Yacht delivery from mainland Spain to the Balearics
A boat bought in Barcelona or Valencia, a new build leaving a mainland yard or a change of base for the season: we deliver your motor yacht by sea to Mallorca, Ibiza or Menorca, and the other way round.
- Barcelona → Palma
- 138 nm
- Valencia → Palma
- 148 nm
- Dénia → Palma
- 134 nm
Quick answer
A delivery from mainland Spain to Mallorca is an open-sea passage of 130 to 220 nm: Barcelona → Palma is 138 nm (7 h 40 min at 18 knots) and Valencia → Palma 148 nm (8 h 10 min). We always do it with a professional crew and quote it case by case, because it depends on the weather window, the boat's range and crew logistics. Skipper days are €250–450 depending on length, plus travel and VAT; fuel is paid by the owner.
When owners call us
Why boats move between mainland Spain and the Balearics
Many boats are bought, built or refitted on the mainland and cruise in the Balearics. These are the jobs we do most.
Boat bought on the mainland
We collect it at the seller's port and bring it to your berth in the Balearics.
Leaving a yard or dealer
New boats or fresh refits from yards in Catalonia or the Valencia region.
Change of base
From a mainland berth to one in the Balearics for the season, or back in autumn.
Mainland boatyard
To the mainland when that is where the yard or the winter berth is.
Distances and times
Miles and hours from mainland Spain to Palma
Sea distances with a routing margin and hours underway by hull type. At 18 knots, routes from Catalonia and Valencia fit into a day of daylight.
Dénia and Tarragona offer the shortest crossings to Palma, about 134 nm; Barcelona, about 138. Routes from Alicante and Cartagena are the longest and usually call for a technical or refuelling stop.
If the final destination is Ibiza or Menorca rather than Palma, the distance changes; we calculate it in your quote.
| Route | Miles | Planing 18 kn | Displ. 9 kn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona → Palma | 138 | 7 h 40 min | 15 h 20 min |
| Tarragona → Palma | 133 | 7 h 20 min | 14 h 50 min |
| Valencia → Palma | 148 | 8 h 10 min | 16 h 30 min |
| Dénia → Palma | 134 | 7 h 30 min | 14 h 50 min |
| Alicante → Palma | 172 | 9 h 30 min | 19 h 10 min |
| Cartagena → Palma | 218 | 12 h 10 min | 24 h 10 min |
Approximate nautical miles to Palma. Actual time depends on sea state and the boat's cruising speed.
Navigation
What the passage from the mainland is like
It is the longest and most exposed passage we do, so it is planned with more margin.
Between the mainland coast and the Balearics there is no shelter. On routes from Catalonia, the tramontana and the mistral set the window; from Valencia, Dénia or Alicante, mainly easterlies. The skipper sets the date with official forecasts and, if it is not safe, we wait.
At 18 knots, Barcelona → Palma fits into a day of daylight. Displacement boats need 15 hours or more: we plan it with night sailing and watches, or with a stop, depending on the boat and the crew.
Range. Before accepting the delivery we calculate actual consumption at cruising speed and compare it with the tank. If there is not a comfortable reserve, we plan a refuelling stop.
Crew. Always professional and licensed. On long or overnight passages we recommend a skipper and a deckhand, plus a marine engineer if the boat has been laid up or is coming out of refit.
Quote
How we quote a delivery from the mainland
Every passage is quoted to measure, with the same transparent items as all our deliveries.
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FAQ
What owners ask about this route
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Do you deliver boats from mainland Spain to Mallorca?
Yes, on request. We move motor yachts from Barcelona, Tarragona, Valencia, Dénia, Alicante, Cartagena and other Mediterranean ports to Mallorca, Ibiza or Menorca, and the other way round.
How long does it take by boat from Barcelona to Palma?
About 138 nm: 7 h 40 min at 18 knots for a planing boat and about 15 h 20 min at 9 knots for a displacement boat. From Valencia it is 148 nm and from Dénia 134.
How much does a delivery from mainland Spain to Mallorca cost?
We quote it case by case. It is made up of crew days (skipper at €250–450 per day depending on length, travel days included), the crew's travel to the departure port, per diem and VAT. Fuel and berths are paid by the owner at cost.
Does my boat have enough range to cross?
We check before accepting the delivery: we calculate actual consumption at cruising speed and compare it with tank capacity. If there is not a comfortable reserve, we plan a refuelling stop, for example in Ibiza on routes from Alicante or Cartagena.
What weather affects the passage?
It is open sea with no shelter. On routes from Catalonia the tramontana and the mistral rule; from Valencia, Dénia or Alicante, mainly easterlies. The skipper sets the departure with official forecasts and, if the window is not safe, we do not sail.
What crew do you take on such a long passage?
Always a professional, licensed crew. On long or overnight passages we recommend a skipper and a deckhand, plus a marine engineer on board if the boat has been laid up or is coming out of refit.
Is your boat on the mainland? We will bring it to the Balearics.
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