Drive Mallorca Yacht Charter: Private Fairline Targa 52 from Palma, From $1,066

Drive Mallorca

Private Yacht Charter with Skipper, up to 10 People

★ 5.0 (1) · from $1,066

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

The Drive Mallorca yacht charter is a private day on the Bay of Palma and the coast to the west of it. You book the whole boat, a skipper drives, and the group decides where to swim.

The listing sells a 52-foot Fairline Targa called Cienfuegos for 3 to 8 hours, and it is the most expensive of the 17 boat trips I track for Mallorca.

The detail that changes the decision is how the price is built. The $1,066 on the booking widget is a starting price per group, and the listing does not say how it scales from 3 to 8 hours.

Fuel is billed separately by the skipper on the day, so work out the per-person cost with fuel before you compare this boat with a shared catamaran. If you want the wider picture first, start from my Mallorca boat tours overview or the home page.

What is the Drive Mallorca yacht charter and what do you get?

You get exclusive use of a 52-foot motor yacht with a skipper, for a block of hours you choose between 3 and 8, and nobody else on board.

• The boat: a Fairline Targa 52 named Cienfuegos, with sunbathing deck areas, a cabin and navigation and safety gear, according to the listing.
• The crew: an experienced skipper who drives; a steward or stewardess is an optional add-on.
• Water toys: a swim platform, snorkelling gear and one stand-up paddleboard are included.
• Costs covered: port fees, safety equipment, water and ice.
• Costs not covered: fuel, champagne, tapas and soft drinks, the skipper's tip, and getting to the marina.

Pets are welcome if house-trained and announced in advance. The listing asks you to bring your own towels and to leave shoes, high heels and glass off the boat.

3,167,905 tourists chose the Balearic Islands as their main destination in August 2026, up 2.33% year on year.

That crowd is the reason a private boat sells. Public beaches and shared catamarans fill in August, while a charter lets the skipper choose a quiet anchorage and the hour.

Where does the yacht charter leave from?

The skipper waits at a berth inside a Palma marina, and you spot the boat by its white hull and Targa 52 model name.

Two names appear for the start. The meeting-point text points to a berth, while the itinerary prints "Sailactive S.L." as the starting and finishing location.

The map pin in the listing is at 39.5681, 2.6318, on the Palma waterfront west of the cathedral. If you cannot find the berth, the listing says the skipper can be reached by phone, so keep the number from your confirmation handy.

The includes list says "transportation to/from the harbor" and I read that as not included, because it sits in the list of exclusions together with the skipper's tip and personal expenses. If you are staying away from Palma, ask Drive Mallorca whether a transfer can be arranged.

1. Save the berth pin offline the evening before.
2. Ask for the skipper's phone number and the berth number when you confirm.
3. Order catering a day ahead if you want it.
4. Bring swimwear, a change of clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and towels.

What is the route, stop by stop?

The itinerary lists six places after the marina, and the optional stops alone add up to roughly 11.7 hours, which is longer than the 8-hour maximum.

The description is clearer than the itinerary: Palma's skyline and cathedral, then the Bay of Illetes, where the skipper anchors for swimming and paddleboarding before heading back. Everything else is a menu item you ask for. The listing also says a more distant destination can be arranged.

The itinerary tags (sunrise, scuba diving, dolphin watching, sunset, "scenic drive") are generic marketplace labels attached to each stop, not promises. I would not book expecting dolphins or diving, because the description mentions neither.

How long is the charter and when does it sail?

You choose the length, from 3 to 8 hours, and the start time is set when you pick a date at checkout.

The listing prints no fixed departure times. A morning start gives calmer water and more room at the anchorage, while an evening start lines up with the sunset table further down. Because it is private, ask for what you want at checkout rather than accepting the first slot.

The listing does not say which of these is true. Pick your duration at checkout and read the final total before paying, because the booking widget starts at the lowest price.

What is included and what do you pay extra?

The base price covers boat, skipper, port fees, safety gear, snorkelling gear, one paddleboard, water and ice, and nothing consumable beyond that.

