Mallorca: Private Watersports Boat. LUNCH Drinks SUP, Tubing

Mallorca’s best feature on this private boat trip is the freedom to turn four hours into your own little sea day. You can race along the coast, stop for photos, fling yourselves around on the three-seat donut, or simply anchor in a quiet bay with pasta and a cold drink. I especially like the full-boat privacy and the generous mix of water toys.

I also like the human touch. Captains such as Christian, Pedro, Borja, and Ramón have been praised for helping children, cooking lunch, and adjusting the outing to the group. The main drawback is the cost structure: the advertised price covers the group base, but fuel, port cleaning, and extra passengers add to the final bill. Bring cash and check the total before you go.

Key points to know before you book

• Private Capelli 900 speedboat: A 500-horsepower boat gives your group the whole vessel, with a canopy, marine toilet, changing area, and cold box.
• More than 12 coves: The route can include Punta Negra, Palmanova, Magaluf, Cala Vinyes, Cap Falcó, Bella Dona, Portals Vells, Illetes, and Calanova.
• Water toys included: You get a three-person Jobe donut, SUP board, seascooter, Subwing, and snorkel equipment.
• Lunch is cooked aboard: Pasta with homemade tomato sauce comes with tuna or Parmesan, and gluten-free pasta has been accommodated.
• Evening option available: A 6:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. sailing includes water sports, dinner near Calanova, sunset, and a short night sail.
• Plan for add-on charges: Fuel is about 70 to 90 euros, port and cleaning fees are 80 euros, and groups of 11 or 12 pay extra.

What this private Mallorca boat trip really feels like

This is not a quiet sightseeing cruise with a fixed script. It is a private charter built around movement, swimming, music, and shared food. The boat carries your group alone, so you can shape the mood around children, friends, a birthday, a bachelor party, or a relaxed family afternoon.

The Capelli 900 WA has 500 horsepower, which matters here. You spend part of the outing moving quickly between coves rather than slowly drifting along the coast. That gives you a broad look at the southwest corner of Mallorca in a short time, though the ride can feel active and exposed compared with a larger yacht.

Your skipper controls the route and the safety side of the day, while you choose how much time to give each activity. The published standard plan covers four hours and about 9.5 miles, with roughly 37 litres of fuel listed for that version. Another fuel estimate gives about 74 euros, while the general guidance says to expect around 70 to 90 euros. Treat the fuel figure as an estimate, not a fixed ticket cost.

Communication should be manageable, but confirm your language needs. The activity is offered in English and Spanish. One outing worked well with a translator app when the captain spoke little English, while other captains, including Christian and Ramón, were praised for clear, friendly help.

Leaving Puerto Portals and finding the boat

The meeting point is in Puerto Portals, at the jetty directly in front of Lucy Wang’s restaurant. Walk nearly to the end and look for mooring 279. The captain sends the exact location a few hours before departure, so keep your phone available on the day.

Puerto Portals is easy to reach by taxi, according to the supplied directions and trip details. Give yourself enough time to find the jetty. A marina is rarely difficult, but a last-minute search along the waterfront is a poor way to begin a four-hour charter.

The boat includes a canopy, changing area, and marine toilet. Ten wetsuits are listed, and wetsuits and jackets are provided if rain makes the weather less pleasant. Bring a towel, sunscreen, identity document, and cash. The boat does not take card payments, and you will need cash for fuel, port and cleaning charges, and optional extras.

There is a cold box aboard, but ice is not automatically supplied. Bring your own or ask the captain about buying it at the marina fuel station. Drinks are included, with 24 listed for the group, but you can also bring your own beverages.

The first coves: Punta Negra, Palmanova, and Magaluf

The boat begins with a short run toward Punta Negra. This first stop is mainly for photographs, and five minutes is enough for a quick look and a few pictures before the boat moves on.

Palmanova brings the first major burst of action. The plan includes a photo stop and a ride on the three-person donut, sometimes described as a banana boat in the schedule. The donut is the big crowd-pleaser here. Three people can ride together, and the captain can create a lively, splashy run while others watch from the boat.

That shared format is useful for mixed groups. Some people want the full adrenaline hit, while others would rather film, sunbathe, or cheer from the side. You are not forced to participate in every activity, though the space on a fast boat is shared closely.

Magaluf gets a second photo stop and another chance for the donut. The setting has a more energetic holiday feel than the quieter anchorages later in the day. If your group wants action, use this early section for the towable ride. If you prefer a calmer outing, tell the skipper you want more swimming or anchoring time.

