Snorkeling in Mallorca: Private Sailboat to Dragonera Island

Four hours sailing the Andratx coast, two cove stops, snorkeling and paddleboard in one morning

A half-day private sailing experience in Mallorca departing from Port d'Andratx, where you snorkel at two different coves along the coast (Cala Llamp, Cala Marmasset, Cala en Tio or Cala d'Egos depending on conditions) with snorkeling equipment, a paddleboard, wine or cava and local tapas included. Your Mallorca-native captain handles the boat while you swim, explore underwater or rest on deck. The route reaches coves accessible only by sea, and the pace is entirely yours.

The experience

The boat leaves Port d'Andratx and heads toward the hidden coves of the Andratx coast: places most visitors never reach because they sit beyond the road. Your captain, a native of Mallorca, picks the two stops based on the day's conditions, choosing from Cala Llamp, Cala Marmasset, Cala en Tio or Cala d'Egos. At each one you decide what to do: drop into the water with snorkeling gear to see what lives below, paddle out on the SUP board, or stay on deck with a glass of wine and watch the coastline.

Snorkeling equipment and life jackets are provided, so you arrive with nothing but a swimsuit. The paddleboard is there if you want it. If not, it stays stowed. Between the two stops, the captain brings out local tapas (the kind you find in Mallorca, not tourist versions), and offers wine, cava or soft drinks. The whole day runs four hours, which means you're back by early afternoon and the morning is still yours to use elsewhere.

This is a private boat, not a group departure, so the route and the stops bend to what you want to do. If you'd rather stay anchored longer at one cove, the captain adjusts. If the water is too rough for snorkeling but calm for sailing, you sail. The captain speaks English and Spanish, and knows the island well enough to point out what you're passing and why certain coves matter to locals.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and life jackets.
• paddleboard (SUP).
• one bottle of wine or cava per person.
• local tapas.
• expert captain who speaks English and Spanish.
• two stops at different coves along the Andratx coast, weather permitting.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to7h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 250

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pura Vida Sailing Mallorca

Is this one for you?Port d'Andratx is the starting point, and public transport reaches it if you're staying elsewhere in Mallorca without a car, so the boat becomes your way to the coves instead of needing one on land. The captain's fee of €250 is paid on boarding, separate from the ticket price.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What coves will we stop at on the snorkeling trip?

The captain chooses between Cala Llamp, Cala Marmasset, Cala en Tio and Cala d'Egos depending on weather and sea conditions that day. Two stops are included in the half-day, and each one is accessible only by boat.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling gear and life jackets are provided with the booking. You bring a swimsuit and a towel. Everything else is on the boat.

Can I paddleboard instead of snorkeling, or do both?

The SUP paddleboard is available at each stop, so you can paddleboard, snorkel, or split your time between them. There's no requirement to do either: sitting on deck is an option too.

What's included to eat and drink during the four hours?

Local tapas and a bottle of wine or cava per person are included. Soft drinks are also available if you prefer not to drink wine.

Do I need sailing experience, or is this suitable for beginners?

No experience is needed. The captain handles all sailing. Your only job is to enjoy the water and the coast. The experience suits all fitness levels.

How do I get to Port d'Andratx if I don't have a car?

Public transportation options are available near the port. The captain can advise on parking if you're driving, or you can arrange a taxi or ride-share to the departure point.