Sailing Cruise in Majorca from Valencia

Do you fancy 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 Mallorca, 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 vacations with maximum space, comfort and safety on board.
Coves with crystalline 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 Mallorca.
Every day we will watch the sunset in a different cove, where we can go down to the beach, walk or have a drink, and back on board to let ourselves be carried away by the magical movement of the stars, under the moonlight.
In addition, we will anchor next to the lively port of Soller, we will take a buoy on the magical island of Cabrera, and we will moor in the ports of Andraxt and Portocolom, to discover its particular charm, dine in one of its restaurants, if you feel like it, and enjoy its night atmosphere.
Each dawn 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 navigate between coves and beaches in short journeys discovering beautiful landscapes, contemplating nature from its imposing prow, 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 doing paddle surfing. And if you feel like it, we can also do an excursion to get to know the interior of the island, walking or renting bikes or motorcycles.
In short, we will be inspired and we will elevate the 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 together with others. people, all of which will undoubtedly make this trip an unforgettable experience.
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Plan

BOARDING: Saturday 8:30 p.m. | Royal Navy of Valencia
DISEMBARKATION: Friday 4:00 p.m. or Saturday 8:00 a.m. | Portocolom (Majorca)

SATURDAY: VALENCIA TO MALLORCA

We will embark at the time and in the indicated place to start our journey around 10:00 p.m. towards the island of Mallorca. 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. Then we will enjoy together what will be our first voyage that will include a spectacular night sailing under the stars. Halfway through the voyage we will leave the island of Ibiza to starboard, continuing on our course.

SUNDAY: MAJORCA

Towards sunset we will arrive at the beautiful bay of Soller where we will anchor. With some luck, we will be welcomed by our friends the dolphins. Then we can go ashore with the auxiliary to enjoy the charm of this well-known town, the nightlife of its port, its promenade, and perhaps if we feel like having dinner in one of its restaurants.

MONDAY: NORTHWEST COAST

Today another very special day awaits us. After peacefully enjoying our first breakfast on the island, we will weigh anchor to set sail for a nearby anchorage a little further north, the spectacular Cala de Sa Calobra, with its Torrent de Pareis where we will make a beautiful excursion ending on its mythical beach where we we will surely give a good bath. Everything invites calm and disconnection in this beautiful place where we will spend the morning. After lunch we will head south to another very close paradise, which seems to be taken from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean. It is the idyllic Cala Tuent where we will spend the night rocked between the mountains and the sea.

TUESDAY: WEST COAST

After an early breakfast, we will continue south heading down the north wind of the island to head towards Cala Deyá, where we will anchor for a few hours to enjoy this beautiful environment. Then we will continue our course towards the Foradada Peninsula, an emblematic place in Mallorca, where we will enjoy a good swim in its deep blue waters. Later we will eat while sailing while we contemplate the impressive cliffs of this coast, until we reach the well-known Dragonera island with its small and steep coves. And from there we will go to the charming port of Andraxt where we will moor for the night. We can take a walk, have a drink on a terrace at sunset and enjoy its lively nightlife.

WEDNESDAY: SOUTHWEST COAST

Today we will cast off and set sail early to enjoy a great journey that will take us to the south of Mallorca. We will leave Cala Llamp, Cala Blanca and Santa Ponsa on the port side to head towards Isla del Toro once we have passed Porto Adriano. From there we will look for the open waters towards our destination today, Es Trenc, a spectacular white sand beach and transparent waters, where you feel like you are in the Caribbean. After about 6 hours of smooth sailing, enjoying the sun and the breeze on our big sailboat, we will drop anchor to eat and spend the afternoon. And if you feel like it, we will go ashore to see the sunset from the sand, sharing a glass of wine in this wonderful environment where we will spend the night under the moonlight.

THURSDAY: SOUTH COAST AND CABRERA ISLAND

Today another spectacular place awaits us. We will have a leisurely breakfast and spend the morning relaxing in Es Trenc to set sail after lunch towards the island of Cabrera, the only National Park located in the Balearic Islands. We will arrive in just 2 hours of sailing to bathe, snorkel or paddle surf in its transparent and calm waters. And in the late afternoon if you feel like it we will make a beautiful excursion to its highest point where we can recreate incomparable views. This island, where we will spend the night under a great blanket of stars, will allow us to enjoy the great beauty of its waters and landscapes that make it one of the best-preserved ecosystems in the Mediterranean Sea. In the case of not having obtained permission to moor to a buoy (although unlikely), we would spend the day enjoying the privileged surroundings of Es Trenc: Cala de Caragol, Colonia San Jordi... or some other alternative plan for any of the many coves of area.

FRIDAY: SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST COAST

After a good breakfast in this privileged environment of the island of Cabrera, we will set sail for Cala Llombars, a small magical bay in the middle of a steep coast which we will reach after about 3 hours of navigation along the south coast towards the east of Mallorca. . Steep cliffs frame the sea in the form of a fjord, which extends some 230 meters inland. Its waters are transparent, and its white sand is soft, with each step, the feet sink slightly. Everything here is relaxation and connection with nature. There we will anchor to take a bath and continue our journey sailing peacefully and anchoring in any of the many coves that we will find between Cala Llombars and Porto Cristo: Cala Figuera, Cala Mondragó, Cala Mitjana, Cala Magraner, Cala Varques... Each one more beautiful, with its peculiar characteristics that make it different and unique. And now, around 4:00 p.m. we will moor in Portocolom, ending the program, although whoever wishes can enjoy the charming and lively atmosphere of this wonderful natural port and spend the night on the sailboat until the next day.

