Menorca – Private Boat Charter all-inclusive – Half day

The best part of this outing is the freedom to spend a half-day in Menorca’s coves without renting a boat, studying charts, or stopping for fuel. You leave Cala Figuera in Mahon with a professional skipper who picks the day’s route according to the wind, then gets you to the prettiest nearby anchorages at more than 20 knots.

I like the private group setup, which makes the $1,118 price easier to assess if you are traveling with several friends or family members. I also like the simple onboard plan: swim, use the paddleboard and snorkel gear, enjoy drinks and an appetizer, then move to another cove if the mood changes. The main consideration is that fuel is handled for you but the actual fuel cost is not included, so the final bill can rise.

Key points to know before booking

• Five hours near Mahon: Choose a departure between 10 a.m. and noon, with enough time for several anchorages.
• Sea Ray 290 SDX: The boat has lounge seating and room for up to nine passengers.
• Route shaped by the wind: The skipper chooses the best available coves rather than promising fixed stops.
• Water gear included: Use a stand-up paddleboard and snorkeling kits during the outing.
• Drinks and a snack onboard: Water, soft drinks, local pomada, and an appetizer are included.
• Fuel is extra: Refueling service is included, but you pay for the fuel actually used at checkout.

Leaving Cala Figuera for Menorca’s coves

Your meeting point is at the Cala Figuera pontoon in Mahon port, at 337 Moll de Llevant, close to the gas station. Free parking is available only a few meters away, which is useful if you are staying outside central Mahon or carrying towels, swimwear, and sun gear.

Departure is flexible between 10 a.m. and noon. That window gives you some control over the day, but you should confirm the exact starting time when booking. A five-hour charter beginning at 10 a.m. returns around 3 p.m.; a noon departure brings you back around 5 p.m. That difference matters if you have dinner plans, a ferry connection, or a second activity scheduled.

The boat is a Sea Ray 290 SDX, a premium day boat with lounge seating for up to nine people. It cruises at more than 20 knots, so you are not spending the whole charter slowly crossing the bay. The speed matters on a half-day outing: you have a better chance of reaching attractive swimming spots and still enjoying time at anchor.

This is not a shared excursion where you follow a fixed timetable with strangers. The boat is reserved for your private group. You can settle into the seating, talk with your own companions, and shape the pace around swimming, snorkeling, paddling, or simply sitting in the sun.

A route chosen around wind and water conditions

There is no fixed list of named calas promised for this charter. Instead, the skipper chooses an itinerary based on wind direction and the day’s conditions. That is a sensible approach around Menorca, where a cove that feels calm in one wind can be less pleasant in another.

You may visit several beautiful anchorages near Mahon, but the exact sequence is not guaranteed. This is worth understanding before you book. If you have one particular cove in mind, ask if it can be included, but do not treat the trip as a guaranteed sightseeing route.

The route style gives you a practical advantage. The skipper can look for sheltered water, choose an anchorage that suits the weather, and adjust the plan if one stop is too exposed or crowded. You are paying for time on the water and local route judgment, not a rigid checklist of locations.

At more than 20 knots, the Sea Ray can cover ground quickly. You might begin with a scenic cruise out of the port, stop for a swim, use the paddleboard or snorkeling kits, and then continue to another cove. The five-hour limit still places a natural boundary on the day, so the experience is best viewed as a relaxed taste of Menorca’s coast rather than a full island circuit.

What your five hours can feel like

The charter is deliberately open-ended. There is no published schedule that says you swim for one hour, paddle for thirty minutes, and eat at a precise time. You can use the skipper’s route plan as a starting point and decide how active or lazy you want the day to be.

A typical rhythm could look like this:

• Leave Mahon and cruise toward the selected coves.
• Anchor in a spot chosen for the wind and sea conditions.
• Swim, snorkel, or use the stand-up paddleboard.
• Enjoy water, soft drinks, local pomada, and an appetizer.
• Move to another anchorage if time and conditions allow.
• Cruise back to Cala Figuera before the five-hour charter ends.

