Mallorca Spain Yacht Rally 2017
1 June to 17 June – 16 days
Package includes hotel in Palma and 14 day sail
Overview
With 300 days of sunshine each year, a cliff sculptured coastline and sapphire seas, Mallorca is a picture perfect postcard.
Soak up the sun and let the trade winds carry you on your yacht around this colourful island. Drop anchor in stunning Calas, discover some of Spains best wines, become immersed in the locals passion for art and architecture, venture inland and hike mountains or simply relax on the balcony of a glittering yacht club.
Artistic souls have been drawn to the island’s beauty for centuries, follow in their footsteps and discover Mallorca from the deck of your yacht.
How does it work?
Arrive at your luxury hotel in Palma and meet your guides. Enjoy two days discovering the old quarter of Palma or hire a car and explore what inland Mallorca has to offer. On day 3 transfer to the marina and board the yacht.
Over two weeks, the fleet will completely circumnavigate the island of Mallorca returning to Palma via the island of Cabrera. Along the way your guides will organise fun races, land tours and dinners in fabulous restaurants. You will cruise in company, however there are plenty of “Leisure days” where you can drift off to explore on your own.
All you need to do is grab some friends and choose a yacht from our list, or book a cabin and meet up with other sailing adventurers.
Highlights
Glorious food
Mouthwatering seafood, slow cooked pork, seasonal vegetables and bite sized pastries. Whether it’s a long lunch or just some great conversation over tapas, the food is to die for in Mallorca.
Palma de Mallorca
Just like the weather, the people of Mallorca are sunny by nature and more than just a little proud of their city. Palma is a beautiful and offers wonderful cuisine, history and modern sophistication. The myriad of little squares, shaded streets, boutique shopping and an enormous marina across the road where one could wander for a whole day.
Cabrera National Park
Only 6NM from the southern tip of Mallorca lies a sailing haven called the Cabrera National Park. Dive in the blue caves, snorkel along coral reefs or enjoy a long hike to the lighthouse at the top of the island.
The beaches
Mallorca is known for its stunning beaches and each stretch of coast offers countless options for you to explore or simply lounge on. From white sand to black, turquoise water to emerald, popular with tourists or completely isolated. Find a beach to suit you!
Drach Caves
Cuevas del Drach or ‘’the dragon caves”, are a natural wonder not to be missed! Explore the enormous underground caves with impressive stalactitie formations then take a boat trip across one of Europes largest underground lakes, Lake Martel. At the end of the tour you are then treated to a short classical music concert by musicians who take advantage of the fine acoustics of the cave.
Festival atmosphere
Festivals are a way of life in Mallorca, and the their traditions date back thousands of year. Every town and village have their own unique festivals and they are marked by a massive street party with music, dancing, fireworks and fancy dress. If you are lucky enough to find yourself swept along by the atmosphere of a traditional fiesta, you will be presented with a whole new side to this island.
Weather and Tides
• The coastline has a hot Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and moderately cooler winters
• Average daily air temperature in June is 28 °C
• Average water temperature in August is 20°C
• Rainfall – during June the monthly rainfall average is less than 15mm
• Wind – variable during June but predominantly N-NW from 5 to 15 knots
• Tide – little to no tide during Summer
Yachts
Beneteau Oceanis 41.1
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 449
Dufour 460 Grand Large
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 509
Bavaria Cruiser 56
Whats included?
Yacht charter and equipment
• 14 night bareboat charter
• Marina or berthing fees as per Yacht Rally program
• Yacht security bond reduction
• Standard navigation equipment
• End of charter cleaning
• Welcome pack
• Dinghy and outboard motor
• Snorkeling gear
• 2 sets of bed linen per person
• 2 sets of bath towels and beach towels per person
• Cruising permit and taxes
• Cabrera National Park fee
Land
• Two nights’ accommodation in Palma including breakfast
• Welcome dinner in Palma
• Transfer from Palma hotel to yacht charter base
• 5 dinners on race days as per Yacht Rally program
• Final dinner presentation in Palma
Everything else!
• 24/7 support from Mariner Boating’s experienced guides
• 24/7 professional technical assistance for the yacht
• Race management
• Prizes for race days
• Yacht Rally 2017 shirt
• Daily weather updates
• Regular newsletters with up to date itinerary suggestions
• Annual subscription to Travel Play Live magazine
Additional costs
• Airfare and taxes
• Airport transfers
• Mandatory propane gas refill – 15 Euro per boat payable at check in
• If required, add a professional skipper from AU$2,000 per week, plus food and beverage
• Add a single supplement if you would like your own room in Naples
• Optional pre and post yacht rally extension tours
• Travel Insurance
• Mandatory refundable yacht security bond
• On board provisioning
• Marina fees on leisure days
• Fuel for the yacht and outboard motor
• Kayaks available upon request
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