The Magic Catamarans reviews from Mallorca are well founded: its 5-hour trip round the Bay of Palma gives you the most per euro, with food and drink included and young children free. If you want a quiet boat with few people, look at its Plus version or at the competition.
Score
- Price
- 5/5€59 with food and drink included; €12 an hour
- What's included
- 5/5Soft drinks, juice, coffee and water all day; sangria and wine with the meal
- Cancellation
- 4/5Free up to 24 h before
- Boat and group
- 3/5Fleet of 12 to 104 seats; doesn't publish which hull sails in Palma
- Transparency
- 3/5Clear prices; company not identified in the legal notice
For
- Soft drinks all day plus sangria and wine with the meal, included: neither Oasis, Attraction nor Life & Sea do this
- Children aged 0 to 6 free; 7 to 14 half price
- Two departures (10:00 and 15:30), so you can choose a calm morning or the afternoon
- Hour-and-a-half sunset trip for €20 with one drink
- Its fleet includes a 100% electric catamaran, the Freebird 50
Against
- Big boats on the standard trip: if you want fewer people, pay for the Plus
- Snorkel gear is lent against a €10 deposit (€20 on the Plus)
- On board you can only pay by card, and American Express isn't accepted
- It doesn't say which boat runs each trip or what the hotel pick-up costs
Who Magic Catamarans are
Magic Catamarans is a catamaran excursion company with an office at Avenida Gabriel Roca 8 on Palma's Paseo Marítimo and tourism intermediary registration MT/156. It also runs trips to Es Trenc from Colònia de Sant Jordi and on the Costa Brava (Roses and Palamós).
Watch out for a common mix-up: Oasis Catamaran is not a Magic boat, it is a different company (Oasis review).
The fleet listed on its website runs from the Outremer 5X (12 seats) to the Taiti 75 (92 to 104), by way of the Taiti 60 (71), the Ocean Voyager 73 (85) and the Freebird 50, a 16-metre, 40-seat catamaran with two electric motors, advertised as 100% electric. All have two toilets and a freshwater shower. What the website doesn't say is which hull runs each trip in Palma: if you care about going on the electric one or on a small boat, ask when you book.
What it offers in the Bay of Palma
All the day trips cross the bay to the south-east, towards the Llucmajor coast, and don't go to Portals Vells. The stops are Cova Verda, Cap Rocat and Cala Vella, inside the bay's marine reserve.
| Trip | Times | Stops | Includes | Adult | Ages 7–14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay of Palma | 10:00–15:00 or 15:30–20:30 | Cova Verda and Cala Vella | Barbecue, salads, dessert; soft drinks, juice, coffee and water; sangria and wine with the meal | €59 | €29.50 |
| Bay of Palma Plus (max. 35 people) | 10:00–15:00 or 15:30–20:30 | Cap Rocat and Cala Vella | Ibérico ham and cheese appetiser, one drink, barbecue with sangria and wine, SUP board and kayak | €74 | €37 |
| Palma Sea Tapas | 15:30–19:00 | Cala Vella (1 h 30) | Tapas, soft drinks and water; anything else from the bar | €39 | €19.50 |
| Sunset Bay | 19:30–21:00 | No swim | One sangria, a glass of cava or a soft drink; olives, crisps and nuts | €20 | €10 |
Children aged 0 to 6 go free; on the sunset trip, no more free children than adults per booking.
Standard or Plus
The standard trip is the one we recommend for families: five hours, a first swim at Cova Verda, a barbecue cooked on board at Cala Vella (skewers and chicken breast, sausages, green salad and Russian salad) and the way back past the cathedral. There is a vegetarian menu if you ask 24 hours ahead, life jackets and a giant floating mat.
The Plus costs €15 more and what it buys is space and extras: a maximum of 35 passengers, a swim and appetiser at Cap Rocat, and stand-up paddleboards and a kayak included. If you are a couple or want to paddle, it is worth it. If you are with children and just want to eat and swim, the standard trip does the job comfortably.
