Day charters typically start at 10.00 and finish at 18.00.  It can however vary so if you have specific times which would suit you better then let us know and we will always try to accommodate your wishes.  For longer charters this can vary and will be discussed at time of booking. 

During the low season yachts will often offer a half day if there is availability.
During the high season some of the smaller boats will offer half day charters.   On the larger yachts if it is last minute and they have availability it can sometimes be arranged.  Get in touch and we will check availability for you.  

All charters will start and finish in the yacht’s home port, unless otherwise specially agreed with Lamprell Marine in advance.

Yachts are in moored in various locations. Most moorings are stated on the yachts page on our website, we will also reconfirm their location during the booking process. 

You can book a charter with us directly by completing the online Booking Form, by phone, email or whatsapp. If you are in Mallorca then we can meet face to face to book your charter.  We make the paperwork as stress free as possible and will guide you every step of the way.

To confirm a booking, we will need a copy of your ID/passport and your address. We will then send you a charter contract to check and sign.

Once you have signed the contract and returned a copy to us, you will be required to pay a 50% deposit to secure the booking.  If the start of the charter is in less than 30 days you will need to pay the full charter fee.

Once you have booked your yacht charter we will be in touch to organise the charter.  Depending on your requirements we will organise details such as transfers, catering, drinks, berths and restaurant bookings.  

If you charter is for a gift let us know as we can provide a printable voucher.  This includes the recipients name, photos of the boat, itinerary and dates.  Perfect to put in a gift card.

This varies from yacht to yacht and will be clearly explained during the booking process.

As a general guide crew, berth in home port, towels, linen & insurance are included.  You should expect to pay extra for expenses such as fuel, food, drinks & berths outside of the home port. 

On smaller day boats there may be less included and so you may also have to pay a fee for the Captain, handover (if bareboat), end clean & towels.

As a guide the list below is generally not included in your charter.  In the booking process we will confirm to you the additional charges for your charter. 

Fuel for the yacht and tender at the end of your charter (see ‘How do I pay for the fuel’).
Any food and drinks ordered through our suppliers.
Moorings (other than in the yacht’s home port).
Cabrera permit (booked in advance of charter).
Additional or specialist water sports equipment.
Additional marina fees incurred during your stay onboard.

For charters on one of our own yachts, booked directly through Lamprell Marine, there is no handover fee.

If you are booking a bareboat charter not in our fleet we will advise if there is a handover fee. 

You can pay by bank transfer, credit card or we can send you a secure payment link to pay online.

A 50% deposit is required to secure the booking.  The remainder is paid 30 days before the charter starts. If the charter is booked less than 30 days in advance, then full payment is required.

For many charters, especially on smaller boats, you will be required to provide a Security Deposit. The Security Deposit is preauthorised from your credit card the morning of your charter.  It is then released on the safe return of the yacht, with no outstanding monies owed. This includes fuel, provisioning (food and drinks), any mooring costs from marinas other than the home port, and any other fees incurred during your charter. Any damage made to the yacht by the charter guests will be paid for by the Charterer using the security deposit.

We will advise at the time of booking the security deposit amount. 

In most cases at the beginning of your charter the yacht fuel tanks will be full. At the end of your charter the Captain will take the boat to the fuel station and fill up.  You will pay for the fuel directly to the fuel station or using the APA.

For bareboat charters you will be shown where the fuel station is at the start of the charter.  You will be met there at the end of the charter once you have filled up with fuel.

In the event that you are unable to refuel at the end of your bareboat charter, Lamprell Marine will fill up with fuel at the first available instance.  The total cost of the fuel plus €100 refuelling fee will be deducted from your security deposit.

If you book a charter which is not in the Lamprell Marine Fleet we will advise at point of booking how fuel is to be paid. 

Advance Provisioning Allowance.  This is typically 35% of the charter fee and paid in advance for crewed charters. This money will be used by the crew for provisioning and fuel, and any other fees incurred during your charter (such as mooring fees, etc.). The crew will keep a record of all expenditure, and any of the allowance left over at the end of the charter will be returned. In the light of insufficient funds being available the Captain will inform you, and you will be required to top up the APA in cash to maintain an adequate balance.

To skipper any bareboat yachts, you will need a minimum licence allowing you to skipper up to 24m in coastal waters. For example:

UK – RYA Day Skipper

The nationality of yacht crew varies.  We were send you a crew profile of the crew at time of booking if the boat has a regular crew.  

Some yachts have a stewardess included in the price of the yacht.  If there is not one included and you would like to have one on board then we can arrange this for you. 

Generally food and drink is not included in the charter price.  We work with some great drinks and catering companies and can order whatever you would like to be on board for when you arrive.    

Some yachts do include some drinks or snacks, we will advise you of this at point of booking. 

