Life & Sea Mallorca is a Palma company that runs almost everything you can do on the water at the eastern side of the bay, with departures from S'Arenal and Can Pastilla, plus a base in Colònia de Sant Jordi for Cabrera. Our verdict: the best choice if you are staying in Playa de Palma or S'Arenal, with a good range and reasonable cancellation terms; from central Palma, other companies are cheaper and closer.
Score
- Range
- 5/5From a €33 boat trip to Cabrera, via dolphins, jet skis and parasailing
- Price
- 3/5Fair on the catamaran; expensive on dolphins compared with the competition
- Cancellation
- 4/5Free up to 24 h, but weather changes come with no compensation
- Transparency
- 3/52.5% card surcharge; catamaran listings do not name the coves
- Accessibility
- 2/5Boarding across the beach in S'Arenal, not suitable for wheelchairs
Pros
- The only departure from the Bay of Palma that lands on Cabrera (€90)
- Sunrise dolphins at 06:00, which no one else offers in the bay
- Children aged 3 to 12 half price on the catamarans
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
- Can Pastilla is 5 minutes from a bus stop
Cons
- 2.5% surcharge for paying by card online
- Dolphins at €80, well above the price from the Paseo Marítimo
- The 2-hour catamaran (€40) includes no food
- Boarding in S'Arenal across the sand, no wheelchair access
- You cannot bring your own drinks on board
What Life & Sea offers
Its catalogue is the widest in the bay. These are the adult prices published on its website:
| Trip | Duration | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Superman" boat with snorkelling | 2 h | €33 | Snorkelling gear included |
| Catamaran (Catamaran Tour) | 2 h | €40 | No food |
| Speedboat | 1 h | €40 | Snorkelling stop at a cave; ages 10 and up |
| Day catamaran | 4 h | €65 | Leaves at 10:00, barbecue, one drink and snorkelling |
| Sunset catamaran | 3 h | €75 | 17:00 or 18:30, barbecue, one drink and snorkelling |
| Illetes (Discovery Tour) | 3 h | €45 (child €30) | 13:30 and 17:30 from Can Pastilla, 15 min later from S'Arenal |
| Cap Blanc (Discovery Tour) | 3 h | €45 | 09:30 from Can Pastilla, 09:45 from S'Arenal |
| Dolphins | 3 h | €80 (child €70) | 06:00, 09:15 and 12:45 from S'Arenal; 09:30 from Can Pastilla |
| Cabrera | 9 h | €90 (child €70) | 10:00 Can Pastilla, 10:15 S'Arenal |
| Boat to Es Trenc | — | €40 | Lands at Colònia de Sant Jordi, about 20 min on foot from the beach |
| Catamaran + Palma Aquarium | — | €75 | Combo |
Jet skis and parasailing: jet skis from €80 (25 minutes) and from €160 (55 minutes). The price is per jet ski, so two people on one cost €95, against €160 for two single jet skis. The passenger must be at least 12. Parasailing costs €65 per group of 2 or 3 people (you cannot fly solo): 10 minutes in the air, up to 50 m high, 1 h 15 in total, ages 10 and up and you must be able to swim.
What we like most is the 06:00 dolphin trip (bring a jacket) and the Cabrera excursion, the only one that leaves from the Bay of Palma and saves you driving to Colònia de Sant Jordi. What we like least: paying €40 for a 2-hour catamaran with no food when the 4-hour one with a barbecue costs €65.
More details in our guides to dolphins, Cabrera, jet skis and speedboats and parasailing and water sports.
Prices: direct or booking site
Life & Sea sells direct on lifeandsea.com, with a 2.5% surcharge for paying by card online. Children aged 3 to 12 pay half price on the catamarans.
On GetYourGuide there are listings leaving from S'Arenal with the same format and price as some of its trips, such as the sunset catamaran with a barbecue (€75). Booking sites do not always show the provider's name in the headline: check who runs the trip in the listing before you pay, and compare the site's cancellation policy with Life & Sea's 24 hours.
GetYourGuide3 hours
Sea· Bay and beaches
S'Arenal: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with BBQ
4.5 (476)
from €75Check availability
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Sea· Bay and beaches
El Arenal, Mallorca: Bay of Palma Boat Tour with Snorkelling
4.3 (2,700)
from €33Check availability
GetYourGuide25 minutes
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Mallorca: 25-Minute Palma Beach Jet Ski Excursion
4.3 (741)
from €80Check availability
See everything on GetYourGuide →Prices checked on 6 October 2026
What to know before you book
The operator's website and terms include several points worth being clear about:
- The S'Arenal boarding point is on c/ Balneario, at the end of the beach next to the Club Nàutic S'Arenal (already in Llucmajor, not Palma). You reach it across the sand, through some gates, not through the club entrance. Arrive 15 minutes early and, if you are driving, park around Son Veri Nou.
- Can Pastilla is easier with children or bags: the yacht club entrance, Carrer de les Nanses 7, 5 minutes from the "Cala Estancia" stop on EMT buses 31, 32, 35 and A2.
- The skipper can refuse boarding for safety reasons: age, pregnancy, disability or build. If anyone in your group falls into one of those categories, ask before you pay.
- If the weather changes, the company can alter or cancel the trip "without compensation".
- Drinks: you cannot bring your own. One drink is included on the barbecue catamarans; the rest you pay for.
- Paddleboarding: not included on its catamarans. If you want it on board, see our comparison of boat trips.
About reviews: read recent ones for the specific trip you are interested in, because a company with so many products can score very differently on each.
How to book and cancel
- Choose the trip and departure point (S'Arenal or Can Pastilla) on lifeandsea.com.
- Pay online by card (plus 2.5%).
- Turn up 15 minutes early at the boarding point.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. For Cabrera, remember the trip lasts 9 hours and you get back around 18:15–18:30: do not book anything early that evening.
Alternatives to Life & Sea
- Palma Cruises: dolphins from the Paseo Marítimo for €49.50 online, though with stricter cancellation (20% within 3 days). Palma Cruises review.
- Sa Calma Boats: also leaves from Can Pastilla, with a 2-hour morning trip for €29. Sa Calma Boats review.
- Magic Catamarans: a 5-hour catamaran with barbecue and drinks included from central Palma. Magic Catamarans review.
- Boat from Colònia de Sant Jordi to Cabrera: if you have a car, the direct boats from there are cheaper. Compare them in our Cabrera guide.
If you are staying in the area, our guide to towns and beaches near Palma helps you plan the rest of the day.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Life & Sea Mallorca leave from?
From S'Arenal (c/ Balneario, at the end of the beach next to the Club Nàutic S'Arenal) and from Can Pastilla (Carrer de les Nanses 7). For Cabrera it also has a base in Colònia de Sant Jordi.
How much is the Life & Sea catamaran?
€40 for the 2-hour trip, with no food; €65 for the 4-hour trip with a barbecue and one drink, and €75 at sunset. Children aged 3 to 12 pay half.
Does Life & Sea charge a fee for paying by card?
Yes, 2.5% when you pay by card online.
Can I cancel a Life & Sea booking?
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before departure. If the company changes or cancels because of bad weather, it does so without compensation.
How much is Life & Sea parasailing?
€65 per group of 2 or 3 people, with 10 minutes in the air. Minimum age 10, and you must be able to swim.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Boarding in S'Arenal is not, because you reach it across the sand.
