Menorca boat trips: seven options compared

  • 7cruises compared
  • €18lowest price
  • 1 h to 7 htime on the water
  • 6boarding points

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Boat cruise around south Menorca from Cala Galdana

3 h 30 min · from €76 · 9.2/10 (1,355)

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Updated 29 October 2026

Which one, depending on what you want

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Civitatis lists seven boat trips around Menorca from six departure points, and the two best-rated tie at 9.2 with more than 1,350 reviews each: the southern coves from Cala Galdana (from €76) and the northern coves from Fornells (from €42). The one with the most reviews leaves from Ciutadella, with 3,810 and an 8.7 (from €45). Prices, scores and review counts are the ones on the listings on 29 October 2026.

Five of the seven sail from the south coast, where the coves the listings name are (Macarella, Macarelleta, Turqueta, Mitjana, Trebalúger). The Fornells trip is the only one that sails the north, and the Mahón one is a one-hour ride around the harbour, with no coves. Six of the seven mention an English-speaking guide, host, skipper or audio guide in their English listing, and all can be cancelled free up to 18 or 24 hours before.

Boat trips in Menorca compared by type, duration, boat, food, price and rating
CruiseDurationOpen or coveredFoodPriceRating
Boat cruise around south Menorca from Cala GaldanaSightseeingOur pick 3 h 30 min Not stated Drinks or snacks from €76 9.2/10 (1,355)
Menorca north coast beaches boat cruiseSightseeing 3 h 30 min Not stated No food from €42 9.2/10 (1,359)
Southern beaches boat tour from CiutadellaSightseeing 7 h Not stated Drinks or snacks from €45 8.7/10 (3,810)
Southern Menorca coves boat tour from Cala'n BoschSightseeing 3 h 30 min Not stated No food from €35 9.1/10 (615)
Sunset boat tour from Cala'n BoschEvening cruise 2 h Not stated No food from €32 8.9/10 (194)
Southern Menorca day trip by boat from Cala en PorterSightseeing 4 h Not stated No food from €78 9.3/10 (89)
Port of Mahón boat tripSightseeing 1 h Not stated No food from €18 8.5/10 (348)

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Sightseeing · DayOur pick

Boat cruise around south Menorca from Cala Galdana

A boat trip from Cala Galdana along the southern coves of Menorca, with two swim stops of about 30 minutes each and a drink and snack on board.

from €76

9.2/10 from 1,355 reviews on Civitatis

  • 3 h 30 min
  • Not stated
  • Drinks or snacks
  • Caseta Don Pancho, Passatge Riu, Cala Galdana
  • Free cancellation up to 18 h before

Who it suitsPeople who want the best-known southern coves with swimming included: the listing names Macarella, Macarelleta, Turqueta, Son Saura, Mitjana, Trebalúger and Escorxada. It has a 9.2 from 1,355 reviews.

Pick something else ifSkip it if price matters: at €76 it is the most expensive cove trip on this list, against €35 for the Cala'n Bosch one. The listing warns that the stops and access to the sea caves depend on the sea, the wind, jellyfish and the number of boats.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Caseta Don Pancho, Passatge Riu, Cala Galdana. The Don Pancho beach hut in Cala Galdana, on Passatge Riu, opposite the taxi stop. Civitatis recommends being at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the start. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing says a regular boat or a traditional Menorcan boat, without saying which one you get, and gives no other detail about the vessel.
Commentary
An English-speaking guide is included. The listing does not mention an audio guide.
Included
  • Trip on a regular boat or a traditional Menorcan boat
  • Drink and aperitif
  • English-speaking guide
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 18 hours before the activity. If you cancel later, arrive late or do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Menorca north coast beaches boat cruise

A boat trip of about three and a half hours along the north coast from Fornells bay, with stops at Cavalleria beach and Cala Pregonda.

