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Palma de Mallorca: Midday & Sunset Sailing with Open Bar

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Duration4h

GroupUp to 10

LanguagesEN · FR +1

Mobile ticketAccepted

Sail Out of Palma & Anchor in a Hidden Cove

You board a small sailing yacht at Palma's marina, sail out to a hidden cove with a professional skipper, swim and snorkel in crystal water, and enjoy an open bar with light snacks (vegan and vegetarian options available) throughout the afternoon or evening. The return timing depends on your departure choice — midday or sunset — and you're back at the marina by early evening or dusk.

Step-by-step itinerary

Depart from Palma de Mallorca marina
Enjoy sailing with drinks and snacks
Stop to swim, snorkel, or paddle
Admire Palma’s historic skyline and cathedral
Relax on deck sailing back to marina

The Experience

"The water here changes color three times before lunch," the skipper said as we cast off from the Palma marina, and he wasn't exaggerating. The sailing out of Port of Mallorca starts the moment the lines slip — the harbor shrinks behind you, and the coastline opens up in a way you can't see from land. The boat holds a maximum of ten people, which means there's room to move without feeling crowded, and the crew knows every cove worth stopping at. Depending on whether you choose the midday or sunset departure, the whole rhythm of the day shifts.

Once you're out past the breakwater, the open bar kicks in — cava, wine, beer, soft drinks, whatever you want — and the light snacks come around while the skipper points out the cathedral from the water, which is genuinely a different building when you're looking at it from a yacht instead of a street. The air does something strange out there; it's cleaner, sharper, and time moves differently. You stop at a secluded cove where the water is so clear you can see the bottom, and swimming becomes the obvious thing to do. If you brought snorkel gear (it's included), you can drift along the rocks. If you'd rather float on a paddle board or just tread water and look back at the cliffs, that works too.

The return sail depends on what you booked. If you picked the sunset option, you stay out long enough to watch the light change across the water, and the crew will have the stereo playing something that fits the moment — not loud, just there. The whole thing is small enough that the skipper and crew actually talk to you, share local stories, point out things you'd miss otherwise. You're not herded; you're just sailing.

What’s included

Fully equipped sailing yacht with professional skipper and crew.
open bar (cava, wine, beer, soft drinks).
light snacks with vegan and vegetarian options.
snorkel gear and paddle board.
swimming stop in a secluded cove.
stereo system.
live local stories and insights from the crew. Infants can bring a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available on request.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sea-Barcelona

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a few hours on the water without planning the route, sourcing gear, or navigating yourself — the skipper handles the sailing and knows where the best coves are, which is what makes a hidden stop possible in a single afternoon or evening.