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Boat rental in Mallorca

461 boat rental companies in Mallorca, 380 of them renting boats as their main business, spread across 23 harbours and ranked by real Google ratings. Call or book direct: no commission, no middleman.

Companies
461 (380 with boat rental as main business)
across 23 destinations
Busiest destination
Palma · 132 companies
Price
€120 – 4,000 / day (indicative)
Season
April – October; peak July and August
Licence
No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp

Destinations in Mallorca

Top-rated companies

Sailing in Mallorca

Mallorca has the largest boat rental fleet in Spain: 461 companies, against 131 in Menorca and 84 in Ibiza town. The island is 45 minutes from Palma airport to almost any harbour, and the offer splits into two very different coasts. The bay of Palma and the Calvià shore to the west (Portals Nous, Santa Ponça, Port Adriano) hold the yachts and skippered charters: Palma alone lists 132 companies, Portals Nous 42, Andratx 33 and Santa Ponça 29. The north and east (Port d'Alcúdia with 38, Cala d'Or with 35, Port de Pollença, Cala Rajada, Port de Sóller) are where you find day boats, RIBs and no-licence motorboats for the beaches of Alcúdia bay, Formentor, the Santanyí coves and the Tramuntana coast.

Across the island, 82 companies advertise yachts, 53 skippered hire, 45 sailing boats and 40 boats you can drive without a licence. The season runs April to October and many companies close from November to March; in July and August boats are booked weeks ahead. There are also boat trips with fixed timetables if you would rather not take the helm.

Departure ports

Marina Port de Mallorca

Marina on Palma's waterfront, next to the old town. 27 rental companies within 500 m.

Alcudiamar

Marina of Port d'Alcúdia with 745 berths according to its listing; the base for Alcúdia bay. 26 rental companies within 500 m.

Port Adriano

Modern marina on the Calvià coast built for large yachts, with restaurants and a beach. 15 rental companies within 500 m.

Puerto de Cala Rajada

Fishing and leisure harbour on the east coast, close to the Capdepera beaches. 8 rental companies within 500 m.

What boat can you hire

No-licence motorboat

Requirement
None: motorboats up to 5 m and 15 hp, daytime, close to the coast
Companies
40 companies advertise them, mostly in Alcúdia, Santa Ponça and Cala d'Or
Price
€120 – 250 / day (indicative)

Motorboat or RIB

Requirement
ICC or a Spanish PNB/PER licence
Price
€250 – 650 / day (indicative)

Sailing boat

Requirement
ICC / RYA Day Skipper, or a skipper
Companies
45 sailing boats and 25 catamarans advertised
Price
€400 – 1,500 / day (indicative)

Motor yacht

Requirement
Skippered at most sizes
Companies
82 companies advertise yachts and 53 skippered hire
Price
from €900 / day (indicative)

Indicative prices

Indicative high-season prices from the directory's reference table, reviewed September 2026: a no-licence motorboat costs €120–250 a day; a RIB of 6–8 m, €250–650; a 10–12 m sailing yacht, €400–900 bareboat or €600–1,500 skippered; a catamaran, €1,000–2,500; a skippered motor yacht, €900–4,000. Palma and Portals sit at the top of each range, Alcúdia and the east coast lower. Expect 20–40% less outside July and August. Deposits run from €300 to €2,000 and fuel is extra. Each company sets its own prices.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a licence to rent a boat in Mallorca?

Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp used in daylight near the coast: 40 companies on the island advertise these. Anything bigger needs an ICC or Spanish licence, or you hire a skipper. Skippered charters need nothing from you.

Which harbour should I rent from?

For Formentor and the north coast, Port d'Alcúdia or Port de Pollença. For the Tramuntana cliffs, Port de Sóller or Andratx. For yachts and the Calvià coast, Palma, Portals or Port Adriano. For the south-east coves, Cala d'Or or Portocolom.

How much does a day on a boat in Mallorca cost?

Indicatively €120–250 for a no-licence motorboat, €400–1,500 for a sailing yacht depending on whether you take a skipper, and €900–4,000 for a skippered motor yacht. Fuel and deposit are extra.

Can I rent a boat in winter?

Some companies in Palma and Port Adriano stay open all year, but most of the island's fleet closes from November to March. Check by phone before travelling.

Are there boat trips if I do not want to rent?

Yes. Many harbours run catamaran and glass-bottom boat trips with fixed timetables, especially Alcúdia, Palma and Cala Rajada. They are listed under the boat trips category on each harbour page.