Cala Vinyes, Cap Falcó, and Bella Dona

After Palmanova and Magaluf, the boat continues toward Cala Vinyes. This is another brief photo stop, giving you a change of view without turning the trip into a long, formal sightseeing tour.

Cap Falcó receives a longer stop of about ten minutes. The route then continues across the Bay of Palma, with Bella Dona included as another scenic point. The exact order and length can change because the charter is adaptable, but the purpose is clear: cover a wide stretch of coast, stop for photographs, and save the longest pause for food and water activities.

The coast is best appreciated from the water because the boat lets you see several coves in one outing. The tradeoff is time. With more than 12 coves on the route, many stops are brief. You should not book this expecting a separate, leisurely beach visit at every bay.

I would decide in advance what matters most. If your group cares about photos, ask for time at the viewpoints. If swimming and paddleboarding matter more, ask the skipper to reduce the number of quick photo pauses and give you a longer anchor stop.

Portals Vells: the main two-hour pause

Portals Vells is the heart of the standard day route. The boat anchors here for about two hours, giving you time to stop moving and settle into the water.

This is when the included equipment earns its place. You can use the SUP board for a calmer paddle, swim and snorkel with the supplied equipment, or try the 1,000-watt seascooter. The seascooter has three batteries listed, which helps several people take turns, though only one seascooter is included.

The Subwing is also included. The supplied information does not promise a specific operating format or riding time, so ask the captain how it will be used on your departure. A second seascooter costs extra, as does wakeboarding. The optional wakeboard fee is 40 euros, plus extra fuel.

Lunch is served aboard at anchor. The standard meal is pasta with homemade tomato sauce, with high-quality tuna or Parmesan as the alternative. Up to 12 lunches or dinners are included in the package. A gluten-free pasta request has been accommodated, but you should arrange dietary needs in advance rather than rely on a last-minute substitution.

The food is simple, sensible boat fare. It is not a restaurant meal, and that is part of its appeal. You eat together, surrounded by water, without losing time going ashore. Christian has cooked lunch on board for groups, and the meal has included wine on occasion, but do not assume wine is part of the standard drink allowance.

The sunset sailing from 6:15 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The evening plan is a strong alternative if you want cooler temperatures and a more social mood. Departure is at 6:15 p.m. from Puerto Portals, with return at 10 p.m. The shorter 3-hour-45-minute format is advertised as much cheaper than the daytime option.

The first hour heads toward Palmanova Bay and passes six coves. This section includes music, drinks, photographs, and the three-person donut ride. It is a good use of the early evening because the group can enjoy the active water sports before dinner.

The next section visits six more coves and anchors near Calanova, close to the King’s summer residence. The stop lasts about 1.5 hours in the detailed evening plan. The crew cooks fresh pasta with homemade tomato sauce and Parmesan while you paddleboard, snorkel, listen to music, and watch the sunset.

The final half-hour is a night sail back to Puerto Portals. The sea breeze and darkened coastline give the return a different character from the daytime ride. Showers and changing rooms are available at the marina if you plan to continue to Lobster Beach Club.

The evening plan deserves careful timing. You get less daylight for swimming and photos, but you gain sunset and a cooler ride. If children need a long, bright afternoon in the water, choose the daytime plan. If your group wants dinner, music, and a night out afterward, the evening schedule may fit better.

The boat, equipment, and comfort level

The Capelli 900 is a fast open-style boat rather than a floating lounge. The canopy offers shade, but you should still expect sun, wind, spray, and movement. Wear swimwear and secure anything you do not want blown around.

The boat has a marine toilet and changing area, which makes four hours much easier. Ten wetsuits are listed, and the activity runs year-round, including winter. Winter conditions will still affect how much time you want in the water, but the wetsuits make the option more practical outside the main summer months.

Ten passengers are included in the base price. An 11th passenger adds 50 euros, and a 12th adds 100 euros. Groups of 13 to 18 use an extra support boat so the full party can stay together during transfers. That arrangement may suit a larger celebration, but ask exactly how the boats divide time and equipment before paying.

The equipment list is generous for a private charter: one seascooter, one SUP, one Subwing, ten sets of snorkel equipment, and the donut. The limitation is that several people may want the same item at once. A group of ten should expect to take turns, especially with the single SUP and seascooter.

Is the $612 price good value?

The base price is listed at $612 per group of up to 12, but the included passenger count and mandatory additions need careful reading. The package includes ten passengers, lunch or dinner, 24 drinks, the skipper, boat, and water toys. An 11th passenger costs 50 euros, and a 12th costs 100 euros.

