Boat rental Balearic islands

Can you rent a yacht in Balearic- do I need a license? The requirements.

Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters and gulet charters may not require a license. Larger boats or those with more powerful engines need a skipper’s license. Before you confirm your sailing trip to Balearic, please send us a copy and we will check it for you. You need to have the original copies on board, so don’t forget to take them.
To sail in Spain, one of the following qualifications is necessary: • ICC (International Certificate of Competence), International, with valid Navigational and VHF licenses Prerequisites: RYA “Day Skipper Course” or complete the ICC Assessment form to prove competence from previous experience.
If you do not have a skipper license, it is also possible to rent a boat with a skipper

Boat rental Balearic Islands – the main ports

The most popular ports for yacht charter Mallorca

Puerto de Palma (Mallorca)

You can find one of the largest ports of the Adriatic Sea here. This commercial port including 9 yacht marinas can accept thousands of yachts. It is protected by a one-mile-long breakwater from the southeast, while it is bordered by a commercial mole from the northeast, which is more than half amile long. Inside this area, the allowed speed for any vessel is 5 knots, while inside the yacht marinas it is 3 knots. boat rental Palma de Mallorca

Port d’Alcúdia (Mallorca)

The port is located in the northeast of Mallorca. The port manages to maintain a balance between its traditional fishing roots and its modern appeal as a tourist hub. It has two separate areas. Puerto Viejo (Old port): This area has preserved the charm of a traditional fishing port, used by fishing boats. Alcudiamar (New port): This is a modern port lined with leisure yachts, with shops, restaurants, bars and cafes surrounding the piers.yacht rental Alcudia

Port de Cala d’Or (Mallorca)

Located in the picturesque sheltered bay of Cala Llonga on the south-east coast of Mallorca, the port has approximately 563 berths suitable for vessels of various sizes, typically 26 meters. The marina provides basic amenities for boaters, including water, electricity, waste disposal, showers and laundry.yacht rental Cala D’Or

Club Náutico S’Arenal (Can Pastilla Nautical Club)

A small marina on the south coast of Mallorca within the municipality of Palma, near Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI). It primarily serves local residents, and due to its smaller size, the port has more limited facilities.yachtcharter Can Pastilla

Puerto Pollensa (Mallorca)

Located in a horseshoe-shaped bay protected by the Tramuntana Mountains, Port de Pollença is a charming port town on the north coast of Mallorca. The place boasts of stunning natural beauty. It offers a total of 378 berths for boats between 10 x 3.5 meters and 25 x 6 meters.boat rental Port de Pollenca
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Yacht charter Menorca – the main ports

Port of Ciutadella (Menorca)

This port is in a narrow fjord. It can accept yachts of a maximum of 20 meters. It provides full service with fuel options. Although it has its own opening time, so check it well before your cruise.

Port of Mahon (Menorca)

The city’s port is famous for its depth. At certain places, the distance from the bed is 30 metres. It is naturally formed and found in a fjord. Since it means complete protection, it has been served like that for thousands of years. The port has two terminals; one has berths for yachts of 6, and the other for 50 metres. There is a 24-hour security service and all other necessary facilities for boatmen. There is also electricity and water supply, taxi, laundry and pubs. They provide water, electricity and fuel in the protected place. You can eat nearby, and there is also a supermarket. sailing in Mao Mahon, yacht charter Menorca

The most popular ports for yacht charter Ibiza

Sant Antoni Marina (Ibiza)

The marina is located on the west coast of Ibiza, in the heart of the popular town of Sant Antoni de Portmany. It is one of the most popular ports in the Balearic Islands. Mooring fees vary depending on the season, being lower in the low season (January 1 to May 31 and October 1 to December 31) and higher in the summer peak season (June 1 to September 30). There are world-famous bars, cafes and restaurants here, with stunning views of the Ibiza sunset.

Marina de Formentera (Ibiza)

The smallest member of the Balearic Island, Formentera, can only be accessed from Ibiza by boat. There are 64 moorings, and the maximum allowed length of boats is 38 metres. They provide water, electricity and technical services. yacht hire Ibiza

Balearic islands boat rental itineraries

Palma yacht charter itinerary

Day 1. Palma – Cala Pi 32 km (20 nm), Day 2. Cala Pi – Es Trenc and Sa Ràpita 13 km (8 nm), Day 3. Es Trenc and Sa Ràpita – Cabrera Archipelago 24 km (15 nm), Day 4. Cabrera Archipelago – Cala Figuera 26 km (16 nm), Day 5. Cala Figuera – Portocolom 15 km (9 nm), Day 6. Portocolom – Cala Santanyí 17 km (11 nm), Day 7. Cala Santanyí – Palma 64 km (40 nm)

Menorca yacht charter itinerary

Day 1. Ciutadella – Cala Galdana 20.88 km (12.97 nm), Day 2. Cala Galdana – Cala Ratjada 40.54 km (25.19 nm) Day 3. Cala Ratjada – Colonia de Sant Pere 26.48 km (16.45 nm) Day 4. Colonia de Sant Pere – Alcúdia 19.48 km (12.10 nm), Day 5. Alcúdia – Port de Pollença 22.87 km (14.21 nm), Day 6. Port de Pollença – Cala Sant Vicenç 29.79 km (18.51 nm), Day 7. Cala Sant Vicenç – Cala en Bosch – Ciutadella 77.75 km (48.31 nm)