346 hours of sunshine in July, invigorating Mediterranean sea, and premier climbing venues along its coastline—it’s no wonder Mallorca is the cradle of deep water soloing. With one week and endless cruising opportunities at your disposal, this sailing and climbing tour in Mallorca will rock your world. Spend your days swimming, diving, hiking, climbing, or soaking up the Spanish sun—it’s totally up to you, but the highlight of the trip might just be scaling overhanging walls with the turquoise sea ready to catch you. With spectacular 5c-9b climbs dotted along the island’s coast, there’s something for everyone: vertical cliffs, slabs, and overhangs with pockets, tufas, cracks, crimps, or slopers. Wherever the sailing boat takes you, this trip is destined to be the Mediterranean vacation of your dream.
Climb the spot where the idea of deep water soloing was born
Limitless lines on limestone cliffs ranging from 5c do 9b
A week spent sailing and unwinding on the crystalline Mediterranean sea
You can’t go wrong with Mallorca. Apart from its usual appeal—the sun, the sea, and the food—this charming island is a star in the rock climbing world, and it has been for some time now. The best way to show you these unique spots is by a sailboat, so over the course of 8 days, you’ll explore some of the most iconic climbing venues in the world. Whether it’s the Porto Pi where the sport was revolutionized by Miguel Riera and his deep water soloing or the legendary Es Pontàs arch climbed by Chris Sharma, every single spot of the tour is a climber’s haven. Not only are you getting a rock climbing vacation of your dreams, but also friends and memories for life.
You’ll meet your guide and your group in Palma’s harbor at 6 pm. Make sure to book your flights accordingly. Board the sailing ship and let the adventure begin!
Early wake up is followed by morning sailing along Mallorca’s shores to arrive by noon at the Cala Ferrera bay. The place is ideal to approach deep-water solo. There are also plenty of easier routes for beginners to have their first approach at Santanyí. You’ll find endless options here: crimps, holes, slopers, overhanging walls, and vertical cliffs. The first night is spent in this area.
Today you’ll anchor right in front of the wonderful Varques beach—it’s the favorite camping spot for climbers visiting the island. There’s going to be a fantastic selection of climbing routes: some short and easy ones (up to 10-15 m) and some harder and higher ones!
Head to Porto Cristo, a picturesque fishing village featuring turquoise waters. Spending the day here will allow you to bask in the sun, swim, hike, or climb the Cova del Diablo and Torre dels Falcons. These are some of the best deep water solo areas in the world, so make sure to take advantage of it!
Once again, anchor at another exquisite area—today it’s Portocolom. It’s the perfect location for both beginners and seasoned climbers approaching DWS for the first time: some will enjoy easier routes, while others will try and scale difficult, longer routes. You’ll decide whether you want to spend the night in port or in a bay nearby.
Enjoy a relaxing cruise to the Sa Nau Bay. This is a spectacular bay harboring some of the best climbing in Mallorca, primarily on holes of various dimensions.
This Mallorca cruise wouldn’t be complete without visiting the famous Es Pontàs arch. In the area, there are also easier lines, so everyone will have fun. On the way back, you’ll stop at Porto Pi—this could be an interesting site for the climbing community, since rock climbing there started in the early 80s. Return to Palma’s harbor by 6 pm. You’ll have a goodbye dinner at a restaurant in downtown Palma.
Your cruise has come to an end. Pack up and leave the boat before 9 am. If you wish to stay longer, just ask your guides for some recommendations.
There will be no mountain guides on board as the tour is intended to practice deep water solo only. There will be no climbing guides leading the daily activities on land, and guests who wish to try deep water soloing will do so at their own risk. If you decide to attempt deep-water soloing, you’ll require a pair of climbing shoes and a chalk bag.
What you get in this adventure:
If you have any dietary restrictions, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
Due to the nature of this adventure, the guide requires that a part of the cost of the trip, 300 euros, is paid upon boarding in cash. This will cover the costs of:
If you have any questions about this, contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
What’s not included:
Deep water soloing is what you’ll be practicing on this sail & climb tour. It’s a rope-free climbing discipline, so to guarantee a clean fall into the sea and to prevent the climber from hitting a rock, the routes are mostly overhanding and only in a few cases vertical.
Because of the overhangs, to get the most fun out of DWS, it’s recommended that you come to the tour with a minimum grade of 6b. This doesn’t mean that less experienced climbers will not enjoy DWS—just be prepared for a physical climbing style!
While the tour will take you to numerous world-renowned deep water soloing spots, it’s important to note that you will not have a mountain guide by your side and that Vertical Sailing Tour cannot be held responsible for any accidents that may occur when participants independently choose to practice deep water soloing.
This tour is perfect for those with a minimum grade of 6b because of the overhangs that you’ll mostly be climbing. This doesn’t mean that less experienced climbers will not enjoy deep water soloing, just be prepared for a physical climbing style!
You will spend your week on a 45 to 55-foot Monohull or Catamaran sailing boat. This magnificent boat has 4-5 two-people cabins, a spacious living room, well-equipped kitchen, and a deck perfect for late night hang-outs. With her, you’ll sail countless coves and experience the island the way it was meant to be experienced! If this is your first time on a sailing boat and you don’t know what to expect, here is what you can expect from life on board:
Rigid suitcases are forbidden! Please bring a suitcase that can be easily folded and stored once empty. It is important to save space onboard.
Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and prices:
Sailing and rock climbing in Mallorca can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The easiest way to get to Palma de Mallorca, the starting point of your adventure, is to fly into Palma de Mallorca Airport. This is an international airport connecting Mallorca to the rest of Europe. Once you land, you can either take a taxi or a bus—the airport is just 30 minutes away from downtown Palma.
You’ll meet your guide and board the sailing ship in Palma’s harbor at 6 pm on the first day of your adventure. On day 8 of your tour, you will disembark the sailing ship in the morning, before 9 am. Book your flights accordingly.
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Mallorca, Spain, please refer to requirements for travel to Spain
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
Secure your spot for this year with a $550 deposit due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 2 months (60 days) prior to departure.
Secure your spot for 2025 with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you’ll be the first one to know. Pick the month that suits you best and we’ll let you know once the dates are live—don’t risk missing out on your bucket list adventure!
Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. If the Client does not pay the remaining balance at the latest 2 months prior to the tour, the Guide reserves the right to cancel the Booking and retain the Client’s deposit. If the Client cancels…
Cancellation requests must be made in writing. Payment for boat extras has to be paid in cash at boarding. If the Guide cancels a tour, Client who has booked the tour will receive a full refund of the amount paid to the Guide at the time of booking. The Guide will not refund any additional expenses incurred by the Client related to the tour (such as transportation tickets, hotels, etc.). Client will also have the option to apply the amount paid towards joining another tour. In the unfortunate event of tour cancellation caused by a force majeure event, including but not limited to natural calamities (e.g., storm, earthquake), political tensions, national disasters, medical emergencies, or any other cases beyond the Guide’s control, no refunds will be provided.
