Sailing in Mallorca

We invite you to experience a
unique Mallorcan villa holiday
from a totally different perspective.

Imagine staying in a beautiful Mallorcan villa, with all the comforts of a private swimming pool, beautiful relaxing grounds and peaceful views; before setting sail in your privately chartered yacht and exploring Mallorca's glittering coastline. This unique holiday experience offers a sophisticated mix of beautiful villa accommodation with the thrill of sailing in crystal blue Mediterranean waters, to discover golden beaches, secret coves and picture postcard harbours.

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Do I have to rent a villa before I can charter a catamaran with Secret Destinations?

No. There is no obligation to rent a villa, you can simply just charter a catamaran with us instead. However many of our sailing clients really enjoy the convenience of having a base on land.

Where can I go in the chartered catamaran?

Charters are available from a single day to however many weeks you prefer - the choice is yours. A one week itinerary, for example, could take in the ports on the south eastern coast of Mallorca, and two week charters can either sail south-west to Ibiza and Formentera or north-east up to Minorca.

Well worth a visit is Puerto de Andraitx, a natural port surrounded by pine woods. Major attractions are its 16th century fortress and the ruins of the Sa Trapa Monastery nearby. Puerto de Andraitx is also the starting point for excursions to the beautiful island Isla Dragonera.

A visit to the nature reserve Island of Cabrera, just of the coast of Mallorca is a must. A permit is issued that allows you to moor for just 24hrs, but as there is nothing but peace, quiet and secluded little beaches, 24hrs is ample time for you to walk up to the lookout where a fantastic view and photo location awaits you.

What type of charter is best for me?

You can choose from a range of luxury catamarans which are available either bare boat, skippered or fully crewed - setting you free to explore the beauty of turquoise seas, stretches of white sandy beaches and secluded coves.

Bareboat charters:
You will need to have a skipper onboard who is able to sail the catamaran unaided. Sailing qualifications are sometimes essential which should be a minimum of coastal skipper or International Certificate of Competence (ICOC).

Skippered Charter:
This is just like a bareboat charter, but with a qualified skipper provided for you. This would be best for you if you have some sailing experience but lack the qualifications or charter experience.

Crewed Charter:
With a crewed charter you will have a qualified skipper that will take care of the catamaran and a hostess that will take care of you. The hostess will prepare your meals and generally look after you. You can participate in as much or as little sailing as you like. A crew preference form will be sent out to you and this will outline your food likes/dislikes, what you would like to do during your sailing holiday and most importantly what you want stocked in your bar!

What's the weather like for sailing?:

The Balearic Islands are one of the Mediterranean's most accessible destinations with an idyllic, long season of sailing from early spring into autumn. The Balearic Islands enjoy an excellent climate with some 300 days of sunshine per year. A blend of wonderful beaches, a rich culture and friendly hospitality of the locals make the Balearic Islands one of the preferred charter destinations in Spain.

Generally, the east coast of Mallorca has north-westerly breezes of force 3-4. On the west coast the wind blows from the south-east force 2-3. Expect on-shore breezes on the northern coast while in the south the wind tends to funnel into the larger bays. The stronger, north-westerly Mistral in August can last for 2-3 days.

Where can I stay on land?:

Your chartered Catamaran will be waiting for you at Palma. However, we offer a choice of holiday accommodation all over the island, which can be easily reached from the capital. You can either remain close to the hustle and bustle of Mallorca's delightful fishing villages; enjoy a family villa in one of the island's sophisticated marina resorts or travel inland to stay in a country manor house set amid private grounds - whatever you prefer we're sure to have the perfect villa to complement your sailing holiday.

Catamarans available for charter in Mallorca:

Name:	Overview:
Athena 38	An especially pleasant catamaran, which offers exceptional space and accommodation for her size. Athena 38 is available for bareboat charter in Denia, Mainland Spain - just a day's sail from the Balearic Islands. more info
Bahia 46	One of the largest bareboat catamarans available, affording luxury accommodation for up to 10 people yet still easy to handle. The Bahia is spacious airy and very comfortable, ideal for warm weather sailing. more info
Belize 43	A wonderful Catamaran with a great layout below decks. The Belize 43 is one of the newer model catamarans available for charter. more info
Cumberland 44	The Cumberland 44 is a spacious, seaworthy, high performance power catamaran from the Trawler range. Ergonomic design and superb comfort with those distinctive touches - 360 panoramic view from the saloon and fine woodwork on the Flying bridge. more info
Greenland 34	The Greenland 34 has all the accommodation that you would come to expect from a Catamaran and better fuel consumption than a large powerboat. You can even beach the Greenland 34 making the trip to the beach bar a little shorter. more info
Lavezzi 40	The Lavezzi 40 has been described as the new reference for cruising catamarans. The innovative ergonomic design focuses on comfort, space and of course great sailing. Two Lavezzi 40 catamarans are available for bareboat and crewed charter from Denia, Costa Blanca, just a day's sail from the Balearic Islands. more info
Maryland 37	There are two steering positions on the Maryland 37, one inside close to the fridge and cold beers and one up on the fly bridge, shaded from the sun with the bimini. The spacious saloon and galley offers you ample room to lounge and cool off in. more info
Venezia 42	Hop on board this 42ft Catamaran and be amazed at the sheer size and volume inside and out, then let the wind take you where it will. more info