In Cala D’Or, you may charter the yacht Vita Bel II and explore the cliffs, bays, and winding coastline of Mallorca. Free lunch is offered.

The views of Mallorca’s coves, cliffs, and curved coastline from the sea are equally as stunning as they are from the land, so we made sure to include a boat ride in our itinerary.
Thus, we decided to purchase a membership aboard the yacht Vita Bel II at Cala D’Or.

Boarding Vita Bell II at Cala D’Or

We were strolling through the palm-lined marina at Cala d’Or when we caught sight of the iconic teak-decked boat Vita Bell II, complete with its bare masts.

She shone in the bright orange light of the day, which contrasted beautifully with the turquoise waters and brilliant blue sky. The waters were ripe with potential at that very moment.

Shoeless, we hopped on in a jiffy, and a glass of Cava arrived in our hands in no time. There were ten of us in all, some of us complete strangers, and we were all grinning broadly despite having to somewhat squint into the sun.

Nigel Lewis, the captain, welcomed everyone aboard from the main cockpit and gave a brief overview of safety procedures and housekeeping norms. He started the engine, and in a matter of minutes, we were all sipping more of the excellent Mallorcan wine or beer and listening to soothing music. The good times were now officially underway.

Sailing into the forming wavelets, Nigel and his crewmate lifted the sails. The waves were a little bumpy, but that was okay. Some of us lounged on the plush couches surrounding the cockpit, while others sunbathed on padded mats at the bow or stern. Or, to do nothing more than take it easy and take in the scenery, the sun’s rays, the sea air, and the sounds of the gulls flying above.

Also, we enjoyed getting behind the wheel, which is harder than it seems. We returned command to the smug captain because we didn’t want to wind up in Algiers.

We were soon on the stunning Cala Mondrago bay on Mallorca’s southeast coast. We were tucked away in a quiet bay, sheltered by towering cliffs and a forest of pine trees. In the distance, we could also make out the beautiful white beaches of S’Amarrador Beach.

Conversations flowed easily, wine was flowing, and the waves gently rocked, making the rest of the world appear distant.

Some passengers cautiously entered the water when the ship’s hydraulic swim platform was lowered. Some people plunged right in, while a few risk-takers used the available stand-up paddle boards. We wanted to go snorkeling, but we got too busy laying out in the sun and drinking wine.

The hour or two flew by, and we were back in Portopetro Harbor, this time moored for lunch.

A sun canopy provided some shade over the assembled guests as they waited for the prawns, smoked salmon, Spanish tortilla, salad, hams, and cheeses to arrive. There was an abundance of alcoholic beverages.

Nigel questioned, “Are you a recycler?” Obviously, we did. Then, “throw your prawn heads” into the sea. It’s amazing to see the seagulls dive for these tasty morsels before they hit the water. Fish that swam to the top in the crystal-clear water quickly devoured the ones that were left behind. We found it hilarious.

Fruit salad with luscious mango and watermelon was served as we watched the show, and the tables were removed in between acts.

After one more dive and snorkel, the captain kindly got us all back on the boat to go back to port. Five hours had gone by in what seemed like a blink of an eye.

We promised ourselves We’d go on a sunset sail the next time we visit.

From May 1st through October 31st, guests can take a five-hour tour of the island on the Vita Bell II. We have 12 total visitors.

Note: Vita Bell II is available for private tours and shared charters for small groups, with an open bar and food provided.