Menorca south coves by boat: Ciutadella or Cala en Porter?

By the Boattripo team · Updated 2 November 2026 · 2 min read

The cruises compared here

Both trips head along the south coast of Menorca and have an English-language listing. They differ in the starting point, the length and the price. Prices and scores are those on the listings on 2 November 2026.

The Ciutadella trip has more than 40 times the reviews of the Cala en Porter one.

1Where each one starts

The Ciutadella trip leaves from Port Antic de Ciutadella, pier 1 on Passeig des Moll, and is the one for people staying near Ciutadella. The Cala en Porter trip leaves from the Rampa de Botadura, next to Cala en Porter beach, and is for people staying on that side of the island.

2What is included and what it costs

The Ciutadella trip starts at €45, with food and drinks depending on the selection and a stop at one or two coves. The Cala en Porter trip starts at €78 and includes a soft drink, life jackets, a paddlesurf board and a snorkeling mask. Both cancel free up to 24 hours before.

3Which one to book

Book the Ciutadella trip if you want the proven option and the lower price. Book the Cala en Porter trip if you are staying near that beach and want a half day with snorkeling gear included, accepting that it has only 89 reviews.

The cruises compared here

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

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.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 2 November 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

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.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 2 November 2026.

Quick questions

Which trip has more reviews?

The Ciutadella trip, with 3,810 reviews and an 8.7. The Cala en Porter trip has 89 reviews and a 9.3.

Is snorkeling gear included?

On the Cala en Porter trip: the listing includes a snorkeling mask and a paddlesurf board. The Ciutadella listing does not mention them.

How long are they?

The Ciutadella trip has a 3.5 or a 7 hour version, depending on the option. The Cala en Porter trip is a half day, about 4 hours.