Mallorca · Calvià coast
Boat hire in Santa Ponsa
29 boat hire companies in Santa Ponsa, 28 of them with boat rental as their main business, based at the Club Nàutic Santa Ponça in the enclosed bay. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 29
- 28 with boat rental as main business
- Price
- €120 – 4,000 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- April – October
- peak July and August
The 28 boat hire companies in Santa Ponsa
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Hiring a boat in Santa Ponsa
Santa Ponça is the day-boat harbour of the Calvià coast: 29 companies, almost all dedicated to rental, with seven advertising no-licence boats, the highest number in the bay of Palma, plus four sailing boats, four motor yachts, three catamarans and three with jet skis. The base is the Club Nàutic Santa Ponça, in the enclosed bay of the same name. From the harbour mouth you head for the Malgrats islands, a marine reserve under a mile away, south to Port Adriano and El Toro, 2 km away with 15 more companies, or west to Cala Fornells and Camp de Mar on the way to Andratx.
The season runs from April to October and many companies close in winter. The bay of Santa Ponça is sheltered and sandy; outside, the Calvià coast is small coves and low cliffs with a calm sea most of the summer. There are scheduled boat trips to the Malgrats for those who would rather not charter.
Ports and departure areas
Club Nàutic Santa Ponça
Marina in the bay of Santa Ponça, base for most of the companies.Types of boat you can hire in Santa Ponsa
No-licence motorboat
- Requirement
- None: motorboats up to 5 m and 15 hp, daytime, close to the coast
- Companies
- 7 advertise them
- Price
- €120 – 250 / day (indicative)
Sailing boat
- Requirement
- ICC / RYA Day Skipper, or a skipper
- Companies
- 4 advertise them
- Price
- €400 – 1,500 / day (indicative)
Motor yacht
- Requirement
- Skippered at most sizes
- Companies
- 4 advertise them
- Price
- from €900 / day (indicative)
Catamaran
- Requirement
- Usually skippered
- Companies
- 3 advertise them
- Price
- €1,000 – 2,500 / day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Santa Ponsa
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.
Jaume Vermell Nàutica / Santa Ponça
Boat trips and excursions
Cormoran Cruises
Jets4Ride
Viajes Week Tours
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in Santa Ponsa?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and near the coast: seven companies advertise them, the most in the bay of Palma, and the Malgrats are a mile away. Sailing boats, yachts and catamarans need an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper.
How much does a boat cost in Santa Ponsa?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650; a sailing boat, €400–1,500; a catamaran, €1,000–2,500; a motor yacht with skipper from €900. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Can I sail to the Malgrats islands?
Yes, they are under a mile from the harbour mouth, but they are a marine reserve: anchoring is banned in the protected zone, so use the buoys or the sandy patches off Santa Ponça beach.
Where do boats leave from?
From the Club Nàutic Santa Ponça, the marina in the enclosed bay where most of the companies are based; Port Adriano, 2 km south, is the alternative for bigger boats.
Are there boat trips in Santa Ponsa?
Yes, scheduled trips to the Malgrats and along the Calvià coast from the marina. They are listed under the boat trips category.