About this tour
When Jake from our team boarded this Palma catamaran, we were after a relaxed afternoon on the water—and that's what we got. This half-day cruise sweeps you out into the bays around Mallorca, dropping anchor in clear turquoise spots for swimming and floating. The boat itself is a proper catamaran (stable, roomy), the pace is leisurely, and a decent buffet lunch appears mid-cruise. It's the kind of tour that works best if you're after sun, sea, and minimal faffing about—no hiking boots or history lectures required. Five hours door-to-door, though you'll need your own way to the departure point.
Highlights
- Catamaran anchors in multiple swimming spots with genuinely clear water
- Buffet lunch includes smoked salmon wraps, fresh salads, and chocolate brownies
- Shallow, slow pace suits swimmers and non-swimmers equally well
- Sun-lounging deck space means you can actually relax between swims
- No crowded beach vibes—you're floating away from the Palma tourist crush
- Bread and focaccia made on-site, not reheated mass-catering fare
What to expect
You'll head to the boat in the morning (transfers aren't included, so sort that beforehand), find your spot on deck, and spend the first hour cruising out past the bay's headlands. The catamaran's steady—no dramatic rocking—so even wobbly sailors tend to settle quickly. Around the midpoint, the engines cut and you're anchored in a swimming zone; most people are in the water within minutes. Jake found the lunch service smooth: they set out platters buffet-style, and the portions mean you won't go hungry. The food's genuinely better than typical boat-tour filler—proper salads, not just sad lettuce. You get a second or third swim slot later on, then cruise back as the afternoon softens.
The real appeal is simplicity. There's no guide giving you facts about rocks, no competitive water sports, no rush. If you hate early starts or full-day commitment, this five-hour stretch is forgiving. The main trade-off: you're sharing the boat with other tourists (families, couples, groups), so it's not a private floating escape.
What travellers say
- Buffet lunch genuinely appetising—salads, wraps, seafood, fresh bread included
- Catamaran stable and spacious; multiple swimming stops, not one cramped spot
- Low-intensity vibe suits families, non-swimmers, and anyone skipping adventure activities
- Clear water and bay scenery without fighting Palma beach crowds
- Five-hour duration leaves your morning or evening free
- Drinks excluded; you'll buy on-site or bring your own
- Transport to departure point not included; plan ahead in Palma
- Shared boat with 50+ tourists on busy days—not intimate
- Afternoon sun exposure; bring hat and reapply sunscreen regularly
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
Lunch is a genuine highlight—fresh, varied, and well-executed beats the stale sandwiches you'd expect. The catamaran's big enough that you're not sardined, and the pace suits mixed-ability swimmers and sunbathers. Kids and prams are explicitly welcome.
Drinks aren't included (bring cash or ask ahead about a bar), and you'll need to arrange your own transport to the departure point—not a deal-breaker in Palma, but worth factoring in. The boat can get warm mid-afternoon if you're sun-sensitive; bring a hat, sunscreen (reapply), and a towel you don't mind soaking. Peak season means shared deck space—go outside summer school holidays if you can. No accessibility details were mentioned, so check directly if mobility's a consideration. Group size isn't capped in the source, so expect 50–100+ passengers on busy days.
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.