Large Sailboat Cruise around Menorca from Majorca

LARGE SAILBOAT CRUISE THROUGH MENORCA FROM MALLORCA: “Enjoy your vacation on an exclusive sailboat”

Do you feel like enjoying a vacation on a large sailboat?

We will share the unique experience of sailing and anchoring in the most beautiful and spectacular coves of Menorca, in a boat with superior characteristics, more than 15m long and almost 5m wide. An exclusive sailboat for only 5 to 7 people who want to enjoy their vacation with maximum space, comfort and safety on board.

Coves with crystal clear waters, white sand beaches, conversations under the stars, incredible sunsets, laughter, fun, rest and much more you will find on this spectacular cruise around the island of Menorca.

Every day we will contemplate the sunset in a different cove, where we can go down to the beach, walk or have a drink, and again on board to let ourselves be carried away by the magical movement of the stars, under the light of the moon.
We will also moor in the ports of Mahón and Ciudadela, to discover their particular charm, have dinner in one of their restaurants, if you feel like it, and enjoy their nightlife. And we will also buoy in the beautiful bay of Fornels where, if you want, you can try its famous lobster stew.

Each sunrise will offer us a unique moment to enjoy a bath, swim or simply relax before breakfast. And after putting the sailboat to the sound of the sea, we will sail between coves and beaches on short trips discovering beautiful landscapes, contemplating nature from its imposing bow, sunbathing and relaxing in any of its 2 large solariums, cooling off or diving in its clean waters. , or simply walking on the beach or paddle surfing. And if you feel like it, we can also take an excursion to see the interior of the island, walking or renting bikes or motorcycles.

In short, we will be inspired and elevate our senses through the life of the sailor, sharing the basic tasks and responsibilities, the steering of the sailboat, the trimming of its sails, the art of anchoring and the pleasure of enjoying nature with others. people, all of which will undoubtedly make this trip an unforgettable experience.

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Plan

BOARDING: Saturday 3:00 p.m. | Portocolom (MAJORCA)
DISEMBARKATION: Friday 4:00 p.m. or Saturday 8:00 a.m. (courtesy night, depending on availability) | Portocolom (MAJORCA)

SATURDAY: MALLORCA TO MINORCA

We will embark at the time and in the indicated place to start our journey around 5:30 p.m. towards the island of Menorca. The sailboat will already be perfectly stowed and ready to sail, so after settling in we will review the itinerary and the planned program as well as the tasks and basic rules of coexistence and safety on board. Afterwards we will enjoy together what will be our first voyage that will include a spectacular night sailing under the stars, and with some luck a pleasant visit from our friends the dolphins. In about 4 hours we will leave the island of Majorca on the port side to arrive towards the early hours of the morning at the magnificent bay of Son Saura, one of the most beautiful virgin beaches on the south coast of Menorca, where we will anchor.

SUNDAY: SOUTH COAST

After our first breakfast on the island, we will enjoy the day sailing peacefully and anchoring in some of the best known and most beautiful coves in Menorca, and without a doubt, in the entire Mediterranean: Cala Turqueta, Cala Macarella (and Macarelleta) and Cala Galdana, where we will spend the night under the stars. Very close to each other, we will have time to bathe in crystalline waters, walk along white sands, sunbathe, or simply relax, letting ourselves be carried away by the colors and light of sunset on our sailboat.

MONDAY: SOUTH AND EAST COAST

Today we will get up early to make the most of a spectacular day, which will begin by sailing and contemplating the beauty of the south coast of the island and its innumerable coves, many of them wild and with incredible turquoise waters, such as Cala Mitjana (and Mitjaneta), Cala Trebalúger, Cala Escorxada, Cala En Porter, Cala Coves among others, choosing one of them where we will anchor to bathe and eat. Afterwards we will weigh anchor and head towards our next destination, the impressive port of Mahón, one of the largest natural harbors in the Mediterranean, with more than six kilometers in length, which we will arrive before sunset. There we can take a walk, dine in a restaurant, if you feel like it, and enjoy the nightlife of the city and this magnificent port, a refuge for ships and the scene of battles since the 3rd century BC.

