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| ITINERARY 1 | Ibiza to Mallorca including Formentera |
| ITINERARY 2 | From Mallorca including Menorca and Cabrera |
| ITINERARY 3 | Circumnavigation of Mallorca |
Sample itinerary from Mallorca including Menorca and Cabrera
This is a sample seven-day itinerary which includes Menorca and the island of Cabrera, an official nature reserve to which access is strictly by permit only. There are of course many other possible itineraries and Captain Tim Harris will be only too pleased to discuss your requirements. His considerable knowledge not only of the Balearic Islands but also of the Mediterranean coastline will ensure that you get the most from your time aboard ‘Atlantic Lady'.
Day 1 …Your home for the next seven days ‘Atlantic Lady' is awaiting you at her berth in the centre of Puerto Palma de Mallorca, a mere fifteen minutes from the airport. Palma of course has something for everyone; including the soaring magnificence of its twelfth century gothic cathedral, countless narrow flagged alleyways lined by shops, bars and restaurants, high quality City Centre shopping and, for the really energetic, its many cosmopolitan night clubs that open late and never seem to close.
Captain Harris and his crew will welcome you on board and show you to your cabins. After time to freshen up and perhaps a tour of ‘Atlantic Lady', champagne or cocktails on the aft deck signal the start of your cruise.
Following the important safety briefing which all are required to attend, we slip lines and set an easterly course, perhaps pausing for lunch on the anchor at Playa Del Trench and its three mile long expanse of golden beach. Later, rounding the south-eastern tip of Mallorca, ‘Atlantic Lady' heads north toward Port de Colom which will be our port for the night. Colom, the largest natural harbour on Mallorca, is quiet and unspoilt and provides a peaceful haven in which to enjoy the convivial atmosphere of a candle-lit dinner, complemented by your favourite wines.
Day 2 … During the morning of our second day, and as ‘Atlantic Lady' crosses the channel between Mallorca and Menorca, we should keep a watch out for dolphins which sometimes provide us with an escort, playing happily and racing us alongside us in the bow wake. Given an early start and with an estimated landfall off Menorca at around midday, we should be in good time for a swim before lunch in one of the many beautiful coves that line this unspoilt coastline. How about a buffet lunch? Or perhaps you may prefer to try one of the many good beachside restaurants which are within easy reach by tender. The choice is yours.
After a short afternoon cruise along the coast we arrive at the historic and beautiful little city of Ciutadella, originally Menorca 's capital, with its maze of cobbled streets and magnificent palaces. Here you may wish to dine in one of the many excellent waterside restaurants where the menu is wide but fresh fish of the day is always a good option. Safely back on board, you should be guaranteed a good night's sleep after a day of fresh sea air.
Day 3 … Bidding a respectful farewell to Ciutadella, ‘Atlantic Lady' heads up Menorca 's north coast. With so much to see and do amidst the beautiful bays of Cala Algayerens, Cala Carbo or Cala Fontanelles, our only difficulty today will be how to choose our stopovers! Apart from the occasional boathouse, there are no buildings to spoil the vista. This coastline hasn't changed in centuries.
Perhaps you may prefer us to put into Puerto Fornells which we must approach carefully via a narrow channel that opens into a small inland area of water two miles long and three-quarters of a mile wide. This is the prettiest and most magical of fishing villages with its origins far back in history.
Before we reach Mahon, which is our destination tonight, there is yet another choice to make as we will be passing Puerto de Cala de Addaya. This small yacht harbour, set in a lovely estuary, is surrounded by islands ideal for exploring by tender.
Puerto De Mahon is steeped in history and boasts the second deepest natural harbour in the world. Due to its excellent position in the centre of the Mediterranean, for centuries, Mahon has long been a prize coveted by many nations. The traces of the long British occupation throughout the 18 th century are unmistakeable - there is even a gin distillery near the harbour! Once ashore, be sure to take it all in, strolling amongst the waterside shops, restaurants and bars. Time perhaps for a drop of that local hard stuff – and don't forget the ice and slice!
Day 4 … The daily papers together with fresh bread and croissants await you when you emerge from your cabin for breakfast. Your wide menu choice includes freshly squeezed juice and steaming hot coffee. After breakfast you can choose to spend the morning exploring Mahon or, if you prefer, we can take a gentle cruise along the coast where you will marvel at the azure water, some of the clearest in the Mediterranean. In any event, be sure to be on deck as ‘Atlantic Lady' leaves port. She has many friends on Menorca who are always sorry to see her go and glad to welcome her back.
Our return passage to Mallorca will take us to the fashionable port of Cala d'Or, where the choice of restaurants is second-to-none. The excellent Port Petit enjoys beautiful views over the marina or, for the ultimate in fine dining, be sure to make a reservation (well in advance please to avoid disappointment) at the Yacht Club. Later perhaps you might like to sample some of the entertainment on offer in the many bars around town and, for the more energetic, there is plenty of late late nightlife.
Day 5 … Isla de Cabrera lies ten miles off the Southern tip of Mallorca. It is a rugged and hilly island with numerous islets. Here is a true haven for wildlife and in 1991 it was declared a National Maritime-Terrestrial Park so, with access strictly limited, a permit must be obtained before visiting. Please note however that these are not always available and a good deal of notice is required. However for those fascinated by or even mildly interested in nature, it really is a privilege to be able to visit this very special place for among so much else there are lizards unique to the archipelago, rare seabirds including Audouin's gull, birds of prey such as Osprey and both Peregrine and Eleonora's falcons. The surrounding waters are home to a variety of corals, dolphins, whales and turtles. So keep your eyes peeled as we make the crossing.
Back on board ‘Atlantic Lady', chef will prepare an excellent dinner and as the evening slowly turns to night the sky will light up with stars to delight even the most experienced astronomers.
Day 6 … Before leaving Cabrera we should set out in the tender once more and explore the Cova Blava or ‘blue cave' with its rounded shape hewn out of the rock by the sea. At certain times of day, the sun's rays light up the cave producing spectacular effects of both light and colour.
Setting a north-westerly course ‘Atlantic Lady' rounds Cabo Blanco and comes once more to the magnificent Bay of Palma. It may seem like a lifetime since we departed, yet don't think that, with all the ancient and modern wonders of the city to explore, that it is all over yet. Or you may prefer to relax on board amidst the twinkling lights of the Palma marinas. As always, the choice is yours.
Day 7 … A leisurely breakfast, a little final packing and a sad au revoir from ‘Atlantic Lady' and her crew. Please come back and see us again soon.
“How lovely it is to do nothing all day, and then relax afterwards”
'Atlantic Lady' guest