Mallorca Boat Trip: Calo des Moro & Es Pontàs Snorkel
The Fisherman's Route to Mallorca's Hidden Coves
You board a RIB boat at Cala Figuera and cruise the southeast Mallorca coast, passing Es Pontàs and Cala Santanyí before reaching Calo des Moro for a thirty-minute swim in clear water. Snorkeling gear, drinks, and a professional skipper are included in the roughly three-hour trip, which gets you to beaches that have no road access.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Boat trip along Mallorca's southeast coast
- Start at Cala Figuera
- Pass Cala Figuera harbour
- Boat visit Cala Santanyí
- Pass Es Pontás rock formation
- Boat visit Cala Llombards
- Boat visit Calo des Moro
- Arrive at Cala Màrmols
- Swim and enjoy Cala Màrmols
The experience
The skipper at Cala Figuera (a man named Josep who's been running boats out of that harbor for thirty years) told us the only way to really see the southeast coast is to stop trying to drive to it. Most of the beaches along here don't have roads. Calo des Moro, the main stop on this boat trip from Cala Figuera, sits at the end of a hiking trail so long that most people give up halfway. But from the water, you're there in under three hours, and you get to see the whole stretch: Es Pontàs, that strange rock arch that used to mark an old cave entrance, Cala Santanyí, Cala Llombards. Each one sliding past as the RIB cuts south along the Mallorca coastline.
The boat itself is small and fast, which is why you feel the sea instead of just looking at it. You'll get snorkeling gear on board, and about thirty minutes to actually get in the water at Calo des Moro, not rushed, but not endless either, which keeps the whole thing moving. Josep says the water there is clearer than it looks in photos, and he's right. The limestone cliffs drop straight down, and the sand underneath is pale enough that you can see it from the surface. Bring a swimsuit, sunscreen, a towel. The boat ride back takes the same route, so you'll see the coves again from a different angle, and by then you'll understand why Josep never bothers with the hiking trail.
The trip runs about two hours and fifty minutes total, and it includes the snorkeling equipment, fuel, soft drinks, and a professional skipper who knows the water. You'll need to be at the Redstartours office in Cala Figuera twenty minutes before departure. Weather can cancel things without notice, that's the one real variable, but if the sea's calm enough to go, you're going somewhere most tourists never reach.
What’s included
Your trip includes a professional skipper, a RIB boat tour of approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes, snorkeling equipment, soft drinks, fuel, and insurance. You'll have about 30 minutes to swim and snorkel at Calo des Moro, with views of Es Pontàs, Cala Santanyí, and Cala Llombards from the boat along the way.
Before you book
Operated by Redstar Tours
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to reach Mallorca's boat-only beaches without a long hike or a rental car: the fixed route and professional skipper handle the navigation and timing, leaving you free to swim and look.
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Top questions
How long is the boat trip?
About 2 hours and 50 minutes total, including travel time and the 30-minute swim stop at Calo des Moro.
What's included in the price?
RIB boat tour, professional skipper, snorkeling equipment, soft drinks, fuel, and insurance.
Can I bring children?
Yes. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Infants must sit on an adult's lap.
What should I bring?
Swimsuit, sunscreen, towel, and a change of clothes or extra bathing suit to stay dry on the return.
What if the weather is bad?
All departures can be canceled without notice due to weather. The skipper has final authority on safety decisions.
Where do I meet the boat?
At the Redstartours office in Cala Figuera. Arrive 20 minutes before your departure time.
Is this suitable for people who aren't very fit?
Yes, the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Most time is spent sitting in the boat or swimming in calm water.
Do I need my own snorkeling gear?
No, snorkeling equipment is provided on board.