Snorkeling in Cala Vella, Mallorca: Sail & Swim

Sail out, mask on, the Mediterranean floor in front of you

Snorkel the Cala Vella Natural Park on a two-hour boat trip from Mallorca that includes a traditional sailing vessel, full snorkeling gear and a guide who shows you where to look. The boat departs from S'Arenal and takes you into the Bay of Palma Marine Reserve, where you'll enter the water in a protected cove accessible only by boat. Children are welcome from age 10.

The experience

You arrive at S'Arenal and board a traditional boat built for this route. The two-hour trip sails you through the Bay of Palma Marine Reserve, past protected coves with panoramic views, heading toward the Cala Vella Natural Park. The guide navigates and explains what you're about to see. When you reach the snorkeling site, you get a mask, tube and fins (everything fitted and ready), plus instructions for your safety in the water.

Once you're in, the guide shows you the way. The Mediterranean floor below holds flora and fauna the guide points out as you swim. The water is clear enough to see what lives there. You spend the time actually snorkeling, not watching from the boat or waiting on the deck. If you want to capture the moment, an underwater camera service is available to book, so you leave with photos instead of just memory.

The boat brings you back to S'Arenal. No car needed to get there: public transportation runs to the departure point. The whole thing is two hours from start to finish, which fits an afternoon or a morning depending on when you want to be in the water.

What’s included

• Traditional sailing boat.
• snorkeling gear (mask, tube, fins).
• guide instruction and safety briefing.
• snorkeling time in Cala Vella Natural Park.
• access to the Bay of Palma Marine Reserve.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 22 May 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (10 to 12 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 40

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Life & Sea

Is this one for you?If you're in Mallorca without a car or staying away from S'Arenal, the boat departs from a point reachable by public transport, so you don't need to arrange a rental or a driver to reach the water. You just show up and the guide takes it from there.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 12 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

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's actually in the water at Cala Vella that I'll see while snorkeling?

The Cala Vella Natural Park holds Mediterranean flora and fauna: the guide points out what lives on the seafloor as you swim, and the water is clear enough to see it without difficulty.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear or is it provided?

Mask, tube and fins are all provided and fitted for you. The guide gives you instructions on how to use them safely before you enter the water.

How do I get to S'Arenal to board the boat?

Public transportation options are available nearby the departure point, so you don't need a rental car to reach the boat.

Is there a way to keep photos from the snorkeling?

An underwater camera service is available, so you can capture moments underwater and take home photos of what you saw instead of relying on memory alone.