Blue Mediterranean
Guides and tips for your day on the water in Mallorca
Itineraries, coves, charter types and where to eat when arriving by sea: everything we'd want to know ourselves before booking.
Itineraries · 7 min
The best boat itineraries around Mallorca
Four routes that genuinely work depending on where you set off from, with sailing times, spots, and the kind of advice a skipper with years on the island would actually give you.
Spots · 6 min
The most beautiful spots in Mallorca (and how to reach them by boat)
Mallorca's most photographed spots share something in common: getting there by land is either a hassle or simply not possible. By boat, the whole experience changes — and the Serra de Tramuntana is where that's most obvious.
Charter Types · 6 min
Types of charter in Mallorca: which one is right for you?
"Renting a boat" can mean quite different things. Here's what actually changes between each option, and how to choose without regrets.
Dining · 6 min
Where to eat when arriving by boat: beach clubs and restaurants in Mallorca
From Puro Beach to Sa Foradada, this is our selection of restaurants and beach clubs in Mallorca you can reach by tender straight from the boat.
Budget · 8 min
How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Mallorca? A real pricing guide
The price of a one-day charter varies enormously depending on the boat and the season. Here's what actually moves that number, with real figures from our fleet.
Ports · 7 min
Palma, Port Adriano, Port Portals, Porto Cristo or Port Andratx: which port should you sail from?
The departure port shapes your day at sea more than you'd think: which spots are within reach, how the sea usually behaves there, and how easy it is to get to from where you're staying.
Planning · 7 min
The best time to sail in Mallorca: weather, sea and crowds, month by month
July and August aren't necessarily the best months to sail — they're simply the most popular. Here's what changes month by month, and when to book depending on what you're after.
Events · 6 min
Bachelor/bachelorette parties and corporate events on a boat in Mallorca: everything you need to know
A private boat solves the hardest part of organising an event in one go: an exclusive space, no neighbours or closing times, with the Mediterranean as your backdrop.
Experiences · 6 min
Sunset charters in Mallorca: the best spots to watch the sun go down
A sunset charter doesn't need a full day: 3-4 hours in the late afternoon, the southwest coast as your backdrop, and the sun dropping into the Mediterranean.
Sustainability · 6 min
Anchoring and Posidonia in the Balearics: how to sail sustainably in Mallorca
Posidonia oceanica is the reason Mallorca's water is so clear. Protecting it isn't just a rule — it's what keeps the island the way we know it.
Getting Started · 6 min
Renting a boat in Mallorca without a sailing licence: the complete guide
It's the question we get asked most before booking. The short answer is no, you don't need any licence — here's the longer answer, with everything worth knowing.
Practical Tips · 5 min
What to bring on a boat day in Mallorca: the complete checklist
The essentials, the things people forget, and what you genuinely don't need to bring — so all you have to worry about is enjoying the sea.
Seamanship · 9 min
How to Anchor Safely in Mallorca: Seabed, Chain and Anchor
Choosing the spot, working out the chain and checking the anchor holds: how a professional crew anchors, without damaging the seabed.
Protected areas · 9 min
Protected Areas in Mallorca: Where You Can Anchor and Where You Need a Permit
Cabrera, the marine reserves, buoy fields and posidonia: which rules affect a day on the water and how to plan around them.
Sustainability · 7 min
Eco-Mooring Buoys in Mallorca: What They Are, How They Work and When to Use Them
Buoy fields protect posidonia by replacing the anchor. Where they are, what rules apply and how to moor correctly.
Efficiency · 8 min
How Much Fuel Does a Yacht Use, and How to Cruise Efficiently
Fuel use depends far more on speed than on distance. We explain why, and how it is managed on board with professional judgement.
Licences · 8 min
Spanish Boating Licences Explained: PNB, PER, Patrón de Yate and Capitán de Yate
Which boat each recreational licence lets you command, how far you can go and what applies to yachts over 24 metres.
Weather · 10 min
How We Read the Marine Forecast Before Setting Off in Mallorca
Which sources are consulted, how the wind and sea scales are read and why wind direction matters so much in Mallorca.
Technical know-how · 9 min
Hulls, Engines and Stabilisers: Why Some Yachts Ride Better Than Others
From planing hulls to catamarans, from shaft drives to stabilisers: what you need to know to understand a yacht.