The Bay of Palma (Badia de Palma) is the busiest yachting hub in the Western Mediterranean.
Within roughly fifteen kilometres of coastline, between Cap de Cala Figuera in the west and Cap Blanc in the east, there are more than a dozen marinas including superyacht refits, member-only sailing clubs, dedicated charter pontoons, fishing harbours-turned-yacht-stops, and resort marinas.
Charter brands quote “Palma” as their base location, but where you actually meet your yacht can be anywhere from a 5-minute walk off Paseo Marítimo to a 25-minute drive west of the airport.
Charter Reference Guide
Marinas of the Bay of Palma
A working guide to the marinas of the Badia de Palma for charter guests. Where the international fleets are based, how to reach each one, and what to expect on arrival.
Interactive Map
The Bay at a Glance
Western shore (1, 2)
Central charter belt (3 to 9)
Eastern shore (10 to 13)
Western Shore
Puerto Portals and Port Calanova
The two marinas west of the Paseo Marítimo. Used by superyachts, day-charter operators and a handful of independent fleets, but rarely the meeting point for international bareboat brands.
01 / Western Shore
Puerto Portals
Calvià, 10 km west of central Palma
A purpose-built luxury marina with around 640 berths for vessels from 8 to 60 metres. Designer retail, restaurants and superyacht services define the character. More often a Saturday night destination berth than a charter starting point.
Boutique delicatessen on-site rather than weekly-shop volumes. Mercadona and Eroski are a short drive inland in Portals Nous and Costa d’en Blanes.
Berths
~640
Max LOA
60 m
Profile
Luxury / superyacht
02 / Western Shore
Port Calanova
Cala Major, 5 km west of central Palma
Originally founded in 1976 as the Escola Nacional de Vela Cala Nova, this marina retains a strong sailing-school identity alongside its commercial operation. Moorings for vessels up to 25 metres, on-site shipyard, self-service fuel dock 24 hours.
Several supermarkets, pharmacies and cafés are within a 10-minute walk along Avenida Joan Miró, the road back into Palma.
Berths
Up to 25 m vessels
Fuel
Self-service, 24 hr
Profile
Mid-range / training
Central Charter Belt
Paseo Marítimo, west to east
A continuous run of waterfront either side of Palma’s old town. This is where the international bareboat fleets are based. Airport transfer is 8 to 15 minutes by taxi (€20 to €30). The Cathedral, La Llotja and Passeig del Born are 5 to 15 minutes on foot.
03 / Central
Club de Mar Mallorca
Western end of Paseo Marítimo, near the cruise terminal
One of Palma’s two flagship private yacht clubs, founded in 1972. Now operating with around 540 to 575 berths after a 2026 refurbishment, with more than 70 dedicated to superyachts and capacity for vessels from 40 to 170 metres alongside.
Hosts the Palma International Boat Show and the Superyacht Cup Palma. Not where most bareboat guests will meet their yacht, but worth knowing as a refit and superyacht reference.
Berths
540 to 575
Max LOA
170 m alongside
Profile
Superyacht hub
04 / Central
Marina Palma Cuarentena
Historic basin between Club de Mar and the commercial port
Operated by D-Marin. Around 70 premium berths for vessels up to 70 metres with deeper draft tolerance (4 to 7 metres). A small superyacht facility rather than a charter base.
Charter guests rarely board here. Useful as a refuelling and refit option, and as a landmark when navigating the western waterfront.
Berths
~70
Max LOA
70 m
Max Draft
4 to 7 m
05 / Central
Marina Naviera Balear
Avenida Gabriel Roca, between RCNP estate and Santa Catalina
The marina most international charter guests will actually use. A small facility (around 90 to 95 berths, vessels up to 30 metres) dedicated almost entirely to bareboat and skippered charter fleets.
If your check-in instructions reference Avenida Gabriel Roca and a number, this is your destination. Mercadona on Calle Joan Crespi is a 10 to 15 minute walk. Santa Catalina Market, two streets inland, is the better option for fresh fish, charcuterie and produce on charter morning.
Berths
90 to 95
Max LOA
30 m
Profile
Bareboat charter hub
06 / Central
Marina Port de Mallorca
Paseo Marítimo, immediately east of Naviera Balear
200 berths for vessels up to 50 metres. A fully refurbished modern facility with floating pontoons, fuel dock, 24-hour security and dock-side waste collection. Holds Blue Flag certification. Part of the same group as STP Shipyard Palma, which sits behind it.
Used more often by private owners and longer-stay yachts than week-by-week bareboat fleets. Day-charter and luxury sailing yacht operators also work from these pontoons.
Berths
200
Max LOA
50 m
Profile
Private / mixed use
07 / Central
Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP)
Heart of the Paseo Marítimo, opposite the old town
The historic anchor of Palma yachting and one of the largest yacht clubs in the Mediterranean. Around 940 to 970 berths across fixed concrete piers and floating pontoons, accommodating yachts up to 40 metres LOA and 4.5 metres draft. About 580 to 590 berths are reserved for members.
Hosts the Copa del Rey regatta in August. Pantalán del Mediterráneo, sometimes listed separately, is the long jetty within the same complex. Charter brands operate from inside the pontoon system.
Berths
940 to 970
Max LOA
40 m
Profile
Member club + charter
08 / Central
La Lonja Marina Charter
Moll Vell basin, opposite the old town
A small, charter-focused facility tucked into the Moll Vell basin, just east of RCNP. Developed by yacht charter operators to consolidate fleet berthing in a central location.
