Formentor Beach, No Meal

Half-Day Visit to Formentor Beach by Catamaran

14 reviews

from $45.55 per person

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Duration: 4.5 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Tour2b

Overview

This half-day catamaran trip, run by Tour2b, crosses the bay from Port d'Alcúdia to Playa de Formentor and back, and lasts about 4.5 hours. You board at Passeig Marítim in Alcúdia, sail along the coast past Cap de Formentor with a passing stop at the lighthouse area, then spend time at Formentor beach, where admission is included. The boat returns to the same port at the end.

The basic ticket covers the catamaran excursion, the crew and insurance. It does not cover transfers, food or drinks, or hotel pickup and drop-off, so you make your own way to the meeting point and bring anything you want to eat or drink.

The tour suits travellers who want a boat outing and a beach stop in one half-day excursion without committing to a full day. It is a large-capacity excursion, up to 300 travellers, so expect a busy deck rather than a quiet sail. Families with children aged three and over are welcome when accompanied by an adult, and the minimum age is three years.

What's Included

Included

Catamaran excursion
Crew
Insurance

Not Included

Transfer
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Meet at Port d'AlcúdiaCheck in at Passeig Marítim in Alcúdia. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
Sail toward Cap de FormentorThe catamaran cruises along the coast with views of the peninsula.
Cap de FormentorThe boat passes by or makes a short stop at the lighthouse point.
Playa de FormentorAround an hour at the beach, with admission included. Reviewers describe the swimming and beach time as short.
Return sailThe boat heads back across the bay to the same meeting point at Port d'Alcúdia.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing and from traveller reports will help set expectations before booking.

Getting a seat. With up to 300 travellers on board, seating is not guaranteed. Two reviewers describe a full boat where passengers, including children, had to stand for most of the crossing.
Food and drink. No food or drinks are included, so bring your own or plan to buy something on board. One reviewer mentions that warm food, drinks and ice cream could be ordered during the crossing.
Beach time. The stop at Playa de Formentor lasts about an hour, and several reviewers said the swimming and beach time felt short. Plan to change and get back to the boat promptly if you want a swim.
What to bring. The listing recommends comfortable clothing, a swimsuit, sunscreen and sunglasses, and suggests a camera.
Getting there. There is no hotel transfer, so you make your own way to Passeig Marítim in Alcúdia, which the listing says is near public transportation. One reviewer found the meeting point coordinates on the listing inaccurate and had to hurry to find the boat, so double-check the address before setting off.
Weather dependence. The trip requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, the operator offers a different date or a full refund.

Common issues. The most frequent complaints are crowding and pace. Several reviewers describe an overfilled boat with not enough seating, and one said children had to stand in rough seas, which they considered dangerous. Others felt the beach and swimming stop was too short compared with time spent on the catamaran, and that the Cap de Formentor lighthouse was barely visible from the boat. Commentary on board may be hard to hear, according to one reviewer. The listing states the boat is not wheelchair accessible, and the experience can be cancelled for weather, with a different date or refund offered in that case.

Common Questions

Is Food Included On This Catamaran Tour?

No. The ticket includes the catamaran excursion, the crew and insurance, but food and drinks are excluded. One reviewer mentions that drinks, ice cream and warm food could be ordered on board during the crossing.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. The listing excludes transfer and hotel pickup and drop-off. You meet the boat at Passeig Marítim in Port d'Alcúdia, which the listing says is near public transportation.

How Long Is The Tour And How Long Do You Stay At Formentor Beach?

The whole excursion lasts 4.5 hours. The beach stop at Playa de Formentor is about an hour, though several reviewers felt this was short and that most of the time is spent on the catamaran.

Can Children Join The Tour?

Yes, from age three upwards, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Infants must sit on laps, and the listing states the tour is pushchair accessible. Note that if the boat is full, reviewers with children have had to stand.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes within 24 hours of the start are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow local time. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

Is The Boat Accessible For Wheelchairs?

No, the listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible. Pushchairs are allowed, and the meeting point is near public transportation. Most travellers can participate according to the listing.