Explore the glittering Balearic Islands
9th June 2022
The stunning Balearic Islands, situated off Spain in the Western Mediterranean, offers so much more than beaches and nightlife, and a luxury yacht charter in Mallorca is the best way to discover the four glistening islands with a well-curated itinerary.
Starting at Menorca, the most westerly of the islands, you’ll be greeted by bottle-green coves and shallow turquoise bays at the resorts of Son Bou and Cala’n Forcat, both of which offer the perfect family getaway or peaceful escape. The island is also a great destination for snorkelling, and the wealth of traditional family restaurants means there’s no shortage of authentic, Mediterranean cuisine. You can also add education to your schedule by visiting the island’s prehistoric ruins.
Sailing east to Mallorca, the biggest of the Balearic Islands is a paradise for the rich and famous – the Philippe Starck-designed Port Adriano a must-stop destination to take in the ambience and the high-end gastronomy and glitzy designer stores. And if that’s not quite enough, Palma, the island capital, is home to the best boutiques and restaurants. Elsewhere on the island, there are dozens of picturesque fishing villages, secluded caves, and vineyards where you can please your palette, while the more adventurous can cycle Sa Calobra, a 10-kilometre-long trail that hangs down the side of a mountain.
Sailing east and you’ll arrive at Ibiza, where you’ll find more great shopping destinations, from designer goods to local curios, and some of the best nightlife on offer anywhere in the world. And if, after all that, you need to kick back and relax, you can spend a lazy day soaking up the sun, culture and history of the Old Town, or relax on any of the island’s beautiful coves and beaches. You can get back to nature by venturing north, and exploring the hidden caves and thick pine forests, or chill out at the hippy markets of Es Cana and San Carlos. And be sure to take in one of the White Isle’s famous sunsets from the deck of your yacht.
Historic Ibiza Town
Finally, venture south to Formentera for some of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful, untouched beaches, alongside some of the sea’s best snorkelling at the UNESCO-listed diving sites. The perfect way to relax after an amazing experience taking a yacht charter in the Balearic Islands.
MY Free Soul
Raise a glass to the spirit of adventure aboard the Free Soul, Princess 68. The 21.25 metres long Free Soul yacht for hire sparkles with style thanks to a gleaming 2021 refit.
Superbly laid out, the spaces onboard the luxury Free Soul yacht maximise the feeling of light and space, enhanced by a white décor and glimmering metallic details. Indulge in a relaxed lifestyle in the sociable saloon space, which allows everyone to mingle and enjoy the views through the big picture windows all around. Off the ample sofa seated lounge area is a relaxed dining space and handy kitchen. Wooden panels and flooring make a pleasing design feature here that adds warmth to the space and continues into the cabin accommodation.
Remarkable comfort and a high level of sleek finesse is evident in all the four cabins onboard the Free Soul yacht for charter. Two double and two twins offer spacious accommodation for up to eight people. Concealed feature lighting draws attention to the cabins’ clean lines while luxurious fabrics and a modern colour scheme enhance cool opulence. The ensuites deploy a high standard of materials and excellent space-saving design.
Under the sun’s rays, the decks come alive with a modern elegant minimalist style, characterised by teak boards and gleaming white furniture. Stretch out on sun pads, dine together on comfortable bench seating under shaded protection or by the bar. There is a space to beckon your every mood.
Fancy getting active on the water? Take the yacht’s water toys for a spin. The Free Soul’s great range includes a Williams 90hp jet tender, Yamaha sea scooters, towables, waterskis, paddleboards, wakeboard, snorkelling gear and more.
MY Lemon Not Lime
The ingenious design of the Lemon Not Lime yacht is built for modern efficient, agile cruising.
The atmosphere on board this special 25m-long yacht is intimate, restful and harmonious. Natural light flows into her main deck lounge through extended window lines and a unique full-height window on the port side. This makes the dining area, with its freestanding glass table, a spectacular place to entertain with a great designer-style galley smart kitchen opposite for convenience. The whole lounge space is fitted with classic modern shades of white and cream furnishings, accentuated with deep rich sleek polished wooden cabinets adding a touch of refined creative flair.
Comfortable relaxing accommodation is provided in four cabins for up to eight guests and three crew. All guest cabins are en suite, with sparkling chrome and white fittings creating a modern slick look. Meanwhile the padded fabric wall panelled bedrooms convey a sense of chic comfort. Aided by mood lighting, the rooms are particularly inviting. The twin cabins feature convertible beds, that can turn into double beds for more flexibility.
Up on deck her versatile layout provides a variety of options for entertaining or relaxation while soaking up the fabulous seascapes. The walkthrough foredeck is welcoming, with U-shaped seating and sunbathing area plus there is seating either side of the upper helm to provide everyone with their own choice of space to relax in. The flybridge offers a range of free-standing furniture for sunbathing, and the swim platform completes this feature-packed luxury yacht, letting you and your guests dive easily into the tempting glittering blue waters.
Find out more about Princess Yacht Charter in the Balearics and yachts available online at www.princessyachtcharter.com or call +44 (0)207 499 5050 or email info@princessyachtcharter.com