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A 30 to 40m motor yacht in Menorca in 2026 high season runs $105,000 to $185,000 per week plus a 30 percent APA, takes 8 to 10 guests, and is the right size for the south-coast cala anchorages and the Mahon-to-Ciutadella coastal route. Menorca rates run roughly 5 percent below the Mallorca equivalent in this bracket and 10 to 12 percent below Ibiza, reflecting lower demand pressure rather than weaker product. The island is structurally the calmest of the three Balearics and the bracket fleet here skews toward slow, anchorage-led itineraries.
Why the bracket fits Menorca specifically
Menorca is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the planning rules show in the cruising experience: lower coastal development than Mallorca or Ibiza, tighter mooring regulation, and stricter anchorage protection in the south-coast calas. The cruising spine is the south coast, which holds the well-known Menorca anchorages: Cala Macarella, Macarelleta, Mitjana, Trebaluger, Galdana, Turqueta. The north coast (Fornells, Cala Pregonda, Cala Pilar) is windward, wilder, and less anchored.
The 30 to 40m bracket sits at the optimum size for the south-coast calas. The deeper draft of the upper end of the bracket (about 2.8 to 3.4m) means yachts hold anchor outside the inner cala fields and run tender shuttles to the beach. The calas are tight; even at this bracket, captains keep the yacht in the outer field. Above 40m, the anchorages become less workable. Below 30m, the Menorca trip works fine but the bracket loses cabin count.
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.
| LOA bracket | Motor yacht (low to high) | Sailing yacht (low to high) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 to 33m | $105K to $135K per week | $85K to $115K per week |
| 33 to 36m | $125K to $160K per week | $100K to $130K per week |
| 36 to 40m | $150K to $185K per week | $115K to $150K per week |
Shoulder season (mid-May to mid-June, and after 5 September) drops these by 25 to 35 percent. The Menorca shoulder is the strongest in the Balearics: the south-coast calas are uncrowded, the south swell stays low, and the island is functionally on a slower calendar than Mallorca or Ibiza.
For broader rate context, see Mediterranean charter weekly rates and the Menorca destination page.
What is in the bracket in the Menorca fleet at this bracket
Cabins. 5 cabins for 10 guests is the standard. The Menorca fleet has a slightly higher share of 4-cabin owner-spec layouts in this bracket because more Menorca-based charter yachts come from selective owner charter rather than full-time charter inventory.
Crew. 6 to 8. The Menorca crew rotation runs through Mahon; the chef pool here is shallower than Palma but the freelance Mahon chefs source well from the island's growing food scene (Hauser & Wirth Menorca, Sa Pedrera, Sa Pleta).
Tenders. One main 7 to 8m tender and a small beach-landing tender. Jet skis are restricted in many south-coast anchorages; the captain handles the rule briefing. The dominant water-toy use here is paddleboard, seabob, and snorkel.
At-anchor stabilizers. Useful but not required. The south-coast calas are protected enough that older yachts without zero-speed stabilizers remain comfortable. Mahon harbor (when berthed) is calm.
Mahon-versus-Ciutadella berthing. Mahon harbor is one of the largest natural harbors in the Mediterranean and absorbs the bracket easily. Ciutadella is constrained; bracket-size yachts berth in the outer port. Embarkation usually runs through Mahon.
Trip shapes that fit the bracket
The south-coast cala week. Embark Mahon, run south and west along the south coast hitting Cala Trebaluger, Cala Macarella and Macarelleta, Cala Mitjana, Cala Galdana, Cala Turqueta, return via the north coast at Cala Pregonda and Fornells. Seven nights. The bracket fits everywhere.
The Mahon and east-coast week. Embark Mahon, slow east-coast cruise (Es Grau, Cala Tortuga), inland Mahon dining, north coast at Fornells, return Mahon. Seven nights. Lower passage load, more shore-led.
The Menorca-Mallorca cross. Embark Mahon, run west to Mallorca's east coast (Cala Mondrago, Porto Cristo) and on to Palma, or vice versa. Seven nights. The bracket handles the 30nm crossing comfortably.
For destination context, see Charter Menorca and Charter Mallorca.
What this bracket does not do well in Menorca
Ciutadella berthing in the inner harbor. As noted, the inner port at Ciutadella is constrained at this size in summer. Bracket-size yachts berth in the outer harbor or anchor off Cala'n Bosc.
North-coast Tramuntana days. The Menorca north coast in a building tramontana is uncomfortable at this size. The Cala Pregonda anchorage is exposed and yachts holding anchor in a north wind have a bad day. Plan north-coast days for forecast windows when the tramontana is below 12 knots.
Heavy water-toy days. Menorca is not the Ibiza-Formentera water-toy destination. The protected-cove rules and the local pace point toward calm-water swim days, not jet ski runs. Charter clients who want the high-action Balearics experience should be on Ibiza, not Menorca.
Our pick
For a couples-only Menorca week, two couples, seven days in mid-June: a 33m motor yacht with 4 cabins, south-coast cala loop. Budget $135K plus APA plus VAT, all-in roughly $210K. 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, south-coast and Mallorca cross. Budget $175K plus APA plus VAT, all-in roughly $270K. Booking lead time: 6 to 8 months for August.
For a slow shore-led trip, six guests, ten days in mid-September: a 35m motor yacht out of Mahon, south-coast and east-coast loop. Budget $120K plus APA plus VAT, all-in roughly $185K. Booking lead time: 3 to 5 months.
Build year, refit, condition
The Menorca fleet is on average a year older than Mallorca's because turnover here is slower. A 2012 to 2022 build with a recent refit is the realistic value zone. The calmer south-coast conditions are forgiving on older builds; what matters more in Menorca is the chef placement and the at-anchor air-conditioning capacity rather than the yacht's seakeeping spec.