The water equipment is a useful inclusion because it gives the group options beyond sitting on the boat. Snorkeling kits let you look below the surface, while the paddleboard adds a little activity without requiring you to bring your own gear.

Bring your own towel, swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses, and sun hat. The boat includes refreshments, but the supplied details do not say that towels or sunscreen are provided. Pack those items before you arrive, especially because the meeting point is near the port rather than a full beach facility.

The local pomada is a nice Menorcan touch. It is listed with water and soft drinks among the included refreshments. Alcoholic drinks are separate, and rosé wine or Champagne can be arranged as an extra. If you want alcohol onboard, confirm it at least 48 hours before departure.

The skipper makes the private format work

A private boat is only as enjoyable as the person handling it. This charter includes a professional skipper who speaks English and French. You can relax while the skipper manages the boat, refueling process, cleaning, and route.

That arrangement is valuable for a half-day. You do not lose part of your five hours learning boat controls, checking fuel, or dealing with paperwork. The advertised format is designed to get you aboard quickly and keep your attention on the coast.

The skipper also provides the practical layer that a self-guided rental would not. Wind direction affects where you will be comfortable at anchor, and the route can be adjusted to suit the conditions. You should still ask questions about the planned route and tell the skipper if your group has strong preferences, such as more swimming time, more cruising, or a quiet stop.

No skipper name is provided, so you should not book this expecting a particular individual. The confirmed language options are English and French. If no one in your party speaks either language, check communication arrangements before paying.

What the all-inclusive price really covers

The price is $1,118 per private group of up to nine people. At full capacity, that works out to about $124 per person before fuel. For nine people, the price can be reasonable for a premium private boat, skipper, water equipment, refreshments, cleaning, insurance, and five hours of use.

For a couple or a small family, the calculation changes. You are paying the group price rather than a per-person fare, so the charter becomes a splurge. The value is less about saving money and more about privacy, flexibility, and avoiding the work involved in arranging a boat independently.

The included items are:

• Sea Ray 290 SDX boat
• Professional skipper
• Insurance for passengers
• Cleaning
• Taxes
• Refueling service
• Stand-up paddleboard
• Snorkeling kits
• Water and soft drinks
• Local pomada
• An appetizer

The important catch is fuel. Refueling is included as a service, but the fuel itself is not. You pay for the actual consumption at checkout. That is the one cost I would clarify before departure, especially if you want to cruise farther or spend much of the day moving between coves.

Lunch is also not part of the standard price. Optional catering can be arranged, including a gourmet lunch pack, but it must be confirmed at least 48 hours before departure. Alcoholic beverages are extra as well. Ask for the full price of any lunch, wine, or Champagne before the day begins.

Comfort, safety, and the limits of the boat

The Sea Ray 290 SDX is described as chic, safe, comfortable, and high-performance, with lounge seating for up to nine. Nine is the maximum capacity, not necessarily the most spacious arrangement for every group. If all nine passengers are adults and everyone wants plenty of room to stretch out, the boat may feel more social than roomy.

The private format helps with comfort because your party controls the group. You can choose how much time to spend in the water and how much time to sit in the lounge area. Still, anyone who dislikes close quarters or direct sun should think carefully about a five-hour boat outing.

The experience is not suitable for people prone to seasickness, babies under one year, children under 44 pounds, or people over 95 years old. Pets are not allowed. Weapons, sharp objects, alcohol and drugs, and making fires are prohibited.

The provided information does not describe step-free boarding or specific mobility arrangements. If anyone in your party has mobility needs, ask the operator before booking rather than assuming the pontoon and boat will suit you.

Optional food and special occasions

The standard setup covers a light appetizer and drinks, not a full meal. That is enough for a morning or early afternoon charter if you eat before boarding, but a noon departure may leave you wanting more by the end of the five hours.