- 1Paseo Marítimo (Auditòrium)PierDirections ↗
- 2Catedral de Mallorca (La Seu)SightDirections ↗
- 3Cap EnderrocatNatureDirections ↗
Prices: direct versus platforms
On Magic's website the 5-hour catamaran costs €59. On GetYourGuide there is a 5-hour catamaran with lunch and swim round the bay from €59, rated 4.6 from more than 12,000 reviews: it matches Magic's in format and price, although we can't confirm it is their trip. Check in the listing who runs it before paying: several companies run similar routes.
GetYourGuide5 hours
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Palma de Mallorca: 5-Hour Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Swim
4.6 (12,441)
from €59Check availability
GetYourGuide4 hours
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Palma: Deluxe Catamaran with Snacks, Drink, SUP & Snorkelling
4.6 (928)
from €45.60Check availability
GetYourGuide4 - 5.5 hours
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Palma: Premium Catamaran to Cueva Verde & Cala Vella
4.7 (1,698)
from €82Check availability
See all on GetYourGuide →Prices checked on 6 October 2026
Booking direct gets you the exact child fare; GetYourGuide gives you the pay-later option (your card is charged 72 hours before) and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
What travellers say
The GetYourGuide listing that matches Magic's 5-hour catamaran in format and price is one of the most reviewed trips in Palma, averaging 4.6. In Magic's favour is what the price covers: with drinks included, there are no surprises at the bar. Before you go, it's worth knowing this:
- The captain can change the route. Magic says so on its website: if the sea rules out one cove, the boat goes to another.
- The afternoon is choppier. The embat, the south-westerly sea breeze, picks up after midday and roughens the sea from around 14:00. If you get seasick, choose the 10:00 departure.
- You won't be alone. Oasis and Attraction also go to Cala Vella; in high summer you share the cove with other catamarans.
How to book, cancel and get to the quay
Magic sells on its website through the "Reservas Excursiones Marenostrum" booking engine (reservas.mnys.es); you can cancel free up to 24 hours before. If you have questions, there's a Spanish freephone number, 900 102 894, and WhatsApp, +34 675 292 510. The coach pick-up covers hotels from El Dorado to Palma and from Camp de Mar to Palma; its price isn't on the website, so ask.
How to get to Magic's boarding point
- Go to the Golondrinas quay on the Paseo Marítimo, opposite Palma's Auditòrium. It is not the Escala Real by the cathedral.
- If you are driving, Magic recommends the Marquès de la Sènia pay car park: parking by the quay is difficult.
- Bring a card (not American Express) to pay for extras on board, and your own mask if you don't want to leave a deposit.
All the boarding information is on Magic's boarding page and in our guide to boat trips from Palma port.
Alternatives to Magic Catamarans
- Oasis Catamaran: smaller groups and a SUP board always included, but drinks extra and prices from €78 to €109.
- Attraction Catamarans: a boat for up to 145 with DJ and buffet, €85, drinks extra and free cancellation only with 48 hours' notice.
- Life & Sea: if you are staying in Playa de Palma or S'Arenal, it leaves from there, with 2-hour catamarans (€40) or 4 hours with barbecue (€65).
With all the figures: guide to catamaran trips in Palma, sunset boat trips and the comparison.
How much does Magic Catamarans cost in Palma?
The 5-hour catamaran with barbecue costs €59 per adult and €29.50 for ages 7 to 14; ages 0 to 6 go free. The Plus costs €74, Sea Tapas €39 and the sunset trip €20.
Where does Magic Catamarans leave from?
From the Golondrinas quay on Palma's Paseo Marítimo, opposite the Auditòrium. The pay car park they recommend is Marquès de la Sènia.
What does the Magic catamaran include?
On the 5-hour trip, a barbecue with salads and dessert, soft drinks, juice, coffee and water all day, and sangria and wine with the meal. Mask and snorkel against a €10 deposit.
What is the difference between Magic standard and Plus?
The Plus carries a maximum of 35 passengers, stops at Cap Rocat with an Ibérico ham appetiser and includes a SUP board and kayak. It costs €74 against €59.
Is Oasis Catamaran part of Magic?
No. Oasis Catamaran is a different company, Nautical Adventures S.L., with its own boats: Oasis II, Oasis Lux and Oasis Blue.
Does Magic have an electric catamaran?
Yes, the Freebird 50, with 40 seats and advertised as 100% electric. The company doesn't publish which trips it runs, so ask when you book.