Tall Ship Cruise in Menorca from Mallorca

CRUISE ON A LARGE SAILING BOAT IN MENORCA FROM MALLORCA: “Enjoy your holidays on an exclusive sailing boat”

Would you like to enjoy a holiday on a large sailboat?

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

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

We will watch the sunset every day in a different cove, where we can go down to the beach, walk or have a drink, and then come back on board to let ourselves be carried away by the magical movement of the stars, under the moonlight.
We will also moor in the ports of Mahón and Ciudadela, to discover their particular charm, dine in one of their restaurants, if you like, and enjoy their nightlife. We will also take a buoy in the beautiful bay of Fornels where, if you want, you can try their famous lobster stew.

Every dawn will offer us a unique moment to enjoy a swim, a dip or simply relax before breakfast. And after setting the boat 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 clear waters, or simply walking along the beach or paddle surfing. And if you feel like it, we can also take an excursion to discover the interior of the island, walking or renting bikes or motorbikes.

Ultimately, we will be inspired and elevate our senses through the life of a 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 other people, all of which will undoubtedly make this trip an unforgettable experience.

Welcome aboard!

Plan

BOARDING: Saturday 15:00h. | Portocolom (MALLORCA)
DISEMBARKATION: Friday 16:00h or Saturday 08:00h (complimentary night, depending on availability) | Portocolom (MALLORCA)

SATURDAY: MALLORCA TO MENORCA

We will embark at the appointed time and place to begin our journey towards the island of Menorca at 5:30 p.m. 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 basic tasks and rules for living together 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 a bit of luck a pleasant visit from our friends the dolphins. In about 4 hours we will leave the island of Mallorca on the port side to arrive in 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 drop anchor.

SUNDAY: SOUTH COAST

After our first breakfast on the island, we will enjoy the day sailing peacefully and anchoring in some of the most famous and beautiful coves in Menorca, and certainly 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 swim in crystal-clear waters, walk along white sands, sunbathe, or simply relax letting ourselves be carried away by the colours and light of the 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 southern coast of the island and its countless 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 swim and eat. Afterwards we will weigh anchor and set sail for our next destination, the impressive port of Mahón, one of the largest natural ports in the Mediterranean, more than six kilometres long, which we will reach before sunset. There we can take a walk, have dinner in a restaurant, if you like, 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 Cape Favarixt. We will sail around Illa d´en Colom and drop anchor to cool off in the transparent waters of some of its coves such as Arenal den Moro or Cala Rambles, then continue up to Platja d´en Tortuga and Cala Presili where we will drop anchor again to eat and enjoy these practically wild surroundings again. And towards the afternoon we will sail, a little more than half an hour to the south, to find one of our favourite 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 visit 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. It is worth taking a relaxing stroll there 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 unspoilt coves to the north of Cape Favarixt up to Punta Pantinat, protecting Illa d´en Tosqueta: Cala Caldes, S´Arena den Mongrofre, Cala en Brut… We will also discover 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 residential area perfectly integrated and a defence tower, built in the English era. It is well worth the time to enjoy a gentle sail on our sailboat to enjoy this unique Menorcan environment. A haven of peace, calm and harmonious, where we will anchor around midday to eat. We will then weigh anchor and 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 dusk after a short but beautiful sail. There we will drop anchor or tie up to a buoy to spend the night, but not before enjoying a nice walk through the town, its lively atmosphere and perhaps, why not, trying its famous lobster stew.

THURSDAY: NORTH AND WEST COAST

We will have an early breakfast to make the most of today's day by getting to know the rugged northern 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 sand to reddish sand and we will see rocky seabeds full of small fish of all kinds, since we will find ourselves in the heart of the Marine Reserve of the north of Menorca, with its most unspoiled and wild environment. Afterwards we will anchor in the neighbouring 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 around midday we will head towards Cala de Algaiarens, a paradise where we will find fine white sand and crystal-clear waters again, where we will have lunch. And finally, we will have a short but spectacular sail 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

We will cast off very early to enjoy a spectacular sailing trip back to the island of Mallorca. We will head to Portocolom where we will moor at around 4pm, ending the programme. Those who wish can enjoy a lovely afternoon stroll and its nightlife, spending the night on the sailboat until the next day (complimentary night, to be confirmed subject to availability).

SATURDAY: DISEMBARKATION AND FAREWELL

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

*The proposed program may vary depending on the weather or the group's proposal.

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Other information

All crew members are welcome, even if they do not know the language spoken on board (spanish)

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

• Sailboat rental with auxiliary boat, professional Captain/Skipper, insurance, purchase and stowage service (with full package) and VAT.

NOT INCLUDED (Extras):

• Per square

-COMPLETE PACK (mandatory): Food and drinks, bed linen, towels and final cleaning. 150 Eur/pax

-FUEL (mandatory): Fixed price (sailboat, auxiliary boat and generator) 85 Eur/pax

-SUITE PACK (optional): Reserve the spacious bow cabin with integrated full bathroom. 115 Eur/pax

-SINGLE PACK (optional): Reserve a superior aft cabin exclusively for you. 395 Eur/pax

-LAST MINUTE PACK (optional): When there are no more cabins left, you can still come on board and spend the night on the comfortable sofa in the lounge. -175 Eur

-MOORINGS IN PORTS OR BUOYS: If for boarding or safety reasons it is necessary or chosen as an option, it will be shared among the group. A provision will be made for the 4 scheduled nights (Mahón, Ciudadela, Fornels and Portocolom) of 40 Eur/pax. If we are not given a mooring or buoy in any of these places (although unlikely), we will anchor in one of the nearest coves. In any case, this provision will be adjusted to the amount that finally results.

