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Boat rides around Mallorca we guide you to the right boat

If you are looking for a speedboat ride, ECC is not your option — we operate sailboats and motor catamarans. But if what you want is a comfortable half-day outing along the coast of Palma, we have something better: large boats with skipper.

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✓ 15 own ships ✓ Professional pattern included ✓ Half day/day departures ✓ No license required

If you have landed here looking boat rides around Mallorca, you should know something from the beginning: ECC does not operate speedboats. Our own fleet There are 15 boats between sailboats and motor catamarans (Lagoon 43 and Lagoon 46), designed for half-day or full-day day charters, not for an hour of "speed boating" in the bay of Palma.

That said: if what you are looking for is a comfortable walk along the coast With a group of friends or family, we seriously recommend reconsidering the boat option. For the same budget (or less per person), a skippered sailboat gives you more space, shade, the possibility of anchoring and swimming in the cove, without the barrier of the noise of the engine running continuously. For 6+ people, the sailboats from €850/half day with skipper They clearly win.

If you need exactly one boat without license for an hour of walking (something legal in Spain with boats <5 m and <15 HP), it is not our thing — but we will guide you to the local rental that best fits. On the other hand, if the option closest to "boat" that you accept is a motor catamaranYes we can: Lagoon 43 It is a 14 m catamaran with two engines, plenty of deck space and comfortable cruising speed. And of course there is the modality without license with skipper for the sunset walks.

The fleet

The 15 ships in the own fleet

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

Why a sailboat or catamaran

Why a big boat is better than a small boat

If your initial plan was "a boat in the afternoon", reconsider. These are the six arguments 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 6-8 m boat packed with 6 people is uncomfortable. A 12-14 m sailboat It has a large deck, large cockpit and bow for sunbathing. For 6+ people there is no color.

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Anchoring and swimming in cove

A half-day sailing trip allows you to anchor in a cove (Cala Mago, Portals Vells), swim, and have a drink. A boat rented for 1-2 hours is usually just a ride — without a decent stop.

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No engine noise

On the 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 boat, the engine always runs — and it shows.

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Professional skipper included

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

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Best per person in group

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

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If you want a boat — the catamaran

The intermediate commitment: the Lagoon 43 (motor catamaran) It has the speed and comfort of a large boat, but with the space and finishes of a yacht. Better option if "boat" was your pivot word.

Price comparison

How much does each option cost for an outing?

Boat without license (external provider) vs sailboat or catamaran with ECC skipper.

Boat without license~50€/p (1h)for 6 pax · ~€300 total
Half day sailboatfrom €8505h with skipper · €110/p in 8
Catamaran half dayfrom €1,5005h with skipper · €165/p in 9
Full day sailingfrom €1,3008h with skipper · €165/p in 8

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

Frequently asked questions

What we get asked most about boat rides

Do you have speed boats to rent?

No. Our fleet There are 15 sailboats and 2 Lagoon catamarans (one with sail, one with motor). We do not operate speedboats or RIBs. If you strictly need a speedboat for a specific time, we will direct you to a local rental specialized in speedboats — write to us on WhatsApp and we will refer you.

What is the closest option to a boat that you have?

He Lagoon 43 (Ky Dong) — a 14 m catamaran with two diesel engines. It has the comfort of a yacht and the possibility of going at good cruising speed (~7-9 knots). It's the closest thing to a "big boat" in our fleet. For 9 people, day trips with skipper.

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

It is not our model. Our options without license They are sailboats and catamarans with a professional skipper included — the skipper is the one who provides the qualification, you don't need anything. If you want to drive a boat of <5m and <15CV (which the law allows without a license), Mallorca has several local rentals that offer this service.

How much does a half-day trip along the coast with a skipper cost?

Sailboat (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 coast of Palma with a swimming stop in a cove. Per person, it costs between €100-170/p — clearly a better value than the traditional boat rented by the hour.

For 6 people, what is more cost-effective?

For 6 people, a half-day sailboat with skipper €850 = €142/p, with 5h departure, stop in cove, deck space, possibility of swimming. Equivalent by boat (rented with a private skipper): very similar in cost but with less space and no bathroom in a decent cove. We recommend sailboat. If speed is the priority, we value the Lagoon 43.

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

From La Lonja on a half-day departure (5h, ~2.5h navigation, ~2h anchoring): Cala Mago, Portals Vells, El Toro, Cala Vinyes. For Cala Pi, Cala Marmols or Es Trenc, the best full day format (8h). More details on the page sailing trips.

Is a nautical license required?

No. Any of the 15 boats in the fleet can be rented with professional pattern included — the degree is provided by him. You go as a passenger. If you have your valid nautical qualification (or international equivalent), we also offer rental without skipper by bareboat (except the Machango catamaran, which always has a separate mandatory skipper; the Lagoon 43 Ky Dong does rent a bareboat).

Fleet availability

Check which boats are available for your date

Live schedule of all 15 ships. We coordinate catering, skipper and details by WhatsApp after verifying dates.

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Do you want an outing along the coast of Mallorca?

Tell us what you have in mind — boat, sailboat, catamaran, half day or full day. We guide you honestly and propose what best fits. No commitment.

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