The 14 Palma Bay Cruises We Would Book Again

1.Palma Bay: Parasailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,347 reviews · 1 hour · from $77Our pick

Meet the crew at Playa del Arenal, board a speedboat and take your turn flying up to 50 meters above Palma Bay. The one-hour outing includes about 10 minutes in the air, with daytime and sunset options. You need to be at least 10, know how to swim, and leave your phone, camera, bags and valuables behind.

“I loved it 💙 it was perfect , i took a jet ski after parasailing and was awesome , keep up with the good work guys , I’ll definitely come back”

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

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

Sa Calma Boats takes you from Can Pastilla toward Palma Marine Nature Reserve for a three-hour cruise aboard the Super Delfin Verde. Expect one swim stop when conditions allow, snorkelling gear, a barbecue meal, music and one included drink. Choose a daytime or sunset trip; crew members such as Roger and Juan Diego have been praised for their warm, lively service.

“The staff were very welcoming and polite. The food was delicious. It was easy to get to the meeting point and the staff were always there to help and keep you safe. Super happy with the overall experience, even learnt some history along the way 😊”

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3.Palma Bay Boat Tour with Snorkeling

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

Board the wooden Barca Samba for a three-hour cruise across Palma Bay, with views of Palma Cathedral and the Tramuntana Mountains. The boat anchors for a swim or snorkel, then serves homemade Mediterranean pizza and water. Music, a sun deck, sofas, Wi-Fi, and satellite sports are part of the ride; drinks and snorkeling gear cost extra.

“Very cool crew! The boat took us to the nice place, where we had almost an hour for swimming and snorkeling in an incredibly clean water. Lunch was also pretty good, with lots of vegetables and a few kinds of meat. Great price/quality balance.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 134 reviews · from $67

Set sail from Magaluf Beach for a 3.5-hour cruise past Palma Cathedral, the port, and the Palace of Marivent. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide points out landmarks while a live saxophonist plays. There’s a swim stop, a buffet of Spanish and Mediterranean favorites, and a bus back to Magaluf after the boat reaches Palma.

“Brilliant experience, the saxophonist was the making of the boat trip, great day !”

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5.Palma Bay Catamaran Half-Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 86 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $105

Board a shared catamaran at Palma’s Paseo Marítimo for an approximately five-hour daytime cruise. The route takes in Palma Cathedral and Cala Vella, with two stops for swimming and snorkeling. A buffet lunch is included; drinks, transfers, and snorkeling gear are not listed as included.

“Really nice boat, friendly staff, and good food and drinks. One star less because, in my opinion, there were too many people on board. With 5–7 fewer guests, it would have been more comfortable to find seats during lunch and while swimming.”

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6.Catamaran with BBQ in the Bay of Palma

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

Set sail from S’Arenal at 10:00 am for a four-hour catamaran outing toward a nature reserve. You can swim at coastal stops, try the supplied snorkeling gear, lounge in a hammock, or enjoy music and a barbecue prepared on board. The trip is in English and returns to its starting point.

“My friends and I had a wonderful time! There was plenty of space to layout and we had so much fun jumping off the boat into the beautiful waters. The staff was so fun and nice. They cooked a delicious lunch and had great drinks. I would definitely recommend this experience.”

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7.Boat Tour 2 hour in Palma Bay

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

Cruise Palma Bay for about two hours aboard the boat known as Superman, leaving from Arenal Beach in Llucmajor. You’ll get a coastal ride, a stop for swimming in clear water, and snorkeling equipment and floating accessories. Music plays on board, and drinks are available at extra cost. The tour is offered in English and caps the group at 56.

“Great excursion to explore the bahia of palma in October! Sun is out; water is pristine! The 2-hour trip is just enough to get the kids swimming. It’s not a private tour, but the company of others makes the trip more enjoyable! Had good cocktails as well!”

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

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

From Can Pastilla, join an afternoon group cruise along the Bay of Palma, with views from the water and a 30-minute stop near Cala Blava in the Palma Marine Reserve. Swim, jump from the boat, or use the included snorkel gear, which requires a €10 deposit. One beer, sangria, or water is included. The tour starts at 3:00 pm and lasts about two and a half hours.

“Lovely tour with a good atmosphere and amazing views. Lots of space on the boat and music playing the whole time”

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9.Kayak Tour Bay of Palma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $56Top rated

From Ca’n Pastilla, paddle with an instructor toward Na Galera islet, where archaeological finds have been uncovered. The two-hour outing includes swimming and snorkeling stops, a motorboat alongside, and gear, water, a sandwich, and instructor-taken photos. No kayaking experience is needed, but you must be able to swim.

“Our guide Jorge was very nice and gave us some information about Mallorca, the small island and more. The trip was a great experience and he looked after us well to make sure everything went smoothly and we didn't get hurt.”

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

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

Sa Calma Boats runs a three-hour sunset cruise across Palma Bay, passing beaches and the Cueva Verde before stopping near Cala Blava for a swim. Dinner is a barbecue with one included drink, and snorkel gear is available with a €10 deposit. Expect music, views of Palma and, on the return, a chance to see the sky change color over the bay.

“We booked Sa Calma Boat trip as a last minute excursion, after being let down by another company, and couldn't have picked better! From start to finish the crew were amazing! They couldn't have been more accommodating, from taking the perfect pictures of our girl group to jumping in the sea with us. The freshly cooked pizza they provided was just what you needed after a day in the sun and the extra wine we ordered was nice and really reasonably priced. Thank you so much to Ocean eyes, Marc Rabbit, Una the dog and El Capitan, we have not all laughed that much in a long time! Getting booking…”

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11.Catamaran sailing in Mallorca through the Bay of Palma with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $91

Sail from Palma toward Cala Vella on Oasis Catamaran, with no more than 36 people aboard a boat built for 57. The roughly four-and-a-half-hour outing combines a swim stop in a nature reserve, a BBQ cooked on board and included paddleboards. The route can change with the weather.

“The staff on Oasis were excellent!! Very friendly and organized. The food was beyond my expectations! The entire trip was amazing and beautiful”

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12.Bay of Palma Night Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $40

Spend two hours cruising the Bay of Palma at night with Sa Calma Boats. You’ll pass the Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca, enjoy chill-out music and get one included drink: water, beer or sangria. The cruise starts near the nautical club of Can Pastilla, not in central Palma, and 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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13.Private and exclusive sailing in the Bay of Palma and surrounding area

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews

Set out from Club de Mar-Mallorca on a modern sailing yacht for a private trip around the Bay of Palma, with a professional local skipper and room for up to five people. Take in views of the cathedral, Bellver Castle and the waterfront, then anchor for a swim, snorkeling or paddleboarding. Drinks and gear are included, but food costs extra.

“Very good experience, enthusiastic service attitude and good quality”

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14.Adult Only Sunset Catamaran Palma bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $109

Spend about four hours on an adults-only catamaran in Palma Bay, sailing to La Cueva Verde for a swim, snorkeling, or paddleboarding before tapas and homemade desserts on the return. A welcome cava and water are included. The boat takes no more than 32 people, though it can carry 57. Other drinks and hotel transfers are not included.

“nice crew, beautiful boat, tasty regional fresh food and drinks and a beautiful place to swim. thank you so much 🙏🏼”

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