• By sailboat (for a whole group)

-BASIC PACK (mandatory): Bed linen, towels and final cleaning. 155 Eur/group

-FUEL (mandatory): Fixed price (sailboat, auxiliary boat and generator) 510 Eur/group

-COMPLETE PACK (mandatory): Food and drinks, bed linen, towels and final cleaning. 150 Eur/pax (Replaces the Basic Pack)

-MOORINGS IN PORTS OR BUOYS: If for boarding or safety reasons it is necessary or chosen as an option, it will be shared among the group. A provision will be made for the 4 scheduled nights (Mahón, Ciudadela, Fornels and Portocolom) of 280 Eur/pax. If we are not given a mooring or buoy in any of these places (although unlikely), we will anchor in one of the nearest coves. In any case, this provision will be adjusted to the amount that finally results.

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

OTHERS

• Complete Package: The menus are healthy, easy to prepare and generally adapted to life on board. Soft drinks, beer and wine are included. You do not have to worry about deciding on the ingredients and preparing the shopping. This service is included. If you require any special diet or have any allergies, you must notify us in writing in advance.

• A cook or sailor is not included (this service has an additional cost), so it is the responsibility of each person to collaborate with the group in preparing meals and other tasks related to the order, cleanliness and safety of the sailboat in order 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 large sailboat. Smaller groups may be confirmed on an exceptional basis.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

• Cost of early cancellation by the client:

-Before 60 days from the date of embarkation, 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 cancelled early by the owner/skipper:

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

-If the minimum group size is not 5 confirmed people (in the case of rental by seats), a new date will be agreed or, if applicable, the client will be reimbursed 100% of the amount paid.

-Due to adverse weather conditions, 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 can be enjoyed by the client directly or by whomever they decide and inform.

-Once embarked, a refund in the form of a credit valid for 1 year would only be applicable if the cancellation is due to causes directly attributable to the shipowner or skipper, not including meteorological causes in any case. Said refund would be calculated proportionally to the time or period ultimately not enjoyed, with no additional compensation being payable.

FORMALIZATION OF THE RESERVATION AND BOARDING
• According to platform policy.

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

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

• During this time, the group will have access to the sailboat to enjoy sailing following the suggested itinerary or any other that they may alternatively propose together directly to the skipper.

From 6,145 € /person

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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

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José Raúl

April of 2025

Ignacio's total command of navigation even in a difficult situation (storm F7nocturno). Very participatory and very good atmosphere on the boat.

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you Raúl! I was delighted to share this journey with you on board, a great experience for the crew. I highlight your ability to adapt to conditions, your desire to learn and collaborate at all times with the group. Good bow partner

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Wences

April of 2025

Sailing on this great sailboat with an experienced skipper like Ignacio and five unknown people has been one of the best experiences I have ever had, Ignacio demonstrated a deep knowledge of sailing and determination to transmit it, it generated not only a great atmosphere, also laughter, stories and desire to return to the sea!!

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you Wences. It has been a pleasure to share this journey with you. I must highlight your willingness to help with tasks, guards, trimming and maneuvering, the desire to learn and the way in which you have contributed to the good environment of the group. Good bow partner;)

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Julio

April of 2025

A beautiful experience. A good skipper, I have the feeling that there was a very good connection between skipper and crew.
Good coordination between theoretical and practical teaching.

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you Julio. It has been a pleasure to share this journey with you. I must highlight your ability to adapt and spirit of improvement, as well as your eagerness to learn, participating in a practical way in all onboard activities, in addition to your good spirit and contribution to the group. Good winds buddy;)

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Luis

February of 2025

Impeccable boat and exceptional skipper. Always supporting and teaching. Also, a great person. I will repeat without hesitation.

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you very much Luis! It has been a pleasure to share this journey with you. You certainly have the makings of a captain; you collaborate, learn and encourage the group. But beyond that, your excellent human quality does not go unnoticed. I hope we sail again soon. Good bow mate ;)

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Lars

November of 2024

Ignacio was an excellent host and communicated clearly and quickly before, during and after the trip. He allowed us to enjoy sailing in the Mediterranean in comfort. Although we did not snorkel or visit the island, I highly recommend taking advantage of these options. Thanks, Ignacio!

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you very much Lars! It has been a pleasure to sail with you. At all times you have shown a very good attitude, camaraderie and collaboration, enjoying the experience despite the fact that due to the weather we could not snorkel or disembark. Good winds;)

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Cristina

November of 2024

The experience has been fantastic. Nacho is a master of sailing and explains everything perfectly. You learn a lot from him. He is also very nice and takes great care of the crew. And the boat is an absolute marvel, big, beautiful and very well maintained. A complete luxury.

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you very much Cristina. It has been a pleasure to share this journey with you. You have participated and collaborated in the steering and maneuvers of the sailboat as well as in the rest of the tasks inherent to navigation, contributing your friendliness and good conversation at all times to the group. Good luck, and see you on the next voyages.

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