from €42

9.2/10 from 1,359 reviews on Civitatis

  • 3 h 30 min
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Muelle gris frente a Casa Emilio, Paseo Marítimo Poeta Gumersindo Riera, Fornells
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsPeople who prefer the north coast, which the listing describes as very different from the south, and want to pay less: from €42, with a 9.2 from 1,359 reviews.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want Macarella and the white-sand coves of the south, because this boat does not go there. The sea caves on the way back are visited only if the sea allows it, and drinks are not included.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Muelle gris frente a Casa Emilio, Paseo Marítimo Poeta Gumersindo Riera, Fornells. The grey dock in front of Casa Emilio restaurant, on Paseo Marítimo Poeta Gumersindo Riera, in Fornells. The boat has a Menorca Nord sign. You must arrive 20 minutes early, and the listing says the boat will not wait for latecomers. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing calls it a comfortable boat and gives nothing else. On board there is a slide, snorkelling gear, a paddleboard and a giant mattress.
Commentary
There is an English-speaking tour escort. The listing does not mention an audio guide.
Included
  • Boat ride
  • English-speaking tour escort
  • Snorkelling equipment, paddleboard, and giant mattress
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity. If you cancel later, arrive late or do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Southern beaches boat tour from Ciutadella

A boat trip from Ciutadella along the south of the island, with a 3.5-hour or a 7-hour option and a stop at one or two coves.

from €45

8.7/10 from 3,810 reviews on Civitatis

  • 7 h
  • Not stated
  • Drinks or snacks
  • Port Antic de Ciutadella, Passeig des Moll
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsPeople staying in or near Ciutadella who want a day on the water with food and drink sorted. It is the boat with the most reviews on the list: 3,810, with an 8.7.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want a higher score: the Cala Galdana and Fornells trips are both 9.2. The Civitatis search shows 7 hours while the meeting point cites 3.5 hours for the morning, so confirm the length of your option before booking.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Port Antic de Ciutadella, Passeig des Moll. Port Antic de Ciutadella, pier 1 on Passeig des Moll. Boarding opens 30 minutes before departure and closes 10 minutes before. The 3.5-hour trips board from 9:15 to 9:40 in the morning and from 1:30 to 1:55 pm in the afternoon; the 7-hour one boards from 9:15 to 9:40. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing does not describe the boat. It says there are tables and seats, free to use all day, and that you cannot bring your own food or drink on board.
Commentary
An English-speaking host is on board. The listing does not mention an audio guide.
Included
  • Boat trip with tables and seats
  • Food and drinks (depending on selection)
  • English-speaking host
  • A stop in 1 or 2 coves (depending on selection)
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity. If you cancel later, arrive late or do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Southern Menorca coves boat tour from Cala'n Bosch

A boat tour of about three and a half hours from Cala'n Bosch past Turqueta, Macarella, Mitjana and Trebalúger, with one swim stop and a deck with underwater viewing.

from €35

9.1/10 from 615 reviews on Civitatis

  • 3 h 30 min
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Embarque de Amigo's Boat Trips, Passatge Portixol, Cala'n Bosch
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsPeople who want the southern coves with a snorkel and slide stop for €35, less than half the price of the Cala Galdana boat. It has a 9.1 from 615 reviews.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want a drink included: here bar purchases are paid separately. The listing says the swim stop is at one of the coves, not all of them.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Embarque de Amigo's Boat Trips, Passatge Portixol, Cala'n Bosch. The Amigo's Boat Trips boarding zone at Passatge Portixol s/n, on the corner with Calle Macarella, in the Cala'n Bosch urbanisation. Boarding starts 20 minutes before departure and closes 5 minutes before. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
According to the listing, the boat has toilets, a bar, water slides and a deck with underwater viewing.
Commentary
There is an English audio guide on board. The listing does not mention a live guide.
Included
  • Boat tour
  • English audioguide on board
  • Snorkelling masks
Not included
  • Refreshments at the ship's bar
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity. If you cancel later, arrive late or do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Evening cruise · Sunset

Sunset boat tour from Cala'n Bosch

A two-hour sunset boat tour from Cala'n Bosch towards Ciutadella, the Pont d'en Gil arch and Cap d'Artrutx lighthouse, with a glass of cava and background music.

