Mallorca · MALLORCA BOAT RENTAL WITHOUT A LICENCE
Spain lets you skipper a small engine without a licence, which puts the calas within reach for the price of a taxi. The 13 below compare boat size, fuel policy and how far each one is allowed to go from shore.
Take the wheel of a private boat from Club Nàutic Santa Ponça with guidance from Daniel, Carlos, or the team. Cruise toward Santa Ponsa, Paguera, Cala Fornells, and Malgrats, stopping to swim and snorkel at your own pace. Fuel and final cleaning are included, but snorkeling gear and a cool box cost extra.
“Great day out with the family. Friendly reception, and very fun thing to do while visiting Mallorca.”
Take the helm of a private 15-horsepower boat from El Arenal for 2 to 6 hours. Staff provide a safety briefing, route tips, snorkeling gear, life jackets, and Bluetooth music. Cruise toward Cala Blava and Cala Vella, stopping to swim, snorkel, and picnic away from the road.
“Great experience, very chill, reaching points you cant reach by foot, and having a very private and relaxing tan and swim.”
Rent a boat for up to five people from Costa de la Calma and cruise the Santa Ponsa coast without a boating license. Adrian, Juan, Marcelo, and other staff explain the controls, suggest calm coves, and help dock on return. Snorkeling gear and two refrigerators are included.
“Heads up we are both mid 60’s. Adrian kept us updated to get us to the boat, Juan explained everything. Controls, safety, emergency contact, downloaded a good route for 2 hrs and left us feeling in control. Boat controls were easy and route extremely satisfying. Snorkelling was in calm waters and even my wife felt safe to swim safely and get back on board without the boat drifting away. There is a knack to getting back on board with the small ladder. The roof gives good sun protection and we could have stayed out all day, we thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely do again.”
Take the wheel of a license-free Bayliner Element E5 from Santa Ponsa. Micha provides boat instructions, maps, and anchoring tips, while you choose a suggested route or your own bays, beaches, swimming spots, and sunset views. Snorkeling gear, a cooler, Bluetooth radio, and ladder are included.
“Michale was very friendly and carefully taught us how to drive a boat. It was a great experience for a not have a boat license plate.”
Take an eight-hour private boat trip from Port d’Alcúdia toward Alcudia and Pollensa Bays. You can drive the Abaris 23 with a license or add a captain for €200. Expect map-led route advice, life jackets, Formentor, Coll Baix, caves, cliffs, and quiet swimming spots.
“We were looking for a bareboat rental in Puerto de Alcudia and got introduced to Quest Heroes.”
Take a private five-meter boat from Santa Ponsa with up to four companions. Marcelo or Alex will explain the controls and safety basics before you cruise to coves and clear water. Fuel, snorkeling gear, a cool box, sun cover, stairs, and Bluetooth speaker are included.
“Trato de 10! Tanto Marcelo como Alex nos indicaron hacia donde podiamos ir, el barco era totalmemte nuestro durante 2 h, cojimos una nevera con bebida fresquita y unas patatas para ver el anochecer, al llegar a dejar el barquito Alex nos indico hacia la salida con el detalle de tomarnos un video precioso donde de fondo se ve las preciosas vistas de la playa San Ponça! Repetiremos seguro !”
You captain a private rigid inflatable boat from Santa Ponsa for 3 to 6 hours, with fuel, snorkel masks, safety gear, and free parking included. English- and Spanish-speaking staff provide the briefing. Stop to swim, snorkel, sunbathe, or anchor in a quiet cove at your own pace.
Captain Boleor’s B450 Theia lets up to four people explore Palma Bay without a boating license. At CMSAP Maritime Club in Can Pastilla, staff give you a short operating lesson, then you cruise independently for about four hours, with time for coves, swimming, music, and wide bay views.
“Simple and easy, deposit refunded there and then when we parked back up. No hassle, and the boat was very easy to operate”
You’ll learn to steer, control speed, navigate, and anchor a private boat before exploring Santa Ponsa’s coves. Juan provides clear operating instructions, while the map helps you choose swimming spots. Fuel, snorkeling gear, life jackets, a Bluetooth speaker, and a cool box are included.
“We loved it - reasonable price and great communication from Ruta from the get go. Juan was very helpful in showing us how to operate the boat. Me and GF turned the engine off and were struggling to get it back on and were starting to panic and called Ruta who give us instructions on how to turn it back on, responded asap. Great service with great customer service”
Take the controls of a private Bayliner from Santa Ponsa without a boating license. An instructor explains the basics, then you follow a suggested route with up to five people. Swim, sunbathe, use the canopy and Bluetooth speakers, and return to the same pier.
Take the helm of a B520 Neptuno boat from CMSAP Maritime Club in Can Pastilla for about four hours, with space for up to five people. Juan and the local team explain the controls and suggest places to visit. Fuel, cleaning, and a €500 deposit are extra.
“Had a a great experience with these guys, who were super friendly and helpful. The boats are big enough for 4 people and even though it was quite windy the 5 hours spent was absolutely amazing. We got to cruise down the coast and stop to swim and snorkel at beautiful spots. Highly recommend Boleor.”
Take the B452 Doris from pontoon F at Can Pastilla and steer around Palma Bay without a nautical license. Captain Boleor provides instructions, a map, and safety guidance. The four-person boat suits a small group, but fuel, cleaning, and a €500 damage deposit cost extra.
“2nd time hiring from Bolero. Hired for 6hrs and had a great time again. Full instruction prior to departing. Company contacted me as I left credit card on boat after leaving.”
Captain Boleor’s B540 Gaia lets up to five people take a small boat from CMSAP Maritime Club in Can Pastilla without a boating license. You get four hours on the water, basic instruction, and insurance with a franchise. The 15-horsepower boat is easy to use but slow, so plan a relaxed outing.
“The only reason I’ve rated 3/5 is because the boat is slow. Other than that worth every penny. Plenty of places to go, plenty of places to see, visit and enjoy time at sea. Really easy to use. Strongly recommend but pack yourself with patience because it will take time to go from place A to place B”
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