Brisa Alcudia Catamaran Cruise: 5 Hours, BBQ Lunch and Swim Stops on the North Coast

Transportes Maritimos Brisa

North Coast Catamaran Cruise with Meal

★ 4.5 (3,246) · from $76

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The Brisa Alcudia catamaran cruise is the north-coast sailing day run by Transportes Marítimos Brisa under the Alcudia Sea Trips name. It leaves from Port d'Alcúdia, calls at Coll Baix and the Bay of Pollença, and serves a barbecue at anchor on a large catamaran called Anacaona.

The detail that changes the decision is the pickup. The operator's own timetable lists coach stops from Playa de Muro to Sunwing between 09:10 and 09:50, which saves a taxi if you stay on the Alcúdia coast, while the afternoon boat runs only on Tuesdays and Fridays and leaves from the port at 16:00.

For comparison with Palma's boats, my Mallorca boat tours guide and the catamaran trips page rank them, and the Harbour Advisor home page lists the other cities I cover.

What is the Brisa Alcudia catamaran cruise and what do you do on it?

It is a shared five-hour catamaran trip along the north-east coast, with swim stops at beaches only reachable by boat, a barbecue on board and free kayaks and paddleboards. The operator advertises it as a family trip, and the listing calls it wheelchair accessible.

• Swims: the first at Coll Baix or a nearby cove, a longer anchorage in the Bay of Pollença, and a last dip at Aucanada if time and weather allow.
• Kayaks and paddleboards: free to use, though reviewers say there are not enough of them.
• Snorkelling: masks are sold on board, not provided, which is why the listing lists them under sale items.
• Lunch: barbecue chicken, sausage and pork loin with pasta salad, bread and fruit, plus a soft drink (operator).

Where does the Brisa Alcudia catamaran cruise leave from?

Boarding is at the Alcudia Sea Trips ticket kiosk on the Passeig Marítim in Puerto Alcúdia, where a greeter meets you. The kiosk phone is +34 971 545 811 if you cannot find it.

The operator also runs a morning coach. These are the stops and times it publishes for the morning sailing:

What is the route, stop by stop?

The operator's route heads east to Coll Baix for the first swim, continues to the Bay of Pollença for the barbecue anchorage, and returns to Port d'Alcúdia with a final swim by the Aucanada lighthouse, weather permitting.

The listing mentions three stops where you can enter the water, and the operator reserves the right to change or cancel the route in bad weather. If you notice the engine running instead of sails, you are not alone: one reviewer said they hoped for more sailing.

How long is it and when does it sail?

It lasts 5 hours, and the morning sailing runs every day from the port at 10:00. The afternoon boat leaves at 16:00 on Tuesdays and Fridays only, according to the operator's Spanish-language page.

The listing says the afternoon trip serves a barbecue dinner instead of lunch. Neither source states the operating season, so ask before booking a winter date.

What is included, and what costs extra?

The price covers the cruise, crew, a barbecue meal, two drinks with lunch, kayaks, paddleboards and life jackets; snorkel masks and all extra drinks are bought on board.

Is the Brisa Alcudia catamaran cruise worth it versus Palma's boats?

It is worth it if you stay on the north coast, because it spares a long drive to Palma and charges a similar price per hour at $15.2. The table sets it against the other half-day options within reach of Alcúdia and the best-known Palma catamaran.

The same operator sells other Alcúdia boats on its own site: a 4-hour Formentor trip at €39, a 2-hour glass-bottom boat at €29 and a 3-hour caves trip at €48. I have not seen those on GetYourGuide, so I cannot compare ratings.

19,053,592 tourists arrived in the Balearic Islands in 2025, 1.73% more than in 2024, so summer departures fill.

Is a north coast catamaran cruise from Port d'Alcúdia worth five hours?

Yes for families who want swimming, kayaks and food in one booking, and no for anyone whose priority is real sailing or snorkelling gear, because masks are sold rather than lent.

• Value signal: value for money scores 4.3, the lowest of three sub-scores (guide 4.6, transportation 4.6), so the experience is good and the price only fair.
• Good for: children, since the cove swims are shallow and paddleboards are free.
• Less good for: couples who want a quiet sail, and vegetarians, as one reviewer was offered only the pasta salad.

For a more active outing, see the Challenge kayak and sea cave tour; for a small private boat, the Alcúdia private boat tour.

When is the best time to go?

June to September gives the warmest water, May and October are cooler but quieter, and the table shows Alcúdia's monthly highs and rain days from Open-Meteo.

The sea is 24.8 °C off Alcúdia today, so a mid-October swim is comfortable. The operator may change or cancel the route in bad weather; check the wind at AEMET before you travel.

Does the Tuesday and Friday afternoon boat catch the sunset?

It does from September to April, and not in the long days from May to August. The 16:00 boat docks at 21:00, and the table compares that window with sunset in Alcúdia.

Public holidays that busy the coast: 1 November, 6 December, 8 December and 25 December (Nager.Date).

What do passengers say?

Passengers praise the swim stops, the food and the crew, and the recurring complaints are scarce kayaks and a lack of seating at lunch. The ten reviews shown are all five-star, so that sample is positive-only; the weaker points come from the GetYourGuide summary of about 100 reviews and from the text of the reviews.

• Swim stops: three opportunities to enter the water are mentioned.
• Food: called good and sufficient, though vegetarians had a thin choice.
• Equipment: the summary flags thin water-toy supplies, and one guest asked for more kayaks.
• Seating: one reviewer found no tables or chairs for the meal.
• Sailing: one guest was disappointed that the boat did not sail.

Who should skip it?

Skip the Brisa Alcudia catamaran cruise if you want guaranteed sailing, vegetarian variety or a quiet small boat. Alternatives are in the full list of Mallorca boat tours, and the Caribia half-day sailing trip is the smaller-boat option from the same port.

• Strict vegetarians and vegans, unless the main office confirms a meal before boarding.
• Snorkellers who want their own gear included.
• Guests who dislike crowded decks: it is a large catamaran.

How do you book the Brisa Alcudia catamaran cruise?

Choose the morning boat unless it is a Tuesday or Friday. Call the ticket office if you want the coach.

Frequently asked questions

Sources: Alcudia Sea Trips and its catamaran page; GetYourGuide listing 223704; IBESTAT FRONTUR note, December 2025; AEMET; Ports IB; Open-Meteo archive and marine APIs; sunrise-sunset.org; Frankfurter (ECB); Nager.Date.