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Board the Perseus XXI at Port de Palma for a three-hour evening sail that trades city lights for constellations. Learn to read the sky with a friendly captain, enjoy a signature cocktail and relaxed starwatching in the quieter center of Palma Bay.
Board the Perseus XXI at Port de Palma for a three-hour evening sail that trades city lights for constellations. Learn to read the sky with a friendly captain, enjoy a signature cocktail and relaxed starwatching in the quieter center of Palma Bay.
The boat slips away from Port de Palma as the cathedral lights flare against a cooling sky. Salted air brushes faces, the sea rocks like a patient reader turning a page, and the city’s glow shrinks behind the mast. For an hour the Perseus XXI threads toward the darker interior of the Bay of Palma; then the captain switches off unnecessary lights and the horizon becomes a black canvas punctured by cold, sharp stars.
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Operated by @perseo.xxi · Palma, Balearic Islands
The boat slips away from Port de Palma as the cathedral lights flare against a cooling sky. Salted air brushes faces, the sea rocks like a patient reader turning a page, and the city’s glow shrinks behind the mast. For an hour the Perseus XXI threads toward the darker interior of the Bay of Palma; then the captain switches off unnecessary lights and the horizon becomes a black canvas punctured by cold, sharp stars.
Palma’s bay has been a maritime gateway since Phoenician and Roman sailors sought shelter here; the limestoneMallorcan coast around the bay bears folds of Miocene rock and sandy coves shaped by long, gentle seas. Cultural life of the city—its Gothic cathedral and port fortifications—serves as a glowing landmark as you slow and listen. The captain uses a laser pointer to trace constellations, narrating myths and practical sea-orientation skills with a light, social tone while guests recline on the solarium or lean over the cockpit.
Practical guidance: the full experience runs three hours (about one hour outbound, an hour of star viewing, one hour return). Small private groups (up to 8; up to 12 at extra cost) make the setting intimate. Dress in layers—nights on the water are significantly cooler than the city. The tour is weather-dependent and best booked near a new moon for darkest skies; cancellations are possible for bad weather. Bring ID for boarding, motion-sickness remedies if you’re prone, and a low-light camera or smartphone with a stabilizer if you want long exposures. The onboard snack and Perseus cocktail are included; alcohol only for 18+. Expect a calm, easy-paced night that pairs basic astronomy with relaxed coastal sailing.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels—must be able to board the boat and move on a slightly pitching deck.
The tour departs from Port de Palma—arrive 20–30 minutes before departure to check in and receive safety briefings.
Yes—infants can join but must sit on an adult’s lap; non-alcoholic drinks are provided for minors.
Tours are canceled for unsafe conditions; bookings can be refunded if cancelled at least 24 hours prior or if the operator calls it off for weather.
Bring compact camera gear; full-size tripods may be impractical on deck—use a small stabilizer or bean bag for long exposures.
Palma Bay has sheltered sailors since antiquity; the bay’s modern port grew around medieval trade and the Gothic cathedral that still dominates the waterfront.
The bay is sensitive to light pollution and boat traffic—respect no-wake zones, minimize on-deck lighting and follow the crew’s guidance to reduce disturbance.
@perseo.xxi operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat slips away from Port de Palma as the cathedral lights flare against a cooling sky. Salted air brushes faces, the sea rocks like a patient reader turning a page, and the city’s glow shrinks behind the mast. For an hour the Perseus XXI threads toward the darker interior of the Bay of Palma; then the captain switches off unnecessary lights and the horizon becomes a black canvas punctured by cold, sharp stars.
The boat slips away from Port de Palma as the cathedral lights flare against a cooling sky. Salted air brushes faces, the sea rocks like a patient reader turning a page, and the city’s glow shrinks behind the mast. For an hour the Perseus XXI threads toward the darker interior of the Bay of Palma; then the captain switches off unnecessary lights and the horizon becomes a black canvas punctured by cold, sharp stars.
Palma’s bay has been a maritime gateway since Phoenician and Roman sailors sought shelter here; the limestoneMallorcan coast around the bay bears folds of Miocene rock and sandy coves shaped by long, gentle seas. Cultural life of the city—its Gothic cathedral and port fortifications—serves as a glowing landmark as you slow and listen. The captain uses a laser pointer to trace constellations, narrating myths and practical sea-orientation skills with a light, social tone while guests recline on the solarium or lean over the cockpit.
Practical guidance: the full experience runs three hours (about one hour outbound, an hour of star viewing, one hour return). Small private groups (up to 8; up to 12 at extra cost) make the setting intimate. Dress in layers—nights on the water are significantly cooler than the city. The tour is weather-dependent and best booked near a new moon for darkest skies; cancellations are possible for bad weather. Bring ID for boarding, motion-sickness remedies if you’re prone, and a low-light camera or smartphone with a stabilizer if you want long exposures. The onboard snack and Perseus cocktail are included; alcohol only for 18+. Expect a calm, easy-paced night that pairs basic astronomy with relaxed coastal sailing.