from €32

8.9/10 from 194 reviews on Civitatis

  • 2 h
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Embarque de Amigo's Boat Trips, Passatge Portixol, Cala'n Bosch
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsPeople who want to see the sunset from the water without giving up a whole day: two hours, €32 and an 8.9 from 194 reviews.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want coves or swimming: the route follows the Ciutadella coast and the listing mentions no swim stops. Pick the departure that matches sunset on your date.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Embarque de Amigo's Boat Trips, Passatge Portixol, Cala'n Bosch. The Amigo's Boat Trips boarding zone at Passatge Portixol s/n, on the corner with Calle Macarella, in Cala'n Bosch. Boarding starts 20 minutes before departure and closes 5 minutes before. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing mentions a comfortable boat with a bar and background music, and nothing more.
Commentary
The listing does not mention a guide or an audio guide.
Included
  • Sunset boat tour
  • Glass of cava
  • Background music
Not included
  • Additional drinks from the boat's bar
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity. If you cancel later, arrive late or do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Southern Menorca day trip by boat from Cala en Porter

A half-day boat trip from Cala en Porter towards the south, with swim and snorkel stops at coves such as Escorxada, Trebalúger, Mitjana, Macarella and Turqueta.

from €78

9.3/10 from 89 reviews on Civitatis

  • 4 h
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Rampa de Botadura, Platja de Cala en Porter
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsPeople staying near Cala en Porter who want a half-day trip with swim stops. It has a 9.3, though from only 89 reviews.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you prefer a boat with more of a track record: it has 89 reviews against more than 1,300 for the two best-rated ones, and costs from €78. The listing suggests bringing swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, water shoes and something to eat.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Rampa de Botadura, Platja de Cala en Porter. The Rampa de Botadura, next to Cala en Porter beach (Platja de Cala en Porter, 28D, Alaior). The listing asks you to be there 30 minutes before the stated time and links the exact spot on a map. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing does not describe the boat. It mentions life jackets and a cooler on board.
Commentary
The skipper speaks English. The listing does not mention an audio guide.
Included
  • English-speaking skipper
  • Boat ride
  • Life jackets
  • 1 soft drink
  • Fridge on board
  • Paddlesurf board
  • Snorkeling mask
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity. If you cancel later, arrive late or do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Port of Mahón boat trip

A one-hour ride around Mahón harbour on a catamaran with an underwater viewing area.

from €18

8.5/10 from 348 reviews on Civitatis

  • 1 h
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Moll de Llevant 3, junto a la oficina Don Joan, Mahón
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsPeople short on time or travelling with children who want to see Mahón's natural harbour and its islets, such as Isla del Rey and Isla Plana, in an hour. From €18, with an 8.5 from 348 reviews.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want coves or swimming: this is a harbour ride and the listing mentions no swim stop. It leaves from Mahón, on the east of the island, far from the southern coves.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Moll de Llevant 3, junto a la oficina Don Joan, Mahón. The dock next to the Don Joan office, at Moll de Llevant 3, Mahón. The boat carries a sign saying Glass Bottom Boat Don Joan. The listing asks you to arrive well in advance. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
It is the Don Joan catamaran, with an underwater viewing area and panoramic decks, according to the listing.
Commentary
An English-speaking guide is on board.
Included
  • 1-hour boat trip around the Port of Mahón with an underwater viewing area
  • English-speaking guide on board
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity. If you cancel later, arrive late or do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 29 October 2026.

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Questions about boat trips in Menorca

What is the best boat trip in Menorca?

By Civitatis scores, the southern coves from Cala Galdana and the northern coves from Fornells, each with a 9.2 and more than 1,350 reviews. The one with the most reviews is the Ciutadella trip, with 3,810 and an 8.7.

How much does a boat trip in Menorca cost?

From €18 for the one-hour ride around Mahón harbour to €78 for the half-day trip from Cala en Porter. The cove trips cost €35 from Cala'n Bosch, €42 from Fornells, €45 from Ciutadella and €76 from Cala Galdana. Prices are from the listings on 29 October 2026.

Can I cancel a Menorca boat trip?

Yes. All seven can be cancelled free up to 18 or 24 hours before, according to the listing. After that, if you arrive late or do not show up, there is no refund.

Are the Menorca boat trips available in English?

Yes. Each of the seven has an English-language listing, and six of them mention an English-speaking guide, host, skipper or audio guide. Civitatis marks all seven as available only in that language. Scores and review counts match the Spanish listings.

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