TUESDAY: EAST COAST

After a good breakfast, we will continue north to discover the beautiful coves that open up on the east coast of the island up to the emblematic Cabo Favarixt. We will sail in the surroundings of the Illa d'en Colom and we will anchor to refresh ourselves in the transparent waters of one of its coves such as Arenal den Moro or Cala Rambles, and then continue up towards Platja d'en Tortuga and Cala Presili where again We will drop anchor to eat and enjoy these practically wild environments again. And towards the afternoon we will sail, just over half an hour to the south, to look for one of our favorite places where we will spend the afternoon and spend the night under the stars. This is Cala Vellana, where we can go down with the auxiliary boat to see the town of Es Grau. A small and beautiful fishing village, where time seems to have stopped, located next to S'Albufera des Grau, in a protected natural environment of high ecological value and one of the reasons why Menorca was declared a Biosphere Reserve. by UNESCO. There it is worth taking a relaxed walk at sunset, a real pleasure for the senses.

WEDNESDAY: EAST AND NORTH COAST

Today we will continue sailing and anchoring in some of the most beautiful and unspoiled coves to the north of Cabo de Favarixt up to Punta Pantinat protecting the Illa d'en Tosqueta: Cala Caldes, S'Arena den Mongrofre, Cala en Brut... We will discover also the surroundings of Addaia. An impressive natural port which is accessed through a landscape framed by the Illes d'Addaia and the beautiful view of Na Macaret, followed by a beautiful, perfectly integrated residential area and a defense tower, built in English times. It is well worth recreating yourself in a smooth navigation on our sailboat to enjoy this unique Menorcan environment. A haven of peace, calm and harmonious, where we will anchor around noon to eat. Then we will weigh anchor to set sail towards the extraordinary bay of Fornels, through the magnificent surroundings of Es Macar de Sa Llosa, the Arenal de Son Saura and Cala Pudent, where we will arrive at sunset after a short but beautiful navigation. There we will anchor or moor ourselves to a buoy to spend the night, but not before enjoying a nice walk through the town, its lively atmosphere and perhaps, why not, try its famous lobster stew.

THURSDAY: NORTH AND WEST COAST

We will have breakfast very early to make the most of today knowing the wild north coast of Menorca. We will sail early in the morning leaving the emblematic Cavalleria Lighthouse on the port side to head towards Binimel-La Beach where we will anchor. Here we will change the white sands for reddish ones and we will see seabeds appear full of all kinds of little fish, since we will find ourselves in the heart of the Northern Menorca Marine Reserve, with its most virgin and wild environment. Then we will anchor in the neighboring Cala Pregonda and its seabed, one of the best coves in Menorca where we can snorkel to discover its rich fauna and marine life. And towards noon we will head towards Cala de Algaiarens, a paradise where we will find again fine white sand and crystalline waters, where we will eat. And finally, we will have a short but spectacular navigation to reach the charming port of Ciudadela before sunset, one of the most romantic and magical places in Menorca, where we will spend our last night on the island.

FRIDAY: FROM MENORCA TO MALLORCA

Very early we will cast off to enjoy a spectacular sailing trip, back to the island of Mallorca. We will head to Portocolom where we will moor around 4:00 p.m., ending the program, although whoever wishes can enjoy a nice walk in the afternoon and its nightlife, spending the night on the sailboat until the next day (courtesy night, if will confirm according to availability)

SATURDAY: DISEMBARKATION AND FAREWELL

At 08:00 we will say goodbye to what will surely have been a fantastic week.

*The proposed program could vary depending on the weather or at the proposal of the group.

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Other information

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

• The rental of the sailboat with auxiliary boat, professional skipper, insurance, purchase and stowage service (with complete pack) and VAT.

