Boat Trip to Es Trenc from Colònia de Sant Jordi: What’s Really on Offer

‘Boat trip to Es Trenc’ is one of those searches that needs a local’s clarification: there’s no line that docks you at Es Trenc — it’s a protected beach, reached by land. But don’t leave yet, because the best boat trips in the south set off from Colònia’s harbour, and this coast, seen from the water, is something else. Here’s what’s really on offer.

The star: the Cabrera boat trip

If you board a boat from Colònia, make it Cabrera. The archipelago is a national park and marine reserve, with crystal-clear water, a swim at the Blue Cave (Sa Cova Blava) and untouched surroundings you won’t see elsewhere. The boats leave from the Club Nàutic; the main operator is Excursions a Cabrera, with several options (half-day, full-day, the Blue Cave, a sunset return). Full details in the Cabrera boat trip guide.

The wild coast from the sea

The other option is the coastal trips: charters and catamarans skirting the wild southern shore — Es Carbó, the Es Trenc coast, coves only reachable by sea — with stops to swim and snorkel. Aventura IB, for instance, runs sailboat and llaüt trips from Colònia. It’s the easiest way to see in one go the beaches that cost a walk by land.

Can you reach Es Trenc by boat?

So can you go to Es Trenc by boat? Docking, no: Es Trenc is a protected natural area and is accessed by land, with its car parks and paths. What you can do is see it from the sea and swim opposite it on a coastal trip. If you want to set foot on its sand, see the guide on how to get to Es Trenc by road.

Tips for your boat trip

A couple of things: book ahead in July and August, as the trips (especially to Cabrera) fill up; the sea rules, so strong wind cancels them — confirm the day before; and if you get seasick, take something before boarding and sit in the middle of the boat. Bring water, a cap, sun cream and your snorkel gear.

Where to stay? Coming for Es Trenc? We compare where to stay near Es Trenc area by area.

The trip on satellite

FAQ

Are there boat trips to Es Trenc from Colònia?

There’s no line that docks at Es Trenc (it’s a protected beach, reached by land). But boat trips leave from Colònia’s harbour along the coast, from which you see Es Trenc and the wild coves from the sea, and the area’s great trip: Cabrera.

What’s the best boat trip from Colònia?

Without doubt Cabrera, a national park and marine reserve, with a swim at the Blue Cave and crystal-clear water. There are half-day and full-day trips.

Can you see Es Trenc from the boat?

Yes, the coastal trips pass in front of Es Trenc, Es Carbó and the southern coves, many with a stop to swim or snorkel. Docking, no; seeing it and swimming opposite, yes.

Sources: verified local operators; locations from Google Maps; indicative prices and times, to confirm with the provider. Reviewed August 2026.

Cover photo: Malopez 21 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

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