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Boat trips around Mallorca We'll guide you to the right ship

If you're looking for a speedboat ride, ECC isn't the place for you—we operate sailboats and motor catamarans. But if you're looking for a comfortable half-day trip along the Palma coast, we have something better: larger boats with a skipper.

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✓ 15 owned ships ✓ Patrón profesional incluido ✓ Half-day / full-day departures ✓ No license required

If you've landed here looking for boat trips around Mallorca, It's important that you know something from the beginning: ECC does not operate speedboats. Our own fleet There are 15 boats, including sailboats and motor catamarans (Lagoon 43 and Lagoon 46), designed for half-day or full-day charters, not for an hour of "speedboat" in the Bay of Palma.

That said: if what you're looking for is a A pleasant stroll along the coast With a group of friends or family, we seriously recommend reconsidering the motorboat option. For the same budget (or less per person), a sailboat with a skipper offers more space, shade, the possibility of anchoring and swimming in coves, without the noise barrier of a constantly running engine. For 6+ people, the Sailboats from €850/half day with skipper They win clearly.

If you need exactly one boat without a license For an hour's outing (which is legal in Spain for boats under 5 meters and under 15 HP), it's not really our thing—but we can point you to the best local rental. However, if the closest thing to a "boat" that you're willing to consider is a motor catamaran, Yes, we can: the Lagoon 43 It's a 14m catamaran with two engines, plenty of deck space, and a comfortable cruising speed. And of course, there's the option without a license with a pattern for the sunset walks.

The fleet

The 15 ships of our own fleet

Lagoon sailboats and catamarans at La Lonja Marina, Palma. The "motorboat" option is filled by Lagoon catamarans — more comfortable for a half-day group outing.

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Why a sailboat or catamaran

Why a big boat is better than a small boat

If your initial plan was "an afternoon speedboat trip," reconsider. Here are six reasons why a day on a sailboat or catamaran will give you a better experience and better value for money.

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Real space for the group

A 6-8m boat crammed with 6 people is uncomfortable. 12-14 m sailboat It has a spacious deck, a large cockpit, and a bow perfect for sunbathing. For 6+ people, there's no comparison.

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Anchoring and swimming in the cove

A half-day sailing trip allows you to anchor in a cove (Cala Mago, Portals Vells), swim, and have a drink. A motorboat rental for 1-2 hours is usually just a quick spin—no decent stop.

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No engine noise

On a sailboat, as soon as the skipper raises the sails in open water, the engine shuts off. Silence, water against the hull, comfortable conversation. On a motorboat, the engine is always running—and it shows.

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Professional pattern included

You don't have to worry about a thing. The skipper suggests the route, anchors, and explains the surroundings. On a boat without a license, you drive yourself—fine if you're interested, but it's not the same as a relaxing day out.

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Better per person in a group

Half-day sailing trip with skipper: €850 ÷ 6-8 people = €110-140/person. Motorboat without license 1h per person: ~€50/p, but it's only 1 hour. For an equivalent experience, the sailboat wins.

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If you want a boat — the catamaran

The intermediate compromise: the Lagoon 43 (motor catamaran) It has the speed and comfort of a large speedboat, but with the space and finishes of a yacht. Best option if "speedboat" was your key word.

Price comparison

How much does each option cost for an outing?

Unlicensed boat (external provider) vs sailboat or catamaran with ECC skipper.

Boat without a license~€50/person (1h)for 6 people · ~€300 total

Half-day sailboatfrom €8505h with pattern · €110/p in 8

Half-day catamaranfrom €1,5005h with pattern · €165/p in 9

Full day sailingfrom €1,3008h with pattern · €165/p in 8

The honest translation: If you were looking for a 1-hour speedboat trip around the bay, we can direct you to specialized local rentals. If you were looking for a half-day group outing, the Sailboats with skipper ECC will give you better value for money. We coordinate the option that best fits your actual plan.

Preguntas frecuentes

The most frequently asked questions about boat trips

Do you have speedboats for rent?

No. Ours fleet We have 15 sailboats and 2 Lagoon catamarans (one sailboat, one motorboat). We do not operate speedboats or RIBs. If you absolutely need a speedboat for a specific time, we can direct you to a local rental company specializing in speedboats—contact us via WhatsApp and we'll get in touch.

What's the closest thing you have to a boat?

He Lagoon 43 (Ky Dong) — A 14m catamaran with two diesel engines. It offers the comfort of a yacht and the ability to cruise at a good speed (~7-9 knots). It's the closest thing to a "large speedboat" in our fleet. Sleeps 9, day trips with skipper.

And a boat without a license for 1 hour, without a skipper?

That's not our model. Our options without license These are sailboats and catamarans with a professional skipper included—the skipper provides the qualifications, you don't need anything. If you want to drive a boat under 5m and under 15HP (the legal limit without a license), Mallorca has several local rental companies that offer this service.

How much does a half-day coastal boat trip with a skipper cost?

Sailing (5h, up to 8-10 people) with skipper: from €850. Catamaran (5h, up to 9 people) with skipper: from €1,500. Departure from La Lonja Marina, route along the Palma coast with a swimming stop at a cove. Per person, it costs between €100-170/p — clearly better value than a traditional boat rented by the hour.

For 6 people, what's the best option?

For 6 people, a half-day sailboat with skipper €850 = €142/person, With a 5-hour departure, a stop at a cove, deck space, and the possibility of swimming. A similar option by motorboat (rented with a private skipper) is very similar in cost but with less space and no decent swimming in the cove. We recommend a sailboat. If speed is the priority, we recommend the Lagoon 43.

Which coves can be visited in half a day from Palma?

From La Lonja, a half-day trip (5 hours, approximately 2.5 hours sailing, approximately 2 hours anchoring): Cala Mago, Portals Vells, El Toro, Cala Vinyes. For Cala Pi, Cala Marmols, or Es Trenc, a full-day trip (8 hours) is recommended. More details on the website. sailing trips.

Is a boating license required?

No. Any of the 15 boats in the fleet can be chartered. with professional pattern Included — he provides the qualifications. You're traveling as a passenger. If you have a valid nautical qualification (or international equivalent), we also offer rent without a boss in bareboat (except the Machango catamaran, which always has a separate mandatory skipper; the Lagoon 43 Ky Dong can be rented as a bareboat).

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