NOT INCLUDED (Extras):

• BASIC PACK (mandatory for full sailboat rental): Bed linen, towels and final cleaning. 150 Euro

• COMPLETE PACK (mandatory for rental by places): Food and drink, bedding, towels and final cleaning. 150 Eur/pax

• FUEL (mandatory for rental by places): Fixed price (sailboat, auxiliary boat and generator) 85 Eur/pax

MOORINGS IN PORTS OR BUOYS: If necessary for boarding or security or chosen as an option, it will be distributed among the group. A provision will be made for the 4 scheduled nights (Mahón, Ciudadela, Fornels and Portocolom) of 65 Eur/pax. If they didn't give us a mooring or buoy in one of these places (although unlikely), we would anchor in one of the closest coves. In any case, this provision will be adjusted to the amount that is finally obtained.

• PACK SUITE (optional for rental by places): Reserve the large bow cabin with integrated full bathroom. 105 Eur/pax

• SINGLE PACK (optional for rental by places): Reserve a superior aft cabin exclusively for you. 375 Eur/pax

• LAST MINUTE PACK (optional for rental by places): When there are no more cabins, you can still come on board spending the night on the comfortable sofa in the living room. -175 Euro

• Any other request or need not specified in the price or that needs to be budgeted separately.

OTHERS

• Complete Pack: The menus are healthy, easy to make and generally adapted to life on board. Soft drinks, beers and wine are included. You don't have to worry about deciding the ingredients and making the purchase. This service is included. If you require any type of special diet or have any allergies, you must communicate in writing in advance.

• Cook or sailor is not included (this service has an added budget), so it is the responsibility of each person to collaborate with the group in preparing the meals and other tasks related to the order, cleanliness and safety of the sailboat to have the best experience.

• We will do this cruise with a minimum group of 5 and maximum of 7 people plus the Captain, to fully enjoy the large spaces and comfort of this great sailboat. Exceptionally, smaller groups could be confirmed.

CANCELLATIONS AND RETURNS

• Early cancellation cost by the client:

-Before 60 days from the date of shipment, 10% of the reservation.
-Between 59 and 30 days prior to the boarding date, 50% of the reservation.
-Less than 30 days before the boarding date, 100% of the reservation.

• If canceled in advance by the owner/skipper:

-Due to force majeure, indisposition of the crew, safety of the sailboat or any other circumstance, a new date would be agreed or, where appropriate, 100% of the amount paid would be refunded to the client.

-If a minimum group of 5 confirmed people is not reached (in the case of rental by places), a new date would be agreed or, where appropriate, 100% of the amount paid would be refunded to the client.

-Due to adverse weather, a new date would be agreed or, where appropriate, 100% of the amount paid would be refunded to the client in the form of a credit valid for 1 year, which can be enjoyed by the client directly or by whoever decides and informs.

-Once boarded, a refund in the form of a credit valid for 1 year would only be applicable, if the cancellation occurs for reasons directly attributable to the shipowner or Skipper, not taking into account weather conditions in any case. Said refund would be calculated proportionally to the time or period not ultimately enjoyed, with no additional compensation corresponding.

FORMALIZATION OF RESERVATION AND BOARDING
• According to platform policy.

• Up to 7 days in advance, extras can be paid directly to the owner/skipper by bank transfer.

• Before boarding, the group will sign the rental contract for the sailboat for the indicated time, with professional skipper included.

• During that time, the group will have the sailboat at their disposal to enjoy sailing following the suggested itinerary or any other alternative that they can jointly propose directly to the skipper.

From 6,145 € /boat

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Boat details

Powerful, elegant and comfortable Dufour 525 Grand Large. An ocean-going sailboat with superior features and finishes, with a premium specification that includes a generator, hot-cold air conditioning, a watermaker, washing machine, dishwasher, Bosé speakers... as well as a great capacity for autonomy.

