Best Mallorca Bay Cruises — Our Top 15

1.El Arenal, Mallorca: Bay of Palma Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,005 reviews · 2 hours · from $39Our pick

Spend two hours aboard a traditional Mallorcan boat from El Arenal, cruising past Cala Vella, Cap Rocat, and Cala Blava before stopping to swim and snorkel. Expect music, a bar, friendly multilingual staff, and roughly 30 to 40 minutes in the water.

“Swimming in the water was so fun!! We were significantly younger than most others so there should be a time for only young cool people because that would be really fun 😎 we ❤️ Iván”

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2.Palma Bay: Boat Tour with BBQ, Snorkelling, & Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,047 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Spend three hours aboard the Super Delfin Verde from Palma Bay, swimming near Cala Vella or the marine reserve, eating a BBQ meal, and enjoying music with crew members such as Roger, Juan Diego, and Santi. Choose a daytime cruise or a sunset sailing, with snorkeling gear and one drink included.

“Very nice trip with the boat and the crew is very attentive. It would have been great if it was longer than only 3 hour and staying at more bays to spend some more time swiming but anyway it was very good to have lunch and drinks.”

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3.Palma de Mallorca: Palma Bay Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 440 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Spend three hours aboard the wooden Barca Samba, cruising Palma Bay with views of Palma Cathedral and the Tramuntana Mountains. Swim or snorkel at a southern Mallorca anchorage, eat Mediterranean homemade pizza, and enjoy music from the resident DJ. Water is included, but bring your own snorkel gear.

“Amazing fun, great staff who embraced the spirit, nice lunch and swimming and the DJ was perfect.”

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4.Palma Bay: 1-Hour Speedboat Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 432 reviews · 1 hour · from $47

You will speed across Palma Bay from Playa del Arenal, pass the cliffs of protected Cap Rocat, visit sea caves, and stop for about 10 to 15 minutes to swim or sunbathe. The boat carries no more than 12 people, and captain Chico is a name worth asking for if available.

“Great fun, highly recommend! There is also a lovely restaurant nearby called La Marina to eat in when you’re done!”

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5.From Magaluf: Palma Bay Sightseeing Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Set out from Magaluf Beach for a four-hour cruise across Palma Bay. Enjoy live saxophone, a Mediterranean buffet, views of Palma Cathedral and Marivent Palace, and a swim stop with paddleboards and water equipment before returning by bus from Palma to Magaluf.

“from start till the end everything was so nice. comfortable seats, beautiful views, beautiful music. food was amazing recommended 💯”

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6.Mallorca Catamaran Tour in the Bay of Pollensa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Spend about 4.5 hours aboard the Robinson Catamaran from Port de Pollença, with swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, Formentor Beach, and lunch with drinks. Pickup is available from Alcudia and Can Picafort. Captain Antonio and the crew handle the sailing in English.

“Lots of fun swimming with fish. Good nice. Seats comfy. Staff pleasant. The nets at the front of the boat were good.”

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7.Catamaran with BBQ in the Bay of Palma

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 65 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Board an English-language catamaran in S’Arenal at 10:00 am for about four hours at sea. You’ll sail toward a nature reserve, stop for swimming and snorkeling, jump from the boat or use the ladders, and eat a BBQ lunch with drinks while music plays.

“Amazing experience! Beautiful boat. Stopped several times to swim. The BBQ and drinks are included and it is so good. Also very very nice staff and people.”

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8.Boat Tour 2 hour in Palma Bay

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 62 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend two hours aboard the Superman in Palma Bay, with a stop for swimming and snorkeling in clear water. Snorkel gear and a floating mat are included, while drinks cost extra. Expect music, a bar, and a group of up to 56 people. The trip starts and ends at Arenal Beach.

