Your own private yacht with a professional local captain at the helm. No licence, no stress: just the best coves, the right route for the wind, and a day that is entirely yours.
A skippered yacht charter in Mallorca is the simplest way to enjoy the island from the water. You choose the boat and the day; a licensed professional skipper takes care of everything else: navigation, mooring, anchoring, safety and the small decisions that make or break a day at sea. There is no qualification to hold and no chart to read. You step aboard in Palma or Puerto Portals, and the captain takes you out to the places that are hard to reach any other way.
Mallorca's coastline changes character every few miles. The Bay of Palma is sheltered and easy, ideal for a first swim stop. West towards Sa Dragonera and Port Adriano the cliffs rise and the water turns deep blue, while the south-east offers quiet white-sand calas that are almost impossible to reach by road. A good skipper reads the forecast each morning and chooses the side of the island where the sea will be calm, which is exactly why a local captain is worth so much. The best cove on a Tuesday is rarely the best cove on a Wednesday.
Every skippered charter with TSB Yachting is private: the boat is booked for your group alone. Families, couples, friends and corporate guests all use the same simple formula. You tell us the date, the number of guests and the kind of day you want, whether that is a slow swim-and-lunch cruise, a sunset run back into Palma, or a longer route along the Serra de Tramuntana. We match the yacht, confirm the skipper and send one clear quote that covers the boat and captain, with fuel and any catering itemised, so there are no surprises.
A relaxed four-hour outing in the Bay of Palma with a swim stop and time on the sun deck. A good first taste of a private yacht.
Eight hours to explore a longer stretch of coast: two or three swim stops, lunch at anchor and a leisurely return to port.
For groups who want more: a yacht with cabins and a captain to take you between Mallorca, Cabrera and beyond over several days.
Anyone can hire a boat. A skippered charter turns it into a well-planned day, with the confidence that an experienced professional is in charge.
The skipper holds the qualifications, so you do not have to. Just bring your group and sunscreen.
Your captain chooses the calmest side of the island each morning, so the day is comfortable rather than lumpy.
Local skippers know the small anchorages that charter guides rarely mention, and the right time to arrive before they fill.
A full safety briefing before departure, a fully equipped boat and a captain who is responsible for every manoeuvre.
Anchoring in a busy cove or berthing at a beach club is the hard part of boating. Your skipper does it all.
We can provision lunch, drinks and water on board, so the day runs from harbour to harbour without a single errand.
Send us your date, group size and the kind of day you would like. We reply with the yachts available and a single written quote that includes the skipper. Once you confirm, we handle the booking details and stay in touch as the day approaches, adjusting the plan if the forecast changes.
On the day, you meet your captain at the berth, get a short safety briefing and head out. The skipper suggests stops as you go, and you can always ask to stay longer somewhere you love. Prefer a bigger crew with a hostess or chef? See our motor yacht charters or our luxury yacht hire in Spain.
We charter these waters every week and know each coast in every wind.
Experienced captains with deep local knowledge and a calm, friendly manner.
Every yacht is personally inspected and ready for a comfortable day on the water.
Boat, skipper and extras confirmed together, with no surprises on the day.
Skippered charters run from April to October. June and September combine warm water with settled weather and fewer boats in the coves, while July and August are the hottest and busiest, so book early. Bring swimwear, reef-safe sun cream, a hat and a light layer for the evening. Soft-soled shoes are best on deck. Tell us about any dietary needs when you enquire and we will provision accordingly.
Looking for inspiration? Browse day trips by boat from Mallorca, our coastline boat tours, or sailing boat rental in Mallorca.
Tell us your date, group size and what you want from the day, and we will confirm the yacht, the captain and the route in one clear quote.
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