The interior is equipped with 3 spacious cabins (suite type forward) with large closets and shelves, two complete toilets (electric and with hot and cold water showers), as well as a large convertible lounge that adds 2 bunk beds, where you can sleep comfortably. in total 8 people. Additionally, it has an independent crew cabin with a third full bathroom.

Outside, its clean and spacious lines are complemented by a magnificent teak deck, with 2 sundecks, one forward and one aft, each for 4 people. In short, it is a large full-equipment sailboat, Dufourt's flagship, with which you will enjoy the pleasure of sailing in paradisiacal settings with high safety and comfort with your family or friends.

General characteristics

- Measurements: overall length 15.32m, beam 4.90m and draft: 2.3m
- Ballast: 4.85 tons
- Displacement: 16.2 tons
- Fuel tanks: 500 liters (2x250l)
- Water tanks: 3x185 (555 l)
- Engine: Volvo Penta D3-110 kW
- Main propeller: 3 folding blades
- Bow thruster: Maxpower retractable
- Alternator: 114AH
- Generator: Fisher Panda 8000 6.8KW
- Chargers: Cristec, Fast Inverter: Power 1200W
- Air conditioning and heating: Dometic Cruiseair with outlets in the living room and 3 cabins
- Water treatment plant: Desalination plant D60BY 60 L/h*
- Water heater: Quick Inox Platform
-Electric bathing platform with aft shower
-Dispatched in sixth list: zone 2 (up to 12 people on board)

Rig

- Sparcraft mast and boom
- Sparcraft Ocean retractable bowsprit with tack line to cockpit
- North Sails cruising laminated mainsail
- Furling cruiser genoa North Sails
- Elvstrom 2010 furling gennaker
- I'm flying
- Elvstrom bad weather jib
- Elvstrom Storm Jib
- Battened mainsail Elvstrom dacron
- Furlex Seldon 404s genoa furler

winches

- 2 main German Harken 53 ST winches
- 2x Harken 60.2 ST electric genoa winches 2x spinnaker
- 1 Harken 48 ST electric starboard halyard winch
- 1 Harken 48 ST port halyard winch

navigation equipment

- VHF ICOM Marine IC-M505 with remote control in cockpit and BoseMC-Murdo ICS speaker
- Navtex Computer Nav6 and Monitor 15
- TinyBytetransceiver AIS wireless keyboard logitech2
- Raymarine ST602 tridata. Raymarine ST6002 Autopilot and Raymarine E80 Plotter
- Raymarine radar and tablet with Navionics

Accommodation

It is a sailboat designed to offer a great navigation experience, comfort and enjoyment for 6 to 8 people overnight and up to 12 people including the crew during daytime navigation.

The interior, with high-quality furniture, in Moabi and Wenge wood, is equipped with 3 spacious cabins (suite type forward) with ample closets and shelves, two complete toilets (electric and with hot water showers), as well as a large convertible saloon that adds 2 berths (for crew or passengers), where a total of 8 people can sleep comfortably. Additionally, it has an independent crew cabin with a third complete bathroom, which is usually used as a sail locker.

The kitchen, distributed in 3 large spaces, has a Corian® work surface with a raised anti-heeling edge in wood. It has a double sink with a synthetic resin lid. 3-burner gas cooker with oven/grill type "Bretagne Evolution" in cardan with stainless steel handrail and safety fixing anchor. A fridge with front cover 130L. A second 175L fridge with freezer, plus a 100L freezer. The service is completed by an Electrolux Arthur Martin MD30 dishwasher, a 1200W ENO microwave, a Tefal toaster, a bottle rack and complete Dufourt crockery for 10 people.

Daily rest is guaranteed with Calipso comfort mattresses with wooden slatted base, fans, as well as a large space in cabinets and shelves, LED reading lights, openable deck hatches, ventilation, black-out blinds and mosquito nets in each cabin.

All this is complemented by 12v-220V plugs. BOSE-Lifestyle DVD 5.1 dolby surround. Sharp Aquos TV and large storage spaces throughout the boat.

