5
Beautiful cruise north mallorca south minorca
Boris
Aug 2017
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After a few friendly exchanges with the rental company via email, in English, to organize everything (options, schedules, provisioning...), we arrived by air-conditioned bus at the port of Alcudia at noon. Since the rental company is very well organized (English team), just after having a drink at the bistro that serves as a meeting point, we were guided to the boat. Everything was ready there (including the paddle). The briefing is quick (30 minutes) and gets to the point. Remember to complete the inventory properly. Don't do like me (busy welcoming the crew, checking the sleeping arrangements, access to the bathroom, provisioning), I only finished my inventory at 8 PM. So, it was a cruise without binoculars, which is not a problem for me.
For the bathrooms, a call on the VHF and you get a free card (against a deposit) for the first and last nights. For provisioning, I recommend the large Spanish chain that delivers to the boat for €7. For this, you need to create an account with the address of the port bistro, order online (allow time, no photos on the site) and specify that the driver should call to find out where the boat is. Be careful, the delivery slot must be booked 4 to 6 days in advance to have a chance of getting the right slot.
The Sun Odyssey 43 DS is a very comfortable boat with the largest cabins for a 43-foot of this generation. We were 10 (the saloon is convertible), including 5 teenagers, without feeling cramped. We managed to only refuel (water and food) once during the week despite the lack of water level (2 portable showers of 18 liters each served as backup).
This boat is well maintained, it sails quite well and performs very well under engine. It was perfect for our anchorage program in the beautiful calas. We had 2 technical issues that were impossible to anticipate for the rental company? We were well advised for one and managed for the other.
In short, a superb destination that is not very expensive, a very comfortable boat, a caring rental company, a friendly and amazed crew. A magnificent cruise for everyone. A delighted skipper, who is eagerly waiting for the next time.