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

Why a 7-Day Yacht Charter From Mallorca Deserves Careful Planning

A sample 7-day itinerary from Mallorca is the single most requested route our brokerage builds each charter season. Seven nights give you enough sea time to round the island's 550-kilometre coastline, slip into quiet calas on the east coast, and still reserve a day for a crossing to Cabrera or Menorca. This guide walks through each day with realistic distances, anchorage notes, and provisioning logic so you can arrive at the quay in Palma with a plan already in hand. Whether you are booking a luxury yacht charter for a family reunion or a corporate retreat aboard a 30-metre motor yacht, the framework below adapts to any vessel in our [fleet in Mallorca](#).

Day 1–2: Palma de Mallorca to the Southwest Coast

Most charters begin at Marina Port de Mallorca or the STP shipyard berths in Palma. After a safety briefing and a first lunch on the flybridge, a gentle 12-nautical-mile cruise south brings you to the sheltered bay at Portals Vells — three small coves carved into pale limestone, ideal for a first swim stop. Overnight, your captain can hold position here or motor another 6 nm to anchor off Sant Elm, where the silhouette of Sa Dragonera island dominates the western horizon. Day two is best spent exploring Dragonera's eastern lee, where the water turns a transparent jade green and the holding on sand is reliable in 6–8 metres. This stretch rarely exceeds force 3 in June through September, making it a relaxed opening to the week.

Day 3: Sóller and the Tramuntana Coastline

From Sant Elm, a 22 nm passage along the northwest coast delivers one of the most dramatic sailing legs in the Balearics. The Serra de Tramuntana drops almost vertically into the sea, with no safe harbour for long stretches, so departure timing matters — your crew will typically weigh anchor before 08:00 to arrive at Port de Sóller by midday. The circular bay at Sóller offers good protection from prevailing westerlies and space for yachts up to 40 metres. Ashore, the vintage wooden tram rattles 5 km down to the town centre, where the Saturday market fills the Plaça de la Constitució with local olive oil, sobrasada, and hand-blown glass. This is also the day to top up fresh provisions; the port has a reliable fuel dock and a small chandlery.

Day 4–5: Cap de Formentor and the East Coast Calas

Leaving Sóller, you round Cap de Formentor — the island's northernmost point — and enter calmer water on the east side. Key stops over these two days include:

- Cala Sant Vicenç — a trio of narrow coves roughly 15 nm from Sóller, excellent for paddle-boarding in flat conditions. - Pollença Bay — a wide, shallow anchorage where the tender can drop guests at the Pine Walk promenade in Puerto Pollença, about a 5-minute ride. - Cala Varques — accessible only by sea or a 20-minute footpath, this east-coast cove stays uncrowded even in late July. - Porto Cristo — a small commercial harbour with direct access to the Coves del Drac, a subterranean lake system worth a 1-hour guided visit. - Cala Mondragó — inside a protected natural park, with turquoise shallows over posidonia beds and a maximum anchoring depth of about 5 metres.

These anchorages sit 8–14 nm apart, leaving ample time for swimming, snorkelling, and long lunches. See our [Mallorca day-charter itinerary](#) for a condensed version of this east-coast route.

Day 6: Cabrera Archipelago — A Detour Worth the Permit

The national park at Cabrera lies roughly 10 nm south of Colònia de Sant Jordi. Visiting yachts need a mooring reservation from the park authority; your charter manager can secure this well in advance for 2026 bookings. Once on the buoy, the water clarity is exceptional — visibility often exceeds 25 metres. A tender ride to Cabrera's small harbour leads to a short hike up to the 14th-century castle, and the snorkelling around Sa Cova Blava (the Blue Cave) is among the best in the western Mediterranean. Overnight stays are limited, so most itineraries return to the main island by dusk, anchoring near Es Trenc beach for a sunset dinner on deck.

What Size Yacht Suits a Week-Long Balearic Cruise?

A private yacht hire of 7 days works comfortably on vessels from 18 to 50 metres. Sailing yachts in the 22–28 metre range suit couples or small families who value quiet passages and shallow-draft access to tight calas. Motor yachts above 30 metres add space for water toys — jet skis, seabobs, inflatable slides — and a professional chef who can source ingredients at each port. For groups of 10–12 guests, a 40-metre-plus yacht with 5 en-suite cabins keeps everyone comfortable without the formality of a larger superyacht. Browse our [fleet in Mallorca](#) to compare layouts and capacities side by side.

Plan Your Charter

Seven days around the island reveal why repeat clients return to these waters summer after summer. The combination of short cruising distances, reliable weather from May through October, and anchorages that range from lively harbour towns to deserted coves makes a week-long boat charter from Mallorca one of the most rewarding routes in the Mediterranean. With 2026 availability already filling for peak-season weeks in July and August, early planning gives you the widest choice of yachts and the best berth reservations at places like Cabrera and Port de Sóller.