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Hire a boat with or without captain in Mallorca (Balearic Islands)

Renting a Boat in Mallorca

The island of Mallorca is the capital and the largest of the Balearic Islands located between Ibiza and Menorca. The authentic jewel of the Mediterranean offers everything you wish to have for a vacation: mountains, sea, culture, leisure and great weather. Make sure you rent a boat to fully explore the island.
Mallorca is the perfect blend of culture and nature. Walking through the narrow streets of the center in Palma is the ideal way to discover the city. Seeing the Cathedral of Palma, the Parc del Mar, the Episcopal Palace or the unique fish market of Palma will provide a memorable experience. After getting to know the island by day, make sure you experience the nightlife in Mallorca by having a drink at one of its many bars or nightclubs.

Another enchanting destination of the island is the Sierra de Tramuntana, which is home to many wonderful coves that are easily accessible by boat. Renting a sailboat or motorboat will allow you to explore anchorages of Sa Calobra, Cala Tuent or Cala Deia. For a romantic sunset, nothing beats going to Cabo Formentor to see a perfect landscape consisting of sea and mountains. Palma is the perfect place to charter a yacht in the Balearic Islands and experience the uniqueness of the region with : 

• 231 sailboats to rent in Mallorca
• 104 catamarans to rent in Mallorca
• 460 motorboats in Mallorca

When to rent a boat in Mallorca

The climate of the island is typical of the Mediterranean with moderately low temperatures in the winter and extremely hot summers. Although this is the case on land, the temperatures of the water always stay moderate and enjoyable falling only to 14° C in the heart of winter. The best time to enjoy the season and sail in Mallorca is between April and October. During this time, you'll experience the best weather in Mallorca. As in most destinations, you'll find that July and August are the busiest months and the beaches and ports will be quite busy. If you visit outside of these months, you'll find more relaxed conditions and the weather will be almost the same. 

Price and Information and Boat Availability

In Mallorca, you'll have a wide selection of both sailboats and motor boats. When it comes to pricing, the season and the type of boat will affect the overall price of the boat. For example, sailing during the busy months of July and August will bring up the daily and weekly rates of all boats. For catamaran rentals in Mallorca, you'll find the average price of daily rentals to be around 450€ per day and sailboats will be a bit lower averaging 350€ a day. For motor boats, it is best to search by type of activity you want to partake in. Some boats are designed for water sports activities, some for fishing and some are generally better for seeing the coast. You can sort by type of activity and find the boat that best suits  your needs. Generally, motor boats can start as low as 150€ per day. 

Since it is a major sailing destination, boat charters in Mallorca will need to be booked well in advance. For most yacht rentals, you will need to start your search as early as November to ensure you find the boat that best suits your needs. Generally, catamarans are the first to be booked followed closely by sailboats. For motor boats, you can look for boats a few months before your arrival, but the sooner the better. Rent a sailboat in Mallorca and sail to Formentera and Menorca.

Do you need a license to rent a boat in Mallorca? 

When hiring a boat in Mallorca, there are specific cases where you will need a license to drive a boat. If you choose to rent a motor boat with more than 15hp and more than 4 meters in length, you will need to provide a valid license. For sailboats, you will need a license to charter if the boat is over 5 meters in length. Either way, you will need to provide a nautical CV detailing your previous experience in regards to what waters you sailed and what type of boats you captained.

If you do not have enough experience or would like to have stress free holidays, choose a boat with a captain. Captains will guide you through your custom itinerary and since they have local knowledge of the area, they will show you the hidden gems of Mallorca. 

Yacht charter in Mallorca

When renting a boat, you’ll have several ports to choose from on different parts of the island. When chartering a boat in Palma, many of the ports have a numerous docks and access to beautiful views of the city.  If you’re looking for the elite port of Mallorca, head to Puerto Portals not far from the center of Palma de Mallorca. Located in the southeast of the island is Port Adriano, one of the most exclusive marinas on the island with 400 moorings. You could also rent a boat in Port de Pollença is you want a relaxing stay and want to enjoy some beautiful sceneries.

If you choose to rent a sailboat in the peninsula, the nearest port will be Andratx, which also happens to be the closest port to the island of Sa Dragonera, an uninhabited natural park that is a must see. On your journey, make a stop at the Puerto de Soller, a natural harbor located in the beautiful Sierra de Tramuntana with 605 moorings. As in most destinations, the smaller ports certainly do have their own charm, such as Porto Colom or Porto Cristo near the wonderful coves of the island.

Mallorca has the benefits of also being close enough to sail to Ibiza or Minorca. Why not set sail to these islands ? This can be easily done by renting a day boat with Samboat. There are numerous yacht available in Mallorca and we invite you to discover all the boats available for rent. Whatever your needs are, you will surely find the boat you are looking for hire easily.  Whether is renting in Palma de Mallorca or in Puerto Pollensa, there are lot of differents itineraries available. Be sure to check our itinerary guides on our blog to find inspiration for your next sailing holidays in Mallorca. It doesn’t matter if you plan to rent a day boat or to set sail for an entire week, we have plan for you ! All you need to do now is to check the reviews and boat’s prices to hire on Samboat and find the one for you.

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