Day on Boat with Royal Charters Malloca

Starting in Can Picafort: your 10:00 am launch point

The day starts in Can Picafort, at Carrer Enginyer Felicià Fuster, 25 (that’s your main meeting point). Boats usually run on a tight schedule, so I’d treat the start time of 10:00 am as real and plan to arrive a little early to get your bearings and meet your crew without rushing.

Pickup is offered, and the operator says they’ll contact you by email or phone. That matters because Can Picafort has hotels and apartments spread out, and a pickup can save you time you’ll want back later when the itinerary calls for swim stops.

This is also listed as private, meaning only your group participates. Private usually sounds fancy, but here it also affects pacing and flexibility. If your group wants to take photos on the shady side or linger a few minutes at a particular cove, a private setup can make that easier than a large public group where everyone gets herded on the same minute.

Cruising the bay of Alcudia and the Llevant coast

The heart of the experience is a boat route that starts from Can Picafort and heads along the bay of Alcudia. The plan then threads through standout coastal spots on the way toward Cap Ferrutx, including passes by Son Serra de Marina, Colonia de Sant Pere, and the Betlem area.

What I like about this style of itinerary is that you’re not just sightseeing from one fixed point. You’re constantly changing viewpoint. From the water, the coastline often looks more three-dimensional than it does from shore. You also get that rare mix of travel and downtime. It feels like you’re moving the whole day, but the stops are practical enough that it never turns into one long ride with no payoff.

Llevant Natural Park is the big nature anchor here. The route is presented as a way to appreciate the variety of habitats for plants and animals along the sea caves and cliffs. Even without making it a strict wildlife tour, it changes the vibe from typical beach hopping. The coast feels more protected, more rugged, and more “you’re on the edge of a natural area” than “you’re strolling past hotels.”

Sea caves and snorkeling around Cap Ferrutx

Cap Ferrutx is where this trip starts to feel like a real water day. The plan says you anchor in a natural port where the sea is calmer than a lake, which is exactly what you want if you’re hoping to swim comfortably and not fight strong waves.

The itinerary lists multiple water activities here: snorkeling and paddle surfing are both included as options. Even if you do only one, you’ll still have time to enjoy the water from the boat. And because this is Mallorca, the water color can be dramatic when the sun hits the cliffs, so it’s worth giving yourself a moment just to look around before you rush into swimming.

The cave component is also a main event. You’ll be able to visit caves by boat, with a hint to keep your camera ready. Later, there’s an additional stop for sea caves, and if the sea allows it, you can take a dip entering the cave dels coloms. That last part is weather dependent, so I’d treat it as a bonus if conditions cooperate rather than something you count on like a scheduled ticketed attraction.

Practical tip: if you want the best photos, don’t wait until the boat is stopped. The best angles often come as you approach a cave or a cliff face, when the light hits from the right side and the boat is still moving slowly.

Stop 1: Ca’n Picafort to the park, with swimming cave views

Stop 1 is described as starting in Ca’n Picafort, then continuing along the bay with a scenic drive and multiple coastal passes on the way to Cap Ferrutx. The total boat portion is described as about 5 hours in the itinerary narrative, but the overall experience is listed as 4 to 5 hours. In practice, you should expect the day to run in that half-day window, with the exact timing shifting based on sea conditions and how long the crew can safely anchor.

This first stretch is your “get your eyes on the coast” phase. You’ll see a sequence of places along the water, including:

The itinerary also mentions jumping directly from the boat into turquoise water for a dip. That’s a big difference from tours where the water time is purely “from the shore.” Here, you’re set up to be in the sea quickly, which is especially nice on a day when you have limited hours.

One more detail I’d keep in mind: the route description says the caves are visited even by boat, so even if you don’t go into a cave entrance later, you still get cave viewing time.

Stop 2: Son Serra de Marina for a beach reset

After moving along the coast, you reach Son Serra de Marina. The itinerary includes a stop where you can refresh yourself on the beach if weather permits. The scheduled time is about 45 minutes.

I like this stop because it works as a palate cleanser. After sea cave views and moving water time, your mind needs a breather. You also get a chance to switch from salty swimming to simple beach time, maybe rinse off, snack, and reset before the next cove.

It’s short though, so treat it as a quick reset rather than a full beach day. If you want a long beach lounge session, you’ll likely want a separate plan on another day. For this tour, the beach stop is a supporting actor, not the main storyline.

Stop 3: Betlem and Na Clara swim time

Near the end of the main natural park approach, the itinerary mentions Urbanitzacio Betlem and then stops at the cove of Betlem. You also get a view of the urbanization right in front of the sea, which is interesting in its own way because it shows how Mallorca’s development hugs the coast here.

Then it turns into water time again at Na Clara. The plan says you stop at the beach of na clara to swim, with about one hour allocated. Admission is listed as free for this segment, so you’re not likely to deal with ticket checks or extra fees on site.

This is the kind of stop that rewards you for traveling light. If you can, bring swim gear you can rinse quickly and a towel you’re comfortable with getting sandy.

Also, Na Clara is included for swimming time, so don’t pack your whole day around a big shore walk unless you have strong energy left. One hour goes fast when you’re alternating between water, photos, and getting back to the boat.

Stop 4 and the Cap Ferrutx anchor: calmer water and an aperitif

At Cap Ferrutx, the itinerary switches to a classic “anchor in calm water” mode. The sea is described as calmer than a lake, which tells you the crew expects better conditions for swimming and getting into the rhythm of the cove.

There’s also an aperitif planned here. That detail matters more than it sounds. Boat days can become repetitive: sit, look, change location, repeat. An aperitif turns it into something you remember as a moment, not just a time block.

You may also have access to listed activities such as snorkeling and paddle surfing. If you want to do both, you’ll need to move quickly and listen closely to the crew, because on a half-day boat tour there’s no room for lingering decisions.

Final stop: Arenalet del Verger before heading back

After Cap Ferrutx and the nearby cliff and sea cave viewing, the itinerary finishes toward Cape Ferrutx area and then heads up to the cliffs for sea cave stops. If sea conditions allow it, you may be able to enter the cave dels coloms for a swim.

Then the route ends with Arenalet del Verger, described as a magnificent deserted beach with crystal clear waters, and the time there is about 30 minutes. The itinerary frames it as a spot known to locals, which usually means you’re getting something quieter than the most famous shorelines.

Thirty minutes is very quick, so I’d use this stop for the basics:

Because you jump into the water from the boat, you may want gear that dries fast and doesn’t trap sand too easily. And if you plan to snorkel, keep your setup easy to access. The schedule moves, and there’s little time for fishing around for stuff once the boat anchors.

Service animals are allowed, and the tour is described as near public transportation. Those are helpful notes if you have specific needs, but beyond that, the itinerary is still a boat-and-water day, so plan on being active.

Weather, cancellations, and refund reality check

The tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you should expect a different date option or a full refund. That’s the best case, and it’s the reason you should keep your schedule around your booking date open if you can.

What you should also consider is that cancellations can happen even when you booked with enough advance time, especially for private or small-group operations. Some feedback you’ll see includes last-minute cancellation experiences and questions about refund timing and communication. The operator has responded in at least some cases by saying the money was refunded, which is reassuring in principle, but the timing and back-and-forth can still be frustrating when you’re trying to line up travel plans.

My practical advice: if you book this, choose travel days when you can handle a schedule shift. If you can, avoid making a hard commitment the same day that depends on the boat tour running.

Who this Mallorca boat day is for

This trip fits you best if you want a coast-focused half-day with water time and cave viewing. You’ll probably enjoy it if you like: