A private boat day on Mallorca is hard to beat. I like the full-group setup for up to 12 people, and I also love that the plan includes actual water toys (SUP, sea scooter, donut) not just sightseeing. The one thing to plan for: the price comes with add-ons on top, especially fuel and any optional extras.

You start at Puerto Portals, meet the crew by WhatsApp, and then you’re off on a fast Capelli charter with a skipper. In the crew mix, you may see names like Pedro Yllera as the provider and Christian and Borja mentioned in communications and onboard help, which fits with a day that feels organized but still relaxed.

Key points at a glance

• Private speedboat for up to 12: the whole boat stays yours, so the day doesn’t feel like a crowded cattle call.
• A toy-heavy day: SUP, sea scooter with batteries, snorkel gear, and a donut ride for adrenaline.
• More than 12 coves on a classic coastline loop: photo stops along Punta Negra, Palma Nova, Magaluf, Cap Falcó, and more.
• Lunch and drinks included: homemade pasta onboard plus cold drinks in a cool box.
• Winter-ready cruising: wetsuits and jackets are provided, with private changing space if weather turns.
• Meet at Puerto Portals dock 279: you’ll confirm timing by WhatsApp so you can find the boat fast.

Entering the day at Puerto Portals and finding dock 279 fast

The day starts at Lucy Wang Puerto Portals. Your meeting point is the mooring marked 279, in front of the Lucy Wang dock, at the last moorings. Before you go, you’ll message the captain by WhatsApp to confirm timings, the exact meeting point, and any optional extras you want to add.

I like this system because it reduces that awkward travel moment of searching around a harbor. It’s also practical if your group has different arrival times, since the crew can align everyone to the same departure.

Bring the basics that keep your day smooth: warm clothing (yes, even in good weather if you get cool on the water), a towel, sunscreen, and cash. You’ll also want cash because there’s no card payment at the boat for the mandatory fuel/engine portion and optional upgrades.

The Capelli speedboat setup: comfort, space, and real family friendliness

This is a private charter using a Capelli 900 WA with 500CV and a skipper. It’s built for speed and comfort, with a canopy for shade, a private changing area, and a marine WC onboard. There’s also a cool box onboard so you can keep drinks chilled during the day.

For me, the biggest win here is how the boat layout supports groups. You’re not stuck in a tiny corner while everyone else lines up for a turn. With a private group, you can move around, get photos, and swap in for water activities without feeling like you’re interrupting strangers.

Group size matters. The listed group price is for up to 12 people, but for groups 13–18, the operator adds an extra support boat to keep everyone together during transfers. If you’re traveling with kids, this setup tends to be easier than a rigid “follow the crowd” style tour, because the crew can focus on your group instead of juggling multiple schedules.

The route: Punta Negra to Magaluf, then the long stretch in Palma Bay

The cruise runs about 4 hours as a standard plan, with a longer total experience (check availability for the exact start times you can choose). You’ll also cover about 9.5 miles, with plenty of stops built in for photos and quick adrenaline breaks.

Here’s how the day typically unfolds in a way you can picture:

• Start at Puerto Portals and get underway quickly with a short speed run.
• Punta Negra photo stop (quick look and photos).
• Palma Nova with a photo stop plus a banana boat ride for some extra fun.
• Magaluf with another photo stop and another banana boat ride segment.
• Cala Vinyes for coastline views and photos.
• Cap Falcó for a more dramatic shoreline viewpoint.
• Then you spend 3.17 hours in the Bay of Palma, which is the time window where anchoring and water play take center stage.

After that long Bay of Palma stretch, the day continues with Cala Bella Dona (photo stop) and then returns toward Portals Vells for the big break and water activity time before heading back to the start.

Why these stops work: you get a mix of classic photo angles and energy boosts. The photo stops are short on purpose, which means you’re not spending a whole day “waiting to see the view.” You’re moving, speeding, stopping, and then actually using the toys.

Water toys you’ll be able to use, not just watch

This charter is built around letting you play in the water. Included toys cover a lot of different comfort levels, from “easy standing and cruising” to “hang on to your breakfast” chaos.

Included toys

• Donut (Jobe 3 pax): three people per donut section, usually in the Magaluf/Palmanova area. Expect a ride that’s more fun than graceful.
• SUP padelboard: good for calmer water stretches when you want slower, steadier movement.
• Sea scooter (1000W) with 3 batteries: this is a big part of the appeal because it gives you a hands-on way to explore what’s under and around you without needing scuba gear.
• Snorkel equipment (10 sets) for seeing marine life close to the surface.
• Subwing also included, which adds a different kind of motion for people who want something other than SUP and snorkel.

At Portals Vells, the schedule includes a longer break so you can actually use the toys. If you’re trying to plan the day for a group, this is where you’ll want to rotate: one person snorkeling while another jumps on the sea scooter, then swapping back to SUP.

Safety and comfort tips that matter

• Wear a towel and bring warm clothing for the ride. Even in pleasant weather, speedboat wind changes how you feel.
• Take shoes off indoors on the boat (it’s a house rule for comfort onboard).
• If it rains, wetsuits and jackets are provided, and they’re handled in private changing rooms, which helps if you have kids or you just don’t want to get cold on deck.

Portals Vells swim time: where the sea scooter and snorkeling payoff happens

The “play window” is centered around the Portals Vells break. This is where you get the longer block for swimming, snorkeling, marine-life viewing, and time with the toys. The schedule also lists a meal onboard during this stretch, so you’re not separating food into some distant off-boat time.

This is also where the day tends to feel most like a true private charter. With your group anchored in a recognizable, sheltered area, you can spread out mentally and physically. You’re not racing to make the next stop; you’re focusing on the water time.

If your group includes mixed ages or mixed comfort levels, this is the best part to plan around. SUP and snorkeling are usually easiest to group together, while the donut ride and other adrenaline options can be reserved for the ones who want that energy.

Lunch, drinks, and the homemade pasta part of the plan

Food is included, and it’s not an afterthought. Your onboard lunch is pasta with home made tomato sauce, with either high-quality tuna or parmesan cheese as the alternative. The plan also includes 12 lunch/dinner servings, and there’s an included drinks setup.

Drinks work in two ways:

• You get 24 included drinks onboard.
• There’s a cool box, and you can also bring your own drinks to keep chilled.

One practical note: since cash is required for mandatory and optional extras with no TPV available at the boat, I’d treat snacks and drinks planning like a budget item. You’ll have plenty included, but if your group wants specific extras, you’ll want cash ready.

If someone in your group has dietary needs, I’d still bring it up beforehand. There’s at least an example in the provided info that the team has handled a gluten-free pasta request, which is a good sign that they’ll try to accommodate when possible.

Donut ride adrenaline in Magaluf and Palmanova (and why it’s so popular)

If you’re trying to pick the moment that turns a boat trip into a story you’ll repeat later, it’s the donut ride. The plan includes a 3-seat donut ride in the Magaluf and Palmanova area.

What you should expect is simple: it’s fast, it’s bumpy, and it’s more about laughs than about staying perfectly upright. In fact, it’s the kind of ride where you might end up surprised by how quickly people go from nervous to cheering.

Best strategy for groups: don’t pressure everyone to ride back-to-back. The donut is short, high-energy, and it can wear people out—especially kids—so it helps to rotate with SUP and snorkeling between turns.

Rainy day and winter cruising: wetsuits, jackets, and private changing rooms

Mallorca weather can change fast, and this charter accounts for that. If it rains, wetsuits and jackets are provided, and they come with private changing rooms. There’s also information indicating the experience runs year-round, including winter, with wetsuits available.

For you, this means you’re not stuck canceling just because the sky gets moody. You can keep the day moving and still do the water activities with the right gear.

Just plan your clothing around comfort. Bring a towel and expect it can feel colder once you’re on a fast boat. Warm layers help more than you’d think, especially if you’re in and out of the water.

Price and extras: what $680 covers, and what to budget for next

The price is $680 per group, up to 12 people, and the charter runs about 4.5 hours depending on the starting time you select. That group-price style is great for families and small friend groups because it turns the day into a single purchase instead of a per-person puzzle.

But you should budget for the real-world add-ons that come with boating:

What’s included in the base experience

• Skipper and the Capelli 900 WA (500CV) boat
• Seascooter (1000W) with batteries
• Subwing, SUP, and snorkel equipment (10 sets)
• Donut (Jobe 3 pax)
• Lunch/dinner onboard (12 servings) and the included drinks allocation
• Wetsuits (10 available)
• Basic onboard gear like canopy, changing area, and marine WC

Common extra costs to plan for

• Engine and fuel: listed at 2€/l. The standard route is estimated around 27 liters, or about 54€.
• Final cleaning: +50€
• Group-size passenger adjustments: if your group totals 11 passengers there’s an additional +50€, and if your group totals 12 passengers there’s +100€.

Optional upgrades (not required)

• Wakeboarding +40€ (if you add it)
• E-foil 5000W +150€, depending on availability
• Seabob +300€
• A second E-foil +350€

My take on value: the base price is strong because it bundles the boat, skipper, and the whole “play kit.” You’re not just paying for transportation; you’re paying for time on the water with toys, lunch, and drinks. The only reason to hesitate is if your group won’t use the toys or wants zero add-ons. For active groups, it usually feels like it’s built for you.

Who this charter fits best (and who might want something simpler)

This is a good match if you want a private day with variety: scenic cruising, swimming/snorkeling, and adrenaline for the ones who want it. It’s also a nice option for:

• families who want a structured day that still feels flexible
• friend groups doing birthdays or bachelor-style energy
• people who care about using water gear (SUP and sea scooter) instead of only standing on the deck taking photos

It might be less ideal if your group needs a very slow, chill schedule with minimal movement, since there are multiple photo stops and you’ll be traveling between coves. Also, the information notes it’s not suitable for people with recent surgeries, which you should treat as a firm limit.

For first-timers, you’ll still be fine because the crew provides wetsuits for weather changes and the activities are built into the day.

Should you book this Mallorca private watersports boat charter?

If your group wants one memorable day in Mallorca that mixes coastline cruising with hands-on water fun, I’d book this. The biggest strengths are the private-group feel, the toy lineup, and the fact that lunch and drinks are handled onboard while you’re in a prime Bay of Palma area.

I’d only think twice if your group hates add-on surprises or you’re traveling strictly on a tight per-person budget without room for fuel, cleaning, and optional upgrades. If you come with cash ready and a plan to rotate between donut/SUP/snorkel/sea scooter, this turns into an easy yes.