Life and Sea Catamaran Cruise in Palma Bay: Swim, Snorkel and Optional BBQ from $45

LIFE & SEA MALLORCA, S.L.

Palma: Catamaran Cruise with Swimming and Snorkelling

★ 4.3 (3,236) · from $45

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Prices and timetables checked 2026-10-17. This page contains affiliate links, explained in the booking section.

The Life and Sea catamaran cruise is a shared sailing-catamaran trip in the Bay of Palma, run by LIFE & SEA MALLORCA, S.L. and sold on GetYourGuide from $45 per person, about €40 at today's rate. It heads out from the Arenal Yacht Club towards Cap Enderrocat and Cala Vella for a swim and snorkel stop.

The detail that changes the decision is the size of the boat. Reviewers describe a large catamaran with two toilets and showers, and the travellers who complain say the same thing: too many passengers. If you want space, this is the wrong boat. If you want a low price with a barbecue option, it is a fair pick.

I compare it below with the other catamarans on the Mallorca catamaran tours page and with the rest of the Mallorca boat tours guide. The home page lists every city I cover.

What is the Life and Sea catamaran cruise and what do you do on it?

It is a half-day group sail in the Bay of Palma on a catamaran, with time to swim, sunbathe on the nets and snorkel with gear the crew hands out. The product name in the GetYourGuide listing is "Palma: Catamaran Cruise with Swimming and Snorkelling".

• Sailing: a coastal run from El Arenal towards Cap Enderrocat and Cala Vella.
• Swimming: the boat anchors and passengers enter the water by stairs or jump from the boat, as teenagers did in one review.
• Snorkelling: mask and snorkel are included, and a reviewer mentions a shoal of fish at one anchorage.
• Food: a freshly cooked barbecue on the morning departure if you pick a "With BBQ" option.
• Music: reviewers mention a relaxed soundtrack and a bar serving cocktails.

Nothing here is a guided history tour. I would book it as a swim-and-drink outing, the way you would use a beach club that happens to float.

Where does the Life and Sea catamaran leave from?

The listing says the cruise departs from the Arenal Yacht Club in El Arenal, on the south-east edge of the Bay of Palma, but it also says the meeting point depends on the option you choose. Hotel pick-up and drop-off is listed as included.

1. Pick your option in the booking calendar and read the meeting point shown for that option.
2. Check whether hotel transfer applies to your hotel; the listing does not name the pick-up zones.
3. Collect your boarding pass. A reviewer says you first receive a pass, then sit wherever you like on board.

Open the departure point on Google Maps and compare it with your hotel before booking. The listing gives no walking directions and I could not route a transit link, so I have not estimated a walking time.

What is the route, stop by stop?

The route has three named reference points: the Arenal Yacht Club, Cap Enderrocat and Cala Vella. The listing gives no minute-by-minute schedule, so the table shows only what it states.

Cap Enderrocat belongs to a Natura 2000 bird-protection area, ES0000081 Cap Enderrocat-Cap Blanc, designated in 2006 under Balearic Decree 28/2006 according to the Balearic government's Xarxa Natura page. That page also says its management plan is still being processed. For a passenger it means a rocky, undeveloped coast rather than hotels.

Reviewers report two swim stops with enough time to float and snorkel; one says one hour in the water. The listing itself names only one stop, so treat the number of stops as variable.

How long is it and when does it sail?

The listing gives 2 to 4 hours and no departure times; the times appear after you choose a date. Because the barbecue is tied to the morning departure, expect the longest version in the morning.

One reviewer in September 2026 wrote that the trip took about 5 hours including the barbecue. I would plan for up to 5 hours door to door in the morning and confirm the return time with the operator, since the listing's own range tops out at 4.

The listing does not offer a sunset departure, so the table matters only for planning your return transfer.

What is on board and what is included?

Snorkelling gear, life vests, the cruise, a swim stop and hotel transfer are listed as included; the barbecue and one drink are included only if you choose a "With BBQ" option.

Reviewers say the boat has two toilets with showers and a bar serving cocktails. The listing bans alcohol and drugs you bring yourself, so buy drinks from the bar.

Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and comfortable clothes, as the listing advises.

How does the Life and Sea catamaran compare with other Mallorca catamarans?

Two catamarans cost less per hour and score higher, and one shorter snorkel trip costs less in total. The table uses figures from this site's Mallorca product data.

At 3 hours, Life and Sea works out at $15 per hour; Magic is $13 and Attraction $14 on their listed lengths. If you want the cheapest outing, Sa Calma at $39 is lower and shorter. For $17 to $21 more, Magic or Attraction give a longer day on a better-rated boat.

Is the Life and Sea catamaran in Palma worth it against the other boats?

For $45 it is worth it if you accept a crowd, because the price per hour is about half the $28 median across the Mallorca boats on this site. It is not worth it if you are paying for calm: the small-group sailing boats at $107 to $112 cap passengers at 10.

1. Price: $15 per hour at 3 hours against a $28 median.
2. Food option: a barbecue with a drink, where the $107 SeaBarcelona and $112 Caribia trips serve snacks instead.
3. Crowding: the main complaint in a 3,236-review sample that averages 4.3/5.
4. Privacy: none; a private boat from Arenal starts at $213 per group, see the Arenal Boat Charter rental.

For a family with teenagers who want to jump off the boat and eat a barbecue, I'd book it. For a couple who want quiet, I'd look at the Mallorca sailing trips.

When is the best time to take the Life and Sea catamaran?

July is the driest month in Palma with 2.0 rain days and a long-term average high of 32 °C, while September and October bring the most rain days (9.7 and 9.1). The sea measured 25.0 °C on 17 October.

3,167,905tourists chose the Balearic Islands as their main destination in August 2026, 2.33% more than a year earlier.

Demand follows that scale, so a summer morning departure is the one to book early. The listing gives no wind data and I have found no official source for departure-by-departure sea state, so check the forecast the day before. The listing offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

What do passengers say about the Life and Sea catamaran?

The ten recent reviews I read were all 5 stars, so that sample is positive-only. The overall score of 4.3/5 from 3,236 reviews is lower, which tells me the average experience is less glowing than the first page.

GetYourGuide's own summary of 101 verified reviews from the past year agrees: praise for scenic swim stops and the crew, and a suggestion to limit capacity. Sub-scores are 4.4/5 for guide, 4.4/5 for transportation and 4.1/5 for value for money.

Who should skip the Life and Sea catamaran?

Skip it if you use a wheelchair, want a quiet sail, or want a private or sunset trip. The listing marks wheelchair users as unsuitable and offers no sunset departure.

• Wheelchair users: not suitable per the listing.
• Anyone wanting space: crowding is the top complaint.
• Sunset seekers: try SeaBarcelona's sailing trip instead, which has a sunset option.
• Private groups: see the private boat tours in Mallorca.

The listing does not state a child age limit or a minimum age. Ask the operator before you book if you travel with infants. More alternatives are on the Mallorca boat tours hub.

How do you book the Life and Sea catamaran cruise?

Pick a date and an option on GetYourGuide, check the meeting point for that option, and pay now or later. The booking is free to cancel up to 24 hours before.

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Sources: GetYourGuide listing 365545 (checked 2026-10-17); Balearic government, Xarxa Natura ES0000081; IBESTAT FRONTUR; Open-Meteo archive and marine APIs; sunrise-sunset.org API; Frankfurter FX API; Nager.Date public holidays API.