Boat Trip from Playa de Palma: Getting to the Harbour, Times and Booking (2026)
If you are staying at Playa de Palma, S'Arenal or El Arenal, the sea is right outside your hotel — but the boat trips do not leave from the beach. They depart from the harbour of Palma de Mallorca at the other end of the same bay, which means the route takes you straight past the cathedral and out to open sea. This guide explains how to get from Playa de Palma to the harbour, when to set off, what separates the afternoon tour from the sunset tour and how to book your place online.
Boat trip from Playa de Palma at a glance
- Departure
- Harbour of Palma de Mallorca, meeting point on the e-ticket
- Getting there
- EMT bus towards Palma, taxi or hire car with parking near the port
- 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 the beach
There is no pier for excursion boats at Playa de Palma. Both tours start in the harbour of Palma de Mallorca, across the bay. The exact meeting point is on your e-ticket, which you receive by email right after booking — so there is no address to look up in advance; on the day you simply check your phone.
The trip across town is worth it. From the harbour the boat passes the cathedral and the old-town skyline, then crosses the bay and heads out to open sea. Along the way you will see Playa de Palma lying on the far side of the bay — a view you never get from the beach itself.
How to get from Playa de Palma to the harbour
The easiest option is the EMT city bus towards Palma. The lines run along the beach promenade with several stops between S'Arenal and Can Pastilla before heading into the city. Get off towards the centre and walk down to the harbour — the cathedral is a good landmark, and the water is right in front of it. Which stop suits you best depends on the meeting point shown on your e-ticket.
A taxi takes you straight to the harbour and is the most convenient choice if you are travelling as a group or coming back late after the sunset tour. With a hire car you drive along the coast into Palma and park in one of the car parks near the port; in high season allow some extra time to find a space. Whichever way you go, leave generously early — the boat does not wait.
Which tour fits your day at Playa de Palma?
The afternoon tour Boat'o'Go runs from 2:30pm to 6:30pm — four hours on the water with about an hour and a half of swimming in open sea. On board there is a Mediterranean buffet, water included, a bar for everything else and a DJ. Pack swimwear and a towel when you leave the hotel in the morning, and be at the meeting point before 2:30pm.
The sunset tour Sunset & Chill runs from 7:00pm to 10:00pm: three hours with pizza and snacks, a bar on board and the sun going down behind the Bay of Palma. There is no swim stop on this one — instead you get the evening on the water before heading back to Playa de Palma. Boarding is before 7:00pm, so wrap up your afternoon on the beach a little earlier.
Price, booking and what to know
Both tours cost €74.90 per person. Booking is online: choose the date and tour, 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 the whole family or group of friends ends up on the same departure. At boarding you simply show the e-ticket on your phone.
You can cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before departure — useful if you book on arrival day and cannot yet read the weather. The season runs into autumn, and available departures are shown in the online calendar. In high season it is worth booking a few days ahead so you get your pick of dates.
FAQ
Does the boat leave from Playa de Palma?
No. Both tours depart from the harbour of Palma de Mallorca. The exact meeting point is on your e-ticket, which you receive by email after booking.
How do I get from S'Arenal or El Arenal to the harbour?
By EMT bus towards Palma along the beach promenade, by taxi straight to the harbour, or by hire car with a car park near the port. Allow enough time to be at the meeting point before 2:30pm or before 7:00pm.
Which tour is better if I want to stay on the beach during the day?
The sunset tour from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. You keep your day at Playa de Palma and head into Palma in the evening. If you want to swim, take the afternoon tour with its swim stop.
What does the €74.90 include?
On the afternoon tour: the four-hour trip, the swim stop, the Mediterranean buffet, water and the music on board. On the sunset tour: the three-hour trip with pizza and snacks. Other drinks are available from the bar at an extra charge.
Can I cancel if the weather turns?
Yes, free of charge up to 48 hours before departure. For last-minute weather questions on the day itself, use the contact details on your e-ticket.
From Playa de Palma onto the water
Afternoon tour 2:30–6:30pm with swim stop and buffet, or sunset tour 7:00–10:00pm with pizza and snacks — departure from Palma harbour, €74.90 per person, free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure.
Choose your tour