Real Club Nàutic de Palma
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Real Club Náutico de Palma de Mallorca is the island’s oldest and largest yacht club and marina, a prestigious royal club with around 950–1,000 berths directly in front of Palma’s old town and cathedral. It combines a full‑service, regatta‑grade marina for yachts up to roughly 35–40 metres with extensive member facilities such as pools, gym, restaurant and social areas, making it one of the most important nautical centres in the Balearic Islands.
Location and harbour setting
The club is located at Muelle de San Pedro 1, 07012 Palma de Mallorca, on the central stretch of the Paseo Marítimo directly below the old town. From the berths, crews have a short walk to Palma’s historic streets, shops, restaurants and nightlife, while the airport is about 10–15 minutes away by car.
The marina sits inside Palma’s large natural harbour, with coordinates around 39° 34’ N, 2° 38’ E and VHF channel 9/77 (“Capitanía Real Club Náutico”). It offers good shelter and easy access to the Bay of Palma, making it a preferred base for cruising and regatta fleets alike.
Berths and technical capabilities
Real Club Náutico provides 946–1,019 berths, depending on the source, accommodating yachts roughly from 8 to 35–40 metres with maximum draughts up to about 4.5 metres. A large share of berths is reserved for members (around 589), while a substantial number are available for visitors and charter fleets, making it Palma’s largest marina.
Technical infrastructure includes:
- Dry dock and general workshop.
- Travellift up to 65–100 tons and crane up to about 9–12 tons for haul‑out and maintenance.
- Fuel station for petrol and diesel.
Berths are stern‑to with mooring lines, each with electricity (220/380 V) and fresh water, suitable for both sailing yachts and motor yachts within the stated size limits.
Marina services and amenities
For yachts and crews, the marina offers a comprehensive range of services:
- Water and electricity at every berth, sewage‑water and bilge‑water facilities.
- Showers, toilets, laundromat with washing machines and dryers.
- Wi‑Fi, weather information, recycling, ice for sale, boat ramp.
- 24‑hour security, video surveillance, night watchman.
- Car and bicycle rental, on‑site kiosk/market about 10 minutes’ walk away.
This infrastructure makes the club suitable both for short stays and for longer home‑port usage, including wintering and refit periods in connection with nearby yards.
Clubhouse, pools, gym and social life
Beyond the marina, Real Club Náutico de Palma functions as a full members’ club. Facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fully‑equipped gym, library, TV lounge, crèche and several lounges. Members have access to club restaurants and bars, as well as terraces with harbour views, creating an environment that feels more like a private resort than a purely technical port.
The club restaurant and bar are popular with both members and guests, while high‑end venues such as Mar de Nudos and VIDA by UM on the adjacent waterfront provide additional gourmet and nightlife options with modern, design‑led ambiences.
Regattas, sailing school and prestige
Founded in 1948, Real Club Náutico de Palma has hosted many major sailing events, including the Copa del Rey and the Princesa Sofía Trophy, often attended by members of the Spanish royal family. The club runs sailing and canoe schools, offering courses, regattas and excursions for different ages and levels, reinforcing its role as a central institution in Spanish and Mediterranean sailing.
With its near‑1,000 berths, extensive sports and social facilities and central location in Palma, Real Club Náutico de Palma is ideal for:
- Yacht owners (up to roughly 35–40 m) seeking a prestigious, full‑service home port in the Balearics.
- Regatta teams and charter fleets using Palma as a base for events and Balearic cruising.
- Crews and guests who want immediate access to Palma’s old town, restaurants and nightlife while enjoying resort‑level club amenities.
FAQ
Where can I charter a yacht or rent a boat at Real Club Nàutic de Palma in the main harbour of Palma?
At Real Club Nàutic de Palma, one of the island’s most prestigious yacht clubs with around 800–900 berths, you can charter sailing yachts, catamarans and motor yachts directly from several charter companies using the club as their base. If you want to find attractive prices for charters starting from this marina in the Bay of Palma, you can look on Mallorcard at mallorcard.es, where especially good‑value yacht and boat rentals in Palma are highlighted.
What types of boats can I rent from Real Club Nàutic de Palma – sailing yachts, catamarans and motorboats?
From Real Club Nàutic de Palma you can rent a wide choice of boats, including monohull sailing yachts, catamarans, and motorboats suitable for everything from day trips in Palma Bay to one‑week cruises around Mallorca and to other Balearic Islands. Mallorcard.es helps you explore these different boat types in Palma and choose a charter from the yacht club that fits your crew size, comfort level and budget.
Is Real Club Nàutic de Palma a good starting point for a sailing holiday around Mallorca and the Balearic Islands?
Yes, Real Club Nàutic de Palma is considered one of the best starting points for sailing holidays because it lies in the heart of Palma’s main harbour, just minutes from the old town and about 15 minutes from the airport, with modern facilities and full services. From here you can easily head west towards Portals and Andratx or east towards Cabrera, the southeast coast and beyond, and Mallorcard at mallorcard.es is a useful resource to look for well‑priced charters for these classic Balearic routes.
Can I rent a yacht with skipper from Real Club Nàutic de Palma if I don’t have a boating licence?
If you don’t have a recognised boating licence, many boats based at or departing from Real Club Nàutic de Palma can be chartered with a professional skipper, and often also with crew, so you can enjoy the Bay of Palma and the surrounding coasts without handling the yacht yourself. On mallorcard.es you can focus your search on skippered charters in Palma and filter for offers that give a good balance between comfort and overall price when starting from the yacht club area.
Are there boat trips and day cruises leaving from the area of Real Club Nàutic de Palma, and how can I book them at a good price?
Around Real Club Nàutic de Palma and the central harbour you will find a range of boat trips and day cruises, including catamaran tours, classic sailing yachts and motor‑yacht excursions that explore the Bay of Palma with swimming and snorkelling stops. Many of these experiences can be booked online, and Mallorcard at mallorcard.es is a helpful place to look for Palma boat tours and private charters that depart near the yacht club and are offered with particularly attractive pricing.