Private sailing tour Palma de Mallorca: Swim and snorkel in bays

Sail the Balearic coast, swim in a sheltered bay, snorkel the shallows, then rest on deck with wine and Mallorcan tapas

A private eight-hour sailing tour from Palma de Mallorca departs the Real Club Nàutico marina, passes the Cathedral and historic waterfront, then sails to one of five bays (La Cueva Verde, Punta Negra, El Arenal, Palmanova or Cala Blava), where you swim, snorkel or paddleboard while the crew serves homemade tapas and drinks. Life jackets, snorkeling gear and SUP boards are provided. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German and one additional language. Gluten-free, lactose-free, sugar-free and vegetarian meals are available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day sailing and island exploration

• Start at Real Club Nàutico de Palma marina
• See Palma promenade, Cathedral, Almudaina Palace
• Visit a beautiful bay for tapas and swimming
• Swim, snorkel, SUP, or relax on deck
• Return to Real Club Nàutico de Palma marina

The experience

The boat leaves Real Club Nàutico de Palma in the morning, and the first stretch is the sail itself. You'll pass the Cathedral and the Almudaina Palace, seeing the promenade and the city's historic waterfront from the water. This opening hour sets the pace: you're not rushing through stops, you're moving at the boat's speed, with the guide pointing out landmarks as they come into view.

Once you reach the bay (the crew chooses between La Cueva Verde, Punta Negra, El Arenal, Palmanova or Cala Blava depending on wind and weather), the boat anchors and the water becomes the center of the day. Snorkeling gear and SUP boards are on board. You can enter the water or stay on deck. Some travelers spend an hour in the shallows with a mask; others paddleboard out and back; others simply lie on deck while the boat rocks gently. There's no schedule inside the bay, no "fifteen minutes here, then we move on." You have the time the eight-hour window allows.

Homemade Mallorcan tapas and cold dishes come out while you're anchored: the crew serves beer, wine and cava alongside soft drinks, and the meal is part of the tour, not an add-on. If you need a gluten-free, lactose-free, sugar-free or vegetarian version, you can request it when you book. A restroom is on board. Life jackets and passenger insurance are included. By late afternoon the boat heads back to the marina.

What’s included

• Life jackets and passenger insurance.
• snorkeling equipment and SUP boards.
• homemade Mallorcan tapas and cold dishes.
• beer, wine and cava.
• soft drinks.
• restroom on board.
• a guide in English, Spanish, French, German and one additional language.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Hungarian

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Sailin'Palma

Is this one for you?The boat spends most of the day anchored in one bay rather than moving between multiple stops, which means you can swim, snorkel or paddleboard without watching the clock. The pace is set by the water and the weather, not by a schedule. Choose this tour if you want to spend a full day on the water with time to actually use the gear rather than just see it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Hungarian.

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 bays does the sailing tour visit from Palma de Mallorca?

The boat sails to one of five bays (La Cueva Verde, Punta Negra, El Arenal, Palmanova or Cala Blava) depending on weather and wind conditions on the day. The crew decides which one offers the best anchoring and water conditions.

Can I snorkel and paddleboard on this sailing tour?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment and SUP boards are provided and on board. You can enter the water to snorkel, paddleboard out from the anchored boat, or stay on deck. The choice is yours once the boat is anchored in the bay.

What food and drinks are included in the eight-hour tour?

Homemade Mallorcan tapas and cold dishes are served while anchored, along with beer, wine, cava and soft drinks. Gluten-free, lactose-free, sugar-free and vegetarian meals are available if you request them at booking.

Is this tour suitable for swimmers who are not confident in the water?

Life jackets are provided and included. You can wear one while snorkeling or swimming, and you're never required to enter the water. You can spend the bay time on deck instead.