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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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 complete sailboat rental): Bed linen, towels and final cleaning. 175 euro

• COMPLETE PACK (mandatory for rental by places): Food and drink, bed linen, towels and final cleaning. 125 Eur/pax

• FUEL (mandatory for rental by places): Fixed price (sailboat, auxiliary boat and generator) 80 Eur/pax

• MOORINGS IN PORTS OR BUOYS: If necessary for boarding or security or if chosen as an option, it will be shared among the group. A provision will be made for the 3 programmed nights (Andrax, Portocolom and Cabrera) of 45 Eur/pax. If they did not give us a mooring or buoy in any 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 finally results.

• PACK SUITE (optional for rent by places): Reserve the spacious bow cabin with integrated full bathroom. 95 Eur/pax

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

• PACK LAST MINUTE (optional for rent by places): When there are no more cabins, you can still go on board spending the night on the comfortable sofa in the living room. -150 EUR

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

OTHERS

• Complete Pack: The menus are healthy, easy to prepare and generally adapted to life on board. Soft drinks, beers and wine are included. You do not have to worry about deciding the ingredients and making the purchase. This service is included. If any type of special diet is required or if you have any allergies, you must notify us 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 the preparation of meals and other tasks related to order, cleanliness and safety of the sailboat to have the best experience.

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

CANCELLATIONS AND RETURNS

• Cost of early cancellation by the client:

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

• If it is canceled by the owner/skipper:

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

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

-Due to adverse weather, a new date would be agreed or, if applicable, the client would be reimbursed 100% of the amount paid in the form of a credit valid for 1 year, which the client could enjoy directly or whoever he decides and reports.

FORMALIZATION OF THE RESERVATION AND BOARDING

• According to platform policy.

• Up to 4 days before the extras can be paid directly to the owner/skipper by bank transfer.

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

• The group will have the sailboat available during that time to enjoy sailing following the suggested itinerary or any other that they may alternatively jointly propose directly to the skipper.

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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
Wifi
TV
Equipo de snorkel

5 · 12 reviews

Jose

March of 2023

Ha sido una travesía excelente. El barco es magnífico y su capitán Ignacio se ha preocupado mucho porque todos practíquenos, participemos y estemos lo más cómodos posible. He aprendido mucho en esta travesía, que recomiendo tanto a los que están empezando como a los más veteranos. Muchas gracias Ignacio.

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Reply from Ignacio

Muchas gracias Jose por tu participación, colaboración y atención en todo momento. Sin duda eres un gran tripulante y una excelente persona. Me ha encantado compartir esta travesía contigo. Buena proa y hasta pronto ;)

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Samuel

March of 2023

Excelente

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Reply from Ignacio

Muchas gracias Samuel! Tus ganas de aprender, tu buena actitud y tu energía marcan tus señas de identidad como navegante y patrón. ¡Hasta pronto y buena proa!

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Juan

March of 2023

Magnifica experiencia, Ignacio es un gran patrón, no sólo nos ha enseñado muchísimo sino que también ha creado un gran ambiente entre toda la tripulación. Seguro que volveré a navegar en alguna otra ocasión con el. GRACIAS !!

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Reply from Ignacio

¡Muchas gracias Juan! Me ha encantado tenerte a bordo del barco. Tu buena actitud y disposición para el aprendizaje y con el grupo, han supuesto una gran contribución para el buen ambiente y el desarrollo práctico de esta travesía. Nos vemos pronto ¡buenos vientos compañero!

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Janusz

February of 2023

Para patrón de velero, Ignacio, a nivel personal como profesional le doy la valoración máxima. En todo momento hubo un buen ambiente en el velero y buena comida. Lo repetiría sin duda.

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Reply from Ignacio

Gracias Jan! Me ha encantado compartir esta travesía contigo, eres un líder, siempre dispuesto a aprender y a ayudar a los demás. Buena proa compañero, nos vemos en próximas singladuras ;)

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Oriol

January of 2023

La travesía fantastica a pesar del poco viento que tuvimos, en todo momento Ignacio se ocupó de que estuvieramos aprendiendo y practicando. Ignacio es un gran conocedor y divulgador de la navegación y lo mas importante es que ama el mar, su barco y a la tripulación, yo ya me siento parte del barco! Gracias amigo!

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Reply from Ignacio

Gracias Oriol! Ha sido un placer conocerte y navegar contigo, un gran descubrimiento, tu calidad humana y tus ganas de aprender y ayudar en todo momento. Gran navegante y persona ;)

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Javier

January of 2023

Ha sido una travesía extraordinaría. Ignacio delego en nosotros el manejo de la embarcación mientras nos daba consejos de navegación. Por otra parte los talleres realizados durante la travesía fueron muy interesantes y didácticos. ¡Lo recomiendo al 100%!

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Reply from Ignacio

Gracias Javi! Siempre dispuesto, colaborativo y aprendiendo en todo momento. Tu excelente actitud y confianza en tí mismo son tus mayores valores para lograr ese gran sueño de dar la vuelta al mundo. ¡Buena proa compañero!

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