Mandatory charges include fuel at 2 euros per litre, usually about 70 to 90 euros, plus an 80-euro port and cleaning fee. That means a ten-person group should budget for roughly 150 to 170 euros beyond the advertised price, before optional equipment or special requests.

At ten people, the base price works out to about $61 per person before those charges. Once fuel and port fees are added, the per-person cost remains reasonable for a private high-speed boat with lunch, drinks, a skipper, and several water toys. At six people, it becomes a much more expensive outing per person, but you gain room, privacy, and control over the route.

This is good value for a full group that will use the equipment and enjoy the meal. It is less compelling if only two or three people want to swim and you do not care about a private boat. Compare the final all-in cost, not just the headline figure.

Who will enjoy it most

I would recommend this for families with active children, groups of friends, bachelor and birthday parties, and anyone who wants a private boat without arranging every detail independently. The mix of a donut ride, SUP, seascooter, music, drinks, and lunch keeps the outing varied.

It also works for a group with different energy levels. One person can paddle, another can snorkel, and another can stay aboard with a drink. Captains have helped children with the water equipment and made people feel safe during the ride.

This is not ideal if you want a silent, slow cruise, a long stay on one beach, or a formal gourmet meal. It is also worth thinking twice if high-speed boat motion makes you uncomfortable. The route covers many coves, so the pace can feel busy, especially when you add towing, swimming, lunch, and return travel to four hours.

Book the evening version if your priority is sunset, pasta, music, and a continuation at Lobster Beach Club. Choose the daytime plan if you want the longest window for water activities and coastal photographs.

Practical booking advice

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before departure, and you can reserve now and pay later. Confirm the start time when you check availability because the daytime plan has morning and afternoon possibilities.

Ask for the exact final cost before departure. Confirm the number of passengers, fuel estimate, port and cleaning fee, optional equipment, dietary needs, and drink arrangements. Since payment is not available by card on the boat, carry cash.

The captain contacts you a few hours before the charter with the exact mooring information. Bring identification, a towel, sunscreen, and ice if you want chilled personal drinks. The boat has a cold box, but ice is your responsibility unless arranged with the captain.

Should you book this Mallorca boat charter?

Book it if you want a private, active half-day on the southwest coast and your group is large enough to share the fixed costs. The strongest reasons are the flexible route, the unusual collection of water toys, the two-hour Portals Vells stop, and the chance to eat fresh pasta at anchor.

I would be more cautious for a small group, a quiet sightseeing couple, or anyone comparing only the advertised price. The fuel and port charges are mandatory, and the boat is made for action rather than luxury lounging.

For most families and friend groups, the best plan is to agree on priorities before boarding. Tell the skipper if you want more time on the SUP, more donut rides, longer swimming, or extra photographs. That small conversation is what turns a busy route through Mallorca’s coves into a day that feels made for your group.

FAQ

Where does the boat depart from?

The boat departs from Puerto Portals at the jetty in front of Lucy Wang’s restaurant. Walk almost to the end of the jetty and look for mooring 279. The captain sends the exact location a few hours before departure.

How long is the boat trip?

The standard daytime charter lasts four hours. The evening option runs from 6:15 p.m. to 10 p.m., for a total of 3 hours and 45 minutes.

How many people can join?

The base price includes ten passengers. An 11th passenger costs an additional 50 euros, and a 12th passenger costs an additional 100 euros. Groups of 13 to 18 use an extra support boat.

What water sports equipment is included?

The boat includes a three-person Jobe donut, a SUP board, a 1,000-watt seascooter with three batteries, a Subwing, and ten sets of snorkel equipment.

Is lunch included?

Yes. The daytime and evening plans include pasta with homemade tomato sauce. The meal includes high-quality tuna or Parmesan as the alternative, and up to 12 meals are included.

Are drinks included?

The package includes 24 drinks. The boat also has a cold box, but ice is not automatically included. You can bring drinks and arrange ice with the captain or buy it at the marina fuel station.

What extra charges should I expect?

Fuel is charged at 2 euros per litre, with an estimated total of about 70 to 90 euros for a four-hour trip. An 80-euro port and cleaning fee is also mandatory. Wakeboarding and a second seascooter cost extra.

Is the boat available in winter?

Yes. The charter operates year-round, and wetsuits are provided for colder conditions. Wetsuits and jackets are also available if it rains.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Reserve now and pay later is also available.