REVIEWED · BAY AND COASTAL CATAMARAN CRUISES IN SPAIN
Pick the boat before the day. Below: 15 bay and coastal catamaran cruises in Spain, priced, timed, and clear about how much of the trip is spent at anchor.
Spend five hours aboard a sailing catamaran from Puerto de Alcúdia, cruising Mallorca’s north coast and stopping at clear-water coves. Swim, snorkel, kayak, or use a paddleboard before a barbecue lunch or dinner. The crew speaks English and Spanish, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.
“We had the best day, even though it rained on us during lunch! The crew were fantastic!!”
Spend two easygoing hours at sea with a live guide in English, German, Spanish, or French. Cruise past Paguera, Santa Ponsa, Camp de Mar, and the Malgrats Islands, then stop for a 20-minute swim. The modern catamaran has toilets, a bar, an entertainment area, and underwater viewing windows.
“Lovely 2 hour boat ride. The views were amazing. Great to stop and see the fish under the water. We had a young baby and all was OK with getting the buggy on etc Would do it again!”
Join Alicante Catamaran for a three-hour cruise from the city marina to Cabo de Huertas. You’ll have 45 minutes each way for coastal views, plus about 90 minutes at anchor for swimming and unguided snorkeling. One beer, wine, or tinto de verano, fruit, soft drinks, water, music, and masks and fins are included.
“great tour, very nice! 12 People from germany and we would do this again!”
Cruise Mallorca’s east coast aboard a glass-bottom catamaran from Porto Cristo, Cala Millor, Cala Bona, Sa Coma, or Calas de Mallorca. You’ll pass caves, Cala Varques, Cala Romantica, and Punta de n’Amer, with swimming stops when sea conditions allow. Multilingual hosts speak Spanish, English, German, French, and Italian.
“The tour is long enough and the scenery is beautiful. We get to explore the entire east coast and also make our way back to our starting point. The swim stop is also good and in crystal clear waters. It would be better if it was slightly longer though. Apart from that it’s enjoyable and good value for money.”
Cruise Mallorca’s southwest coast from Santa Ponsa on a traditional engine catamaran with underwater viewing windows. You’ll stop to swim and snorkel near Cala Egos, visit Port Andratx for 40 minutes, enjoy a pasta buffet, and make a second swim stop. Hotel-area transfers may be available.
“Amazing - the views and swimming were incredible. really good for the price”
Set out from Cádiz Port for a 75-minute catamaran cruise with multilingual audio commentary, a bar, restrooms, and wide bay views. The route may head north toward La Caleta and Cádiz’s castles, or south toward Matagorda and the Constitution Bridge, depending on sea conditions. It is a sightseeing cruise first, not a full sailing lesson.
“A great activity. Relaxing and gentle cruise around Cádiz Not too busy plenty of seats Plus a lovely vino”
Join Moonfish Catamaran for a four-hour cruise between Calas de Mallorca and Cala Millor. You’ll pass Pirate Cave, Cala Varques, Cala Romántica, and Punta de n’Amer, with a short swim stop at Cala Morlanda. Choose from several east-coast piers, with commentary and crew service varying by departure.
“Great activity, the cat was very clean and modern. The captain and his guys were all happy and fun.”
Set out from Málaga’s Pier 1 on the Mundo Marino hybrid catamaran for a relaxed one-hour cruise around the bay. You’ll see Muelle Uno, the Pompidou Centre, La Malagueta, the bullring, Alcazaba, and Gibralfaro from the water. There is music and a bar, but no guided commentary.
“Lovely views back to shoreline. Boat ride was enjoyable. Staff friendly. Drinks on board to purchase if you want.”
Sail from Fornells on a two-hour catamaran trip limited to 12 people. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide takes you along Menorca’s coast for sunset views, swimming, and snorkeling, with equipment, snacks, and drinks included. Guides named Jean-Pierrot and Gianpiero have been especially praised for their friendly, reassuring approach.
“Super sortie en mer. Le catamaran était top. Notre Guide Jean-Pierrot était génial. Le ciel était très nuageux et le couché de soleil non visible, notre guide nous a donc proposé de découvrir l'histoire des falaises a proximité de la côte. C'etait finalement encore mieux ! il y a 20 minutes pour sauter du bateau et se baigner, c'est très appréciable. le Catamaran n'est pas surchargé , ce qui permet de se déplacer, de s'allonger au milieu, de discuter avec les autres participants. il y a même de quoi boire une bière ou un coca sur le bateau. Bilan de l'activité : Géniale !”
Sail south from Pasito Blanco with Jani and Tanja on a private four-hour catamaran cruise. You’ll pass Anfi del Mar, anchor for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding, then enjoy a tapas lunch with drinks on board. Pickup may be available, and the boat returns to the starting point.
“We had an amazing time! Highly recommend for anyone looking to have a private day on the water. The lunch was great and so was the service the entire time.”
Spend about 4.5 hours aboard the Robinson Catamaran, sailing from Port de Pollença around the bay toward Formentor. You can swim, snorkel, and possibly use a stand-up paddleboard before a lunch of pasta salad, chicken, cheese, Mallorcan bread, fruit, and drinks. Captain Antonio is part of the friendly crew.
“Really friendly and accommodating crew. Nothing was too much for them. A lovely experience - would 100% do it again.”
Join a shared five-hour catamaran cruise from Palma’s Las Golondrinas pier. You’ll sail past the Cathedral and coastal coves, stop twice for swimming and snorkeling, and eat a generous buffet of salads, wraps, skewers, burgers, and desserts. Drinks cost extra, and the boat can feel busy at full capacity.
“We had a wonderful 5 hour sail out on board. The crew were all really friendly, efficient and safety conscious. Lovely lunch. Great weather helped with two swim stops and sailed back to port. Thoroughly recommended..”
Board a catamaran at Poblado de Sancti Petri Marina for a 1 to 1.5-hour cruise along the Bay of Cádiz Natural Park. Choose the shorter route or continue to La Barrosa beach. A skipper handles the boat while you watch for birds, dunes, marshland, and the Moorish-style Sancti Petri castle.
“The activity is very enjoyable and entertaining. I recommend arriving well in advance, as parking is difficult and the woman at the office rushes you if you arrive at the exact time, arguing with you. The rest of the service is excellent.”
From Font de Sa Cala, you’ll cruise past beaches, coves, caves, and the natural bridge at Cala Varques aboard a glass-bottom catamaran. Choose the shorter coastal route with a swim at Canyamel, a Cala Millor stop, or the full-day Porto Cristo trip. A captain is provided, but food, drinks, and hotel transfers are not.
“Es war so wunderschön, wir sind unendlich froh diese Tour gemacht zu haben! Inklusive Badegang im Meer 😍”
Sail from S’Arenal toward a nature reserve on a spacious catamaran, stopping to swim and snorkel in clear Mediterranean water. A BBQ, music, hammocks, and drinks make this a relaxed four-hour outing. The boat can hold up to 146 people, so expect a social party-boat feel rather than a quiet sailing trip.
“This was really fun, the crew was super nice. Not a ton of sea life to sea and they have minimal snorkeling equipment. We loved it, the food was great, stunning views, and lots of swimming time.”
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