Yacht charter and Boat rental in Mallorca

Yacht charter and boat hire in Mallorca work best when the starting base matches the coast. Palma suits the southern bay and southwest; Port d'Andratx opens the western edge; Portocolom serves the east; Port de Pollença shortens northern routes. Most one-week crews gain more by choosing one or two coasts than attempting a full circuit.

Mallorca supports qualified bareboat crews and visitors booking a skipper. May, June and September usually combine warm conditions with less pressure than July and August. Exposed capes and busy summer berths require a forecast-led plan, return buffer and confirmed alternative.

Boat Types Available in Mallorca

Sailing yachts

A sailing yacht in Mallorca suits active crews planning a coastal week. Monohulls need less berth width than multihulls and run economically, but heel and offer less level space. Compare reefing, shade, water capacity and cabins.

Catamarans

Catamarans in Mallorca provide a level saloon, wide cockpit and separated cabins. Shallow draught helps only where charts and rules permit. Extra beam and windage affect marina cost, buoy compatibility and crosswind handling.

Motorboats

Motorboats in Mallorca fit day trips when cabins are secondary. They connect nearby stops quickly, although chop reduces comfort and raises fuel use. Check shade, capacity, operating area, fuel, skipper provision and qualification.

Motor yachts

Motor yachts in Mallorca add cabins, speed and protection. Crew, fuel, food, tender use and harbour charges remain offer-specific. Compare consumption and range because speed does not make an exposed passage comfortable.

Power catamarans

Power catamarans in Mallorca combine multihull space with engine-led passages. Twin engines increase fuel use and wide beam narrows berth and buoy choices. Confirm consumption, deposit and services.

Gulets

Gulets in Mallorca are specialist group offers focused on deck space and service. Crew, meals, drinks, fuel, port charges and air-conditioning depend on the listing. Check cabins and inclusions.

Houseboats

The live houseboat category in Mallorca is listing-specific, not an inland canal fleet. Verify operating area, seaworthiness, propulsion, overnight permissions and qualification before planning around it.

Boat Rental Prices in Mallorca

These are the current usual or starting daily prices shown for Mallorca by boat type. Dates, trip length, capacity and included services can change the final amount.

Sailing yacht charter prices

Sailing yacht charter in Mallorca usually costs €125 per day. A popular 10-berth sailing yacht is shown at €327 per day.

Catamaran charter prices

Catamaran charter in Mallorca usually costs €252 per day. A popular 12-berth catamaran is shown at €581 per day.

Motorboat rental prices

Motorboat rental in Mallorca usually costs €100 per day. A popular 4-person motorboat is also shown at €100 per day.

Motor yacht charter prices

Motor yacht charter in Mallorca starts at around €250 per day. A popular 10-person motor yacht is shown at €1,235 per day.

Power catamaran charter prices

Power catamaran charter in Mallorca starts at around €690 per day. A popular 6-berth power catamaran is shown at €1,207 per day.

Charter Options in Mallorca

Bareboat charter makes the customer responsible for navigation, weather, mooring and the yacht. Eligibility depends on flag, skipper nationality or residence, certificate privileges and route; the operator and insurer may be stricter. Send the certificate and sailing résumé before paying and carry the accepted original. Do not rely on a no-licence filter.

A skippered charter places navigation and harbour manoeuvres with a professional. It does not automatically include a hostess, chef, meals, fuel or the skipper's food and cabin. Confirm duties and costs.

Day charter and private boat hire

A Mallorca yacht day charter runs on a fixed window, usually eight hours from a Palma or Andratx berth, with a return to the same marina. Private boat hire with a skipper suits crews without a certificate, or without the time for a full week. Check whether fuel, mooring outside the home port and the skipper's day rate are quoted separately, and confirm the boarding time rather than the departure time.

Main Charter Bases and Sailing Areas

Palma and the southern bay

Palma de Mallorca yacht charters offer broad transport and provisioning. First legs favour Palma Bay or the southwest; Cabrera requires separate permission and reservation. After a late handover, stay near the home marina.

Port d'Andratx and the Tramuntana coast

Port d'Andratx boat rentals suit southwest coves and weather-dependent progress towards Dragonera and Port de Sóller. The west has fewer reliable refuges than Palma Bay, so strong north-westerlies can rule it out.

Portocolom and the east coast

Portocolom yacht charters favour Cala d'Or, Portopetro, Cala Figuera and east-coast routes. Cabrera is optional only with permits, buoy booking and suitable weather. Do not combine this coast with Tramuntana as a relaxed week.

Port de Pollença and Formentor

Port de Pollença yacht charters shorten access to its bay and Cap de Formentor. Treat this as a northern itinerary, not an extension of a Palma week, and retain a same-bay alternative.

Practical Sailing Information for Mallorca

May, June and September usually offer warm cruising with less berth pressure than peak summer, though September is stormier than June. July and August are hottest and busiest. April and October need flexibility for shorter daylight, weather and reduced services.

Use the AEMET coastal forecast and maritime warnings, not a city app. North and west react differently from Palma Bay and the east; breeze, headlands and swell can transform a short passage. Cross exposed capes before the final day.

Never anchor on Posidonia or Cymodocea, including nearby sand where chain or swing can affect the meadow. Keep the complete anchoring circle on clear permitted sand or use an authorised buoy. Cabrera requires an online navigation permit; overnight stays need a reserved park buoy, and anchoring is prohibited throughout.

The Mallorca sailing guide is route inspiration only; replace its older anchoring details with current rules, charts and briefing. Reserve summer berths or buoys early and retain a legal alternative.

At check-in, confirm the radio licence, MMSI and whether VHF or DSC privileges are integrated into the accepted skipper certificate or require a separate document. Palma Airport is simplest for southern bases; verify the exact marina, transfer, handover, fuel policy and return deadline.

Book a Mallorca Yacht Charter with Boataround

Choose the cruising coast first, then compare Mallorca's seven live boat categories by dates, cabins, capacity and charter format. Check skipper acceptance, exact marina, fuel, deposit, protected-area permissions, crew costs and mandatory extras before booking.

Yacht charter and Boat rental in Mallorca

Charter a yacht and explore Mallorca! Prices start from 100 € per day. Choose from the largest selection of motor boats, sailboats, motor yachts, catamarans, power catamarans, gulets and houseboats.

Popular cities are Palma de Mallorca, Port d'Andratx, Can Pastilla, Alcudia, Cala d’Or, El Toro, Port de Pollensa, Portocolom, Port de Soller, Llucmajor, Can Picafort, Santa Ponça, Cala Ratjada, Colònia de Sant Jordi, Sa Ràpita, Porto Cristo and Portopetro.