Fishing Boat Trip in Mallorca

The best part of this Mallorca fishing trip is its local feel. You leave Can Picafort harbour early, head into the Bay of Alcudia, and fish in spots selected by the captain rather than simply circling near shore. Skipper Martin handles the boat and fishing setup while you enjoy the morning at sea.

I like the fact that the fishing equipment, license, insurance, food, and drinks are included. I also like the flexible rhythm: fish for a while, then swim, sunbathe, or enjoy crackers, olives, salami, and drinks while the boat moves to another spot. The main caution is simple: fish are wild. Some outings produce several impressive catches, while others produce little or nothing.

Key points to know before you book

• Four hours from Can Picafort: The trip leaves Club Nautic Can Picafort at 8:30 AM and returns to the same harbour.
• Two fishing styles: Expect vertical fishing at deeper stops, along with rock fishing and some trolling on the way out or back.
• Northern Mallorca waters: The boat heads toward fishing areas around the Bay of Alcudia and, on some trips, the Formentor area.
• Martin at the helm: Martin is the skipper named in the strongest personal feedback, and he handles both the boating and fishing side of the morning.
• A comfortable backup plan: If the fish are quiet, you can swim in the Mediterranean, relax in the sun, and eat the included snacks.
• Best for a small private group: The advertised price is $683 for up to three people, so the value improves when shared.

Leaving Can Picafort at 8:30 AM

Your morning begins at Club Nautic Can Picafort. Look for Royal Charters Mallorca and arrive ready for a half-day on the water. The stated departure time is 8:30 AM, and the four-hour schedule gives you a useful morning outing without taking up a full day in Mallorca.

Can Picafort sits on the Bay of Alcudia, on the island’s north coast. That location matters. You are already close to open water and the fishing grounds, so less of your paid time is spent simply getting out of the harbour. You also return early enough to keep the afternoon free for the beach, a meal, or another part of northern Mallorca.

The boat is described as clean and well maintained. One particularly positive outing had only five people aboard and found the boat comfortable, though the advertised booking price covers a group of up to three. Ask at booking how your party will be arranged if you are not reserving the full group option.

Fishing with local equipment and practical help

All the basic fishing needs are included: rods and tackle, chumming, a fishing license, insurance, and food for the fish. The supplied equipment is described as first-class Shimano Gold gear, but one recent guest specifically found that the equipment did not match that description. If premium tackle is important to you, confirm the exact equipment before paying.

The captain and sailor are responsible for setting up the fishing operation and directing you to the right areas. You do not need to bring your own gear or arrange a separate license. That makes this a straightforward choice for visitors who want to fish in Mallorca without packing equipment or learning the local rules.

The fishing is not presented as a beginner lesson with a formal classroom-style briefing. Instead, the focus is on getting out there, casting, and following the crew’s guidance. If you are new to boat fishing, tell the crew early. You will get more from the morning if you understand how the tackle is being used and what sort of fish the boat is seeking.

Vertical fishing in water 40 to 60 meters deep

The main fishing action takes place at two stops for vertical fishing. Northern Mallorca waters in this area are described as roughly 40 to 60 meters deep, so this is not a casual line cast from a shallow beach. The method involves dropping your line down beneath the boat and working the tackle vertically.

These deeper stops are where the trip can produce its best results. One particularly successful outing near the Formentor area produced a 17-kilogram grouper, two John Dory, and seven sea bream. That is an exceptional catch, not a promise, but it shows the type of fishing possible when conditions and fish activity line up.

The less exciting version is also part of the honest picture. Another outing had seven people aboard and produced only one fish, while some mornings produced none. That is not necessarily a problem with the captain. Wind, water conditions, season, bait, and the fish themselves all matter.

You should book this as a sea-fishing morning, not as a guaranteed way to bring home dinner. If catching a fish is the only reason you are going, you may find the price hard to justify on a slow day. If you enjoy the boat ride, the setting, and the process, the trip remains worthwhile even when the lines stay quiet.

Rock fishing and a shorter trolling session

The trip also focuses on rock fishing and trolling. In practical terms, the boat moves through areas associated with rocky underwater ground and uses lines that trail behind the boat while it is under way. The trolling portion is part of the journey rather than the entire outing.

The balance between methods matters. One guest felt the actual fishing time could have been longer and the trolling shorter. That is useful advice if you are a keen angler who wants to spend every minute working a vertical line. Trolling gives you a chance at moving fish, but it can feel passive compared with stopping over a promising area and fishing straight down.

The best results reported from the northern coast came from vertical fishing, while trolling produced a small tuna on one successful day. Use that as a guide to your expectations, not as a forecast. The captain decides where and how long to fish based on conditions.

Swimming, sunshine, and a simple Mallorcan snack

You do not have to fish every minute. Between sessions, you can relax on the boat, sit in the sun, or swim in the Mediterranean. This makes the trip a better fit for a mixed group, especially when one person wants to fish and another mainly wants a pleasant morning on the water.

The food is informal rather than a full meal. The supplied snacks have included crackers, olives, and salami, along with plenty of drinks. Typical Mallorcan food and drink are included in the price, but you should think of this as a snack service, not a restaurant lunch.

Bring the mindset of a boat picnic. Eat when the lines are quiet, enjoy the view, and treat the swimming break as part of the outing rather than wasted fishing time. The swimming option also helps on slow fishing days, when the boat’s value comes from the whole morning instead of the catch alone.

