Boat Trip Palma with Swim Stop: Swimming in the Open Sea off Mallorca (2026)
A boat trip from Palma with a swim stop is the simplest way to get into the Mediterranean instead of just looking at it from the shore. The afternoon tour leaves Palma, passes the cathedral, crosses the bay and heads out to open sea, where the boat anchors for about an hour and a half of swimming and snorkelling. This guide covers how the swim stop works, what to pack, when the water is at its best and how to book your place online.
Boat trip Palma with swim stop at a glance
- Price
- €74.90 per person, buffet and water included
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Times
- Afternoon tour 2:30–6:30pm
- Swim stop
- about 1.5 hours at anchor in open sea, swimming and snorkelling
- Group size
- up to 15 people per booking
- Cancellation
- free up to 48 hours before departure
What a swim stop on a boat trip from Palma looks like
The afternoon tour departs Palma at 2:30pm and is back at 6:30pm — four hours on the water. The route runs past the cathedral and out through the Bay of Palma into open sea. There the anchor goes down and you get around an hour and a half to swim, snorkel or simply float next to the boat.
Between swims there is a Mediterranean buffet on board, water included and a bar for anything else. A DJ plays relaxed beats, and the sun deck is where you dry off and warm up again. How you split the hour and a half is up to you: several short dips, or one long snorkel and then the buffet. The return leg brings you back into Palma's harbour with the late-afternoon sun behind you.
Where you swim and what to bring
You are not swimming off a beach but in open sea beyond the bay — clear, deep water with no breakwater and no sunbed neighbours. If you snorkel, you will see more from the boat than from the shore because the water out there is undisturbed. If you would rather stay close, a quick dip and straight back on deck is enough.
Pack swimwear, a towel and sun protection — four hours on the water with the sun reflecting off the sea is more exposure than it feels like on land. Water is provided on board, and the bar covers the rest. The exact meeting point in Palma is on your ticket, so there is nothing to look up after booking. Valuables are better left at the hotel, since your bag stays on deck while you are in the water.
When is the best time for a swim stop off Palma?
The season runs from May to October. In early summer the Mediterranean is still fresh; it warms up properly in high summer, and the sea off Mallorca is at its warmest in August and September, after a whole summer of sun. If you prefer a refreshing swim, May and June suit you better.
The afternoon tour sits in the warmest part of the day: at 2:30pm the air is at its hottest, and the sun is still high during the swim stop. If you are after an evening on the water instead, the sunset tour from 7:00pm to 10:00pm is the alternative — with pizza and snacks, but without a swim stop.
How to book a boat trip Palma with swim stop
Booking is online: pick a date, enter the number of seats, pay — the confirmation with your e-ticket arrives by email straight away. One booking covers up to 15 people, so families and groups of friends end up on the same departure. The price is €74.90 per person, buffet and water included.
You can cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before departure. That helps if you plan the trip early in your holiday and cannot yet read the weather. In high season it is still worth booking a few days ahead so you get your pick of dates. At boarding you simply show the e-ticket on your phone; there is nothing to print.
FAQ
How long is the swim stop?
About an hour and a half. The boat anchors in open sea beyond the Bay of Palma, and during that time you can get in the water as often as you like.
Can I snorkel during the swim stop?
Yes, the anchor stop is meant for swimming and snorkelling. Your own mask and snorkel fit in any beach bag and are worth bringing, because the water in open sea is clear.
Do I have to go in the water?
No. If you would rather not swim, stay on the sun deck, listen to the DJ and enjoy the buffet — the swim stop is an option, not a requirement.
What is included in the price?
The four-hour trip, the swim stop, the Mediterranean buffet, water and the music on board. Other drinks are available from the bar at an extra charge.
Where is the meeting point in Palma?
The exact meeting point is on your e-ticket, which you receive by email right after booking. Allow a few minutes of buffer so you are there relaxed before 2:30pm.
An afternoon at sea with a swim stop
Afternoon tour from Palma, 2:30–6:30pm, about 1.5 hours of swimming in open sea, buffet and water included — €74.90 per person, free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure.
See the afternoon tour