Fleet comparison guide

Catamaran vs Motor Yacht Charter in Mallorca

Name: Yeska
Address: Mallorca

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Catamarán y yate a motor amarrados uno junto al otro en el mar.

Catamaran vs motor yacht specs

Comparing a sailing yacht charter Mallorca booking against a motor yacht charter Mallorca booking comes down to speed versus stability, using representative figures from the Yeska fleet below.

Spec	Catamaran	Motor yacht
Typical length	12-15 m	15-20 m
Cruising speed	8-9 knots	22-25 knots
Cabins	4 double cabins	3-4 cabins
Deck space	Around 40 m² of shaded deck and trampoline nets	Around 25 m² of aft deck and flybridge
Draft	1.1-1.3 m	1.6-1.9 m
Fuel use at cruise	12-15 l/h	70-90 l/h

12 guests

average catamaran capacity

10 guests

average motor yacht capacity

9 knots

catamaran cruising speed

25 knots

motor yacht cruising speed

Matching boat type to your day

Stability for families and lunch stops

Catamarans ride level at anchor, thanks to their twin hulls, making them the best yacht type for family charter Mallorca trips with young children or guests who dislike heel.

Speed to reach distant coves

A motor yacht's planing hull holds 22-25 knots, so Sa Calobra or Cala Macarella are within reach on a half-day booking that a slower boat could not manage.

Deck space for groups

Catamaran charter Mallorca trips give ten to twelve guests a full-width aft deck and bow trampolines to spread out, without crowding the saloon below.

Agility in tight marinas

Twin engines and a shorter length let a motor yacht reverse into tight berths at Puerto Portals or Moll Vell with one hand on the throttle, where a wider catamaran needs more room to turn.

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