“Good for the price. Cocktails were reasonable. The hostess told us things at the beginning, but she needs a mic. Beautiful water, but no fish. Chill vibe. Everyone seemed to have fun. Good music. VERY far from Barcelona cruise ship terminal so leave 1.5 hrs to get there by bus or expensive Uber.”

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9.Palma Bay: Sailing Boat Trip W/ Water Toys Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · 4 - 6 hours

Join a private sailing trip for up to 11 people aboard Kaimani, with a professional English or Spanish-speaking captain. Choose a 4 or 6-hour route around Palma Bay, stopping at coves such as Illetas or Cala Blava for swimming, snacks, paddleboarding, snorkelling, kayaking, and underwater scooter fun.

“Great experience! Captain John was very nice and the water was so beautiful.”

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10.Boat tour of the Bay of Palma with snorkeling and drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Join Sa Calma Boats at Can Pastilla at 3pm for a 2.5-hour group cruise across the Bay of Palma. Swim and snorkel for 30 minutes at Cala Blava, use supplied equipment with a €10 deposit, and enjoy one beer, sangria, or water.

“Really great trip, well organised, great staff, they were fun and friendly, I would highly recommend”

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11.Half Day Boat Trip in the Bay of Alcudia

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $61

From Port d’Alcudia, cruise toward Mallorca’s Llevant coast for cliff views, sea caves, swimming, snorkeling, and paddle surfing. The three-hour trip includes national park fees and equipment, with the route adjusted for wind, weather, and sea conditions.

“My friend and I took our kids ( three boys, ages 9,9, and 6)to Mallorca for a short weekend trip and booked this excursion. The half day originally booked was upgraded to the full day (which includes lunch) for no additional cost when they called to let me know that the shorter excursion would not be available. Score! We had a wonderful time. Each stop was absolutely beautiful including being able to kayak and standup paddle board, the food delicious, the staff friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our day!”

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12.Morning boat tour around Palma Bay with snorkelling 2h

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $34Best value

Join the Sa Calma Boats crew in Can Pastilla for a two-hour morning cruise around Palma Bay. You will spend about an hour on the water, then stop for roughly 30 minutes of swimming and snorkelling with equipment supplied. Spanish and English are spoken.

“Tour war aufgrund des geringen Preises in Ordnung. wer Schnorcheln möchte muss ne andere Tour buchen, das Equipment ist wirklich sehr billig. kein Teilnehmer hat mehr als 10 min gecshnorchelt..”

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13.3-hour boat trip at sunset in the bay of Palma

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

Cruise Palma Bay at sunset with Sa Calma Boats, stopping near Cala Blava for a swim and snorkel. You’ll get a barbecue meal, one drink, music, and views of the Cathedral and Tramuntana mountains. Crew members including Marco, Juan Diego, and Arantxa are noted for their friendly service.

“We did the 3-hour sunset boat tour around the Bay of Palma, and it was without a doubt one of the highlights of our vacation. From the very first moment, everything was perfectly organized: the crew was friendly, professional, and always attentive to everyone's comfort.”

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14.Palma de Mallorca: Bay of Palma Night Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $40Top rated

Join Sa Calma Boats in Can Pastilla for a two-hour evening cruise across Palma Bay. Enjoy the sea breeze, chill-out music, and views of Palma Cathedral from the water. Your ticket includes one water, beer, or sangria. The boat returns to the same meeting point.

“Very nice, relaxing experience and friendly staff. Music was nice. Exceeded our expectations. Would definitely do it again.”

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15.S’Arenal: Boat trip to Illetas with views of Palma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Set out from Playa del Arenal for a three-hour boat trip toward Cala Illetas. You’ll see Palma’s cathedral, palace, port, castles, and Marivent Palace from the water, then stop for swimming and snorkeling. A multilingual crew, onboard toilet, and paid bar service make this a relaxed family outing.

“Alles rund um super! Vom Guide bis hin zum Equipment. Mein Highlight das zusätzliche Schnorcheln! Immer wieder gerne.”

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