Alfa
70 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €700,000 per week
Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca
Yacht charter in the Balearic Islands
Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera are the 4 main islands of the Balearics. The charter season runs from June to September, with embarkation in Palma or Ibiza depending on the itinerary.
- Charter season
- June to September
- Embarkation ports
- Palma or Ibiza
- Airports
- Palma, Ibiza, Menorca
Cruising in the Balearics
On Mallorca, the Tramuntana coast runs from Sóller to Sa Calobra. Offshore, the Cabrera archipelago has been a maritime and land national park since 1991. The park covers 90,794 ha, of which 89,478 ha are at sea.
Between Ibiza and Formentera, the Posidonia seagrass meadows have been part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. On Ibiza, the Es Vedrà nature reserve draws divers.
Ibiza and Mallorca can be combined in a single week. The crossing from Santa Eulària to Andratx is 57 nm.
Where to go
Sóller and the Tramuntana coast
On Mallorca's north coast, Sóller lies at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana. A century-old tram runs down to the beach at Port de Sóller. Sa Calobra lies 8 nm along the same coast.
Cabrera
The Cabrera archipelago lies 17 nm from Cala d'Or on Mallorca. The captain obtains the navigation permit and reserves an overnight buoy with the national park.
Ibiza and Es Vedrà
Off Ibiza, the islet of Es Vedrà rises almost 400 m from the sea. From Cala Vadella, guests reach the Es Vedrà nature reserve by tender. Visibility can reach 30 m and divers may encounter grouper.
Formentera
Formentera lies 9 nm from Ibiza. It has 12,000 residents and 70 km of coastline. Its beaches include Ses Illetes.
Menorca
Menorca is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The island's speciality is caldereta de langosta, a lobster stew. The crossing from Cova d'en Xoroi on Menorca to Cala Barca on Mallorca is 59 nm.
When to go to the Balearics
- Janoff season
- Feboff season
- Maroff season
- Aproff season
- Mayshoulder season
- Junpeak season
- Julpeak season
- Augpeak season
- Seppeak season
- Octoff season
- Novoff season
- Decoff season
The main charter season runs from June to September, with the first charters setting out in May.
A week in the Balearics, day by day
The captain adjusts the stops to the wind and weather on the day.
Around Mallorca from Palma
This 7-night round trip starts and ends in Palma, by way of the Tramuntana coast and Cabrera National Park. Guests disembark in Palma on day 8.
- Day 1
Andratx
Guests embark in Palma. The yacht then cruises to Andratx.
22 nm from the previous stop
- Day 2
Sóller
The yacht reaches Sóller beneath the Serra de Tramuntana. A century-old tram runs down to the beach at the port.
31 nm from the previous stop
- Day 3
Sa Calobra
A short cruise along the Tramuntana coast leads to Sa Calobra.
8 nm from the previous stop
- Day 4
Cap de Formentor
The yacht continues to Cap de Formentor.
17 nm from the previous stop
- Day 5
Cala Ratjada
The yacht cruises on to Cala Ratjada.
30 nm from the previous stop
- Day 6
Cala d'Or
The yacht calls at Cala d'Or, close to the Mondragó Natural Park.
32 nm from the previous stop
- Day 7
Cabrera
The yacht enters Cabrera National Park and moors to a buoy reserved for the night.
17 nm from the previous stop
- Day 8
Palma
The yacht returns to Palma for disembarkation.
31 nm from the previous stop
Cruising distances
| Palma to Andratx | 22 nm |
|---|---|
| Ibiza to Formentera | 9 nm |
| Santa Eulària (Ibiza) to Andratx (Mallorca) | 57 nm |
| Cova d'en Xoroi (Menorca) to Cala Barca (Mallorca) | 59 nm |
| Cala d'Or to Cabrera | 17 nm |
| Cabrera to Palma | 31 nm |
Good to know
Throughout the Balearics, the captain anchors clear of the Posidonia meadows in line with Decree 25/2018.
In regulated mooring areas such as Espalmador and Fornells, the yacht moors to a buoy.
For Cabrera, the captain obtains a free navigation permit, valid for 1 year, and reserves the overnight buoy separately. The park welcomes yachts up to 35 m, with special authorisation required for larger yachts. The captain plans the call in line with the park's rules.
Yachts in the Western Mediterranean
The yachts shown here cruise the Western Mediterranean in summer. Our broker will confirm availability and the itinerary for your charter.
Vassa
68.8 m12 guestsFeadship
From €595,000 per week
Loon
67.5 m13 guestsIcon Yachts
From €550,000 per week
Vertigo
67.2 m12 guestsAlloy Yachts
From €360,000 per week
Calex
67 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €680,000 per week
Triumph
65.4 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €650,000 per week
Artisan
63 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €645,000 per week
Lemon Tree
61.5 m14 guestsSanlorenzo
From €485,000 per week
Entourage
60 m12 guestsAmels
From €485,000 per week
Come Together
60 m14 guestsAmels
From €490,000 per week
Pink Shadow
58.3 m12 guestsDamen Yachting
From €510,000 per week
Illusion V
58 m12 guestsBenetti Yachts
From €350,000 per week
Drumbeat
53 m11 guestsAlloy Yachts
From €210,000 per week
Upstream
33 m10 guestsCustom Line
From €135,000 per week
Pause
27.6 m8 guestsSanlorenzo SL90A
From €55,000 per week
Theotokos VI
26.8 m10 guestsSirena Yachts
From €75,000 per week
Vinci II
26.7 m9 guestsSanlorenzo SX88
From €65,000 per week
Sedna
23 m8 guestsJet Tern Marine
From €36,000 per week
Frequently asked questions
Ask another questionWhen is the best time for a Balearic yacht charter?
The main charter season in the Balearics runs from June to September, with the first charters setting out in May.
Can Ibiza and Mallorca be combined in one week?
Yes, both islands can be combined in a single week. The crossing from Santa Eulària on Ibiza to Andratx on Mallorca is 57 nm. The itinerary can also take in Formentera, 9 nm from Ibiza.
Where does a Balearic charter begin?
Charters embark in Palma or in Ibiza town. Mallorca Airport serves Palma. Guests can also fly into the airports of Ibiza and Menorca to join the yacht.
Can a yacht visit Cabrera?
Yes. The captain obtains a free navigation permit for the national park, valid for 1 year, and reserves the overnight buoy separately. The park welcomes yachts up to 35 m. Larger yachts may be granted special authorisation on a justified request.
Where does the yacht anchor?
The captain chooses an anchorage clear of the Posidonia meadows, as Balearic regulations require. The islands hold half of all the Posidonia meadows recorded in Spain. In regulated mooring areas, the yacht moors to a buoy.
Your Balearics charter enquiry
The cruising area is set. Tell us your dates and the number of guests. Our broker will check availability and come back to you with suitable yachts.
Maxime Delattre, broker+33 6 08 48 67 99
