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Alcúdia: boat trip to Formentor beach and lighthouse with swimming and snorkelling

4-hour speedboat trip from Alcúdia harbour to Formentor beach, Cala Murta and the lighthouse cliffs, with stops to swim and snorkel. Rated 4.8/5 from 1,354 reviews.

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  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Spanish, English
  • Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
Photo credits
  1. Wikimedia Commons · Antonio De Lorenzo → Kufoleto and Marina Ventayol · File:Platja formentor talaia.JPG · CC BY 2.5 · source
  2. Wikimedia Commons · Thomas Tolkien from Yorkshire, UK · File:Formentor, Majorca (4223658458).jpg .jpg) · CC BY 2.0 · source
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  6. Wikimedia Commons · Isiwal · File:Mallorca Cap de Formentor Faro.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
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  8. Wikimedia Commons · H. Zell · File:Far de Formentor - Majorca - 01.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
  9. Wikimedia Commons · H. Zell · File:Rock - Cap de Formentor.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
  10. Wikimedia Commons · Elgaard · File:Cap de Formentor Lighthouse Up.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
  11. Wikimedia Commons · Ralf Houven · File:Leuchtturm am Cap Formentor - panoramio.jpg · CC BY 3.0
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Highlights

  • Cap de Formentor's lighthouse and cliffs seen from the sea
  • Stops at Formentor beach and Cala Murta
  • Swimming and snorkelling in the untouched coves of Cap Pinar
  • Skips the traffic restrictions on the Formentor road

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Our take

The best way to see Formentor now that the road is restricted in high season. Excellent scores for the skippers and the swim stops; the one recurring complaint is that the beach stop feels short.

What's included

  • Speedboat trip with skipper
  • Swimming and snorkelling stops
  • Hotel pickup, depending on the option you choose

Not included

  • Food

Good to know

What to bring

  • Swimwear and towel
  • Sunscreen and a hat
  • A light layer for the ride back

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems

Things to keep in mind

  • The speedboat is fast and open, so you feel the swell
  • In rough seas the route changes or there are fewer stops
  • The stop at Formentor beach is short (about 30 minutes)

Meeting point

Alcudiamar marina (Port d'Alcúdia), first pier, moorings 15 to 17

Check in with the Alcudia Sea Explorer staff 15 minutes before departure. If you book the pickup option, your voucher shows the time and place.

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The experience

What you'll see

You leave Alcúdia harbour on a fast speedboat and cross the bay, passing Alcanada island and its lighthouse, to Es Coll Baix beach. Next come the untouched coves of Cap Pinar, where you stop to swim and snorkel.

The route continues across Pollença bay to the tiny Es Caló beach beside La Fortaleza, then reaches Formentor beach and Cala Murta. The finale is the most dramatic part: the cliffs of Cap de Formentor, at the end of the Serra de Tramuntana, with the lighthouse high above.

How it works

About four hours with a skipper who talks you through the coast in Spanish and English. The boat is open and fast, so you feel it when the sea is choppy. Swim stops depend on the weather: travellers mention that some days there's only one. You can choose the hotel pickup option or make your own way to the marina.

Who it's for

For anyone who wants to see Formentor without battling the road in high season, and swim in coves you can't reach on foot. If you'd rather have a calm sightseeing cruise without swimming, the tourist boat from Port de Pollença suits you better.

Accessibility

Not suitable for wheelchairs.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.

Frequently asked questions

Why go to Formentor by boat?
Since 2026, from mid-May to mid-October, the road to Formentor beach is closed once the car park fills up, and the stretch to the lighthouse is for authorised vehicles only. By boat you don't depend on traffic and you see the cliffs from below.
Do you get off at the lighthouse?
No. You see the lighthouse from the sea, at the foot of the cliffs. Landing and swimming stops are at Formentor beach and the coves along the route.
Is it a small group?
The speedboat is small compared with the tourist boats from Port de Pollença, but GetYourGuide lists groups of up to 48 people depending on the departure. If you want something more intimate, check the option when booking.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before.

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