Alcudia North Coast Catamaran Cruise with Meal Mallorca

Port d'Alcúdia and the seafront

Port d'Alcúdia is the main resort of north Mallorca, a lively harbour with a marina, fishing boats and a palm-lined promenade, the Passeig Marítim, where your Alcudia catamaran cruise begins. The port has welcomed boats since Roman times, when the nearby city of Pollentia was the island's capital, and today it is the starting point for most boat trips on the north coast.

Boarding is simple: you meet the crew on the seafront, step aboard the catamaran and settle on the wide deck. As you leave the harbour, look back at the old town of Alcúdia, its church tower rising inside medieval walls, and at the long beach stretching south. If you are staying in Playa de Muro or Can Picafort, the port is a short bus or taxi ride away.

The Bay of Alcúdia

The Bay of Alcúdia is one of the largest and most beautiful bays in Mallorca, edged by a sandy beach that runs for more than ten kilometres from Port d'Alcúdia to Can Picafort. Its shallow, calm water turns shades of turquoise and emerald over the sand, and behind the shore lie the dunes and wetlands of the S'Albufera nature park, a haven for many water birds.

From the catamaran you see the whole curve of the bay with the mountains of the Serra de Tramuntana and the Artà hills in the distance. The sails catch the sea breeze, so the movement is smooth and quiet. It is one of the best boat trips in north Mallorca for simply relaxing, sunbathing on the deck nets and enjoying the open views.

Cap des Pinar and the Alcanada lighthouse

North of the port, the coast changes completely. The peninsula of Cap des Pinar rises in steep, pine-covered cliffs that drop straight into deep blue water, a protected area with almost no buildings. Along this shore lie hidden coves such as Coll Baix, reachable only on foot or by boat, and small caves carved by the waves.

Close to the port, the tiny island of Alcanada carries a white lighthouse built in the 19th century, one of the most photographed views of north Mallorca. Depending on the wind and sea conditions, the skipper chooses the route and the cove for your stop, always looking for calm, clear water. This flexibility is part of the charm of a sailing catamaran day in Mallorca.

Swim stop with canoes and paddleboards

The catamaran anchors in a sheltered cove for the swimming stop, usually for more than an hour. You can dive straight from the boat into crystal-clear water, take a canoe to explore the rocks, or try the stand-up paddleboards, which are easy to learn in calm water. A snorkelling mask is not included, but you can buy one on board or bring your own to see fish around the sea grass.

Lunch is then served on board, with two drinks included; let us know any dietary needs when booking. Afterwards you sail slowly back to Port d'Alcúdia in the afternoon light. The best time to visit Alcúdia for a catamaran cruise is from May to October, when the sea is warm and the north coast is at its most beautiful.