Mallorca Sunset Boat Trip: Palma Cathedral Views with Tapas

Watch the Cathedral glow from the water while you float in the bay

A shared sunset boat trip on the Bay of Palma that sails from Marina La Quarentena in Palma and lasts 2.5 hours. You'll see the Cathedral and Bellver Castle from the sea, enjoy tapas and two drinks per person (soft drink, wine, beer or cava), listen to live music on board, and swim if sea conditions permit. The boat departs daily from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, subject to weather.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sailing and tapas in Palma

• Board boat at Marina La Quarentena
• Sail along Bay of Palma at sunset
• Admire views of Palma and Cathedral
• Enjoy tapas and complimentary drink
• Swim if sea conditions allow
• Return to port

The Experience

The boat leaves Marina La Quarentena at 6:30 PM and heads into the Bay of Palma as the light starts to drop. You'll pass the Bellver Castle shoreline and sail toward the Cathedral, which sits right at the water's edge—the angle from the boat is the one most postcards miss. The crew keeps music playing while you settle in, and the pace is slow enough that you're not fighting the light for photos.

Tapas and a small snack come out once you're anchored in front of the Cathedral, and you get two drinks per person: choose from soft drink, wine, beer or cava. If you want more, a la carte drinks are available. The moment the sun hits the water is the moment most people stop talking and just watch. If the sea is calm enough, the crew will offer a swim stop so you can float in the bay itself before heading back to port around 9:00 PM.

A live guide speaks English, French or German throughout the trip. The boat holds a shared group, so you'll be with other travelers, and the whole thing is built around the sunset itself—no rushing between stops, no schedule pressure, just the hour when Palma looks its best from the water.

What’s included

• Two drinks per person (soft drink, wine, beer or cava).
• Spanish tapas and a small snack.
• live music on board.
• views of Palma Cathedral and Bellver Castle from the sea.
• swimming stop if sea conditions allow.
• live guide in English, French or German.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Aquarela tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to meet other travelers—you'll share the boat with a group rather than charter it privately, and the 2.5-hour sail includes drinks and snacks for everyone on board.

Top questions

Can I swim during the sunset boat trip in Mallorca?

Swimming is offered if sea conditions permit. The crew will invite passengers to jump in during a stop in front of the Cathedral, so it's not guaranteed but it's part of the plan when the water is calm enough.

What drinks and food are included on the Palma sunset boat?

Each person gets two drinks—you choose from soft drink, wine, beer or cava—plus tapas and a small snack served on board. Additional drinks can be ordered a la carte if you want more.

What time does the boat leave and how long is the trip?

The boat departs daily at 6:30 PM from Marina La Quarentena in Palma and returns around 9:00 PM, so the sailing time is 2.5 hours. Departures are subject to weather conditions.

Will I see the Cathedral of Palma on this boat trip?

Yes. The boat sails directly in front of the Cathedral and anchors there so you can watch it from the water as the sun sets. It's one of the main views of the trip, and the angle from the sea is the one most people photograph.

Is there a guide on the boat, and what language does he speak?

A live guide is on board and speaks English, French or German throughout the 2.5-hour trip, so you'll get context about what you're seeing as you sail.

Is this a private boat or will there be other people on it?

This is a shared sunset boat trip, so you'll be sailing with other travelers. The Takarabune holds a group, and the shared experience is part of what keeps the price accessible.