The fuel line is the one to plan around. "From EUR 150" is a floor: the listing does not give the rate per hour or per nautical mile, so a long run to a far cove can cost more. Ask for a written estimate that matches your route.

What does it cost per person once fuel is added?

At the full 10 guests the starting price plus minimum fuel works out to about $124 per person, and it climbs fast as the group shrinks.

For a group of eight or more, I'd price this charter against a shared catamaran at roughly $60 to $110 per person. For four people, I'd look at a smaller private boat first.

How does the Drive Mallorca yacht charter compare with other private boats?

It is the most expensive private option in my Mallorca set, but the only one that states a 10-guest capacity and a 52-foot motor yacht.

If you want fewer decisions, the miniBAR&Co boat has 147+ reviews behind a 5.0 and a lower price. If you want a bigger boat, a cabin and a skipper who takes you farther along the coast, this is the one to check. More options sit on my yacht charter Mallorca page and the private boat tour Mallorca list.

Is the Drive Mallorca yacht charter worth it versus a shared boat?

It is worth it when you have 6 or more guests, an occasion, or a reason to avoid the crowd, and it is not worth it for couples.

• Control of the day: you set the stops, swim time and sunset slot. Shared trips follow a fixed script.
• Privacy: no strangers, which matters for birthdays and small family trips.
• Space: a deck for sunbathing and a cabin, which a catamaran day trip with 40 passengers cannot offer.
• Cost per head: only competitive when the boat is nearly full.
• Evidence: one review, so I cannot back this with patterns the way I can for the shared boats with thousands of reviews.

On evidence alone, I'd book it for a group of eight who want a private day, and I'd keep the booking flexible by asking Drive Mallorca to confirm route and fuel before you pay.

When is the best time to take the yacht charter?

June to September gives the warmest sea, 22.6 to 28.3 °C on average, and the longest evenings, with sunset between 7:59 PM and 9:20 PM.

Wind is the figure to watch. The long-term mean daily maximum is 15 to 19 km/h through the year, which is moderate, but a day can exceed it.

The listing says the tour runs rain or shine unless safety is at stake, and then the skipper can change the route or postpone; you choose a rebooking or a full refund. Check the marine forecast from AEMET, Spain's state weather agency, the evening before.

The next public holiday is 1 November (All Saints), then 6 and 8 December. Public holidays push demand for charters, so book earlier for those dates.

Where will the skipper anchor, and why does it matter?

Balearic law generally bans anchoring on Posidonia oceanica, the seagrass meadow that covers much of the seabed around Mallorca.

The Balearic government's decree on the species states that anchoring on it is prohibited as a general rule (article 7.1), which is why skippers pick sandy patches or mooring buoys; see the Govern's Posidonia decree page. A court later annulled other articles of the decree, so I only rely on the general ban.

The practical effect: the best swimming spot on the day is chosen by the skipper's anchoring options, not only by your wishlist. Ask the skipper for a Plan B bay.

What do passengers say?

There is one verified review, from September 2026, and it is positive.

• Skipper: described as service-minded and giving more than expected.
• Catering: the reviewer liked the tapas and drinks package.
• Organisation: the trip is described as running smoothly, with a satisfied group.

One review is not a pattern. I treat it as a sign that the operator answers bookings, nothing more, and I'd weigh it against the longer review histories on the shared boats listed above.

Who should skip the Drive Mallorca yacht charter?

Skip it if you are travelling as a couple, on a tight budget, or if you are pregnant or have back problems, which the listing excludes.

• Pregnant women and people with back problems: listed as not suitable.
• Couples and solo travellers: a shared boat costs a fraction. See the Mallorca boat tours hub.
• Anyone wanting a guaranteed itinerary: the stops are optional and the skipper can change the route.
• Hotel pickup seekers: not included.

How do you book the Drive Mallorca yacht charter?

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Sources: GetYourGuide listing 1381954 and its review summary (2026-10-17); IBESTAT (tourist arrivals); Govern de les Illes Balears, Posidonia decree; AEMET; Open-Meteo, sunrise-sunset.org, Frankfurter and Nager.Date APIs (fetched 2026-10-17).