The best walking access to the historic centre of any central marina. La Lonja, Passeig de Sagrera and Parc de la Mar are immediately inshore. Mercat de l’Olivar is 10 minutes inland for fresh provisioning.
Profile
Charter consolidation
Address
Muelle de la Lonja
VHF
08 / 09
09 / Central
Marina Moll Vell
Eastern side of the Moll Vell quay, below Palma Cathedral
Around 70 to 80 berths for yachts up to roughly 45 metres alongside. Highly visible city-centre setting directly below the Cathedral, with its own waterfront restaurants and shared promenade with the Palma International Boat Show grounds.
More commonly a private-owner and charter-yacht stopover than a bareboat base. One of the best evening berths in the bay if transient space is available.
Berths
70 to 80
Max LOA
~45 m
Profile
Premium city berth
Eastern Shore
Portitxol to S’Arenal
The eastern arc of the bay running past the airport approach to the resort beaches of Playa de Palma. Charter guests landing at PMI are physically closer to these marinas than to central Palma, but the international bareboat fleets are not based here.
10 / Eastern Shore
Club Nàutic Portitxol
El Molinar, 4 km east of central Palma
A converted fishing harbour on the eastern edge of central Palma. Around 280 berths for vessels up to 8 metres LOA and 2.5 metres draft, which makes it a small-boat and traditional craft harbour rather than a charter destination.
More relevant as a lifestyle waypoint. The surrounding El Molinar neighbourhood is among the better dining areas in Palma and the seafront promenade is a popular morning run from the cathedral.
Berths
~280
Max LOA
8 m
Max Draft
2.5 m
11 / Eastern Shore
Club Nàutic Cala Gamba
Coll d’en Rabassa, almost under the airport flight path
A small marina around 7 to 8 km from the city centre with approximately 250 to 257 berths for vessels up to 12 metres and 1.5 metres draft. 14-tonne travel lift and slipway on-site.
A private-owner club rather than a charter hub. Charter relevance is limited to a small number of independent local operators.
Berths
250 to 257
Max LOA
12 m
Max Draft
1.5 m
12 / Eastern Shore
Club Marítimo San Antonio de la Playa
Can Pastilla, western end of Playa de Palma
The historic yacht club of Can Pastilla, founded 1934. 396 berths for vessels up to 18 metres with draft of 1.3 to 5 metres, plus fuel, water, electricity, a 60-tonne travel lift and a 15-tonne crane.
Used by private owners, fishing operators and a small number of local charter and day-boat companies. Can Pastilla is a resort district, so supermarkets and pharmacies are abundant within minutes’ walk.
Berths
396
Max LOA
18 m
Travel Lift
60 t
13 / Eastern Shore
Club Nàutic S’Arenal
Llucmajor, eastern end of Playa de Palma
A substantial sport-focused yacht club with around 645 to 667 berths for vessels up to 20 to 25 metres and 3.5 metres draft. Two travel lifts (40 and 60 tonnes), 45-tonne crane, sailing school, regatta team, swimming pool and on-site restaurants.
One of the more active charter marinas on the eastern side, with several local fleet operators offering sailing yachts, catamarans and motorboats. Be aware that this end of the bay is the resort and nightlife belt, which suits some crews and is a deal-breaker for others.
Berths
645 to 667
Max LOA
20 to 25 m
Max Draft
3.5 m
Charter Operators
Quick Reference
Verify directly with your operator before travel. Some bases relocate within the same waterfront stretch from season to season.
Operator
Marina
Address / Notes
Dream Yacht Charter
Marina Naviera Balear
Av. Gabriel Roca 25. Welcome point at marina entrance.
The Moorings
Marina Naviera Balear
Av. Gabriel Roca 15, entresuelo. Saturday 3pm starts, April to November.
Navigare Yachting
Marina Naviera Balear
Yachts on piers 1 and 3. Office on the pier.
Sunsail
No longer in Mallorca
Previously at Marina Naviera Balear
Sun Charter (Nautic Alliance)
Real Club Náutico de Palma
Muelle de San Pedro. Yachts at Pantalán 00.
Pitter Yachting
Real Club Náutico de Palma
RCNP partner pontoons.
Cruesa Charter
La Lonja Marina Charter
Muelle de la Lonja.
Agapi Boat Club
Port Calanova
Avinguda Joan Miró 327. Membership-based access.
Local fleets / day charter
Calanova, Port de Mallorca, S’Arenal, Can Pastilla
Numerous independent operators across all four.
Provisioning before a Saturday afternoon briefing. Mercat de l’Olivar (central Palma) and the Mercadona on Calle Joan Crespi (Santa Catalina, near Naviera Balear) are the two most efficient options for crews based in the central charter belt. Eroski and Carrefour have larger out-of-town stores accessible by short taxi for full provisioning of catamarans and larger crews.
Return and check-out. Most charter bases ask you to return the yacht the evening before scheduled checkout (typically 5 to 6 pm). Sleep-aboard policies vary by operator and are usually offered from 5 pm on the day of arrival, after chart and boat briefings.
Licensing. Spanish charter regulations require at least one crew member to hold an ICC or recognised equivalent for bareboat hire, or to take a skipper.
Cruising ground. The choice of marina rarely changes the itinerary. Most week-long charters from central Palma reach Cabrera (south), Port d’Andratx and Sa Dragonera (west) or Cala Pi and Es Trenc (south-east) on day one without difficulty. The marina shapes the experience of the first and last evenings, which is often what guests remember most.
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