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Boat rental with skipper in Mallorca You on board, him at the helm

15 sailboats and catamarans with optional professional skipper. No license or prior experience required — the skipper takes care of the sailing, you take care of enjoying yourself. €1,500/week + meals.

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15Boats available with skipper
1.500€Skipper / week on sailboat
1.800€Skipper / week on a catamaran
+30Years of team experience

He Boat rental with skipper in Mallorca It's the ideal option for those who want to experience a week-long charter without a nautical license, without wanting to assume legal responsibility for navigation, or simply for those who prefer to relax and let a professional take care of the technical details. Any of the 15 boats from the ECC Yacht fleet in Mallorca You can be hired with an employer.

The pattern is a professional certified navigator From our team: a yacht captain or equivalent, with liability insurance. They know the boat inside and out, have proven experience in the Balearic Islands, and know exactly where to anchor depending on the day's wind. Their job is to take the stress out of sailing.

The price of the pattern is €1,500/week on a sailboat & €1,800/week on either of the two catamarans (On the Lagoon 46 Machango, the skipper is mandatory and not included in the boat price). The skipper's meals on board are managed as a shared expense for the group. If you have your nautical qualifications and prefer to manage the skipper yourself, see bareboat rental (without skipper).

The available fleet

The 15 boats available with a professional skipper

Lagoon sailboats and catamarans. Optional skipper on all (€1,500/week sailboat, €1,800/week Ky Dong catamaran); mandatory on Machango (€1,800/week, not included in the boat price).

Why hire a boss

When is it worth paying the boss

If you have a nautical qualification and solid experience, go for the bareboat charter. But if you fall into any of these categories, the €1,500 skipper fee pays for itself.

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You do not have a nautical qualification

Without a boating license, you can't legally operate a boat. Hiring a skipper is the only way to rent a real sailboat or catamaran and enjoy the full experience without having to worry about navigation.

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You're going with a family with young children.

You want to keep an eye on the children without having to worry about the helm. The skipper takes care of anchoring, the engine, and the weather while you enjoy the voyage.

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It is a celebration or event

Bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthdays, corporate events. Want to drink, eat, and socialize? Ideal for a farewell on a boat or a corporate event.

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You don't know the Balearic Islands

The skipper takes you to coves where only locals know how to anchor, recommends coastal restaurants, and shows you the hidden corners of Cabrera.

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Are you worried about the weather?

A Mistral gust, a change in wind, a dry summer storm — these are situations that a professional skipper handles calmly.

Do you want to learn how to sail?

Some clients hire Patron to use as an "informal instructor" during the week. See also clases y cursos de vela.

How it works

Chart with pattern — in 4 steps

01

You choose the ship and dates

Sailboat or catamaran. Brands that require a skipper. Book with 50% of the total price (boat + skipper).

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We assign pattern

We'll confirm the skipper based on your date and boat. It's usually a regular member of our team—someone with many seasons in the Balearic Islands.

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Boarding Saturday 4:00 PM

The skipper will meet you at La Lonja. He'll show you the boat, suggest a route based on the weather forecast, and set sail when you're ready.

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A week sailing

You decide the points for the day and the maneuver pattern. Return to Palma the following Saturday at 09:00.

Pattern price

How much does a professional pattern cost?

Fixed cost of the captain + meals as a shared expense. No hidden extras.

Sailing skipper1.500€per week + meals
Patron in tasting Ky Dong1.800€per week + meals
Patron in Machango1.800€mandatory, apart from the ship
One-day departure patternconsultdepending on the ship and the season

How to calculate the total cost: boat price (€2,400–€11,500/week) + skipper (€1,500 sailboat / €1,800 tasting) + skipper's meals (shared group expense) + mandatory costs (cleaning €190–€240, gas €25).

Preguntas frecuentes

The most frequently asked questions about renting with a boss

How much does a professional skipper cost in Mallorca?

The pattern costs €1,500/week on any of our 15 sailboats and €1,800/week On the Ky Dong catamaran (Lagoon 43). On the Machango catamaran (Lagoon 46) the skipper is mandatory and is separate (€1,800/week, not included in the boat price).

Additional: meals provided by the skipper on board, which are managed as a shared expense (typically €25–35/day per person at the supermarket).

Do I need nautical experience if I'm going with a skipper?

No. The skipper is in charge of navigation: maneuvers, anchoring, weather, and the boat's systems. You're going as a passenger—no qualifications, nautical resume, or prior experience are required.

Who are the owners of ECC Yacht?

Professionally certified skippers (Yacht Captain, Professional Skipper or equivalent) with liability insurance. Most are sailors with many seasons in the Balearic Islands — Some have been with us for over a decade. They all speak Spanish and English.

Can I choose a specific pattern?

If you've sailed with us before, please mention it when booking and we'll do our best to assign you again (subject to availability). For new customers, we assign the skipper best suited to the date and boat type.

Does the captain sleep on board? What about privacy?

Yes, on weekly charters the skipper sleeps on board. Some boats have master's quarters In the bow (Cotufa, Tizón); in others, the skipper occupies one of the cabins. The privacy of the group is always respected — the skipper moves discreetly.

Can I participate in the sailing if I wish?

Of course. Many skippered clients enjoy participating: steering in open water, helping with lines, and raising and lowering sails. The skipper is flexible.

For what type of departures does the pattern make the most sense?

Especially recommended for: farewells, corporate events, dinners on a boat, sunsets, Families with children, anniversary trips.

How does the ship's fuel tank work?

When you sail with a skipper, the deposit is always held by the professional skipper, so the client's risk is minimal. For complete transparency, at check-in We recorded videos and photos of the ship's condition — including the hull underwater with an underwater camera. Those files are shared with you on the same day.

We also ask that you thoroughly inspect the boat upon arrival and record your own videos and photos of any existing damage. Honest communication and visual documentation from the very beginning will prevent misunderstandings during the return process and expedite the release of your deposit.

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Check boat and skipper availability

Live schedule of our own fleet. Select the boat and we'll confirm the professional skipper available for your dates.

What's a typical week like with a pattern?

Video: Charter Week with ECC Yacht

A real week sailing with one of our professional skippers around the Balearic Islands.

Ready for your charter with a professional skipper?

Tell us the dates, the group size, and the type of boat you prefer. We'll check boat and skipper availability. No obligation.

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