Private sailing tour Mallorca: swim and snorkel from Palma

Raise the sails and anchor where the water is clear enough to see the bottom

A private sailing tour from Club de Mar in Palma, Mallorca, where you board a yacht with a captain, sail to an anchorage for swimming and snorkeling, then return along the coast. The boat raises sails when conditions allow; you choose between morning and afternoon departures. Cava, beer, soft drinks, water and tapas are included, along with snorkeling gear and a paddleboard.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private sailing tour with swimming stop

• Welcome aboard and safety briefing
• Set sail from Club de Mar
• Sail 1.5 hours to anchorage
• Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, relax
• Sail back to Palma

The Experience

You board at Club de Mar, a short walk from Palma's cruise terminal, where the captain briefs you on safety and pours a welcome drink before casting off. The sail out takes about 90 minutes, giving you time to settle into the rhythm of the boat and watch the Mallorcan coastline recede. If the wind is right, the sails go up; otherwise, the engine carries you to a quiet anchorage where the water stays clear enough to see straight down.

You have an hour at anchor to swim, snorkel the shallows, or paddle out on the board—or simply lie on deck and let the boat rock beneath you. The captain stays aboard; snorkeling equipment and the paddleboard are there if you want them, and they're not if you don't. Cava, beer and soft drinks are cold, and tapas appear when you're ready to eat.

The sail back to Palma takes the same route in reverse, so you see the coast from a different angle as the afternoon or morning light shifts. The whole outing runs four hours from boarding to return. You pick the morning slot if you want the day ahead after, or the afternoon if you're anchoring your day around this one.

What’s included

• Captain and private yacht.
• welcome drink.
• snorkeling equipment and paddleboard.
• cava, beer, soft drinks and water.
• tapas.
• fuel.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for back problems

Operated by Isla Sailing

Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you want the rest of your day free after sailing back to Palma, or the afternoon slot if you're building the day around this one. Either way, you're on a private boat with no other passengers, so the pace and the stops are yours to shape.

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Top questions

How long does the sailing part take, and how much time do I actually spend in the water?

The sail to the anchorage runs about 90 minutes, and you have an hour to swim, snorkel or paddleboard before sailing back to Palma for another 90 minutes. The full outing is four hours.

What happens if the wind isn't strong enough to sail?

The captain will use the engine to reach the anchorage if conditions don't allow for sails. Either way, you reach the same swimming spot and spend the same time there.

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

Snorkeling gear is included with the tour, along with a paddleboard if you want to use it. You don't need to bring anything for the water.

Can I book this tour if I'm arriving or leaving on a cruise ship?

Club de Mar is close to the cruise terminal in Palma, so yes—the location works well for cruise passengers. Public transportation is available nearby if you need it to reach the departure point.

What drinks and food are included?

Cava, beer, soft drinks and water are on board, along with tapas. Everything is included in the price.

Do I need sailing experience or special fitness to join?

No sailing experience is needed—the captain handles the boat. You should have at least a moderate level of fitness for boarding and moving around the yacht, and the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.