Mallorca Yacht Charter Guide 2027: When, Where, Which Yacht and What It Costs

Last updated: November 2026

Mallorca is the easiest Balearic island to charter from: Palma is the main yacht hub, the airport handles international arrivals, and the coastline gives a week plenty of variety. This guide takes the decisions in order: when to go, where the week starts, where to cruise, which yacht, what the charter really costs, the route, and how booking works. Each section links to the longer article on that topic. When you are ready to see boats, our Mallorca yacht charter page lists the crewed motor yachts and catamarans we can offer, with rates.

1. When to go

The best months are June and September: warm weather, a sea that is comfortable for swimming, stronger yacht availability and a less crowded island than in July and August. Choose July or August if you need school-holiday dates or want the busiest summer atmosphere. May and early October are quieter, but need a more flexible plan. Month by month: the best time to charter a yacht in Mallorca.

For July or August, start planning 6 to 12 months ahead, and earlier for larger groups or premium yachts. One week to watch is the Copa del Rey MAPFRE regatta in early August, which compresses yacht, marina and restaurant availability in Palma. See chartering during Copa del Rey.

2. Where the week starts

Almost every Mallorca charter starts in Palma. From Palma airport the marinas are close: Port de Palma and the Club de Mar are about 15 minutes away, Puerto Portals about 25 minutes, Port Adriano about 35 minutes and Alcudia on the north coast about an hour. United Airlines will fly Newark to Palma every day in summer 2027, the only nonstop between the United States and Mallorca, so a Saturday-to-Saturday charter from Palma lines up with the flight at both ends. Details: United’s Newark to Palma flight goes daily in summer 2027.

Book the yacht before the flight. Peak weeks on the best crewed boats go by February.

3. Where to cruise

Mallorca works for a first Balearic charter because you can keep the route local and still have contrast: Palma, Port d’Andratx, Sant Elm, Sa Dragonera, Port de Soller, Pollensa, Alcudia, Cabrera or the southern beaches, depending on the yacht and the weather. The west side is the Tramuntana coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape and roughly 90 km of mountains along the northwest shore; read why Mallorca is not too touristy for a yacht charter. The north is quieter, with two wide bays and the cliffs of Cape Formentor between them: the Alcudia and Pollensa guide. Cabrera is a National Park about 26 nautical miles south of Palma, and entry is permit-regulated.

Ibiza, Formentera and Menorca are a different brief. Ibiza suits beach clubs, nightlife and Formentera; Menorca suits quiet anchorages and a slower pace. Do not try to do all three islands in one week. Compare them in Mallorca vs Ibiza vs Menorca, and see whether Mallorca to Ibiza is realistic by yacht. Beaches: the best beaches in Mallorca.

4. Which yacht

Yacht type decides how far the week can go. A motor yacht is the best fit if you want more range, faster crossings and the option to add Ibiza, Formentera or Menorca. A catamaran gives space, stability and swimming, and the route should stay simpler. A sailing yacht suits guests who want to sail and are happy with a slower plan.

Most charter yachts are limited to 12 guests, so a bigger group takes either a much larger vessel or two boats. Browse motor yachts, catamarans, sailing yachts, superyachts and yachts for large groups, or the shortlists top 5 luxury motor yachts and top 5 crewed catamarans. For toys on board: water sports and onboard toys; with children: the family yacht charter guide.

Every yacht we book comes with a professional captain and crew, and the crew lives aboard for the whole trip in separate quarters.

5. What the week really costs

For a luxury crewed charter in Mallorca, the conversation starts around €60,000 per week to €150,000 per week or more. Larger superyachts in the Balearics often sit around €120,000 per week to €300,000 per week or more. Smaller and older crewed yachts exist at about €20,000 per week to €40,000 per week, with a simpler yacht, fewer amenities and a more conservative route. That is the weekly rate for the yacht and crew. Three things come on top:

• Spanish VAT: 21%, Spain’s standard rate, applied to the charter fee for charters starting in Spanish waters.
• APA, the Advance Provisioning Allowance: a separate budget for fuel, food, drinks, marina fees and local expenses. It is not included in the weekly rate.
• Crew gratuity: left at your discretion when the service has been strong.

Worked example: VAT at 21% on a charter fee of €100,000 per week adds €21,000 per week to the bill, before the APA and the crew gratuity.

The route moves the number too. Mallorca-only weeks cost less to run than Mallorca plus Ibiza or Menorca, and a yacht already based in Palma can be better value than one with a delivery fee. Read how much a Mallorca yacht charter costs. By budget: yachts under €60,000 per week, yachts under €100,000 per week and luxury yachts from €120,000 per week to €300,000 per week.

6. The route

Seven nights is the best length for a Mallorca-focused charter: Palma, the southwest coast, Cabrera or the south coast, and selected west-coast stops, with room to adjust if wind or swell changes the plan. Three nights suits Palma, Puerto Portals and Port d’Andratx; five nights can add Cabrera. For Mallorca plus Ibiza and Formentera, or Mallorca plus Menorca, plan 8 to 10 nights; 14 nights covers all four islands without rushing. See how many days you need for a Mallorca yacht charter.

A food-led week runs Palma, Puerto Portals, Port d’Andratx, Soller, Alcudia, Cabrera and back to Palma, and keeps Cabrera for a chef-led dinner on board: the 7-day Michelin-led itinerary. More routes: the 6-day itinerary, the 8-day Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera itinerary and Mahon to Ibiza. Dinner ashore: the best restaurants in Palma. Planning a proposal or birthday: celebration charters in Mallorca.

7. How booking works

You send dates, group size and budget, and a broker confirms whether the yacht is free and at what price, then builds a shortlist of comparable boats. The standard payment structure is 50% of the charter fee when you sign the charter agreement; the remaining 50%, together with the APA and Spanish VAT, is due about six weeks before you step aboard. Book flights after the charter agreement is signed, not before. Cancellation and curtailment insurance is recommended.

Quick answers

How much does a Mallorca yacht charter cost? A luxury crewed charter starts around €60,000 per week to €150,000 per week or more, superyachts around €120,000 per week to €300,000 per week or more, plus 21% Spanish VAT, the APA and the crew gratuity.

When is the best time? June and September. Choose July or August for school holidays.

Where does the charter start? Almost always Palma.

How many days? Seven nights for Mallorca; 8 to 10 nights to add Ibiza, Formentera or Menorca.

How many guests? Most charter yachts take up to 12 guests.

Tell us your dates and group size on our crewed yacht charters in Mallorca page, and a broker sends you a shortlist that fits.