A gourmet lunch pack can be ordered as an extra. Lunch and alcoholic drinks must be confirmed at least 48 hours before departure, so this is not something to decide casually on the dock. The provider also lists special arrangements such as a romantic outing, a party boat, or a sunset tour.

The sunset option is separate from this half-day product and runs from 7 p.m. until sunset. If your main goal is golden-hour light rather than swimming time, ask about that format instead of trying to force the five-hour daytime charter into a different schedule.

For a birthday, anniversary, or small group celebration, the private boat format has clear appeal. You can request a more tailored plan, but special requests should be agreed in advance. The supplied information does not promise decorations, a particular menu, or a specific music setup.

Who will enjoy this charter most

I would consider this a strong fit for a group of friends, a family with older children, or a couple willing to pay for privacy. It works particularly well if you want the coast to be the main event and do not want to share a boat with strangers.

You will get the most value if you have six to nine people to split the price. The private boat, skipper, water toys, drinks, and cleaning become easier to justify when divided among a full group.

This is also a good choice if you want a simple day. You do not need to rent equipment separately, find fuel, or create a route from scratch. The skipper handles the practical work while you concentrate on swimming, snorkeling, paddling, and relaxing.

I would look elsewhere if you are highly prone to seasickness, need a guaranteed visit to one named cove, want a full meal included, or are traveling with a baby under one year. I would also compare costs carefully if your party is only two or three people.

The experience has a current rating of 5 from two verified bookings, including a September 6, 2025 booking from Mahalia in the United Kingdom described as an amazing day out. That is a very positive signal, but it is a small sample. I would treat the score as encouraging rather than as a guarantee of your weather, route, or final fuel bill.

Booking details worth checking before you pay

The activity allows you to reserve now and pay later, which helps if your Menorca plans are still moving. Free cancellation is described in two different ways in the supplied booking terms: one section says you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, while the more detailed cancellation note says a full refund applies more than 48 hours before departure and a 50 percent refund applies less than 48 hours before departure.

Because those terms do not match, confirm the exact policy shown at checkout or ask Menorca Premium Charter before booking. This matters more for a private $1,118 reservation than it would for a low-cost group ticket.

Before the day, confirm four things:

• Your exact departure time between 10 a.m. and noon
• The expected fuel charge or how consumption is calculated
• Any lunch or alcoholic drink order
• The route preference, if your group has one

Arrive with swimwear, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. The meeting point is at Cala Figuera in Mahon port, near the gas station and free parking. The boat, skipper, insurance, cleaning, taxes, water toys, refreshments, and appetizer are included, but fuel and optional catering are not.

Should you book this Menorca boat charter?

Book it if you can fill much of the boat and want a private, low-hassle half-day near Mahon. The strongest features are the flexible wind-based route, fast Sea Ray boat, English or French-speaking skipper, and included paddleboard, snorkel gear, drinks, and appetizer.

Think twice if the price will be shared by only one or two people, if you need lunch included, or if you want a fixed list of famous calas. Ask about the fuel estimate and cancellation terms before committing. For the right-sized group, this is a polished way to put Menorca’s coves at the center of your day without taking on the work of boating yourself.

FAQ

Where does the boat charter depart from?

It departs from the Cala Figuera pontoon at 337 Moll de Llevant in Puerto Mahon, near the gas station. Free parking is available a few meters away.

How long is the private boat trip?

The half-day charter lasts five hours. Departure is flexible between 10 a.m. and noon, subject to availability.

How many people can join the charter?

The private group can include up to nine passengers.

Is a skipper included?

Yes. A professional skipper is included, and the available languages are English and French.

Is fuel included in the price?

No. The refueling service is included, but the actual fuel cost is paid at checkout based on consumption.

What food and drinks are included?

The standard price includes water, soft drinks, local pomada, and an appetizer. Optional lunch, rosé wine, and Champagne cost extra.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling kits and a stand-up paddleboard are included.

What should I bring?

Bring sunglasses, a sun hat, swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen.