Mallorca: Pollensa Bay Catamaran Tour with Lunch & Snorkeling

Summary

Pollensa Bay sailing with coves lunch and snorkel stops

You’ll feel the Mediterranean breeze as you sail from Port de Pollensa along Mallorca’s north coast on this catamaran tour. Swim or snorkel in hidden coves, relax on Formentor beach, and enjoy a laid-back lunch served by local crew before drifting back under the sun. It’s an easygoing day that leaves you lighter somehow.

What’s the experience like?

Someone hands me a cold drink before I’ve even found my spot on the netting — I’m still not sure if it was Juan or maybe Toni, but either way, that’s how our catamaran tour started in Puerto Pollensa. The boat rocks gently as we push off, and there’s this salty tang in the air that makes you want to breathe deeper. Kids are already peering over the edge looking for fish. I grab a seat near the front because I can’t resist the spray, even though my hair’s going to be a mess by the end of this.

We drift past these tiny coves along Mallorca’s north coast — honestly, some of them look like they could fit maybe two towels and a dog, but they’re beautiful in their own quiet way. Our guide points out S’Illot beach tucked under pine trees (I try to say it out loud and get it wrong; Li laughs at my accent). There’s a moment where everything goes quiet except for the sound of water slapping against the hull and someone opening another can behind me. It feels like time slows down out here.

Formentor beach is where we drop anchor for longer — white sand, clear water, all that postcard stuff but somehow less staged than I expected. Some people go straight for the stand up paddle boards; I just float for a while with my face in the water, watching little silver fish dart around. Lunch is simple but good: pasta salad, chicken, cheese, salami, crusty Mallorcan bread. The crew keeps topping up drinks and joking about who’ll be brave enough to swim back to shore (nobody tries). Afterward we all sprawl out like lizards in the sun until it’s time to head back toward Port de Pollensa.

I still think about that feeling — salt drying on my skin, sun-warmed wood under my feet, everyone just quietly happy for a bit. If you’re after big thrills this isn’t it, but if you want half a day of honest-to-goodness relaxation on a Mallorca catamaran tour… well. You’ll probably remember it too.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Mallorca catamaran tour and lunch

• Coach pick-up from Alcudia and Can Picafort
• Travel to Puerto Pollensa
• Board Robinson Catamaran
• Sail around Bay of Pollensa
• Pass by secluded cove with clear waters
• Pass by S'Illot beach near La Victoria
• Pass by Formentor beach and pine forest
• View centuries-old watchtower above Formentor
• Stop and anchor for lunch with drinks
• Swim or relax on board after lunch
• Sail back to Puerto Pollensa

Top questions

How long does the Mallorca catamaran tour last?

The cruise lasts approximately 4.5 hours from Port de Pollensa.

Is hotel pickup included for this catamaran tour?

Yes, pickup is included from Alcudia and Can Picafort areas.

What food is served during lunch on board?

The lunch includes pasta salad, chicken, salami, cheese, Mallorcan bread and fruit with drinks during lunchtime.

Are snorkeling equipment and paddle boards provided?

Yes, use of snorkeling equipment and stand up paddle boards is included.

Which beaches or coves does the tour visit?

The route passes S’Illot beach and Formentor beach among other secluded coves along Pollensa Bay.

Is this Mallorca catamaran tour suitable for children?

Yes, infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are allowed on board.

Can weather affect the itinerary?

The itinerary may change depending on wind or weather conditions for safety reasons.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from Alcudia or Can Picafort to Port de Pollensa where you board the catamaran with expert local crew; all snorkeling gear and stand up paddle boards are ready for you; drinks are served during lunch which features pasta salad, chicken, salami, cheese, Mallorcan bread and fruit before returning to port in the afternoon.