About this tour
When Alex from our team took this boat trip out of Alcudia, it was a straightforward coastal cruise up the Mallorcan north shore to Formentor Beach. The boat loops past dramatic headlands — Menorca Cape, Coll Baix, Pinar — with views across to Menorca island, before dropping anchor for an hour of beach time. It's 4.5 hours total, pitched at the relaxed-sightseeing crowd rather than thrill-seekers. The bay scenery is genuinely striking, and the stop at Formentor lets you actually swim or just lie under a palm shelter rather than rubberneck from the deck.
Highlights
- Menorca Cape and Coll Baix headlands genuinely impressive from sea level
- Hour-long beach stop means proper swim time, not a photo dash
- Formentor's sheltered coves visible from the boat before you land
- Accessible for most fitness levels and wheelchair users onboard
- Alcudia port is walkable — no hotel pickup needed
- Weather-dependent itinerary keeps the boat route flexible and safe
- Calm bay waters make for steady sailing, not white-knuckle stuff
What to expect
The morning departure from Alcudia feels unhurried — you're boarding a proper sightseeing vessel, not a speedboat. The first half is scenic cruising: you drift past the dramatic limestone cliffs that frame the bay, with decent views of Menorca floating on the horizon. The boat slows near the key landmarks so people can photograph or just sit with a coffee. It's gentle, not rushed. Then you arrive at Formentor Beach, a proper long stretch of turquoise water backed by pine forest. The crew drops anchor and you get a full hour ashore — enough to swim a proper lap, dry off, and grab lunch at the beach café (not included) if you time it right.
The return journey retraces the route. If the wind picks up or conditions change, the skipper may pivot — this isn't a carved-in-stone itinerary, which is honest rather than frustrating. Most people sit on deck; there's covered space, but it fills up fast on hot days. Bring water and sunscreen.
What travellers say
- Real beach stop — full hour to swim, not a quick photo
- Wheelchair and pram accessible throughout the boat
- Dramatic coastal scenery without hiking or scrambling
- Flexible itinerary shifts for safety and weather
- No hidden fees — transport and taxes upfront
- Crowded boat experience — expect shoulder-to-shoulder seating
- Food and drinks pricey; none included in fare
- Weather-dependent schedule may disrupt tight itineraries
- Not suitable if you're prone to seasickness
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 if you want sea views without adventure tourism bravado. Formentor is genuinely one of Mallorca's better beaches — white sand, clear water, and the hour stop is real time, not tokenistic. It suits families (kids go free if they're infants, and older children need an adult with them), older travellers, and anyone avoiding cliffside hikes. The Alcudia port is central and walkable if you're staying nearby; no hotel pickups, so you're not waiting for a coach.
You're packed on a boat with other tourists — this isn't intimate. Food and drinks aren't included and are pricey onboard. Weather can shuffle plans, so book flexible if you're tight on dates. The beach hour is fixed, so if the sea's rough or you're not a swimmer, you're watching others have fun. Wheelchairs and prams are catered for, but narrow decks and boat motion can be tight. Peak summer (July–August) means crowding; shoulder seasons feel airier. Bring your own snacks to save cash.
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.