*This description may not be exact or may have changed due to subsequent changes. The use of some services such as the dishwasher, TV or air conditioning may be restricted to the port or at certain times at the discretion of the skipper. The owner/skipper is not responsible if any element or accessory described is damaged just before or during the departure.

SERVICES

Rental for cruises and crossings, regattas, hourly rides, Charter day, sunrises, sunsets, ashes at sea, celebrations, etc. Ask us and we will organize a personalized quality service for you.

Specifications

Model: Dufour Yachts - 525 Grand Large
Capacity: 11 spots
Length: 15.32 m
Cabins: 3
Year: 2008
Bathrooms: 3

Features

GPS
Radar
Life jackets
VHF
Sounding line
Electric windlass
Autopilot
Wind equipment
EPIRB
Generator
Tender
Bow thruster
Shower
Bimini
Fishing rods
HI-FI equipment
TV
Equipo de snorkel

5 · 65 reviews

Victor

March of 2024

Captain, boat and voyage highly recommended. Above all, he highlights how professional and educational the trip was. We leave with a very good taste in our mouths, if we can we will repeat without a doubt.

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you Victor, Noe, it has been a pleasure to share this journey with you. I would like to highlight your desire to learn, your good attitude at all times and your ability to socialize and collaborate with the group, undoubtedly the skills of good employers. Good luck mates ;)

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Isaac

December of 2023

Excellent, a great boat and a great professional. The evaluations fall short, he far exceeded our expectations. Great skipper who hides a great person. Very educational, attentive and coordinated. Enormous ability to explain, clearly and with practical examples. It ensures everyone's participation and comfort.

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you very much Isaac! It has been a pleasure to share this journey with you. You have the makings of a skipper: passion for the sea, willingness to learn, spirit of improvement, prudence, always attentive to the boat and the crew... I have loved Victoria's spirit and joy at all times. Good luck mate ;)

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Jose Antonio

December of 2023

Do you want an incredible adventure at sea? Rent with Ignacio, the best captain, and his sailboat, a blast. You will learn, have fun and see amazing things. You will receive masterful training. You will sail at night. You will have a unique experience, fortunately repeatable :) I will repeat it in Sardinia guys!

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you José Antonio, it has been a pleasure to share this journey with you aboard the sailboat. I want to highlight your skills and attitudes as a skipper, learning practically at all times, participating in maneuvers and other navigation tasks and contributing to the excellent atmosphere in the group ;)

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Javier

November of 2023

Professional, methodical and demanding sailor, with many miles sailed and outstanding pedagogical skills. He has carried out with fair judgment and meticulous professionalism the tasks of captain of the ship and teacher, maintaining the difficult balance that allows enjoying, learning and interacting on board. Forge marine futures.

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Reply from Ignacio

Javier, thank you very much! It has been a pleasure to share this journey with you aboard the sailboat. I want to highlight your curiosity and attitude to learn, collaborate and enjoy the experience with maximum intensity, in addition to your contribution to the good atmosphere of the group. Pattern wood and growing. Good luck mate ;)

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Juan Francisco

November of 2023

Excellent organization by our captain. An unforgettable Voyage feeling complete security throughout in which the captain's great experience is evident. You don't have to miss this experience!!!

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you very much Paco! It has been great to share this journey with you aboard the sailboat. Your magnificent help and collaboration at all times, in addition to your attitude with your colleagues and willingness to learn, make you an excellent skipper and traveling companion. Good winds ;)

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Federico

November of 2023

A great experience, Ignacio is a tremendously educational Captain, attentive at all times to the crew and adapting to any question or concern of each crew member. A very well-kept boat and an experience that I will repeat if I doubt it.
Thank you very much Ignacio!!!

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you very much Federico! It has been great sailing with you on board the sailboat. He highlighted your desire to learn, your collaborative attitude, and your knowledge as an employer in continued growth. You have been a great contribution to this experience. Good luck mate ;)

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