó
    5. Cala d’Or
    6. Porto Cristo
  3. 03

    Mallorca and a second island

    Best forA longer week, or a one-way charter

    • about30nm

      Alcúdia or Pollença to Menorca

    • about60nm

      Port d’Andratx to Ibiza and Formentera

Clear turquoise water in the cove at Sa Calobra below steep rock
Sa Calobra · on the west and north route
04 — The fleet

The largest yachts in our Mallorca fleet

Our biggest Balearic-based yachts come first. Every yacht we list here, with her size, guests and rate, is on the yachts page.

See all 15 yachts for charter in MallorcaFilter by type, size, guests and budget, with each yacht’s base and listed rate.
05 — Seasons

When to charter a yacht in Mallorca

The charter season in Mallorca runs from May to October. In summer an afternoon sea breeze, the embat, fills in across the Bay of Palma, while a northerly can make the Tramuntana coast rough, so captains choose the sheltered side of the island.

Palma Cathedral above the lake of the Parc de la Mar
  1. May

    19°C

    Sea, about

    Warm days and quiet anchorages; the sea is still cool for some

  2. June

    Best balance

    22–23°C

    Sea, about

    Long days and warm water before the school holidays

  3. July and August

    25–26°C

    Sea, about

    Hottest and busiest: book yachts and Cabrera permits early

  4. September

    Best balance

    25°C

    Sea, about

    The sea at its warmest after summer, with fewer boats

  5. October

    22°C

    Sea, about

    Mild and quieter, with more changeable weather

06 — Rates

What does a yacht charter in Mallorca cost?

Among the yachts we list in the Balearics with a weekly rate, charters run from €18,000 to €490,000 a week, and yachts priced by the day start at €12,000 a day. Each yacht’s listed rate is on our page of yachts for charter in Mallorca.

The weekly rate covers the yacht, her crew and her insurance. Running costs come from an advance provisioning allowance, a sum the captain holds for fuel, food, drinks and harbour dues and settles against receipts at the end of the week. Spanish VAT is added to charters in Spanish waters, marina berths in Palma cost most in July and August, and guests usually leave the crew a tip.

One of these yachts is offered all-inclusive, with food, drinks and fuel in one weekly price. For more space at anchor, see our luxury catamaran charters.

07 — Before you go

Planning a yacht charter in Mallorca

  • About 8 km from the airport

    Getting there

    Palma de Mallorca Airport is about 8 km east of the city, so most marinas in Palma are a short drive from arrivals. Flights from London take a little over two hours.

  • Palma and the west

    Where yachts embark

    Most yachts are based in Palma’s marinas, beside the old town. Others start from Puerto Portals or Port Adriano to the west, or from Port d’Andratx. Starting away from a yacht’s base can add a delivery fee.

  • Sand or buoys only

    Anchoring and the seagrass

    Balearic law protects the Posidonia seagrass meadows, and anchoring on them is banned. Crews anchor on sand or use the mooring buoys laid in protected bays, which shapes where the yacht stops.

  • A permit is needed

    Permits for Cabrera

    Visiting the Cabrera national park by yacht needs a permit from the park authority, with a limited number of moorings. In July and August these go quickly, so the crew applies well ahead.

From the Journal

Mallorca and Balearic news

Charter routes and news from the yachts we list in the Balearics.

Questions

Mallorca yacht charter FAQs

How much does a yacht charter in Mallorca cost?

Among the crewed yachts we list in Mallorca and the Balearics with a weekly rate, charters run from €18,000 to €490,000 a week, and day rates start at €12,000. On top of the rate come the advance provisioning allowance for fuel, food, drinks and berths, and Spanish VAT where it applies.

Where do yacht charters in Mallorca start?

Most start in Palma, whose marinas lie beside the old town and a short drive from the airport. Some yachts are based at Puerto Portals, Port Adriano or Port d’Andratx, west of the city. Starting where the yacht is not based can add a delivery fee.

When is the best time for a yacht charter in Mallorca?

June and September give the best balance of warm sea, long days and space at anchor. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, and May and October are quieter, with a cooler sea.

Can you sail around Mallorca in a week?

On a motor yacht, a circuit of the island in a week is comfortable. On a sailing yacht most guests choose one side, such as the Tramuntana coast and the north, or the east-coast calas and Cabrera, so the days are spent at anchor rather than under way.

Can a Mallorca yacht charter include Ibiza or Menorca?

Yes. Menorca is about 30 nautical miles from Alcúdia or Pollença, and Ibiza is about 60 from Port d’Andratx, so either fits into a week, or a one-way charter can finish on the other island.

Can a yacht anchor anywhere in Mallorca?

No. Anchoring on the protected Posidonia seagrass is banned throughout the Balearics, so crews anchor on sand or use mooring buoys in protected bays. Visiting the Cabrera national park also needs a permit, booked ahead.

How many guests can a yacht in Mallorca take?

Most charter yachts take up to 12 guests overnight, the usual legal limit for a charter yacht. The largest yachts we list in the Balearics sleep 12. For bigger groups, two yachts can cruise together.

Do I need sailing experience to charter a yacht in Mallorca?

No. Every yacht listed here is chartered with her own captain and crew, who handle the sailing, the anchoring rules and the route, so no one aboard needs a licence or any boating experience.

Plan your Mallorca yacht charter

Let us know your dates, your group and whether the cliffs of the north-west or the calas of the east appeal more, and we will check which yachts are free and suggest a route.

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