Boat rental without license Can Pastilla: Explore Palma Bay solo

Steer your own boat through Palma Bay's hidden coves and cliffs

Rent a licensed, easy-to-operate 6-person boat at Can Pastilla in Mallorca without needing a nautical license, and spend 4 or 8 hours exploring the coves, beaches, caves and cliffs of Palma Bay at your own pace. Insurance is included. Fuel costs 20€ for 4 hours or 30€ for 8 hours. A guide in English, Spanish or French is available on request.

The experience

The boat launches from pontoon F at the CMSAP Maritime Club in Can Pastilla, a working port where you'll meet the crew and get a quick walkthrough of the controls. The B550 Perseis is built to be intuitive, no sailing experience needed, so you can start navigating within minutes. You choose where to go: the rocky coves east of the city, the sea caves carved into the limestone cliffs, the quieter beaches on the bay's far side, or a mix of all three depending on the wind and how the day feels.

Four hours gives you time to reach the main attractions and linger at a couple of stops. Eight hours lets you venture farther and spend real time anchored in a cove if you find one you want to stay in. The boat handles the bay's conditions easily, and the rental includes insurance so you can focus on the water instead of the what-ifs. Fuel is separate (budget 20€ for a 4-hour outing or 30€ for the full day), and you'll need to leave a 500€ deposit that comes back when you return the boat clean.

Families with infants can bring a pram or specialized seat. Service animals are welcome. Public transport runs near the port if someone in your group needs to skip the water. The bay itself stays calm enough for all fitness levels, and the crew can point you toward the best spots for swimming, snorkeling or just drifting and watching the cliffs.

What’s included

• Insurance with franchise.
• boat rental for your choice of 4 or 8 hours.
• a guide in English, Spanish or French on request.

Options for this experience

2 options

Boat without license B550 for 4 hoursGuide in English, Spanish or French · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Boat without license B550 for 8 hoursGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00Duration: 8 hours

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Captain Boleor

Is this one for you?Pick the 4-hour option if you want to explore the bay's highlights and still have the afternoon free for the city. Choose 8 hours if you're planning to anchor in a cove and take your time with the water and the cliffs.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

Can I really operate the boat without any sailing experience?

Yes. The B550 Perseis is designed to be easy to handle even for first-time boat operators. The crew walks you through the basics at the start, and the boat responds predictably in Palma Bay's conditions.

What's actually included in the rental, and what costs extra?

The rental includes the boat, insurance with a franchise, and your choice of 4 or 8 hours on the water. Fuel costs 20€ for 4 hours or 30€ for 8 hours, and you'll leave a 500€ deposit that's returned when you bring the boat back.

Where exactly do I pick up the boat, and how do I get there?

Embarkation is at pontoon F of the CMSAP Maritime Club in Can Pastilla. Public transportation runs nearby if you're not driving, and the port is easy to find on the Palma waterfront.

What can I actually reach in 4 hours versus 8 hours?

Four hours covers the main coves, beaches and caves of Palma Bay with time to stop and swim at a couple of spots. Eight hours lets you explore farther along the coast and spend longer anchored in a cove if you find one you want to stay in.

Is a guide included, or do I navigate on my own?

You navigate on your own. A guide in English, Spanish or French is available if you want one, but the rental works just as well as a self-guided outing.