About this tour
When Noah from our BugBitten team took this boat tour along Menorca's south coast, it felt like a proper escape from the resort circuit. You're picked up from your hotel, driven to Ciutadella port, then spend the day sailing past turquoise coves — Son Saura, Cala Turqueta, Cala Macarella-Macarelleta — with two beach stops where you can actually swim and potter about. Lunch is mixed paella and sangria served on deck. It's a solid 7-hour loop that gets you off the beaten path without demanding much from you fitness-wise, though the boat ride itself isn't for everyone.
Highlights
- Turquoise water so clear you spot the seabed from the deck
- Two proper swimming stops at uncrowded coves — not rushed
- Paella and sangria served on board beats packed sandwiches
- Hotel pickup removes the faff of finding Ciutadella port
- Guide points out geology and history without the lecture vibe
- Small-group feel means the boat doesn't feel like a floating pub
- Beaches genuinely quiet — no lounger mobs or jet skis
What to expect
You'll be collected from your hotel in the morning and driven to Ciutadella's port — about 20–30 minutes depending on where you're staying. Once aboard, the crew casts off and you motor gently down the coast, stopping at two different coves for swimming and snorkelling. The water is genuinely stunning — clear enough to see rocks below — and the beaches feel properly remote. Somewhere around midday, the crew breaks out lunch: a decent mixed paella and cold drinks on the upper deck, which beats the usual sandwich scenario.
The pacing is leisurely, not breathless. You're not being hustled between photo stops. That said, the boat does rock a bit — nothing dramatic on a calm day, but if you get queasy on water, this will test you. The return journey back to your hotel happens around 4:30 pm, so you've got the evening free. Don't expect white-glove service or fancy catering, but the crew are decent and the whole day has a genuinely chilled-out feel.
What travellers say
- Uncrowded coves and genuinely clear turquoise water
- Lunch and hotel pickup remove logistical friction
- Leisurely pace — not squeezed between speed stops
- Works for families and varying fitness levels
- Crew professional without being stuffy
- Boat rocks noticeably; seasickness risk is real
- Zero shade on the boat; sunburn very possible
- Early pickup time may not suit late risers
- Peak-season crowds make the deck feel cramped
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works brilliantly if you want to see Menorca's quieter beaches without the stress of driving or finding parking. The lunch is included, which saves you sorting food mid-day. It suits families, mixed fitness levels, and people who prefer drifting to hiking. The boat isn't enormous, so it doesn't feel industrial.
The boat rocks — not ideal if you're prone to seasickness or have poor cardiovascular fitness. There's no shade once you're in the water, so sunburn is real. Alcoholic drinks aren't included, so budget for purchasing beer or wine on board if you want them. The early pickup time might feel brutal if you're a lie-in person. Infants must sit on an adult's lap (no dedicated seats), which can get awkward on a moving boat. Peak season means more bodies on deck, though the coves themselves stay fairly quiet.
Sunscreen (serious), a hat, towel, swimmers, light cover-up. Sandals or water shoes for the boat deck.
Hotel transfer both ways, guide, lunch.
Typically 20–40 people.
May–June or September–October for calm seas and fewer crowds.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.