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Mallorca: Private Sailboat Tour & Tapas from Port d’Andratx

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1/22

Duration4h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · ES

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Private sailing to Dragonera Island with tapas and hidden coves

You’ll board a private sailboat in Port d’Andratx with an expert local captain, stopping at quiet coves near Dragonera Island for swimming, snorkeling or paddle boarding. Enjoy Mallorcan tapas and wine on deck as you listen to stories about island life. It’s relaxed, personal, and leaves you with more than just photos.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private sailing and beach exploration

Board private sailboat in Port d'Andratx
Pay captain fee of 250€ at boarding
Sail along Andratx coast
Stop at two coves for swimming
Snorkel and paddle surf activities
Relax on deck in the sun
Enjoy local tapas and drinks onboard
Learn about Mallorca from experienced captain

The Experience

“If you want to see the real Mallorca, you have to look from the sea,” our captain Toni said, squinting at the horizon like he’d done it a thousand times. We met him at Port d’Andratx — he’s got that sun-baked, easygoing vibe you hope for in a Mallorcan sailor. The boat (IDEFIX, which made me smile) felt sturdy but somehow still graceful as we pulled away from the marina. I remember the smell of salt and sunscreen mixing, and Toni’s playlist drifting out of some surprisingly good speakers.

I’d booked this private sailboat tour in Mallorca mostly for the promise of swimming near Dragonera Island, but it was the stops along the Andratx coast that really stuck with me. We dropped anchor in Cala Llamp first — water so clear I kept checking if my goggles were even necessary. Toni handed out snorkels and paddle boards like it was nothing, then pointed out some caves where “the fish are nosy.” He wasn’t wrong; I ended up laughing underwater when a silvery thing darted right at my mask. The air tasted faintly of rosemary from somewhere on shore.

Lunch was just… simple happiness. Local olives, bread rubbed with tomato, a bottle of chilled wine (included), and these little anchovies that Toni called “the good kind.” He told us stories about growing up here — how his dad taught him to sail by tying knots until his fingers hurt. There was a breeze but not enough to make you cold; I lay back on deck after eating and almost dozed off listening to quiet conversation and waves slapping the hull. I didn’t expect to feel so relaxed or so far away from anything crowded or rushed.

On the way back, we sailed past Cala Marmasset and another cove whose name I already forgot (sorry Toni). The sun shifted behind Dragonera Island and everything went gold for a minute — one of those small moments that sticks longer than you think it will. If you’re looking for a private sailing tour in Mallorca that feels personal instead of packaged, this is honestly it.

What’s included

Your day includes sailing from Port d’Andratx with all fuel covered, use of life jackets and paddle boards, complimentary local appetizers plus one bottle of wine or cava per adult—snorkeling gear is ready onboard too before returning to port after exploring coves near Dragonera Island.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pura Vida Sailing Mallorca