7-Day Yacht Charter Itinerary From Mallorca: A Complete Guide

A week-long yacht charter from Mallorca, day by day

A sample 7-day itinerary from Mallorca is the most common request our charter desk receives between May and October. This guide maps out a proven clockwise route around the island and beyond — covering roughly 160 nautical miles at a comfortable cruising pace. Each day balances sailing time with shore exploration, swimming, and dining ashore. Whether you board a 24-metre motor yacht or a 40-metre sailing superyacht, the framework adapts to your vessel's speed and your crew's preferences. Below is the route we recommend to first-time guests chartering in Balearic waters.

Day 1–2: Palma de Mallorca to the southwest coast

Most charters begin at Marina Port de Mallorca or the STP Shipyard, both within walking distance of Palma's cathedral quarter. After a safety briefing and lunch on the flybridge, a short 12-nautical-mile cruise southwest brings you to the sheltered bay of Santa Ponça. The holding here is good sand, and the beach restaurants serve grilled catch of the day until late. On the morning of Day 2, continue 8 nautical miles to Port d'Andratx — a working fishing harbour with a quieter rhythm than Palma. The narrow entrance faces southwest, so your captain will monitor swell forecasts carefully during late-season charters. Spend the afternoon swimming off the rocky coves just north of the port before a dinner reservation at one of the harbourside terraces. Browse our [fleet in Mallorca](#) to match the right yacht to this route.

Day 3–4: Sa Dragonera island and the northwest cliffs

From Port d'Andratx, the uninhabited island of Sa Dragonera sits only 3 nautical miles offshore. Anchoring on its eastern lee offers calm water even when a westerly blows. The nature reserve allows tender landings at a small dock; a short hike leads to a 16th-century watchtower with panoramic views of the Serra de Tramuntana. Day 4 takes you northeast along the dramatic cliff coast — sheer limestone walls rising 300 metres from the waterline. Cala Deià, a tiny pebble cove beneath the village of Deià, rewards an early-morning tender drop-off before day-trippers arrive. The anchorage is tight, so yachts above 35 metres typically hold position on dynamic positioning or hover offshore while guests go ashore. By evening, round Cap de Formentor and tuck into the wide bay of Pollença for a calm overnight stay.

Day 5: Pollença to Alcúdia — what to expect

The 6-nautical-mile hop from Port de Pollença to the Bay of Alcúdia is one of the shortest legs of the week, giving you a full leisure day. Key highlights along this stretch:

- Cap de Formentor lighthouse — the northernmost point of the island, visible from 20 nautical miles at night. A dramatic photo backdrop from the foredeck. - Cala Figuera (Formentor) — a deep, fjord-like inlet with turquoise water and pine-shaded shores. Ideal for paddleboarding in flat conditions. - Platja de Muro — a long, shallow sand beach on the southern side of Alcúdia bay. Perfect for families with younger children who want calm water and a sandy seabed. - Alcúdia old town — a walled medieval centre 10 minutes by tender and taxi from the marina. The Tuesday and Sunday markets sell local olive oil, salt, and leather goods. - S'Albufera wetland reserve — visible from the anchorage, home to over 200 bird species. Worth a morning excursion for nature-focused guests.

See our [Mallorca day-charter itinerary](#) for a condensed version of this northeast loop.

Day 6: East coast coves and Portocolom

From Alcúdia, a 30-nautical-mile passage south along the east coast reveals a string of narrow calas carved into white limestone. Cala Agulla near Capdepera is a reliable lunch stop with good holding in 5 metres of water over sand. Further south, Portocolom — once the port for the inland town of Felanitx — offers a safe natural harbour large enough for yachts up to 50 metres. The pastel-coloured boathouses lining the inlet date to the 19th century and give the harbour a distinctly local character absent from busier resort marinas. An evening stroll and seafood supper here feels genuinely unhurried.

Day 7: Return to Palma via Cabrera archipelago

The final day offers a choice. Guests with energy for one more adventure can divert 10 nautical miles south to the Cabrera National Park — a protected archipelago requiring a permit your captain arranges in advance. Anchoring inside Cabrera's main harbour is limited to vessels under 35 metres, and diving is restricted to designated zones, but the water clarity rivals anything in the western Mediterranean. After a morning swim, the 25-nautical-mile return to Palma takes roughly 2 hours at 14 knots. You arrive at the marina by late afternoon — enough time to pack, disembark, and reach Palma airport within 20 minutes by private transfer. Browse our [guide to Balearic charter routes](#) for alternative week-long loops that include Menorca or Ibiza.

Plan your charter from Mallorca in 2026

A 7-day yacht charter itinerary like this one turns a single island into a series of distinct experiences — cliff-side anchorages, medieval harbours, protected marine parks, and long sandy beaches. The 2026 season runs from late April through early November, with July and August offering the warmest water and the busiest ports. June and September deliver lighter winds, fewer crowds, and softer light for photography. Every route we draft is shaped by real-time weather, the vessel's draft, and the preferences each guest shares before boarding — because the best week on the water is one tailored precisely to the people aboard.