Mallorca Snorkeling & Kayaking: 5-Hour Catamaran Cruise

Anchor at two coves, snorkel and kayak between swims, then eat barbecue on the boat.

A 5-hour catamaran cruise from Port d'Alcudia explores the north coast of Mallorca, stopping at two secluded coves where you snorkel and kayak with equipment included, then eat a barbecue lunch or dinner onboard. The itinerary may shift with wind and weather, and you choose between a daytime or afternoon departure when you book.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise with scenic stops and lunch

• Relax on Anacaona Catamaran
• Stop at Coll Baix Beach for swimming
• Anchor at Cala d'Engossalba cove
• Enjoy snorkeling and kayaking
• Have barbecue lunch on board
• Brief stop near Alcanada lighthouse
• View Formentor beach from catamaran
• Enjoy views of Port de Alcudia bay

The Experience

The catamaran leaves Port d'Alcudia and heads toward the Formentor peninsula and Puerto Pollensa, passing Alcanada Beach and its lighthouse. The first stop is Coll Baix, a small cove difficult to reach by land, where you can swim and sunbathe in the Mediterranean while the crew prepares the meal. The longest stop comes at Cala d'Engossalba in the Bay of Pollensa, where the real activity happens: snorkel equipment and kayaks are on board at no extra charge, and you can use them as long as you want while lunch or dinner cooks on the catamaran's barbecue. If you'd rather not go in the water, you can sunbathe on the nets and benches or stay cool in the shade.

The meal arrives once the crew finishes grilling—chicken, pork and sausages, a fresh pasta salad made with Mallorcan tomatoes and vegetables, bread, and seasonal fruit. Two drinks come with lunch or dinner (orange, water, or sangria); additional drinks are available at the bar. After eating and resting, there's often time for a brief final stop near Alcanada's lighthouse to cool off or photograph the coast before heading back to port.

You can bring your own food and drinks if you prefer, though the bar stocks inexpensive options. Bring sunscreen and a camera. The route and timing shift based on wind, weather and safety, so the exact coves or the order of stops may change on the day you sail.

What’s included

• Five-hour catamaran cruise from Port d'Alcudia along the north coast.
• snorkel equipment and kayaks at no extra charge.
• stops at Coll Baix and Cala d'Engossalba.
• barbecue lunch or dinner with grilled meats, pasta salad, bread and fruit.
• two drinks during the meal (orange, water or sangria).
• bar service onboard for additional drinks.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Nofrills Excursions

Is this one for you?Book the lunch cruise if you want the full day on the water and prefer to eat midday; choose the afternoon dinner cruise if you'd rather start later and end with a meal as the sun moves lower. Either way, the two coves and the snorkel and kayak gear stay the same—you're just picking the time and the meal.

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Top questions

Can I snorkel and kayak on the Mallorca catamaran cruise, or do I just swim?

Snorkel equipment and kayaks are both included and available at no extra charge during the longest stop at Cala d'Engossalba. You can use them as much as you want, or skip them and swim or sunbathe instead—the choice is yours once you're anchored.

What's included in the lunch or dinner on this catamaran?

The meal includes grilled meats (chicken, pork and sausages), a fresh pasta salad with Mallorcan tomatoes and vegetables, bread, and seasonal fruit. Two drinks come with the meal; you can buy more at the bar throughout the day.

How do I choose between the lunch cruise and the dinner cruise?

You pick your option at checkout—Catamaran Cruise with Lunch or Afternoon Cruise with Dinner. Both follow the same route and stops; the difference is the departure time and when the meal is served.

What is Coll Baix like, and why do you stop there?

Coll Baix is a small, secluded cove on the north coast that's very difficult to reach by foot or car, so the catamaran is one of the few ways to visit it. You'll anchor there to swim and sunbathe while the crew prepares the barbecue.

What happens if the weather is bad or the wind picks up?

The itinerary may change depending on wind, weather and safety reasons. The crew will adjust the route or the order of stops to keep everyone safe, so the exact coves you visit or when you visit them might differ from the planned schedule.

Is this cruise suitable for children or people who aren't strong swimmers?

The cruise is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. You don't have to snorkel or kayak—you can swim near the catamaran or stay onboard and sunbathe instead.