Balearic Islands Yacht Charter Itinerary: 7 Days (2026–2027)
A week from Palma covers the south-west coast and the Tramuntana cliffs of the north-west — the most dramatic water in Mallorca, with short legs throughout. The full circuit of the island is a different trip entirely: it needs ten to fourteen days and a fast motor yacht. This is the week we actually plan most often.
This is the route as we would actually plan it, and it matches the week set out on our Balearic Islands charter page. It is a starting point, not a fixed schedule — your captain sets the final plan around weather and berths.
Balearic Islands itinerary at a glance
| Region | Mediterranean |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 nights |
| Route | Round trip |
| Embark | Palma de Mallorca |
| Disembark | Palma de Mallorca |
| Distance | short legs throughout; the full circuit of the island needs 10 to 14 days |
| Season | June to September |
The route, day by day
Day 1: Palma to Portals Vells · short run west
Board in Palma in the afternoon and run west to Portals Vells, a pine-backed cove with a quiet beach, for the first swim and dinner aboard.
Day 2: Portals Vells to Port d’Andratx · about 19 nm from Palma
Along the south-west coast, with a lunch stop at anchor on the way. Dinner ashore in the port.
Day 3: Port d’Andratx to Port de Sóller
Round Sa Dragonera, the natural-park island off Mallorca’s western tip, then north up the Tramuntana coast to Sóller.
Day 4: Sa Calobra and the Torrent de Pareis · morning run
Along the cliffs to Sa Calobra and the mouth of the Torrent de Pareis gorge. Back to Sóller, and the tram up to the town.
Day 5: Sóller to Port d’Andratx via Deià · long leg
Swim off Deià’s small cove, then the long leg back round the western tip to Port d’Andratx.
Day 6: Port d’Andratx to Puerto Portals · easy day east
Along the coast to Puerto Portals, the superyacht harbour west of Palma, for its restaurants.
Day 7: Puerto Portals to Palma · short run
Into Palma for a last morning in the old town and the Gothic cathedral before you step ashore.
Which yachts suit this route
This week works on anything from a 45ft catamaran to a large motor yacht — the difference is comfort, speed and how much of the day you spend under way. Catamarans sit shallower and stay steadier at anchor. Motor yachts cover the longer legs faster and leave more of the afternoon for the shore.
See what we have available on our Balearic Islands page, search the full fleet by size and budget, or browse by shipyard.
Planning notes
Two things are worth settling early. Dates first — the best yachts on this route book months ahead for peak weeks. Then your priorities: diving, beaches, food ashore and nightlife pull a week in different directions, and it is easier to build around two of them than to chase all four.
We have been arranging charters since 1992 and we have been aboard these boats. Tell us roughly what you want and we will tell you honestly which yachts fit and which do not.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need for a Balearic Islands charter?
Seven nights is the standard charter week and the length this route is built around. Ten to fourteen nights lets you add the quieter anchorages and sit out weather rather than sailing through it. A long weekend works but cuts the route roughly in half.
When is the best time to charter in the Balearic Islands?
June to September. Shoulder weeks either side of peak are materially cheaper and noticeably quieter at the popular anchorages, with weather that is usually just as good.
Is this itinerary fixed?
No. It is a plan, not a schedule. Your captain reorders or substitutes days based on wind, sea state and berth availability, which is the advantage of a crewed charter over a fixed cruise. Tell us which part matters most and we will make sure it survives any reshuffle.
What does a charter on this route cost?
Rates depend on the yacht rather than the route. Across our fleet the weekly base rate starts around €10,000 for a smaller yacht and runs into six figures for a large superyacht, before expenses. On top sits an Advance Provisioning Allowance covering fuel, food, drinks, dockage and local taxes — usually 25–35% — plus crew gratuity. Our charter cost guide has the detail.
Plan your Balearic Islands charter
Send your dates and party size and we will come back with real availability and real numbers. Start a charter inquiry or call 1-561-463-6840.