Boat Trip from Can Pastilla: How to Get Out on the Sea off Palma (2026)
Staying in Can Pastilla or Cala Estància and want to spend an afternoon or evening on the water? Then here is the most important thing first: the boat tours do not leave from Can Pastilla but from the harbour of Palma de Mallorca. That is not a detour — it is the reason the trip passes the cathedral and crosses the whole bay. This guide explains how to get from the start of Playa de Palma to the harbour, whether the afternoon tour with swim stop or the sunset tour suits your plan better, what to expect on board and how to secure your place online.
Boat trip from Can Pastilla at a glance
- Departure
- Harbour of Palma de Mallorca, exact meeting point on the e-ticket
- Getting there from Can Pastilla
- EMT city bus towards Palma, taxi or rental car
- Afternoon tour
- Boat'o'Go, 2:30–6:30pm, 4 hours, about 1.5 hours swim stop, buffet and water included
- Sunset tour
- Sunset & Chill, 7:00–10:00pm, 3 hours, pizza and snacks, no swim stop
- Price
- €74.90 per person, up to 15 people per booking
- Cancellation
- free up to 48 hours before departure
Departure is from Palma harbour, not from Can Pastilla
Can Pastilla sits on the eastern edge of the Bay of Palma, right next to the airport and at the start of the long Playa de Palma. There is no excursion harbour for day trips here — the small marina in Can Pastilla is built for berths. All tours in this guide therefore depart from the harbour of Palma de Mallorca on the other side of the bay, where the cathedral, the old town and the promenade are.
The exact meeting point in the harbour is on your e-ticket, which arrives by email right after booking. There is nothing to research beforehand: book, open the e-ticket, read the meeting point. Still allow some buffer, because Palma's harbour is large and busy on a summer afternoon.
How to get from Can Pastilla to Palma harbour
The easiest option is the city bus: the EMT lines towards Palma run along the coast road from Playa de Palma into the city centre, and the harbour is at the end of the route right on the waterfront. Timetables and stops are posted at every bus stop in Can Pastilla and listed in the EMT app. In high season the buses run frequently but fill up in the afternoon.
If you want more flexibility, take a taxi from your hotel or from the rank on the promenade — the most comfortable option when you are travelling as a group. With a rental car you drive along the coast road or the ring road into Palma and park in one of the car parks by the harbour or in the old town. For the sunset tour the bus or a taxi is especially worthwhile, because after the return at 10:00pm you will not have to drive.
Which tour fits your day in Can Pastilla?
There are two tours to choose from. The afternoon tour Boat'o'Go runs from 2:30pm to 6:30pm, four hours, with about an hour and a half of swim stop in open sea. On board there is a Mediterranean buffet, water included, a bar and a DJ. This is the right choice if you want to spend the morning on the beach in Can Pastilla and then swim in deep, clear water beyond the bay in the afternoon.
The sunset tour Sunset & Chill runs from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, three hours, with pizza and snacks and a bar on board, but no swim stop. It fits if you want to make the most of the day on the beach and spend the evening on the water. From the boat you watch the sun go down behind Palma, the cathedral catching the evening light and the lights along the bay coming on all the way across to Can Pastilla — a view of your own resort you never get from the beach. Both tours cost €74.90 per person.
What to bring and how to book
For the afternoon tour, pack swimwear, a towel and sun protection; if you want to snorkel, add a mask and snorkel. For the sunset tour a light jacket or a scarf is enough for the return leg, when the wind picks up on the water. Water is included on the afternoon tour; all other drinks are available at the bar on both tours.
Booking is online: choose the tour and date, enter the number of seats, pay — the confirmation with your e-ticket arrives by email straight away, and at boarding you simply show it on your phone. One booking covers up to 15 people. You can cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before departure. Departures are currently listed until 30 September 2026; in high season it is worth booking a few days ahead.
FAQ
Are there boat trips directly from Can Pastilla?
No. The tours in this guide depart from the harbour of Palma de Mallorca. Can Pastilla has a small marina but no departure point for these trips.
How do I get from Can Pastilla to Palma harbour?
By EMT city bus towards Palma, by taxi or by rental car. The exact meeting point in the harbour is on your e-ticket; allow some buffer for the journey.
Which tour is better: afternoon or sunset?
If you want to swim in open sea, take the afternoon tour Boat'o'Go from 2:30pm to 6:30pm. If you want to see the sunset over the bay from the water, take Sunset & Chill from 7:00pm to 10:00pm — there is no swim stop on that one.
How much does the boat trip cost?
Both tours cost €74.90 per person. The afternoon tour includes buffet and water, the sunset tour includes pizza and snacks. Other drinks are available at the bar on board.
Can I still go in October?
Departures are currently listed until 30 September 2026. Check the calendar for available dates and book a few days ahead in high season.
Sunset over the Bay of Palma
Sunset & Chill from Palma harbour, 7:00–10:00pm, pizza and snacks included — €74.90 per person, free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure.
See the sunset tour