About this tour
When Ben from our team boarded this modern catamaran in Port d'Alcudia, we were heading out for a proper coastal cruise along Mallorca's north shore. The 5-hour trip threads past two scenic bays and pulls into quiet coves where you can snorkel or paddle a kayak, with a grilled lunch and drinks thrown in. The boat's built for this — stable enough for families with prams, busy enough that you're rubbing shoulders with other tourists keen for sun and sea, but never crammed.
Highlights
- Two secluded coves perfect for swimming and snorkelling away from crowds
- BBQ lunch served on deck with pasta salad, bread, and fresh fruit included
- Onboard bar keeps drinks flowing at reasonable prices beyond your two included
- Catamaran's wide hull means stable ride even if the swell picks up
- Kayaking option lets you paddle into smaller spots the big boat can't reach
- North coast scenery — jagged cliffs and pine-covered slopes, genuinely striking
- Flexible itinerary adjusts to wind and weather, not locked into false promises
What to expect
The morning departure from Port d'Alcudia sets a relaxed tone — you'll board a well-kept catamaran with families, couples, and solo travellers all looking for the same thing. The sail up the coast takes about an hour, passing two pretty bays before the boat drops anchor at your first cove. Water's usually clear enough to spot fish, and snorkelling gear is on hand. If you're not a swimmer, the kayaks let you explore shallows at your own pace. By mid-cruise, the crew hauls out the BBQ and lunch appears — nothing fancy, but the grilled meat and cold salads hit the spot when you're sun-baked. Two drinks (usually agua or juice, sometimes sangria) come with it; beyond that, the bar's reasonably priced. The return sail gives you time to dry off and catch the coast from a different angle. Wind and weather can shuffle the stops around, so don't expect the exact itinerary to be set in stone.
What travellers say
- Flexible routing adapts to actual weather, not a false promise
- Snorkelling and kayaking both doable without prior experience needed
- Lunch included and genuinely tasty, especially grilled after salt water
- Stable catamaran cuts through swell better than smaller boats
- North coast cliffs and coves are genuinely photogenic
- Reasonable bar prices mean you're not ripped off for extra drinks
- Five hours of direct sun exposure requires solid suncream discipline
- Not suitable if you have cardiovascular concerns or balance issues
- Peak season crowds mean you're sharing the cove with plenty of others
- Itinerary changes can frustrate those expecting a fixed, ticked itinerary
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 well for families (prams are welcome, though stairs onboard are tight), and it's genuinely low-key compared to speedboat tours. The snorkelling is accessible even if you're not confident — water's calm in the coves, and crew keep an eye on things. Food's honest and filling, and the bar prices won't sting you. You've got the option to bring your own picnic if you're fussy about diet, which is handy.
Five hours at sea in the Spanish sun is proper sun exposure — bring proper suncream or you'll pay for it. The catamaran rocks in a swell (fine for most, risky if you've got serious heart or balance issues). Peak season (June–August) means it fills up; early April and late September are quieter. Wind and weather genuinely do change the plan, so flexibility is a must. Bring a camera in a waterproof bag if you care about photos. The boat has a bar, but no substantial snacks beyond lunch.
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.