Mallorca · Calvià coast
Boat hire in Palmanova
Boat hire in Palmanova: 3 companies registered, 2 of them with boat rental as their main business, skippered yachts boarding at Puerto Portals, 3 km away, where 42 companies are based. With phone, website and Google rating. No commission.
- Companies
- 3
- 2 with boat rental as main business
- Price
- €250 – 4,000 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- April – October
- peak July and August
The 2 boat hire companies in Palmanova
Hiring a boat in Palmanova
Palmanova is the bay of three beaches between Magaluf and Portals Nous, with no marina of its own, and its 3 rental companies are skippered yachts that board at Puerto Portals, 3 km away, the marina of the 42 companies in the area. That is the biggest concentration of yachts and skippered hire on the Calvià coast; for day boats or no-licence boats, Santa Ponça, 5 km away, has 29 companies and seven advertising them. From Portals you cruise the bay of Palma to Illetes and the city, or west to Cala Figuera point and the Malgrats.
The season runs from April to October, and Portals is one of the island's harbours with companies open all year. Palmanova bay is sheltered and calm most of the summer.
Ports and departure areas
Puerto Portals
Marina at Portals Nous, 3 km away; Palmanova has no marina.Types of boat you can hire in Palmanova
Motor yacht
- Requirement
- Skippered at most sizes
- Companies
- 1 advertises them
- Price
- from €900 / day (indicative)
Skippered
- Requirement
- None: the skipper is in charge
- Price
- boat price plus €50 – 250 per day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Palmanova
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, from €900. 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.
They also hire boats
Companies whose main activity is something else (school, chandlery, trips) but which also offer hire.
Suping Mallorca S.L. ( paddel surf)
Boat trips and excursions
Boat Trip Palmanova
Pelagix - Pescasub expeditions
Boat Trip Watersports Mallorca
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in Palmanova?
The Palmanova companies are skippered yachts, so no. For a no-licence motorboat (up to 5 m and 15 hp) go to Santa Ponça, 5 km away; bareboat RIBs and sailing boats from Portals need an ICC or Spanish licence.
How much does a boat cost in Palmanova?
A skippered motor yacht, €900–4,000 a day and more for the big ones at Portals; a catamaran, €1,000–2,500; a no-licence motorboat from Santa Ponça, €120–250. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where do boats leave from?
From Puerto Portals, 3 km east, where the local companies and 42 others are based; Palmanova itself has a jetty for the scheduled boats but no marina.
Where can I go from Palmanova?
East along the bay of Palma to Illetes and the cathedral, or west round Cala Figuera point to the Malgrats and Santa Ponça; all under 8 miles in sheltered water.
Are there boat trips in Palmanova?
Yes, scheduled bay cruises from the Palmanova jetty and the party catamarans from Magaluf next door. They are listed under the boat trips category.
What is the difference between Palmanova and Magaluf for boats?
They share the same bay: Palmanova has the three sandy beaches and the quiet jetty; Magaluf has the small harbour and the party boats. Trips to the Malgrats and Illetes take the same time from either.