The information provided does not specify towels, changing facilities, or a detailed menu. If swimming is important to you, ask what you should bring before departure. You can safely count on snacks and drinks, but not on a large cooked meal.

The boat ride toward Alcudia and Formentor

The route follows the north coast and the Bay of Alcudia. Some outings have gone around the Formentor area, a more distant and scenic part of northern Mallorca. The exact route and fishing locations can change, since the skipper must respond to weather and sea conditions.

This is one of the trip’s quiet strengths. You see Mallorca from the water instead of from a road or crowded viewpoint. The coast becomes a backdrop to the fishing, and the journey between stops gives you time to watch the sea, spot passing wildlife, and enjoy the boat’s movement.

Dolphins have been seen during at least one outing, with five reported on a day of good weather. Treat that as a lucky extra. The operator cannot control wildlife sightings, and the trip is not sold as a dolphin-watching cruise.

The boat ride itself can be as important as the fishing for non-anglers. You get a small-group day on the north coast, with time to swim and eat aboard. For serious fishermen, the scenic part is still useful because it breaks up the waiting and moving between fishing grounds.

What a catch, or no catch, really means

The range of catches is wide. One strong day brought in a grouper, John Dory, sea bream, and a small tuna. Other trips caught one fish among seven people, and several outings caught nothing.

That contrast should shape your booking decision. The crew can choose good areas, supply bait, and help with the equipment, but they cannot make fish bite. A captain who is friendly and attentive still cannot turn poor conditions into a full cooler.

The most useful sign is how much you value the whole outing. I would book this for the combination of boat time, local fishing, swimming, and a relaxed morning with a small group. I would hesitate if your main goal is a guaranteed catch or if you expect a long, nonstop fishing session.

The reported rating is 4.7 from 24 reviews, which fits the overall picture: strong approval of the crew, boat, and setting, tempered by the unavoidable issue of slow fishing. Martin receives special praise for being welcoming and capable, and the boat has been described as immaculate on a birthday outing.

Is $683 good value for up to three people?

At $683 per group of up to three, this is not a budget fishing excursion. For three people sharing the cost, it works out to about $228 per person. That price includes the boat, captain and crew, fishing equipment, chumming, license, insurance, snacks, and drinks.

The value depends heavily on your group size. A couple paying the group price will spend more per person than three friends. For a birthday, private morning, or special family outing, the all-inclusive format may make sense because you avoid equipment rental and license arrangements.

The trip is also more than a fishing charter in the narrow sense. You are paying for four hours on the north coast, a boat ride to local fishing areas, time in the water, and food aboard. If two people in your group do not fish, they still have a clear way to enjoy the morning.

I would compare this with the cost of a standard boat excursion in Mallorca, but the supplied information gives no competing prices. The fair question is not simply whether $683 is cheap. It is whether your group wants a private-style fishing morning and accepts that the catch cannot be guaranteed.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure and reserve-now, pay-later booking make it easier to hold a place while your plans settle. Check the current departure time and availability when booking, since the activity page says to confirm the starting time.

Who will enjoy this Mallorca fishing trip?

This outing suits:

• Small groups of anglers who want equipment and licensing handled for them.
• Couples and families who want fishing mixed with swimming and a boat ride.
• Experienced fishermen who are interested in vertical fishing over deeper northern waters.
• Celebration trips, such as birthdays, where the clean boat and personal skipper add to the occasion.
• Non-anglers sharing a boat, since swimming, sun, snacks, and drinks are part of the plan.

It is less suitable for anyone who needs a guaranteed catch, a full meal, or a long day of nonstop fishing. It may also disappoint a specialist angler who expects premium Shimano equipment without first confirming what will be aboard.

Should you book the Can Picafort fishing trip?

Book it if you want a relaxed four-hour boat morning with real fishing, local guidance, swimming, and a chance at larger northern Mallorca species. Martin’s personal attention, the clean boat, and the all-included setup are strong reasons to choose it, especially for a small group sharing the $683 price.

Go in with sensible expectations. Some days bring grouper, John Dory, sea bream, or tuna. Some bring one fish, and some bring none. If you can enjoy the Bay of Alcudia, a swim, a snack, and time aboard even when the fish refuse to cooperate, this is a good fit. If the catch is the only measure of success, choose carefully and confirm the equipment details first.

FAQ

Where does the fishing boat trip depart from?

It departs from Club Nautic Can Picafort. Look for Royal Charters Mallorca at the harbour.

What time does the trip leave?

The stated departure time is 8:30 AM. Check availability when booking to confirm the current starting time.

How long is the fishing trip?

The trip lasts four hours.

How much does the trip cost?

The listed price is $683 per group of up to three people.

What fishing methods are used?

The trip focuses on rock fishing, vertical fishing at two stops, and some trolling.

Is fishing equipment included?

Yes. Fishing equipment and chumming are included. The information also states that a fishing license and insurance are included.

Are food and drinks included?

Yes. Snacks and drinks are included. The snacks have included crackers, olives, and salami.

Can I swim during the trip?

Yes. You can swim in the Mediterranean and relax on the boat between fishing sessions.

What languages does the crew speak?

The driver and crew information lists English and Spanish.