Menorca Boat Trip: Northern Coves, Snorkeling & Paddle Boards
Six Coves in One Morning: Why Menorca's North Coast Stays Quiet
You board a boat in the fishing village of Fornells and spend the morning anchoring at six coves along Menorca's protected north coast. You swim and snorkel in crystal-clear water, use paddle boards and a floating mat, and watch limestone cliffs and a 90-meter lighthouse pass by. Snorkel gear and cocktails are included. The trip takes roughly half a day and returns you to the same harbor.
Step-by-step itinerary
Boat trip exploring northern Menorca coves
- Depart from Fornells Bay
- Stroll through Fornells village streets
- Pass Cabo de Cavalleria lighthouse
- View Illa des Porros islet
- See virgin limestone cove
- Pass Puerto de Sanitja natural port
- Pass Cala Rotja beach
- Stop at large beach near Cavalleria Lighthouse
- Pass secluded virgin beach
- Anchor at Cala Pregonda beach
- Swim, snorkel, paddle surf, or relax
- Enjoy exquisite cocktails on board
- Return to Port of Fornells
- Fornells 10m
- Cap de Cavalleria passing by
- Cala Viola de Ponent passing by
- Platja de Cavalleria 30m
- Cala Pregonda 30m
What’s included
- Your morning includes snorkel equipment, paddle boards, a giant floating mat, a slide and ladder for water entry, lifevests, and use of the onboard restroom.
- Cocktails and drinks are available to purchase.
- The boat departs from Fornells harbor and returns there after visiting six coves along the north coast.
Times
Next departure: 18 Oct 2027
Information
Half-day boat trip from Fornells along Menorca's north coast. Swim and snorkel at Cala Pregonda, Cala Macarella, and three coves. Includes snorkel gear, paddle boards, cocktails.
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The experience
You're standing in Fornells (a small fishing village on Menorca's northern edge), and the boat is about to leave. The harbor is calm, the light is already warm, and you realize you're about to see beaches most visitors never find because they're hard to reach by car. That's the whole point of this trip: the boat goes where the roads don't, and you get to float between limestone cliffs and turquoise water without the crowds.
The route follows the north coast of Menorca and stops at six different coves, each one stranger and quieter than the last. You'll pass Cabo de Cavalleria (a lighthouse perched on cliffs over 90 meters high), and Illa des Porros, the northernmost point of the Balearic Islands, where you can actually see the seabed through the water. The boat anchors long enough at Cala Pregonda (about 30 minutes) to swim, snorkel, or lie on the giant floating mat with a mojito in your hand. Cala Macarella is virgin sand divided into three small sections, and Cala Rotja gets its name from the red clay that stains the rocks: the kind of detail you only notice when you're actually there, not reading about it online.
What makes this boat trip different from the usual Menorca excursion is what's included without asking: snorkel gear, paddle boards, a slide to jump off the boat, and a ladder to climb back in. You're not paying extra for any of that. The boat has a restroom, and they let you bring water and sandwiches (no outside coolers, but that's fair). The first stop depends on the sea (if it's rough, the captain picks a sheltered cove instead), so there's no false promise of a specific beach. You arrive 20 minutes early, the boat leaves on time, and you're back in Fornells by early afternoon.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.
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 included in the price?
Snorkel equipment, paddle boards, a giant floating mat, a slide and ladder for water entry, lifevest, onboard restroom, and access to all six coves. Cocktails are available to order.
Can I bring my own food?
No outside coolers or prepared food. You can bring water bottles and simple items like sandwiches or special food for children.
What if the sea is rough?
The captain chooses sheltered coves based on sea conditions. The first stop may change, but the route adapts to keep you safe.
Do I need to know how to snorkel?
No. Equipment is provided and the coves have shallow, clear water. The trip suits all fitness levels.
How early do I need to arrive?
You must arrive 20 minutes before departure. The boat leaves on schedule and will not wait for late arrivals.
Where exactly do we stop?
The boat anchors at Cala Pregonda (about 30 minutes), Cala Macarella, Cala Rotja, and three other coves. You also pass Cabo de Cavalleria lighthouse and Illa des Porros.
Operated by Menorca Nord Sea Experience. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Menorca Boat Trip: Northern Coves, Snorkeling & Paddle Boards
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