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A 30 to 40m motor yacht in Mallorca in 2026 high season runs $110,000 to $195,000 per week plus a 30 percent APA, takes 8 to 10 guests, and is the most-chartered bracket in the Balearics. Mallorca is the central charter hub of the Western Med outside Antibes and Barcelona, and Palma's three deep-water marinas (Club de Mar, Marina Port de Mallorca, STP/Marina Ibiza Magna) hold the largest concentration of mid-size charter inventory in Spain. Rates run 5 to 10 percent below the Costa Smeralda equivalent in this bracket because supply is deeper.
Why the bracket fits Mallorca specifically
Mallorca is a three-coast island and the 30 to 40m bracket fits all three. The Tramuntana (northwest) coast is the cinematic one: cliffs, Soller, Deia, Valldemossa, Cap de Formentor, with anchorages at Sa Calobra, Cala Tuent, and Formentor Bay. The east coast (Calas de Mallorca, Porto Cristo, Cala Mondrago) is anchorage-led, slow, and beach-oriented. The south coast (Es Trenc, Colonia Sant Jordi, the Cabrera Archipelago National Park) is the lowest-traffic stretch.
The 30 to 40m bracket sits in the optimum size for Palma-based itineraries. The Palma marinas can berth the bracket comfortably; the Tramuntana anchorages are deep enough to take the keel; and the Cabrera National Park permit system (which limits visiting yachts) allows the bracket on standard advance permits, where larger yachts hit tighter restrictions.
Weekly rate map for 2026
Ranges below are for high season (mid-July to late August) in 2026, before APA at 30 percent, gratuity at 10 percent, and Spanish VAT (which applies on the portion of the charter spent in Spanish waters under the Spanish matriculation tax exemption rules).
| LOA bracket | Motor yacht (low to high) | Sailing yacht (low to high) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 to 33m | $110K to $140K per week | $85K to $115K per week |
| 33 to 36m | $130K to $165K per week | $100K to $135K per week |
| 36 to 40m | $155K to $195K per week | $120K to $160K per week |
Shoulder season (mid-May to mid-June, and after 5 September) drops these by 20 to 30 percent. June in Mallorca is widely under-priced relative to the experience: water warm enough, Palma functional, day-boat traffic lighter.
For broader rate context, see Mediterranean charter weekly rates and the Mallorca destination page.
What the bracket buys you in the Mallorca fleet at this bracket
Cabins. Standard 5-cabin layout for 10 guests is the most common. Mallorca has a higher share of 6-cabin yachts in this bracket than the Italian fleet because larger families and corporate groups book through Palma. The 6-cabin layout typically uses a convertible twin in the lower-deck arrangement and shrinks the master a touch.
Crew. 6 to 8 crew. The chef talent pool in Palma is the strongest in the Balearics by a wide margin; STP and the surrounding refit yards rotate crew through the Palma market between charters, and the freelance chef bench is deep.
Tenders. Two main tenders is standard: a 7 to 8m primary and a smaller jet-drive secondary. Jet skis are common. Inflatable slides and water trampolines appear on most yachts in the bracket; the Tramuntana anchorages support extended water-toy days.
At-anchor stabilizers. Helpful in the Tramuntana when the tramontana wind builds in the afternoon. Less critical on the south or east coast itineraries.
Refit history. The Mallorca fleet draws on STP, Marina Port de Mallorca, and Astilleros de Mallorca for major refits. A yacht with a recent Palma refit is a positive signal in the bracket; Palma refit work is consistent.
Trip shapes that fit the bracket
The Tramuntana week. Embark Palma, west along the Tramuntana coast, Andratx, Sant Elm, Sa Calobra, Cala Tuent, Pollensa Bay, Formentor, return Palma. Seven nights. The cinematic Mallorca itinerary; the bracket fits everywhere.
The Mallorca-plus-Cabrera south loop. Embark Palma, south to Es Trenc, Cala Pi, Cabrera National Park (overnight permit required), Colonia Sant Jordi, Cala Mondrago, Porto Cristo, return Palma. Seven nights. The quieter Mallorca trip, beach-led.
The Balearics three-island week. Embark Palma, Mallorca east coast, Menorca (Cala Galdana, Mahon), Ibiza (Cala Saona, Formentera), return Palma. Ten nights. The bracket fits but the trip burns more fuel than a one-island loop; APA settles higher.
For destination context, see Charter Mallorca and Charter Ibiza.
Where the bracket struggles in Mallorca
Palma marina availability in August. STP and Club de Mar berths in the bracket are tight from late July through August. The marinas take berth requests from charter yachts on a season-long contract basis, not a charter-by-charter basis; an embarkation slip is the captain's responsibility, not the charter client's, but ask the broker to confirm before contracting.
Cabrera overnight permits. The Cabrera Archipelago National Park requires advance overnight permits with limited daily yacht caps. Day visits are easier. Charter clients who want a Cabrera overnight should commit four to six weeks ahead.
Mass-market day-boat noise on summer weekends. The Tramuntana cove anchorages (Cala Deia, Sa Calobra) absorb significant day-boat traffic on Saturdays and Sundays in July and August. The bracket can comfortably anchor in the deeper part of the cove away from the day-boat field, but the noise level is real. The fix is to plan Saturday and Sunday for the less-trafficked east coast.
What we would book
For a couples-only Mallorca week, two couples, seven days in late June: a 33m motor yacht with 4 cabins, Tramuntana loop. Budget $140K plus APA plus VAT, all-in roughly $215K. Booking lead time: 4 to 6 months.
For a family of 8 to 10, ten days in early August: a 38m motor yacht with 5 cabins, Balearics three-island week. Budget $185K plus APA plus VAT, all-in roughly $285K. Booking lead time: 7 to 9 months for August.
For a sailing-led trip, six guests, ten days in mid-September: a 38m sailing yacht out of Palma, Tramuntana and Cabrera-led. Budget $135K plus APA plus VAT, all-in roughly $205K. Booking lead time: 4 to 6 months.
Build, refit, what to ask
The Mallorca fleet is the newest on average in the Western Med outside Costa Smeralda because Palma's STP refit yard and the Astilleros de Mallorca cycle the fleet through regular work. A 2014 to 2023 build with a refit in the last two years is the realistic value zone. The bracket has more 2020-and-later builds than any other Western Med destination at this size.