When you book your charter we will be happy to send you a drinks and catering list from local suppliers, and will arrange for delivery on the morning of your charter. 

For charters which have paid APA, the crew will use this money to pay for all provisioning.

If you would also like to go to a restaurant then browse our restaurant ideas Best Restaurants for Yacht Charter Mallorca

Of course, you are more than welcome to bring your own food and drinks.

If you would also like to go to a restaurant or beach club then have a look at our Best Restaurant and Beach Club ideas in Mallorca. 

Of course, we welcome all of your family and friends to enjoy a charter with us. If children are taken on board, you shall be fully responsible for their conduct and entertainment, and no member of the crew shall be held responsible for their conduct or entertainment.

Please advise us beforehand how many children there are in your party and their ages so that the crew can prepare. 

Of course, but it depends on the disability. The yacht manufacturers did not design their yachts with disable guests in mind, so access onto the yacht could be difficult for guests with limited physical mobility.

Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access as the passerelle (gangway) onto the yacht is narrow, as are the walkways at the sides of the yacht.

It is the Charterers responsibility for their guests, including those undergoing medical treatment.

Depending on the disability there are some yachts which are better equipped than others so speak to our team for advise about which yacht will best suit your needs.  

If you wish to go ashore for lunch, please let us know and we can make a reservation for you.

Check out some of our top choices Best Restaurants for Day Charter in Mallorca

Most yachts have some toys on board, some are at an extra cost and this will be advised at the time of booking. 

Toys often available include jetskis, seabobs, paddle boards, water skis, donuts, and some yachts have an anti jelly fish pool too.

The luxury of hiring a yacht with us, rather than being on a tourist boat, means that you can chose your own itinerary. We will offer you suggestions of places you can visit during your charter, and this can be discussed with the Captain on the morning of your charter, as you may need to have some flexibility depending on the weather and sea conditions.

Captains have experience of cruising in Mallorca, so they all know the best places to take you to ensure the best day possible.

If you are chartering with us bareboat we can offer you suggestions of places to go to, and the Lamprell Marine Captain who does the handover with you in the morning will also discuss where you can go that is suitable for the yacht you are chartering (with regards to depth limitations, etc.).

You can also check out our Best Charter Excursion Ideas in Mallorca page

You can go with most yachts to Ibiza, Formentera or Menorca if your charter is for more than one day.

For example, it takes approximately 3.5 hours each way from Palma to Ibiza, so if you were on a day charter then by the time you get there you’d have to turn around to come back. With all the time at sea you wouldn’t have time to stop for a swim or enjoy any water sports. And, as you will be motoring there and back continuously, the cost of the fuel for this trip would approximately double what you spend on the charter fee for the day.

For day charters we can recommend some lovely itineraries along the coast of Mallorca.

Approximately 2 hours from Palma, 1.5 from Port Adriano.

Cabrera is a national marine reserve and allows a limited number of yachts in it’s small harbour each day.  Therefore, if you wish to go to Cabrera you will need to request and pay for a permit. We can arrange this for you prior to your charter.

Of course, but if you are starting in Palma or the South-West Coast of Mallorca you would need more than one day. It would take approximately 4 hours plus to get from Palma to Port de Pollensa, and as day charters are 8 hours long then it wouldn’t make sense to travel all the way up there to then have to turn around and come straight back. And, as you will be motoring there and back continuously, the cost of the fuel for this trip would approximately double what you spend on the charter fee for the day.

It depends on the size of the boat.  The maximum number on most yachts in Spain is 12 guests plus the crew.  Some of the smaller boats can be less.  We will advise the maximum capacity of each yacht at the time of booking. 

It depends on the size of the boat and the number of cabins.  At the time of booking we will advise the maximum capacity for overnight charters. 

Most yachts include towels in the price however some smaller day boats charge extra for towels, approximately €5 per person.  

We want you to have to best day possible, but unfortunately we can’t control the weather so there is no guarantee of it being perfect for your trip. If the sea state is rough and there is a large swell, then the skipper will advise you before the charter starts and let you know if it is too unsafe to leave the port. It can also be decided on the day to cancel if there is heavy rain or a storm.

In these instances, we will do our best to change your charter to another day when the weather is better.

In the instance of you not being able to swap to another day, then you will have a credit of the amount you have paid for the cancelled charter, and this can be used against your next booking with us.

For yachts outside of the Lamprell Marine managed fleet of yachts this may differ.

If you cancel after payment of the charter deposit or full charter fee, you will have that amount held as credit, and you can use it against the booking of any of our own yachts in the future, valid for 2 years.

If you wish to cancel due to bad weather then we will offer to swap you to another day, where we have availability, otherwise again, you will have the charter fee as credit and can use it on a future visit.

For yachts outside the Lamprell Marine managed fleet of yachts cancellations policies may differ.