Sa Calma Palma Snorkeling Boat Tour: 2.5 Hours and One Drink on the Bay of Palma
Quick answer
The Sa Calma Palma snorkeling boat tour costs $39 per person for 2.5 hours on the Super Delfín Verde, with one drink, a swim stop and gear on deposit.
It runs from April to October only, leaves from Can Pastilla or Palma, and is rated 4.4/5 from 2,700+ reviews on GetYourGuide.
Sa Calma Boats
Palma Boat Tour & Snorkeling with Drink Included
4.4 (2,725) · from $39
The Sa Calma Palma snorkeling boat tour is the cheapest boat trip in my Mallorca data and one of the shortest, a 2.5-hour cruise on a motor boat called the Super Delfín Verde with a swim and snorkel stop in the Bay of Palma reserve.
The operator is Sa Calma Boats, a family-run company based in Mallorca.
The detail that changes the decision is the calendar. Sa Calma says it sails every day from April to October, weather permitting, so the season is close to over as I write on 17 October, and the listing does not give a closing date. Check availability for your exact day before you plan around it.
If you want a longer day, my Mallorca boat tours guide and the snorkelling trips page compare the alternatives, and the Harbour Advisor home page lists the other cities.
| Operator | Sa Calma Boats (operator website) |
|---|---|
| Boat | Super Delfín Verde, open-air decks and a shaded indoor area; toilet and shower on board |
| Price | $39 per person on GetYourGuide (about €34.7); the operator's page shows €39 |
| Duration | 2.5 hours |
| Season | Every day from April to October, weather permitting (operator) |
| Meeting points | Can Pastilla or Palma, depending on the option; the exact spot arrives with your booking - Can Pastilla on Google Maps |
| Route | Can Pastilla option: Palma Marine Nature Reserve swim stop. Palma option: west along the bay towards Palmanova |
| Food and drink | One drink (water, beer or sangría); no food |
| Snorkel gear | Provided against a €10 deposit |
| Crew languages | English, Spanish and German (operator) |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before on the structured data; the listing's notice says non-refundable |
| Rating | 4.4/5 from 2,725 reviews on GetYourGuide |
What is the Sa Calma Palma snorkeling boat tour and what do you do on it?
It is a short, shared cruise with one swim and snorkel stop in the Palma Marine Nature Reserve, a drink included and music on deck. The operator describes it as calm and educational rather than a party boat, with a marine biologist on board if one is available.
- Snorkel stop: one swim, weather permitting, in a spot such as Cala Vella.
- Marine life talk: a biologist explains the bay's ecosystem when present; reviewers say the commentary is thin, so treat it as a bonus.
- On board: a toilet, a shower and a bar; no meal.
- Swimming rule: you must swim independently to join the snorkelling.
Where does the Sa Calma Palma snorkeling boat tour leave from?
It leaves from Can Pastilla or from Palma city, and you choose the option when booking; the exact meeting point is not named on the listing and arrives with your booking. Sa Calma's own FAQ says to be there 15 minutes before departure, while the listing notice says boarding closes 20 minutes before, so use the stricter 20.
Both departure areas are marked on the map: Can Pastilla is about ten minutes from Playa de Palma according to the operator, and Palma city port sits under the cathedral.
What is the route, stop by stop?
The two options follow different routes: Can Pastilla heads into the marine reserve for a swim, and the Palma option runs west along the coast towards Palmanova.
| Option | What happens | Map |
|---|---|---|
| From Can Pastilla | Boat sets off towards the Palma Marine Nature Reserve; one swim stop | Cala Vella |
| From Palma | Sails west to Palmanova past Illetas and Cala Major | Palmanova |
| Scenery on the Palma route | Sandy beaches against Mediterranean pine and scrub | Illetas, Cala Major |
The listing warns the route can change with the weather, and the swim happens "if the weather is good".
How long is it and when does it sail?
The tour lasts 2.5 hours, and the operator sails daily between April and October. A reviewer says Sa Calma runs about four of these tours a day, and the departure times appear only after you pick a date.
The listing says the boat cannot be delayed for late arrivals, and a reviewer said a Monday departure felt uncrowded. Sa Calma publishes no winter timetable, so expect nothing between November and March unless the operator says otherwise.
What is included, and what costs extra?
The price covers the boat, crew, insurance, life jackets, snorkel gear on a deposit and one drink; food, extra drinks and hotel transfer are not included.
| Item | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5-hour boat tour | Included | With local crew |
| Snorkel gear | Deposit | €10, refundable |
| Life jackets | Included | All sizes, per the operator |
| One drink | Included | Water, beer or a glass of sangría |
| Music, toilet, shower | Included | On board |
| Food | Not included | Eat before or after; the listing bans food and drink brought aboard |
| Extra drinks | Extra | Sold at the bar |
| Hotel pickup | Not included | The listing's include list shows it, but Sa Calma's own page excludes it, so I treat it as not included |
| Tips | Optional | Not required |
Is the Sa Calma Palma snorkeling boat tour worth it?
Yes for a short, cheap swim and a drink on a calm bay, with the caveat that the commentary is light and the stay in the water is short. At $15.6 per hour it prices like the median shared boat, but the total outlay is the lowest on the island.
Compare the $39 with Sa Calma's other Palma Bay trips on the operator's own page:
| Trip | Duration | Operator price |
|---|---|---|
| Morning boat tour along the coast from Can Pastilla | 2 h | €29 |
| Palma boat tour with snorkelling and a drink (this page) | 2.5 h | €39 |
| Palma Marine Reserve caves, cliffs, paddle surf and snorkelling | 3 h | €39 |
| Speedboat to Illetas | 2 h | €45 |
| Palma Bay with BBQ and snorkel, lunch or sunset | 3 h | €59 |
On GetYourGuide the 2.5-hour tour is $39, about €34.7, so it is a little cheaper than the operator's own price.
19,053,592 tourists arrived in the Balearic Islands in 2025, 1.73% more than in 2024, so short boats fill in season.
Is a short Palma Bay boat trip with snorkeling worth it versus a catamaran day?
It is worth it if you have a free morning and a small budget, and a catamaran day is better if you want food, a longer swim and a bigger boat.
| Boat | Price | Duration | Rating | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sa Calma snorkelling boat tour | $39 | 2.5 h | 4.4 (2,725) | This page |
| Life & Sea catamaran cruise | $45 | 2-4 h | 4.3 (3,236) | Life & Sea review |
| Magic Catamarans lunch and swim | $66 | 5 h | 4.6 (12,501) | Magic review |
| Private snorkel and paddle boat | $438 per boat | 2-4 h | 5.0 (147) | Private boat review |
For a day with lunch, I would pick the Magic cruise; for a private party, the private boat. More options sit on the catamaran trips page.
When is the best time to go?
June to September gives the warmest sea and the most reliable weather; April, May and October are cooler, and the table shows Palma's monthly highs and rain days from Open-Meteo.
| Month | Avg high 2025 | Avg high 2015-2024 | Rain days (1 mm+) | On deck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 °C | 15 °C | 6.0 | Jacket on deck; swim only if you run cold-tolerant |
| Feb | 16 °C | 16 °C | 5.7 | Jacket on deck; swim only if you run cold-tolerant |
| Mar | 17 °C | 17 °C | 7.7 | Jacket on deck; swim only if you run cold-tolerant |
| Apr | 21 °C | 20 °C | 7.4 | Light layer on deck; the water feels fresh |
| May | 24 °C | 24 °C | 7.0 | Comfortable for swimming and sitting out |
| Jun | 32 °C | 29 °C | 4.7 | Hat, shade and sunscreen; the deck is hot at midday |
| Jul | 31 °C | 32 °C | 2.0 | Hat, shade and sunscreen; the deck is hot at midday |
| Aug | 33 °C | 32 °C | 4.3 | Hat, shade and sunscreen; the deck is hot at midday |
| Sep | 28 °C | 28 °C | 9.7 | Comfortable for swimming and sitting out |
| Oct | 24 °C | 24 °C | 9.1 | Comfortable for swimming and sitting out |
| Nov | 18 °C | 19 °C | 8.5 | Light layer on deck; the water feels fresh |
| Dec | 16 °C | 16 °C | 6.1 | Jacket on deck; swim only if you run cold-tolerant |
The sea in the bay is 25.0 °C today, so a mid-October swim is comfortable. Sa Calma says morning trips are the flattest of the day, which is why it points nervous first-timers to them. Check wind and sea at AEMET before you go.
Public holidays that busy the bay: 1 November, 6 December, 8 December and 25 December (Nager.Date).
What do passengers say?
Passengers like the friendly crew, the drinks and the short length, and the recurring complaints are little commentary and a short swim. The ten reviews shown are all five-star, so that sample is positive-only; the weaker point comes from GetYourGuide's summary of about 80 reviews.
- Crew: friendly and helpful in most reviews.
- Length: "not too long" appears more than once, which suits families.
- Music: one reviewer found it too loud under the indoor shade but fine in the open air.
- Commentary: the summary asks for clearer talk about the route and sights; a reviewer called the trip mostly self-guided.
- Swim stop: described as gorgeous but short by two reviewers.
Who should skip it?
Skip the Sa Calma Palma snorkeling boat tour if you want lunch, a long swim, a guide's commentary or a winter sailing. Longer options are in the full list of Mallorca boat tours.
- Non-swimmers who want to snorkel: the operator requires independent swimming.
- Guests who need a refund promise: the listing sends mixed signals (free cancellation in the data, "non-refundable" in the notice), so read the terms at checkout.
- Visitors arriving after the season: the operator sails April to October.
How do you book the Sa Calma Palma snorkeling boat tour?
$39 per person gets you a 2.5-hour Bay of Palma boat tour with a snorkel stop, snorkel gear on deposit and one drink.
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Choose the morning departure for the flattest water, and pick the departure point nearest your hotel.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Sa Calma boat tour in Palma?
The GetYourGuide price is $39 per person, about €34.7 at the ECB rate of 16 October 2026. Sa Calma's own page lists €39.
How long is the tour?
It lasts 2.5 hours. Exact departure times appear after you choose a date.
Where does it start?
It starts from Can Pastilla or from Palma city, depending on the option you pick. The exact meeting spot arrives with your booking.
Is a drink included?
Yes, one drink per person: water, beer or sangría. Extra drinks and food are not included.
Do I need to swim to snorkel?
Yes, the operator says participants must be able to swim independently to join the snorkelling. Life jackets are on board in all sizes.
Is it a party boat?
No, the operator says it is a calm trip for families and couples, though music plays on deck.
Can children join?
Yes, the operator says it is suitable for all ages, and children under 2 sail free on its trips. Check the child fare when you book.
Can I cancel for free?
The structured data says free cancellation up to 24 hours before, but the listing's notice calls the ticket non-refundable. Read the terms at checkout.
When does the season end?
The operator sails every day from April to October, weather permitting. It does not publish a closing date, so check availability for your day.
What are some popular water activities in Mallorca?
Popular choices are snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding and boat trips with swim stops. This boat offers a snorkel stop; the snorkelling trips page has more.
Sources: Sa Calma Boats, Palma Bay page, its ticket page and FAQ; GetYourGuide listing 437757; IBESTAT FRONTUR note, December 2025; TIB; AEMET; Ports IB; Open-Meteo archive and marine APIs; Frankfurter (ECB); Nager.Date.
